H.R. 1744

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Foreign Relations Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee · Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ)

The bill would extend the authority and federal funding for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent agency that monitors religious freedom conditions around the world and advises the government on related policies, through the end of 2028.[AI-Generated]

Passed Senate (unanimous consent) 29 September 2026

Record as of 29 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

29 September 2026 Passed Senate (unanimous consent)
What's next: Presidential review (±10 days)
29 September 2026 Discharged from committee (Senate)
1 more action
1. 9 June 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
8 June 2026 Passed House with amendment
7 more actions
1. 8 June 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2. 8 June 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 8 June 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
4. 8 June 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
5. 8 June 2026 Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
6. 26 March 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
7. 26 March 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
27 February 2025 Referred to committee
27 February 2025 Introduced in House

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