United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

Agency overview
Formed	October 28, 1998; 25 years ago (1998-10-28)
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Employees	15+
Agency executive	Erin D. Singshinsuk, Executive Director
Website	www.uscirf.gov

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is a U.S. federal government commission created by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998. USCIRF Commissioners are appointed by the President and the leadership of both political parties in the Senate and the House of Representatives. USCIRF's principal responsibilities are to review the facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom internationally and to make policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State, and the Congress.