The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent federal agency established in 1998. Its primary role is to monitor and report on religious freedom conditions worldwide, advising the U.S. government on policies to promote and protect religious liberty. USCIRF conducts annual assessments of countries, identifying those that violate religious freedom rights. The commission also makes recommendations for U.S. foreign policy, aiming to address issues related to religious persecution and discrimination. Its work highlights the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right.