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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3984| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to extend the operational authority and funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom . The primary objective is to ensure the continued function of this independent, bipartisan federal body responsible for monitoring religious freedom abuses globally. Specifically, the legislation amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations for the commission for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 . Furthermore, it extends the commission's overall authorization to operate until September 30, 2028 , thereby providing a two-year extension beyond its current expiration date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2503
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3895
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3764
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1744
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2503
    United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3895
    United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3764
    United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024


  • March 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1744
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1744: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3984| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill aims to extend the operational authority and funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom . The primary objective is to ensure the continued function of this independent, bipartisan federal body responsible for monitoring religious freedom abuses globally. Specifically, the legislation amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations for the commission for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 . Furthermore, it extends the commission's overall authorization to operate until September 30, 2028 , thereby providing a two-year extension beyond its current expiration date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2503
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3895
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3764
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1744
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2503
    United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3895
    United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3764
    United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024


  • March 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1744
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1744: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted