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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations.
Action Timeline
2026-03-26
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
2026-03-26
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-02-27
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-02-27
Introduced in House
2025-02-27
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.1744 pass?
HR.1744 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: 48%.
What does HR.1744 do?
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations.
Who sponsored HR.1744?
HR.1744 was sponsored by Christopher H. Smith (R-New Jersey).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1744 IH: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Sherman , Mr. Bilirakis , and Mr. Cuellar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2028. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 . 2. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (a) Authorization of appropriations Section 207(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6435(a) ) is amended by striking 2025 and 2026 and inserting 2027 and 2028 . (b) Extension of authorization Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 ( 22 U.S.C. 6436 ) is amended by striking September 30, 2026 and inserting September 30, 2028 .
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