House Bill 1744
119th Congress(2025-2026)
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Passed House on Jun 8, 2026
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The bill extends the authorization of appropriations and extends the authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom until 2028, amending the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. This reauthorization will impact funding and the continued operation of the Commission in addressing international religious freedom issues.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1744
Congress
119
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
checkPassed on June 8, 2026
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
Summary
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.
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06/09/2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
06/08/2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
06/08/2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/08/2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
06/08/2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
06/08/2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
06/08/2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
06/08/2026
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
03/26/2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
03/26/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/27/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/27/2025
Introduced in House
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Jun 23, 2026 12:41:00 PM