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H.R. 1744119th Congress
Official title: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
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HR 1744 would extend USCIRF's funding authorization and legal authority from 2026 to 2028.
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This bill extends the operating authority of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) by two years. It allows Congress to fund the commission for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and moves its automatic expiration date from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2028. It is a routine reauthorization that does not change the commission's mission or activities.
The bill directly affects USCIRF and its staff, who monitor and report on religious freedom conditions worldwide. It could indirectly affect foreign governments and groups named in USCIRF reports, since those reports can influence U.S. foreign policy.
Without this bill, USCIRF's funding authorization and legal authority would expire on September 30, 2026, halting its operations. The extension allows the commission to continue monitoring and reporting without interruption.
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Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.