Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Members

This committee has 19 members. Use the buttons below to see all of the members.

Subcommittees

• Subcommittee on African Affairs
• Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
• Subcommittee on European Affairs
• Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs and International Environmental Protection
• Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy and Global Women's Issues
• Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
• Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs

Legislation in this Committee

Below are the bills that are assigned to this committee in this legislative session. These bills and resolutions have been proposed by Members of Congress but may not have had any action taken on them on their path to becoming law. In fact, the vast majority of proposed legislation never becomes law.

Introduced Measures Pending Committee Consideration

S. 91: A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government of Mexico in response to the illegal border crossings from Mexico into the United States, which serve to dissipate the political discontent with the higher unemployment rate within Mexico.

S. 229: Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009

S. 230: International Women's Freedom Act of 2009

S. 302: A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred by such governments in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating the Lower Rio Grande Valley Flood Control Project.

S. 311: Global Democracy Promotion Act

S. 351: Support for Iraq Oil Trust Act of 2009

S. 355: Increasing America's Global Development Capacity Act of 2009

S. 416: Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2009

S. 428: Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act

S. 473: Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009

S. 587: Western Hemisphere Energy Compact

S. 589: Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2009

S. 624: Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2009

S. 837: North Korea Sanctions Act of 2009

S. 840: International Clean Energy Development Act of 2009

S. 894: Success in Countering Al Qaeda Reporting Requirements Act of 2009

S. 917: A bill to provide assistance to Pakistan under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

S. 987: International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009

S. 1159: Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2009

S. 1183: Haiti Reforestation Act of 2009

S. 1382: Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act of 2009

S. 1396: A bill to direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to carry out a pilot program to promote the production and use of fuel-efficient stoves engineered to produce significantly less black carbon than traditional stoves, and for other purposes.

S. 1416: North Korea Accountability Act of 2009

S. 1425: Global Resources and Opportunities for Women To Thrive Act of 2009

S. 1438: Fostering a Global Response to Cyber Attacks Act

S. 1458: Families for Orphans Act of 2009

S. 1559: NATO-Western Balkans Support Act of 2009

S. 1563: United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2009

S. 1591: 21st Century Global Health Technology Act

S. 1593: Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act of 2010

S. 1633: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009

S. 1675: Energy Development Program Implementation Act of 2009

S. 1715: A bill to amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend the authority of the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make grants for the purpose of operating Radio Free Asia.

S. 1716: A bill to amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

S. 1931: Strengthening the Oversight of Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2009

S. 1966: Global Child Survival Act of 2009

S. 2737: Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act of 2009

S. 2835: International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009

S. 2839: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009

S. 2961: Haiti Recovery Act

S. 2971: A bill to authorize certain authorities by the Department of State, and for other purposes.

S. 2982: A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.

S.Con.Res. 40: A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to grant consular access by the Government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd, and to allow the 3 young people to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible.

S.Res. 6: A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in Israel's defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip.

S.Res. 24: A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.

S.Res. 30: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.Res. 72: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.

S.Res. 74: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in general, and investment relations specifically, between the United States and Brazil.

S.Res. 77: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States and the People's Republic of China should negotiate a bilateral agreement on clean energy cooperation.

S.Res. 99: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Uzbekistan should immediately enforce its existing domestic legislation and fulfill its international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced and child labor.

S.Res. 109: A resolution commending the bravery of the girls who attend the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

S.Res. 155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately cease engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.

S.Res. 167: A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.

S.Res. 169: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a mutually acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

S.Res. 189: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the trial by the Russian Government of businessmen Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of the judicial system of Russia.

S.Res. 217: A resolution commending Captain Wei Jiafu and the China Ocean Shipping Company for increasing business relations between the United States and China.

S.Res. 224: A resolution recognizing the increasingly beneficial relationship between the United States and the Republic of Indonesia.

S.Res. 254: A resolution honoring, commemorating, and celebrating the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands on the quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River, and recognizing the settlement and enduring values of New Netherland, which continue to influence American society.

S.Res. 289: A resolution encouraging the people of the United States to reflect on and remember the integrity and courage of the 6,135 Christian men and women of Poland who acted to save their Jewish countrymen and countrywomen from extermination by Nazi Germany.

S.Res. 316: Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

S.Res. 322: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on religious minorities in Iraq.

S.Res. 328: A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the division of Europe, and the beginning of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.

S.Res. 356: A resolution calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

S.Res. 362: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury should direct the United States Executive Directors to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose making any loans to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda until that Government cooperates with the United States and compensates the victims of the Stanford Financial Group fraud.

S.Res. 379: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the protection of intellectual property rights for clean energy and environmental technology.

S.Res. 385: A resolution recognizing the great progress made by the people of Ukraine in the establishment of democratic institutions, and supporting a free and transparent presidential election on January 17, 2010.

S.Res. 400: A resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address instability in Yemen.

S.Res. 404: A resolution supporting full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and other efforts to promote peace and stability in Sudan, and for other purposes.

S.Res. 409: A resolution calling on members of the Parliament in Uganda to reject the proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill", and for other purposes.

Bills and Resolutions Referred to this Committee on the Legislative Calendar

S. 345: Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2009

S. 384: Global Food Security Act of 2009

S. 705: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2009

S. 838: A bill to provide for the appointment of United States Science Envoys.

S. 954: World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009

S. 955: African Development Fund Replenishment Act of 2009

S. 1067: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009

S. 1524: Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009

S. 1739: Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

S. 2727: START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act of 2009

S.J.Res. 18: A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

S.Res. 81: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

S.Res. 345: A resolution deploring the rape and assault of women in Guinea and the killing of political protesters.

Bills and Resolutions Voted on in One Chamber, or Failed Passage

H.R. 1511: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009

H.R. 2134: Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009

H.R. 2278: To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011

H.R. 3714: Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

H.Con.Res. 36: A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the United States to raise in all appropriate bilateral and multilateral fora the case of Robert Levinson at every opportunity, urging Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert Levinson, and calling on Iran to share the results of its investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

H.Con.Res. 51: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.

H.Con.Res. 55: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

H.Con.Res. 74: Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety with a global target to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths between 2010 and 2020.

H.Con.Res. 89: Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.

H.Con.Res. 103: Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.

H.Con.Res. 111: Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

H.Con.Res. 151: Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment.

H.Con.Res. 156: Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 159: Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the United States Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

H.Con.Res. 178: Expressing the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River and honoring the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American society.

H.Con.Res. 209: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Iranian hostage crisis, during which 52 United States citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 212: Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.

H.Con.Res. 213: Expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly mudslides.

H.Con.Res. 218: Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009.

S. 962: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009

S.Con.Res. 4: A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the United States to raise the case of Robert Levinson with officials of the Government of Iran at every level and opportunity, and urging officials of the Government of Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert Levinson and to share information on the investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

S.Con.Res. 11: A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes.

S.Con.Res. 19: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.

S.Con.Res. 23: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.

S.Res. 9: A resolution commemorating 90 years of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around the world.

S.Res. 20: A resolution celebrating the 60th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

S.Res. 37: A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

S.Res. 49: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of public diplomacy.

S.Res. 56: A resolution urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a fair and democratic election process for the parliamentary elections on April 5, 2009.

S.Res. 60: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

S.Res. 70: A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.

S.Res. 71: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

S.Res. 84: A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.

S.Res. 90: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Fifth Summit of the Americas, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 17, 18, and 19, 2009.

S.Res. 139: A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the end of communist rule in Poland.

S.Res. 153: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.

S.Res. 182: A resolution recognizing the democratic accomplishments of the people of Albania and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on June 28, 2009, maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy in Albania.

S.Res. 253: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome home ceremony held to celebrate the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.

S.Res. 312: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and strengthening the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

S.Res. 341: A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen.

Bills Considered by this Committee that have been Enacted

H.R. 2131: To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

H.R. 3593: To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia, and for other purposes.