119 S3984 RS: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-07-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IICalendar No. 505119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3984IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 4, 2026Mr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Risch, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Cruz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsJuly 27, 2026Reported by Mr. Risch, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo authorize a 2-year extension of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026.

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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

(a)

Authorization of appropriations

Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6435(a)) is amended by striking 2025 and 2026 and inserting 2026 through 2028.(b)

Extension of authorization

Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) is amended by striking September 30, 2026 and inserting September 30, 2028.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026.

2.

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

(a)

Authorization of appropriations

Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6435(a)) is amended by striking 2025 and 2026 and inserting 2026 through 2028.(b)

Extension of authorization

Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) is amended by striking September 30, 2026 and inserting December 31, 2028.

July 27, 2026Reported with an amendment