United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

United States119th CongressS-3984Senate
Updated: Jul 27, 2026

Summary

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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HR-1744: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  2. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.

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  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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