United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025
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
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025
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