House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Bills

There are 373 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• H.R. 1145: To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Young Kim [R-CA39]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 496: Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 3283: To repeal the joint resolution entitled “A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East”.
  Sponsor: Rep. Peter Meijer [R-MI3]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 3356: To amend the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize the provision of payment to personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency who incur qualifying injuries to the brain, to authorize the provision of payment to personnel of the De
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA28]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1157: Department of State Authorization Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 402: CROOK Act
  Sponsor: Rep. William Keating [D-MA9]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2748: Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Bradley “Brad” Schneider [D-IL10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2374: Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 241: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 922: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2471: Haiti Development, Accountability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY8]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1155: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
  Sponsor: Rep. James “Jim” McGovern [D-MA2]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1036: Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1934: Promoting United States International Leadership in 5G Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1211: American Values and Security in International Athletics Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 567: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1251: Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 3261: To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution.
  Sponsor: Rep. Abigail Spanberger [D-VA7]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2538: FENTANYL Results Act
  Sponsor: Rep. David Trone [D-MD6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 965: YALI Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 808: End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 261: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL18]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 408: Urging the Government of El Salvador to respect the country’s democratic institutions.
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 348: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.
  Sponsor: Rep. Claudia Tenney [R-NY22]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 402: Recognizing the devastating impact of COVID-19 in India and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to COVID assistance to India.
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2785: Energy Resource Governance Initiative Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL16]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 294: Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 317: Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People’s Republic of China.
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 186: Calling for the immediate release of Trevor Reed, a United States citizen who was unjustly found guilty and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.
  Sponsor: Rep. August Pfluger [R-TX11]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 245: Calling for renewed, decisive, and robust international collaboration and coordination to fight COVID-19 across Africa.
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 134: Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duti
  Sponsor: Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI9]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 124: Supporting the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations and condemning the election rigging and subsequent violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters by the illegitimate Lukashenka regime.
  Sponsor: Rep. William Keating [D-MA9]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1083: Southeast Asia Strategy Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2723: United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1079: Desert Locust Control Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1135: LITE Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL20, 2013-2021]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Con.Res. 38: Expressing support for the NATO alliance and increased alliance cooperation on opportunities and challenges.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jimmy Panetta [D-CA20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1096: Represent America Abroad Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1488: Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 826: Divided Families Reunification Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1228: Libya Stabilization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore “Ted” Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2118: Securing America From Epidemics Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA7]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 391: Global Health Security Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1158: Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1112: Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1109: Department of State Student Internship Program Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3344: To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve the security of their telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1434: Stop Predatory Organ Trafficking Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 130: Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 137: Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 136: Emphasizing the importance and interdependence of diplomacy and international development to American interests and national security.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1392: Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1333: National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA27]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 256: To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
  Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA13]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1464: Saudi Arabia Accountability for Gross Violations of Human Rights Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ7]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1500: Global Learning Loss Assessment Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 319: Recognizing the Seventh Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to p
  Sponsor: Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL24]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 175: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States arms transfers to Saudi Arabia.
  Sponsor: Rep. David Trone [D-MD6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2930: Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez [D-NM3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 416: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea relationship to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in the Indo-Pacific region, and beyond, and welcoming the visit of President Moon Jae-in t
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 278: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and remembering the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506).
  Sponsor: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL25]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3685: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations, including Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
  Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer [D-NJ5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2967: To establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3257: To ensure that United States Government personnel, including members of the Armed Forces and contractors, assigned to United States diplomatic missions are given the opportunity to designate next-of-kin for certain purposes in the event of the
  Sponsor: Rep. Kurt Schrader [D-OR5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3485: To impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 460: Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and arou
  Sponsor: Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 429: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urging an immediate cease-fire and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jamaal Bowman [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 315: Celebrating the 130th anniversary of the birth of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 288: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Assyrian New Year.
  Sponsor: Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 239: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence.
  Sponsor: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1253: Public Diplomacy Modernization Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Daniel Meuser [R-PA9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2646: Taiwan International Solidarity Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 466: Urging the International Olympic Committee to take into consideration the mass detention of Uyghurs and consider all options to uphold the fundamental rights of persecuted minorities in China ahead of the 2022 Olympic Games.
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 445: Condemning all violence and human rights abuses in Ethiopia, and calling on the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of the State of Eritrea to remove all Eritrean troops from Ethiopia, and for all belligerents in the conflict, including
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3938: To authorize contributions to the United Nations Population Fund, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 4017: To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 to provide assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through bilateral compacts to increase protection of women and children in their homes and
  Sponsor: Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA35]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 556: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2479: Assessing China’s Presence and Influence in Latin America and the Caribbean Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3361: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Don Young [R-AK0]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 32: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Provide Comfort.
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael Waltz [R-FL6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3524: To revitalize and reassert United States leadership, investment, and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3764: To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide for ocean-based climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions and global warming; to make coastal communities more resilient; and to provide for the c
  Sponsor: Rep. Raúl Grijalva [D-AZ3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 413: Recognizing 12 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting p
  Sponsor: Rep. Deborah Ross [D-NC2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 289: Urging the United States Secretary of State to take action regarding unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds.
  Sponsor: Rep. Donald Norcross [D-NJ1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 251: Reaffirming bilateral and multilateral relations between the United States and African countries and recognizing the importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations.
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 235: Supporting the demands of the #EndSARS movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security sector reforms in Nigeria and calling upon the President and the Secretary of State to safeguard and promote the protection of fre
  Sponsor: Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 240: Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA28]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1663: Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA51]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3972: To support the diplomatic, economic, and physical space of Taiwan, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3988: To enhance mental health and psychosocial support within United States foreign assistance programs.
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore “Ted” Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3576: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require a section on reproductive rights in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2108: War Powers Act Enforcement Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2946: RENACER Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1644: GOALS Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3812: To encourage Foreign Service officers to serve at the United States mission to the United Nations, increase Federal Government details to international organizations, increase multilateral training at the Department of State, and for other pur
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3696: To highlight the Indian Ocean’s role in the Indo-Pacific, strengthen engagement with countries in the Indian Ocean region, promote economic and security cooperation with the governments in the Indian Ocean region, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3695: To establish the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3260: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require that certain issuers make disclosures regarding general ledger accounts reconciliation, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2888: Rapid Response to Climate Impacts Act
  Sponsor: Rep. William Keating [D-MA9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2887: Global Climate Change Diplomacy Act
  Sponsor: Rep. William Keating [D-MA9]
  Status: Introduced

Reports

Subcommittees

• Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
• Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation
• Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment
• Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism
• Oversight and Investigations
• Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade

Press Statements

Committee press statements from ProPublica Represent:

“McCaul Statement on Reports Showing Forced Labor Camps in Xinjiang”
    — Dec 28, 2020

“McCaul and Rubio Call for Strengthening of Entity List Rules for SMIC”
    — Dec 22, 2020

“McCaul Supports Omnibus Legislation to Provide COVID Relief and Fund Vital Domestic and International Policies”
    — Dec 22, 2020

“McCaul and Engel Statement on Turkey Actions Undermining NATO Alliance”
    — Dec 16, 2020

“McCaul Supports Sanctioning Turkey for Purchasing Russian Air Defense System”
    — Dec 14, 2020

“McCaul, Engel Statement on Dr. Walid Fitaihi”
    — Dec 12, 2020

“McCaul Statement on AmCham China Hosting Sanctioned CCP Official at Appreciation Gala”
    — Dec 11, 2020

“McCaul, Engel, Bass, Smith on Humanitarian Access in Tigray”
    — Dec 11, 2020

“McCaul and Engel Call for Answers on White House Investigation Into Navalny Poisoning”
    — Dec 11, 2020

“McCaul and Engel Statement on International Human Rights Day”
    — Dec 10, 2020

“McCaul Applauds House Passage of FY2021 NDAA”
    — Dec 9, 2020

“McCaul Applauds Passage of Save Our Seas 2.0”
    — Dec 4, 2020

“Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Condemn Venezuelas Sham Legislative Elections”
    — Dec 4, 2020

“McCaul Congratulates Meeks on Foreign Affairs Chairmanship”
    — Dec 3, 2020

“McCaul Selected as Republican Leader of Foreign Affairs for 117th Congress”
    — Dec 3, 2020

“McCaul Statement on Advancing Women in the Middle East”
    — Dec 3, 2020

“McCaul Statement on Report Detailing Harmful CCP Coverup of Covid-19 Outbreak”
    — Dec 2, 2020

“McCaul Condemns Maduro Regimes Wrongful Convictions of Americans”
    — Nov 28, 2020

“McCaul & Engel Call for End to Conflict in Ethiopia”
    — Nov 24, 2020

“McCaul Appointed to FY2021 NDAA Conference Committee”
    — Nov 19, 2020