House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Bills

There are 348 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• H.R. 601: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 1311: Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• H.R. 2200: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 141: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• H.R. 672: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1312: Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Charles “Chuck” Grassley [R-IA]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2408: Protecting Girls’ Access to Education Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1918: Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1625: Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1644: Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Enacted Via Other Measures
• H.R. 1677: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Passed House & Senate (President next)
• H.R. 534: U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Emmer [R-MN6]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• H.R. 3364: Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• H.R. 3328: Cuban Airport Security Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. John Katko [R-NY24]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2484: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Kristi Noem [R-SD0]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 390: Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 479: North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 600: Digital GAP Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2168: First Responders Passport Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA49]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 67: Urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire.
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2085: To approve an agreement between the United States and the Republic of Palau, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP0]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2659: United States-Israel Agriculture Strategic Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Jason Chaffetz [R-UT3, 2009-2017]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 495: Protection of Children Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. John Carter [R-TX31]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2431: Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Raúl Labrador [R-ID1]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 449: Urging the Government of Kenya and Kenya’s political parties to respect democratic principles and hold credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in August 2017.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 128: Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 311: Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 359: Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 357: Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances United States national interests, and urging increased bilateral cooperation on security, economic issues, and energy,
  Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC3]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 317: 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. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 351: Condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 397: Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
  Sponsor: Rep. Paul Ryan [R-WI1]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 354: Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 355: Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Manchester, United Kingdom, on May 22, 2017, and in London, United Kingdom, on June 3, 2017, expressing heartfelt condolences, and reaffirming unwavering support for the special relat
  Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY5]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 201: Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 259: Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ron DeSantis [R-FL6]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1660: Global Health Innovation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 145: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fight against corruption in Central America.
  Sponsor: Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA35]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 187: Relating to efforts to respond to the famine in South Sudan.
  Sponsor: Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 54: Reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina’s economic reforms.
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 92: Condemning North Korea’s development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.Res. 137: Honoring the life of Shimon Peres.
  Sponsor: Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 11: Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.R. 1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Peter Roskam [R-IL6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2627: Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX23]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 608: Stop Arming Terrorists Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1911: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 62: To urge the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to hold the United Nations and its member states accountable for allegations of sexual abuse and exploita
  Sponsor: Rep. Claudia Tenney [R-NY22]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 20: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.
  Sponsor: Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 2: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 425: FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1415: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1196: Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3776: To support United States international cyber diplomacy, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3320: 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. 3030: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2712: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL18]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2747: Economic Growth and Development Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 430: State Sponsors of Terrorism Review Enhancement Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 434: Condemning violence against religious minorities in the People’s Republic of China and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 407: Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.
  Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI6]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 319: Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 316: Celebrating the success of the Marshall Plan in fostering peace and prosperity in the seven decades since its conception and affirming the continued relevance of the Marshall Plan for the United States and its global allies and the values for
  Sponsor: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA48]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 244: Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.
  Sponsor: Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 220: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding past genocides, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Dave Trott [R-MI11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 58: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unanswered questions into the fate of Raoul Wallenberg.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1638: Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Poliquin [R-ME2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2646: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 436: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 274: Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 830: STAND for Ukraine Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2820: Fight Russian Corruption Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2397: DPRK Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1997: Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2062: Defend Israel Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Jacky Rosen [D-NV3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 516: Supporting the bid of Los Angeles, California, to bring the 2028 Summer Olympic Games back to the United States and pledging the cooperation of the House of Representatives with respect to that bid.
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Knight [R-CA25]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 491: A resolution affirming and recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and the other ethnic groups commonly referred to as Montagnards of Cambodia and Laos who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.
  Sponsor: Rep. Sean Duffy [R-WI7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 486: Calling on the Government of Iraq to compensate the former residents of Camp Ashraf for their assets seized by groups affiliated with the Government of Iraq.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 466: Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children’s access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.
  Sponsor: Rep. David Reichert [R-WA8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 444: Encouraging the courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son.
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve King [R-IA4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 421: Urging the Administration to develop more effective and timely responses to famine in Africa, especially efforts to end the conflicts in South Sudan, Nigeria, and other countries that cause or exacerbate famine.
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 331: Expressing the policy of the United States with respect to a two-state solution between the State of Israel and the Palestinian people.
  Sponsor: Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 252: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria.
  Sponsor: Rep. Darin LaHood [R-IL18]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 261: Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the en
  Sponsor: Rep. Duncan Hunter [R-CA50]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 88: Calling on the Russian Federation to stop the violence in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 27: Rejecting the “two-state solution” as the United States’ diplomatic policy objective and calls for the Administration to advocate for a new approach that prioritizes the State of Israel’s sovereignty, security, and borders.
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve King [R-IA4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 445: Honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People’s Republic of Chin
  Sponsor: Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3342: Sanctioning Hizballah’s Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3329: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3118: Iran and Hizballah Western Hemisphere Prevention Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC3]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2504: To ensure fair treatment in licensing requirements for the export of certain echinoderms.
  Sponsor: Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3547: Jerusalem’s Enhanced and Secure Accommodations Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA49]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3791: 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. 3000: To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3303: First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 470: Recognizing that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations.
  Sponsor: Rep. James Himes [D-CT4]
  Status: Introduced

Subcommittees

• Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
• Asia and the Pacific
• Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats
• Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
• The Middle East and North Africa
• The Western Hemisphere