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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025

3/21/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1744

Bill 119 hr 1744, also known as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Extension Act, aims to extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through fiscal year 2026. The USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. government commission that monitors and reports on religious freedom violations around the world.

If passed, this bill would ensure that the USCIRF continues to receive funding to carry out its important work of promoting religious freedom and advocating for the rights of individuals to practice their faith without fear of persecution. The bill would provide the necessary resources for the USCIRF to conduct research, issue reports, and make recommendations to the U.S. government on how to address religious freedom violations.

By extending and authorizing annual appropriations for the USCIRF through fiscal year 2026, this bill demonstrates a commitment to upholding religious freedom as a fundamental human right and supporting efforts to protect individuals of all faiths from discrimination and persecution. It is an important piece of legislation that highlights the United States' dedication to promoting religious freedom both domestically and internationally.

Congressional Summary of HR 1744

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations. 

Current Status of Bill HR 1744

Bill HR 1744 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1744 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HR 1744's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1744

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1744

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1744

To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.
To extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026.

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