Federal · 119th Congress
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Policy areaInternational Affairs
Summary
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 December 11, 2026.)
Sponsor
Cosponsors11
Gus M. BilirakisRU.S. Representative · 12th District · FL
Henry CuellarDU.S. Representative · 28th District · TX
Brad ShermanDU.S. Representative · 32nd District · CA
Thomas R. SuozziDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NY
Ted LieuDU.S. Representative · 36th District · CA
Jason CrowDU.S. Representative · 6th District · CO
Michael T. McCaulRU.S. Representative · 10th District · TX
Maria Elvira SalazarRU.S. Representative · 27th District · FL
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Bill HuizengaRU.S. Representative · 4th District · MI
Jamie RaskinDU.S. Representative · 8th District · MDOther titles4
To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.Official Title as Introduced
To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through December 31, 2028.Official Titles as Amended by HouseOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history15
Oct 26, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Oct 14, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
Sep 29, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 9, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorMr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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Documents7
Texts
The final text sent to the PresidentLatestEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 9, 2026As referred to a Senate committeeReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 9, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 8, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 27, 2025