A bill to authorize a 2-year extension of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

# S. 3984 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would extend the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for two more years. USCIRF is an independent government agency that monitors religious freedom around the world and provides recommendations to the President, Congress, and the State Department on countries where religious persecution is a problem. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would allow USCIRF to continue its operations and staff. This affects the agency's employees and the countries that USCIRF monitors and reports on.

The commission studies religious freedom violations globally and can recommend sanctions or other diplomatic actions against governments that suppress religious practices. By extending it for two years, Congress would be keeping this monitoring function active rather than letting the commission's authorization expire. **Current Status** As of now, S. 3984 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC).