S3984Referred to Committee

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-04
Introduced
4
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Sponsor

Ted Budd
Ted Budd
Republican · NC · Senator
Votes with party: 32.5% (317 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-03-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would renew the funding and authority for a government commission that monitors religious freedom around the world and advises Congress and the President on countries where people face persecution for their beliefs. The commission would continue investigating violations, publishing reports, and recommending U.S. policies to protect religious minorities in other nations. This affects how the U.S. approaches diplomacy and aid decisions related to countries with poor records on religious freedom.

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