House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Bills

There are 209 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. 1157: Department of State Authorization Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 241: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1934: To direct the Federal Government to provide assistance and technical expertise to enhance the representation and leadership of the United States at international standards-setting bodies that set standards for equipment, systems, software, and
  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. 1211: American Values and Security in International Athletics Act
  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. 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.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: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1079: Desert Locust Control Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1158: Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2118: To authorize United States participation in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA7]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1500: To direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to submit to Congress a report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global basic education programs.
  Sponsor: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 391: Global Health Security Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  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. 1663: To provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA51]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1109: Department of State Student Internship Program Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 294: Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1434: Stop Predatory Organ Trafficking Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA14]
  Status: Introduced
• 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.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. 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: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 496: Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1464: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons listed in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence report titled “Assessing the Saudi Government’s Role in the Killing of Jamal Khashoggi”, dated February 11, 2021.
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ7]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1392: Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 256: To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
  Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA13]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2325: To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 402: CROOK Act
  Sponsor: Rep. William Keating [D-MA9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1096: Represent America Abroad Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  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. 261: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL18]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 923: Georgia Support Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 826: Divided Families Reunification Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  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. 1228: Libya Stabilization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore “Ted” Deutch [D-FL22]
  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. 2061: To establish an interagency One Health Program, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Kurt Schrader [D-OR5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1546: To amend the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 to direct the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking to develop recommendations to address wildlife trafficking on the internet and on social media, and
  Sponsor: Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter [R-GA1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 556: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1155: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
  Sponsor: Rep. James “Jim” McGovern [D-MA2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1538: To amend the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act, with respect to preparedness for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in the border region, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Veronica Escobar [D-TX16]
  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. 240: Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA28]
  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. 225: Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership fo
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1456: To amend the Peace Corps Act to reauthorize the Peace Corps, better support current and returned volunteers, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2108: To prohibit the use of Federal funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution.
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1488: To promote international exchanges on best election practices, cultivate more secure democratic institutions around the world, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1644: To prohibit the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup unless the United States Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the members of the United States Women’s National Team and the United States Men’s National Team.
  Sponsor: Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1772: To amend the Passport Act of 1920 to exempt from the collection of certain passport fees an individual who was awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2374: To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports reviewing the educational material used by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 922: Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2076: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a strategy to ensure no individual in custody is released into the community during a public health emergency related to coronavirus if the individual may have a communicable disease relat
  Sponsor: Rep. Andrew Clyde [R-GA9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1134: African Descent Affairs Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL20, 2013-2021]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1135: LITE Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL20, 2013-2021]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 297: Honoring the life and legacy of Carl Lutz.
  Sponsor: Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer [R-MO3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 252: Commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the fall of Kronstadt, which took place on March 18, 1921.
  Sponsor: Rep. David “Madison” Cawthorn [R-NC11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 197: Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the export of COVID-19 vaccines to foreign countries.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson Van Drew [R-NJ2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 189: Seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.
  Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Boebert [R-CO3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2238: To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of their consumer
  Sponsor: Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA47]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1244: To repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements.
  Sponsor: Rep. Young Kim [R-CA39]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2014: To repeal certain outdated authorizations for the use of military force, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1036: Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1630: To designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore “Ted” Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 521: First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 571: Safe from the Start Act of 2021
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Introduced
• 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: Introduced
• H.R. 2409: To support security and law enforcement training and cooperation between the United States and Israel.
  Sponsor: Rep. Fred Keller [R-PA12]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2329: To authorize appropriations to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2036: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to formulate a strategy for entering into agreements with foreign countries to develop and commercialize new drugs to address pandemics, and for
  Sponsor: Rep. Mike Levin [D-CA49]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2273: To direct the President, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to develop and carry out a strategy to seek reimbursement from the People’s Republic of China of funds made available by the United States Government to address the C
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Steube [R-FL17]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1661: To support and expand civic engagement and political leadership of adolescent girls around the world, and other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. David Trone [D-MD6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2103: To improve defense cooperation between the United States and Taiwan, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1958: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have
  Sponsor: Rep. John Carter [R-TX31]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1504: To expedite the provision of humanitarian assistance, including life-saving medical care, to the people of North Korea, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1852: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to evaluate the activities of sister city partnerships operating within the United States, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy [R-TX21]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1743: To require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Mark Green [R-TN7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1701: To promote exports of goods and services from and facilitation of business investment in rural areas of the United States.
  Sponsor: Rep. Carol Miller [R-WV3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1595: To require the continuation in effect of export controls with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Steube [R-FL17]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2075: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require information on the status of excessive surveillance and use of advanced technology to violate privacy and other fundamental human rights be included in the annual Country Reports on Human
  Sponsor: Rep. John Curtis [R-UT3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1311: Energy Diplomacy Act
  Sponsor: Rep. August Pfluger [R-TX11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1232: Diplomatic Personnel Modernization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Mark Green [R-TN7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1231: CHROME Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ernest “Tony” Gonzales [R-TX23]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1203: Iran Nuclear Verification Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Lisa McClain [R-MI10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1169: Taiwan Voice Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1137: Opposing Business with Chinese Military Companies Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ronny Jackson [R-TX13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1168: World Health Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1819: To require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on United States-built and United States-flag vessels, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 901: No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Bryan Steil [R-WI1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 497: To prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jodey Arrington [R-TX19]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 466: Paris Climate Accord Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Anthony Gonzalez [R-OH16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 374: World Health Organization Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Boebert [R-CO3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 376: Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Boebert [R-CO3]
  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