A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

This Senate resolution (SRES 493) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for Sri Lanka's peaceful, democratic, and economic goals. It urges the Sri Lankan government to hold free local elections, protect peaceful protests, reform security forces, address corruption, and repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The resolution also calls for restoring land rights in Tamil-majority regions, implementing constitutional devolution, and cooperating with UN human rights recommendations. It specifically references Sri Lanka's economic crisis and human rights concerns as context for these recommendations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change U.S. law but formally advocates for specific actions by the Sri Lankan government.