S.3764 — United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024
House Roll Call
S.3764
| Bill | S.3764 — United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 365 / Nay 20 / Present 0 / Not Voting 46 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 170 | 20 | 0 | 29 |
| D | 195 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S. 3764) aims to extend the authorization of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for an additional five years, through 2029. This legislation reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting and protecting international religious freedom and enhances the operational capacity of USCIRF.
Key provisions of the bill include the reauthorization of USCIRF’s mandate, which involves monitoring religious freedom violations globally, providing policy recommendations to the President and Congress, and advocating for the rights of individuals facing persecution due to their religious beliefs. The bill also emphasizes the need for USCIRF to focus on specific countries identified as having severe religious freedom violations, ensuring that the commission’s findings are integrated into U.S. foreign policy.
Funding for USCIRF is authorized under this act, allowing the commission to continue its essential work without interruption. The bill outlines the allocation of resources necessary for USCIRF to conduct its research, issue reports, and engage with stakeholders, including civil society organizations and foreign governments.
The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are individuals and communities facing religious persecution worldwide, as well as policymakers who rely on USCIRF’s findings to inform their decisions. The bill also impacts U.S. foreign relations by reinforcing the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right.
The bill was signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 118-90, indicating its successful passage through Congress. The reauthorization underscores a continued bipartisan commitment to uphold religious freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. values and foreign policy. The law is effective immediately, ensuring that USCIRF can maintain its operations and advocacy efforts without delay.
Yea (365)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (20)
Not Voting (46)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
R
Ruben Gallego
K
Kay Granger
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
P
Patrick McHenry
A
Alexander Mooney
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
E
Eric Swalwell
J
Jennifer Wexton
