United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024

10/5/2024, 11:03 AM

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024

This act reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through FY2026. USCIRF is an independent federal commission that monitors threats to international religious freedom, reviews related U.S. government policies, and makes policy recommendations. 

Bill 118 s 3764, also known as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for an additional period of time. The USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. government commission that monitors the status of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the USCIRF, which include conducting research and analysis on religious freedom issues, making recommendations for U.S. policy, and advocating for the protection of religious freedom internationally. The USCIRF is also tasked with issuing an annual report on the state of religious freedom in various countries and recommending countries for designation as "countries of particular concern" for severe violations of religious freedom.

The bill includes provisions for the appointment of commissioners to the USCIRF, as well as guidelines for the commission's operations and funding. It also requires the USCIRF to collaborate with other government agencies, international organizations, and civil society groups to promote religious freedom worldwide. Overall, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 seeks to continue the important work of the USCIRF in promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3764

Introduced on
2024-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024

This act reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through FY2026. USCIRF is an independent federal commission that monitors threats to international religious freedom, reviews related U.S. government policies, and makes policy recommendations. 

Bill 118 s 3764, also known as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for an additional period of time. The USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. government commission that monitors the status of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the USCIRF, which include conducting research and analysis on religious freedom issues, making recommendations for U.S. policy, and advocating for the protection of religious freedom internationally. The USCIRF is also tasked with issuing an annual report on the state of religious freedom in various countries and recommending countries for designation as "countries of particular concern" for severe violations of religious freedom.

The bill includes provisions for the appointment of commissioners to the USCIRF, as well as guidelines for the commission's operations and funding. It also requires the USCIRF to collaborate with other government agencies, international organizations, and civil society groups to promote religious freedom worldwide. Overall, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 seeks to continue the important work of the USCIRF in promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Religion
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Comments

APPROVED
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Wade Kern
@fivespice_powder_turmeric_soy_bean09255
This bill gonna mess with my religious freedom, can't let it happen. Big picture is scary.

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Latest Summary10/2/2024

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024

This act reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through FY2026. USCIRF is an independent federal c...


Latest Action9/30/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-90.