United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
International Religious Freedom Commission: Extension Through 2028
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill keeps the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom running for two more years. It extends the group's legal authority and funding through September 30, 2028.
- The commission is an independent government group that monitors religious freedom around the world. They track where people are being persecuted for their beliefs and give advice to the State Department and Congress on how to help.
- This action ensures the U.S. continues to have a dedicated watchdog for global human rights. Without this bill, the commission would have eventually run out of money and legal permission to operate.
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Milestones
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
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