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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 9, 2026
BillsInternational AffairsH.R. 1744Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 1744Passed HouseInternational Affairs

House Republicans reauthorize international religious freedom commission

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)11 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 27, 2025
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Introduced
Feb 27
House committee
Mar 26
House floor
Jun 8
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Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

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Cosponsors (11)

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6 Democrats, 5 Republicans (of 11 shown).

Activity timeline

Jun 9
Jun 9
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 8
Jun 8
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8
Jun 8
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8
Jun 8
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
Jun 8
Jun 8
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
Jun 8
Jun 8
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
Jun 8
Jun 8
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
Jun 8
Jun 8
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26
Mar 26
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Mar 26
Mar 26
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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All 13 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jun 9
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 8
HOUSEThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
Jun 8
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3947)
Jun 8
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1744.
Jun 8
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3947-3948)
Jun 8
HOUSEMr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Mar 26
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Feb 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 27
Introduced in House
Feb 27
Introduced in House

All 11 cosponsors

6 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Republicans (5)

In the news

How They Voted (Congress) - highlandscurrent.org
Congressional votes June 5-11, 2026 - seMissourian
Obama prevented Nigeria’s designation as CPC – U.S Rep - The Guardian Nigeria News
House overwhelmingly passes Smith bill to reauthorize and strengthen U.S. international religious freedom board - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov)
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