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119-s-3984119th Congress

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Budd, Ted [R-NC]

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Summary

This bill would reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through December 31, 2028. It amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and to change the program's authorization expiration from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2028.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

US religious freedom commission extended

This bill would extend the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom's legal authorization through December 31, 2028. It would also authorize the commission to receive appropriated funds for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. The bill does not set any dollar amounts for those appropriations. These changes would take effect upon enactment, and actual funding would still require yearly congressional approval.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Budd, Ted [R-NC]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

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