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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 4, 2026
Cosponsors
4
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Reauthorizes the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, which monitors and reports on religious freedom issues worldwide. Extends the commission's funding and operations for a set period.

Sponsored By

Ted Budd
Republican · North Carolina · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 4, 2026
  3. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom and its staff, allowing them to continue monitoring and reporting on international religious freedom issues. It also impacts individuals and groups worldwide who are affected by religious freedom restrictions, as the commission's work may influence US foreign policy and international relations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
5backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 50%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (4)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.