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Congress Affirms Religious Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right

This Congressional resolution reaffirms that religious freedom is a fundamental human right protected for all US citizens under the Constitution. It emphasizes that individuals, whether they adhere to a faith or not, have the right to live, work, and worship according to their personal beliefs without government coercion. The resolution serves to symbolically reinforce existing constitutional guarantees regarding freedom of conscience.
Key points
Congress officially affirms religious freedom as a fundamental human right for all people in the United States.
This freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with individual beliefs.
The resolution commemorates the 237th anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, a key historical precedent.
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Print number: 118_SCONRES_3
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 237th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SCONRES_3.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress officially affirms religious freedom as a fundamental human right for all people in the United States.
  • This freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with individual beliefs.
  • The resolution commemorates the 237th anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, a key historical precedent.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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