House Foreign Affairs Committee Examines Global Religious Freedom

The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing titled “Defending Religious Freedom Around the World” to examine challenges and efforts related to religious freedom internationally.
Published: 2/4/2026, 10:41:01 AM EST
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The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing at 10:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 4 titled “Defending Religious Freedom Around the World” to examine challenges and efforts related to religious freedom internationally.

Witnesses:

Mark Walker, principal adviser for global religious freedom, U.S. Department of State

Sam Brownback, former ambassador at large for international religious freedom, U.S. Department of State

Grace Drexel, daughter of Pastor Ezra Jin

Stephen Schneck, former chair, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom