SENS. CRUZ, BUDD, COONS, RISCH, SHAHEEN INTRODUCE BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz issued the following press release:

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced legislation to reauthorize the independent, bipartisan United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The bipartisan bill would ensure the commission, set to expire on September 30, 2026, can continue its work to monitor religious freedom around the world.

Sen. Cruz said, "Countless people around the world face persecution, violence, and execution for practicing their faith. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom exposes these abuses and helps hold oppressive regimes accountable. I am proud to join ...