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HOUSE 1744119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last Action
6/9/2026

Actions

  • 2026-06-09Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • 2026-06-08The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-08Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-08On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
  • 2026-06-08Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
  • 2026-06-08DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
  • 2026-06-08Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
  • 2026-06-08Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-03-26Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
  • 2026-03-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-02-27Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2025-02-27Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-27Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2026-06-08 (53)

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.)

Cosponsors (11)

  • Brad Sherman (D-CA)
  • Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
  • Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
  • Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
  • Ted Lieu (D-CA)
  • Jason Crow (D-CO)
  • Michael McCaul (R-TX)
  • Maria Salazar (R-FL)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • Bill Huizenga (R-MI)
  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

Subjects

  • Human rights
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Religion
  • U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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