United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 Signed Into Law as Public Law 119-137
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 1744) became law on November 3, 2026, as Public Law 119-137. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-New Jersey) introduced it on February 27, 2025, with 11 cosponsors.
What the Law Does
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through 2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations. (Under current law, the commission is authorized through December 11, 2026.)
How It Passed
- February 27, 2025: Introduced in the House
- June 8, 2026: Passed the House by voice vote
- September 29, 2026: Passed the Senate by unanimous consent
- November 3, 2026: Signed into law
The text and full legislative history are on Congress.gov.