Bill · S. 3984· Senate(119-S-3984)
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026'', seeks to extend the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. It amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to change the years for the authorization of appropriations. The amendment updates the timeframe for appropriations to cover 2026 through 2028. Additionally, it extends the overall authorization of the Commission. The extension moves the expiration date from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The bill extends the authorization of the Commission dedicated to monitoring and promoting international religious freedom.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
Extending the Commission's mandate supports ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding international religious freedom.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Continued Funding and Operation: By amending Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to strike
2025 and 2026'' and inserting2026 through 2028'', the bill ensures the continued authorization of appropriations for the Commission. -
Extended Mandate: Under Section 2 of the bill, amending Section 209 of the International Religious freedom Act of 1998 to strike
September 30, 2026'' and insertingDecember 31, 2028'' provides an extension of the Commission's authorization.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- 7/27/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
- 6/17/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 3/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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