Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Bills

There are 138 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• S. 722: Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Enacted Via Other Measures
• S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• H.R. 601: Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
• S. 905: Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1221: Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Enacted Via Other Measures
• 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)
• H.R. 672: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• 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)
• S. 1697: Taylor Force Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• 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. 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.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)
• S.Res. 176: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
  Sponsor: Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 18: A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina’s economic reforms.
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 114: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.
  Sponsor: Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 130: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.
  Sponsor: Sen. John Boozman [R-AR]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 116: A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 81: A resolution recognizing the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 9: A resolution honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
  Sponsor: Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 83: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 68: A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery.
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 35: A resolution expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes, includi
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 6: A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 623: READ Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 168: A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 10: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 211: A resolution condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya.
  Sponsor: Sen. Patrick “Pat” Toomey [R-PA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 92: A resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 21: A concurrent resolution 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 treatmen
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 13: A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 245: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 218: A resolution celebrating and reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania on the twentieth anniversary of its inception.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 216: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 167: A resolution relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.
  Sponsor: Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 162: A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 138: A resolution honoring National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9, 2017, and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the fall of Bataan.
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 109: A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 106: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 102: A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 5: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 100: A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine on the three year anniversary of the annexation of Crimea.
  Sponsor: Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 94: Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Parts Incorporated Into Other Measures
• S. 1287: Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 139: A resolution 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: Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1118: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 474: A bill to condition assistance to the West Bank and Gaza on steps by the Palestinian Authority to end violence and terrorism against Israeli citizens.
  Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 228: A resolution calling for a credible, peaceful, free, and fair presidential election in Kenya in August 2017.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 224: A resolution recognizing the 5th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles.
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 220: A resolution expressing solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemning the practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 217: A resolution welcoming Prime Minister Youssef Chahed of the Tunisian Republic on his first official visit to the United States, congratulating the people of the Tunisian Republic on their embrace of democracy after decades of dictatorship, an
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 200: A resolution welcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on his official visit to the United States and celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea relationship, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 195: A resolution recognizing June 20, 2017, as “World Refugee Day”.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 157: A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten members-Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam-have worked toward sta
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 136: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 108: A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 93: A resolution congratulating the European Union on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community and laid the foundation for decades of European peace and prosperity.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 87: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the ongoing conflict in Syria as it reaches its six-year mark in March, the ensuing humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, the resulting humanitarian and national secu
  Sponsor: Sen. Timothy Kaine [D-VA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 85: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation’s history.
  Sponsor: Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 78: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate recognizing 3 years of Russian military aggression in Ukraine.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 54: A resolution expressing the unwavering commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1018: Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1292: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1011: Mahan Air and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 418: Department of State and United States Agency for International Development Accountability Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 198: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1172: Global Respect Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1158: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1055: Philippines Human Rights Accountability and Counternarcotics Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 853: Combating Global Corruption Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 832: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 210: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 532: Stop Arming Terrorists Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 420: Iran Terror-Free Skies Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 107: Safeguard Israel Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 11: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 90: A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
  Sponsor: Sen. David Perdue [R-GA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 15: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established.
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1631: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1620: Taiwan Security Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1580: Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1574: Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1385: North American Development Bank Improvement Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1228: National Diplomacy and Development Strategy Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1177: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the annual human rights reports to include information on the institutionalization of children and the subjection of children to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, unnecessary de
  Sponsor: Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1060: PLO Accountability Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 972: Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 942: Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 672: North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1730: Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 551: Nogales Wastewater Fairness Act
  Sponsor: Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 430: Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty Preservation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 409: Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 332: A bill to restrict funding for the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 169: Countering Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Activities at the United Nations Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1679: Foreign Agent Lobbying Transparency Enforcement Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL]
  Status: Introduced

Subcommittees

• Africa and Global Health Policy
• East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
• Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
• International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, International Environmental Protection, and Peace Corps
• International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women's Issues
• Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
• Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
• State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
• Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues