US SB2079 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-09-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-09-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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. 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 the President, and (2) a majority of Commissioners appointed by an elected official from the political party that is not the party of the President. The Vice Chair for such purposes must be appointed by an elected official from the political party that is different from the political party of the elected official who appointed the Chair. USCIRF is authorized to implement provisions related to personnel and the annual report that are included in the strategic plan.
Title
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015
Sponsors
Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-09-24 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2078 (Same As) 2015-10-16 - Became Public Law No: 114-71. (TXT | PDF)
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Human rights
International affairs
Political parties and affiliation
Religion
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Human rights
International affairs
Political parties and affiliation
Religion
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2079/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2079/BILLS-114s2079is.pdf |