Religious Liberty Commission Gathers to Shield Faith from Modern Threats
Published Date: 1/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Religious Liberty Commission is holding its fifth public meeting on February 9, 2026, in Washington, DC, to talk about protecting religious freedom in America. This meeting affects everyone who cares about religious rights and will cover important topics like fighting anti-Semitism and keeping religious liberty strong for the future. You can join in person or watch online, but spots are limited and registration is required.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public meeting is open and livestreamed
The Religious Liberty Commission will hold a public meeting on February 9, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the World Stage Theatre (Museum of the Bible) in Washington, DC. The meeting will be recorded and broadcast at justice.gov/live so you can watch online if you cannot attend in person.
In-person attendance requires registration and ID
If you want to attend in person on February 9, 2026, you must register on the Religious Liberty Commission website and in-person attendance is limited to venue capacity. In-person attendees must present identification and go through security screening; members of the media must register by February 5, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Public comment deadline set Feb 1, 2026
You may submit written comments about the Commission by email or by mail to the Department of Justice; the deadline for comments is February 1, 2026. Mail comments to U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Associate Attorney General, ATTN: Religious Liberty Commission, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 5706, Washington, DC 20530, or email to the address listed in the notice.
Reasonable accommodations available on request
If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend the February 9, 2026 meeting, you can contact Mary Margaret Bush (phone 202-514-2046 or the provided email) to request one. The notice lists Mrs. Bush as the contact and designated federal officer for accommodation requests.
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