Introduced in House — H.R. 1744

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1744

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 27, 2025

Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Bilirakis, and Mr. Cuellar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2028.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025.

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.

(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 September 30, 2028.