Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 3984 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 0 · Center 2 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Budd, Ted (R-NC) (Introduced 03/04/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.63 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Foreign Relations Committee; Senate - Foreign Relations Committee; Senate - Foreign Relations Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/27/2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (03/04/2026)
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.
119 S3984 IS: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 2026-03-04 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. II119th 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 RelationsA BILLTo authorize a 2-year extension of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.1.Short titleThis 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 appropriationsSection 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 authorizationSection 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.
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.1.Short titleThis 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 appropriationsSection 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 authorizationSection 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 titleThis 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 appropriationsSection 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 authorizationSection 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
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 03/04/2026 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 06/17/2026 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 07/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 07/27/2026 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 07/27/2026 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 |
| Display Title | United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to authorize a 2-year extension of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Foreign Relations Committee | 07/27/2026 Reported By |
| Senate - Foreign Relations Committee | 06/17/2026 Markup By |
| Senate - Foreign Relations Committee | 03/04/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: International Affairs
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