2026 Annual Report Release Event

Mar 04

WHEN:

Mar 4th 3:30pm - Mar 4th 4:30pm

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom 

2026 Annual Report: Key Findings and Recommendations

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET 

Capitol Hill, Longworth House Office Building, Room 1539

Event Transcript

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held an event for the release of its 2026 Annual Report.

The 2026 Annual Report, mandated by the U.S. Congress, documents systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of freedom of religion or belief that occurred in 2025. The Commission will publicly share its recommendations, including its recommendations for Countries of Particular Concern (CPC), Special Watch List (SWL), and Entities of Particular Concern (EPC).

The report also highlights key global developments and trends related to international religious freedom in 2025, including countries that do not meet the criteria for CPC or SWL. In addition, it provides country-specific and overarching policy recommendations to the President, the U.S. Department of State, and Congress aimed at advancing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) abroad.

USCIRF Remarks

  • Vicky Hartzler, Chair
  • Asif Mahmood, Vice Chair
  • Mohamed Elsanousi, Commissioner
  • Maureen Ferguson, Commissioner
  • Rachel Laser, Commissioner
  • Stephen Schneck, Commissioner

Congressional Remarks

 

This event is open to Members of Congress, congressional staff, the public, and the media. The video recording will be posted on the Commission website. For any additional questions or interview requests, please contact [email protected].