Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

There are 265 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• S. 1882: Nepal Recovery Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 2426: A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 1789: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 553: End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 2942: A bill to extend certain privileges and immunities to the Gulf Cooperation Council.
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 2845: Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 1252: Global Food Security Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey [D-PA]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 1632: A bill to require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram.
  Sponsor: Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
  Status: Passed Senate
• S. 1605: Millennium Compacts for Regional Economic Integration Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 1875: Afghanistan Accountability Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate
• S. 284: Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Passed Senate
• S. 2184: Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 615: Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 1933: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• S. 2937: Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 1635: Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Passed Senate
• S. 2078: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 1643: Ensuring the Safety and Security of Iranian Dissidents in Iraq Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• H.R. 2494: Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House & Senate
• H.R. 5537: Digital GAP Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 4403: Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX23]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 1567: Global Food Security Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• H.R. 400: Trafficking Prevention in Foreign Affairs Contracting Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 3750: First Responders Passport Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA49]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 1853: To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ5]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 5094: STAND for Ukraine Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 2241: Global Health Innovation Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 1156: International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL3]
  Status: Passed House
• S. 2201: Global Gateways Trade Capacity Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 756: Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Passed Senate
• S.J.Res. 20: A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 802: Girls Count Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S.J.Res. 19: A joint resolution to express the disfavor of Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the People’s Republic of China transmitted to the Congress by the President on April 21, 2015, pursuant to t
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S. 868: Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. John “Johnny” Isakson [R-GA]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• S. 2079: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• H.R. 4481: Education for All Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 514: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House
• S.Con.Res. 46: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commit
  Sponsor: Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]
  Status: Agreed To (Concurrent Resolution)
• S.Con.Res. 41: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
  Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA]
  Status: Passed Senate
• S.Con.Res. 42: A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding the safe and expeditious resettlement to Albania of all residents of Camp Liberty.
  Sponsor: Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Con.Res. 38: A concurrent resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Passed Senate
• H.Con.Res. 129: Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to this goal throu
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Passed House
• H.Con.Res. 88: Reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations.
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Passed House
• H.Con.Res. 121: Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking th
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House
• H.Con.Res. 75: Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE1]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 4939: United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House
• S.J.Res. 39: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of M1A1/A2 Abrams Tank structures and other major defense equipment.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• S.J.Res. 30: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• H.R. 5708: To oppose loans at international financial institutions for the Government of Nicaragua, other than to address basic human needs or promote democracy, unless the Government of Nicaragua is taking effective steps to hold free, fair, and transpa
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 2845: AGOA Enhancement Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 357: Human Trafficking Prevention Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY18]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 237: FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 5469: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to support the capacity of the International Monetary Fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism.
  Sponsor: Rep. Stevan “Steve” Pearce [R-NM2]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 3460: To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.
  Sponsor: Rep. Peter Roskam [R-IL6]
  Status: Passed House
• S. 299: Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S.Res. 524: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the conflict in Yemen.
  Sponsor: Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 469: A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in the journey of Ireland to independence.
  Sponsor: Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 418: A resolution recognizing Hafsat Abiola, Khanim Latif, Yoani Sanchez, and Akanksha Hazari for their selflessness and dedication to their respective causes, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 381: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 189: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 25th anniversary of democracy in Mongolia.
  Sponsor: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 320: A resolution congratulating the people of Burma on their commitment to peaceful elections.
  Sponsor: Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.R. 3924: Global Development Lab Act of 2015
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Passed House
• H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S.Res. 485: A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power in 2016.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 515: A resolution welcoming Prime Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the United States and reaffirming Singapore’s strategic partnership with the United States, encompassing broad and robust economic, military-to-military, law enforcement, and counterter
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 340: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the atrocities perpetrated by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and geno
  Sponsor: Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 482: A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 504: A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
  Sponsor: Sen. John Boozman [R-AR]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 501: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on Russian military aggression.
  Sponsor: Sen. David Perdue [R-GA]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 503: A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as “World Refugee Day”.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 432: A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 394: A resolution recognizing the 195th 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. 436: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 368: A resolution supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and the end of the country’s enduring internal armed conflict and recognizing United States support for Colombia at the 15th anniversary of Plan Colombia.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 383: 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S. 2452: A bill to prohibit the use of funds to make payments to Iran relating to the settlement of claims brought before the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal until Iran has paid certain compensatory damages awarded to United States persons by United S
  Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS]
  Status: Referred to Committee
• S.Res. 388: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women’s Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 392: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the prosecution and conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed without due process and urging the Government of the Maldives to take all necessary steps to redress this injustice, t
  Sponsor: Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 378: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of Boris Yefimo
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 99: A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to follow through on 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 330: A resolution congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 347: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Anita Ashok Datar and condemning the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on November 20, 2015.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 148: 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. Mark Kirk [R-IL]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 326: A resolution celebrating the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 310: A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of the perpetrators
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 207: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey [D-PA]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 302: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel and in condemnation of Palestinian terror attacks.
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 274: A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the peaceful and democratic reunification of Germany.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 278: A resolution welcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on her official visit to the United States and celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea relationship, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 253: A resolution welcoming King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their official visit to the United States, including visits to Miami and St. Augustine, Florida.
  Sponsor: Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 204: A resolution recognizing June 20, 2015 as “World Refugee Day”.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 211: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Srebrenica.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Reported by Committee
• S.Res. 87: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and to encourage greater cooperation with the European governments, the European Union, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe i
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 97: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women’s Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 105: A resolution recognizing the 194th 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. 72: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the January 24, 2015, attacks carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the civilian population in Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provision of defensive lethal and non-lethal military assistan
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

• 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