H.R. 1744, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026, passed both the House and Senate on September 29, 2026.
H.R. 1744 — United States Commission on International Religious Freedom…
What it does
This bill extends the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) — a federal agency that monitors religious freedom violations worldwide — by authorizing appropriations through 2028 and extending its statutory authorization deadline from September 2026 to December 2028. The bill does not change USCIRF's mission, powers, or structure; it simply keeps the agency funded and legally operational beyond its current expiration date.
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What happens next
H.R. 1744 passed both the House and Senate. It now goes to the President.
Who is behind it
Filed by Chris Smith. Cosponsored by Bill Huizenga, Brad Sherman, Gus Bilirakis and Henry Cuellar.
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