Congress extends religious freedom watchdog through 2028
H.R. 1744 — United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Filed by Chris Smith (R-NJ) · 11 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This bill keeps the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom running until the end of 2028. The Commission watches for attacks on faith around the world. Congress gives money to pay for the Commission in 2027 and 2028. Without this bill, the Commission would have stopped in 2026.
Who it affects
The Commission on International Religious Freedom keeps working. Citizens can still read the Commission's reports about attacks on faith worldwide.
Where it stands
11 cosponsors: 6 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
- Feb 27, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
- Feb 27, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”
- Mar 26, 2026 — Markup held in committee · Congress.gov: “Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held”
- Mar 26, 2026 — Reported out of committee · Congress.gov: “Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0”
- Jun 8, 2026 — Passed the House · Congress.gov: “On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)”
- Jun 8, 2026 — Floor vote scheduled · Congress.gov: “Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended”
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How this was measured
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