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Christopher Smith (R-NJ)

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

H.R. 1744 · House bill International Affairs

A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors

Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-137.

Became law

Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.

Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House voice vote
  3. Passed Senate unanimous consent
  4. To President
  5. Became Law

No one's position on it was recorded: the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together), and the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote).

What this bill would do

This bill is called the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026. It extends the operations and funding for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The bill updates the timeline for annual appropriations. Funding is now authorized through December 31, 2028. It also extends the overall authorization for the commission to December 31, 2028.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?

    The bill extends the authorization and funding for the Commission on International Religious Freedom to ensure continued oversight of religious freedom globally.

  • Scored +3

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill reauthorizes appropriations necessary for the Commission's work on international religious freedom issues.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.