S. 3984 Reported by committee International Affairs

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

A bill to authorize a 2-year extension of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] Introduced March 4, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (2 D, 2 R) Latest action July 27, 2026

Summary

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 27, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
  2. Jul 27, 2026 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  3. Jun 17, 2026 Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Mar 4, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  5. Mar 4, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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