The resolution — sponsored by Sen. Lankford [R-OK] — recognizes 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. It points to Yemen, where the Houthi rebels harass, defame, and incite hatred against vulnerable faith communities including the Christians, Baha’is, Jews, and non-religious persons who continue to be forced to flee to the south of the country or leave Yemen entirely. It was most recently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.