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H.R. 1744119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Vetoed By PresidentInternational AffairsNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Committees: Foreign Relations Committee (primary)
Last action: Oct 26, 2026

Bottom line

This bill extends the operational authority and funding authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through the end of 2028.

What it actually does

This bill reauthorizes annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and for the period from October 1, 2028, through December 31, 2028. Additionally, it extends the overall authorization for USCIRF's existence and operations from its current expiration date of September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

Section 2(a)

Extension of Annual Appropriations Authorization

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This section amends the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. It also includes an authorization for the first three months of fiscal year 2029, specifically from October 1, 2028, to December 31, 2028. This ensures that Congress can appropriate funds for the Commission's continued operations during this period.

Section 2(b)

Extension of Commission's Overall Authorization

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This section extends the overall authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) from its previous expiration date of September 30, 2026, to a new date of December 31, 2028. This ensures the legal existence and mandate of the Commission continues for an additional 27 months beyond its current authorization, allowing it to function as a federal entity.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (Jun 8, 2026)

H.R. 1744119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Vetoed By PresidentInternational AffairsNarrow

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Committees: Foreign Relations Committee (primary)
Last action: Oct 26, 2026

Bottom line

This bill extends the operational authority and funding authorization for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through the end of 2028.

What it actually does

Section 2(a)

Extension of Annual Appropriations Authorization

prominently featuredstraightforward

Section 2(b)

Extension of Commission's Overall Authorization

prominently featuredstraightforward