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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Summary
- Extends authorization for annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 31, 2028.
- Extends the operational authority of the Commission through December 31, 2028.
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Sponsor (1)
11 cosponsors
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL)
- Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (D-CO)
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] (D-TX)
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI)
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA)
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX)
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD)
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL)
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA)
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Christopher H. Smith’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- WINDMILL HEALTH PRODUCTS $6,600
- ZAIS GROUP, LLC $6,600
- BLUFF POINT ASSOCIATES $6,600
- HILL & COMPANY $6,600
- SAKER SHOP RITE $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Christopher H. Smith → · Outside spending →
Actions (12)
- Jun 9, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Jun 8, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. · house
- Jun 8, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
- Jun 8, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947) · house
- Jun 8, 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)
- Jun 8, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744. · house
- Jun 8, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948) · house
- Jun 8, 2026 Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. · house
- Mar 26, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0. · house
- Mar 26, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
AN ACT
To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 31, 2028.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026”.
SEC. 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, and for the period beginning on October 1, 2028, and ending on December 31, 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 “December 31, 2028”.
Passed the House of Representatives June 8, 2026.
Attest:
Clerk. 119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 1744
AN ACT
To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 31, 2028.
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