Summary of Bill S 3764
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.
Congressional Summary of S 3764
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.