USCIRF's 2026 Annual Report Release Event

        Source:                       www.uscirf.gov
Date:                            February 18, 2026

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

2026 Annual Report: Key Findings and Recommendations

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm ET
Capitol Hill – Room TBA

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Please join the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 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
Meir Soloveichik, Commissioner

Congressional Remarks

Various members invited.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..