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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
This legislation extends funding and operations for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through September 30, 2028. The independent, bipartisan commission investigates religious persecution abroad, publishes reports on violations, and recommends diplomatic actions to the President, State Department, and Congress. Reauthorizing the agency ensures it can continue monitoring global threats to religious freedom without interruption.
People affected—The text pertains exclusively to the institutional authorization of a federal commission and does not quantify or directly target a specific domestic population.
Fiscal magnitude—CBO cost estimate published (S. 3984, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026, 2026-07-29); dollar figure pending review extraction — see receipt
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What this bill touches.
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Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- United States Commission on International Religious FreedomExtends the Commission's operating authority through September 30, 2028, and authorizes appropriations to support its operations for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
Who backs it
- Federal taxpayersFederal funds are authorized to finance the operations of the Commission for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
The provisions, in plain language.
Authorizes funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
Extends the operating authority and existence of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through September 30, 2028.