HB1744: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Summary
To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
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This bill extends funding for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, a government agency that monitors religious freedom worldwide. The bill authorizes money to keep the commission operating through the end of fiscal year 2026. The commission investigates religious persecution globally and advises the government on related policies. The bill is currently in the engrossed stage, meaning it has passed one and been prepared for the other.
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Sponsors
Christopher Smith
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Brad Sherman
Gus Bilirakis
Henry Cuellar
Thomas Suozzi
Ted Lieu