H.R. 1744 Passed both chambers International Affairs

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] Introduced February 27, 2025 Cosponsors 11 (5 R, 6 D) Latest action September 29, 2026

Summary

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through 2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations. (Under current law, the commission is authorized through FY2026.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 29, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
  2. Sep 29, 2026 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Jun 9, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  4. Jun 8, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  5. Jun 8, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Jun 8, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
  7. Jun 8, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
  8. Jun 8, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
  9. Jun 8, 2026 Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Mar 26, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
  11. Mar 26, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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