A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.

SRES 569 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental human right and expressing concern over global threats to religious freedom. It condemns efforts to suppress religious expression - including criminalizing conversion, advocacy, or religious site construction - and urges the State Department to prioritize religious freedom in foreign policy, including through diplomatic engagement and sanctions. The resolution does not create new laws but emphasizes the importance of religious freedom for democracy and global stability, referencing ongoing violations in countries like China, Burma, and Iran. It calls for continued support for religious freedom advocates and the application of existing tools like the International Religious Freedom Act.