United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Description
This bill would reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2028.
Summary
What it does
This bill would reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2028. As an independent federal body, the commission is responsible for monitoring religious freedom conditions worldwide and reviewing related U.S. government policies. Additionally, the commission would continue its mandate to provide policy recommendations based on its findings.
Who is affected
This bill primarily affects the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent federal body, by extending its operational authority through fiscal year 2028. The U.S. government is also affected as the commission continues its role in reviewing federal policy and providing recommendations regarding international religious freedom conditions.
Key provisions
- Reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Extends the operational authority and mandate of the commission through fiscal year 2028.
- Monitoring and Policy Review. Maintains the commission's role as an independent federal body responsible for monitoring religious freedom conditions globally and reviewing related U.S. government policies.
- Policy Recommendations. Authorizes the commission to continue developing and providing policy recommendations regarding international religious freedom to the federal government.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through the end of fiscal year 2028.
Relationship to existing law
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent federal commission, through fiscal year 2028.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to extend the operations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2028. This reauthorization supports the commission's ongoing mission to monitor global religious freedom conditions, evaluate U.S. government policy, and provide policy recommendations.