H.R. 1744 · Passed both chambers · International Affairs

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)

What it does

• Reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2028.
• Maintains the commission's mandate to monitor international religious freedom conditions globally.
• Preserves the commission's role in reviewing U.S. government foreign policy related to religious freedom and making policy recommendations.

Official 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.

Latest action

Sep 29, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations