S. 2078 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015
S. 2078 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 24, 2015, sponsored by Bob Corker.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 24, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-71
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 24, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2015
- Passed the HouseOct 6, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentOct 8, 2015
- Became lawOct 16, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-71. (Oct 16, 2015)
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