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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3984)

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Introduced 3/4/2026•119th Congress•Senate
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.

7/27/2026 • Senate

Summary

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations. 

Introduced in Senate • 3/4/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: International Affairs
Human rightsInternational organizations and cooperationReligionU.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

CBO Cost Estimates (1)

S. 3984, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 27, 2026

Published: July 29, 2026

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

Republican • NC

Sponsored 3/4/2026

Cosponsors (4)

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

D-DE

Joined 3/4/2026

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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

R-ID

Joined 3/4/2026

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Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 3/4/2026

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

R-TX

Joined 3/4/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 4, 2026

Committee Review

June 17, 2026

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

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President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate7/27/2026
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Introduced in Senate3/4/2026
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Related Bills (1)

H.R. 1744

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

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Committee

Foreign Relations Committee

Senate

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Details

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Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4
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Sources and method

· Record updated Nov 6, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Nov 6, 2026 · Loaded Nov 6, 2026, 10:49 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Mar 4, 2026 · Loaded Nov 6, 2026, 10:49 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Jul 29, 2026 · Loaded Nov 6, 2026, 10:49 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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