S. 2078 · 114th Congress · enacted
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015
Became Public Law No: 114-71.
Latest official action 2015-10-16 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through FY2019. (Sec. 2) It expresses the sense of Congress that USCIRF: (1) was created to independently assess and accurately describe threats to religious freedom around the world; and (2) should ensure that U.S. efforts to advance religious freedom abroad are timely, appropriate to the circumstances, prudent, and effective. (Sec. 3) The termination date of USCIRF is extended to September 30, 2019. (Sec. 4) The Chair and Vice Chair of USCIRF must at least biennially carry out a strategic policy and organizational review and submit a strategic plan to Congress concerning: (1) prioritized actions for USCIRF, (2) any changes it considers necessary with regard to the scope, content, and timing of USCIRF's annual report; (3) any changes USCIRF considers necessary with regard to personnel matters; and (4) USCIRF's funding requirements. If unanimous agreement is not possible, items for inclusion in the strategic plan may, at the joint discretion of the Chair and Vice Chair, be approved by: (1) a majority of Commissioners appointed by an elected official from the political party of …
Congressional Research Service · 2015-10-16
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