House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Bills

There are 170 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• H.R. 353: 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. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 31: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1580: To enhance stabilization of conflict-affected areas and prevent violence and fragility globally, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 295: End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.J.Res. 37: Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.J.Res. 30: Disapproving the President’s proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.
  Sponsor: Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 237: 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. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1477: Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL23]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1404: Vladimir Putin Transparency Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Val Demings [D-FL10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 596: To prohibit United States Government recognition of the Russian Federation’s claim of sovereignty over Crimea, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 676: NATO Support Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Jimmy Panetta [D-CA20]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 526: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 1: A concurrent resolution calling for credible, transparent, and safe elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• H.R. 1706: To limit assistance for areas of Syria controlled by the Government of Syria or associated forces, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1616: To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to diversify their energy sources and supply routes, increase Europe’s energy security, and help the United
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL16]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 739: Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 630: Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 192: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 115: Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 133: United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1617: KREMLIN Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL8]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.Res. 183: Condemning anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values and aspirations that define the people of the United States and condemning anti-Muslim discrimination and bigotry against minorities as hatefu
  Sponsor: Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD8]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 221: Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 220: Recognizing the interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 15: Expressing the commitment of the Congress to the Paris Agreement.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 5: Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 4: Calling for credible, transparent, and peaceful elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 920: Venezuela Arms Restriction Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL27]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 328: Hack Your State Department Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.Res. 156: Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 75: Strongly condemning the January 2019 terrorist attack on the 14 Riverside Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of Kenya.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 854: Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell [D-FL26]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1819: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1704: To foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support United States economic and business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1256: First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 187: Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 222: Emphasizing the importance of alliances and partnerships.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1471: Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA30]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1677: To repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 233: Condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 164: Commemorating the centennial anniversary of Korea’s March First Movement Day.
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1359: Digital GAP Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 62: Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s First Dáil.
  Sponsor: Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 951: United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 127: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1055: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1305: Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA47]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 91: Reaffirming the robust commitment of the House of Representatives to the importance of the United States-Greek strategic partnership.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL12]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1102: Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL23]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 145: FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 129: Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia’s continued detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights activists.
  Sponsor: Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL21]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 106: Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.
  Sponsor: Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL21]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 88: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
  Sponsor: Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 649: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 661: Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1581: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on reproductive rights, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 753: Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 826: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1493: To address state-sponsored cyber activities against the United States, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 189: Recognizing the importance of sustained United States leadership to accelerating global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and supporting United States Agency for International Development’s commitment to global nutrition throug
  Sponsor: Rep. Roger Marshall [R-KS1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 160: Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by theocratic groups operating in South Asia.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 159: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the March First Movement and Korea’s declaration of independence from the Empire of Japan.
  Sponsor: Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 69: Recognizing the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing support for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its relationship with that country.
  Sponsor: Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 12: Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism’s millennia-old histo
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1453: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 554: Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 152: Calling for a formal end of the Korean war.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 17: Expressing concern over the detention of Austin Tice, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 669: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1820: To authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL21]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1411: Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1270: Pawel Adamowicz Democratic Leadership Exchange Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 571: Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 966: Walter B. Jones Restoring Power to Congress Act
  Sponsor: Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1632: To require a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
  Sponsor: Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1771: To require consultations on reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea.
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 97: RAWR Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 193: Improving Embassy Design and Security Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 73: To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 49: Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.
  Sponsor: Rep. French Hill [R-AR2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 361: Iranian Proxies Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1642: To authorize actions with respect to foreign countries engaged in illicit trade in tobacco products or their precursors, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [D-TX18]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1611: To provide assistance for United States citizens and nationals taken hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1081: Protect European Energy Security Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 921: To establish the policy of the United States regarding the no-first-use of nuclear weapons.
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1459: U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1033: REPAY Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1653: To ensure that the United States recognizes women’s varied roles in all aspects of violent extremism and terrorism and promotes their meaningful participation as full partners in all efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrori
  Sponsor: Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL21]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1795: To authorize the Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel and with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with Israel, to
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 643: To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. James “Jim” McGovern [D-MA2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 136: Affirming that the Government of Cuba’s foreign medical missions constitute human trafficking.
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 598: Georgia Support Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 602: Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1249: INF Treaty Compliance Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 332: Arms Sale Oversight Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1004: Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act
  Sponsor: Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 910: Yemen Refueling Prohibition Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1134: Prevent Crime and Terrorism Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA35]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1098: Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act
  Sponsor: Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI5]
  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