Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Bills

There are 108 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. 1616: To prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among United States agencies to encourage countries in Europe and Eurasia to diversify their energy sources and supply routes, increase energy security in the region, and help the United St
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.J.Res. 7: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
  Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
  Status: Vetoed (No Override Attempt)
• 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)
• S. 52: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1477: Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL23]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 920: Venezuela Arms Restriction Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL27]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• 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. 192: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 249: A bill 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: Sen. James “Jim” Inhofe [R-OK]
  Status: Introduced
• 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. 596: Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA11]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 23: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.
  Sponsor: Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 67: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 35: A resolution supporting democratic principles and standards in Bolivia and throughout Latin America.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 95: A resolution recognizing the 198th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 27: A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 124: A resolution condemning the March 15, 2019, terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering sincere condolences to all of the victims and their families, and expressing and standing in solidarity with the people and Government of New
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 161: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 328: Hack Your State Department Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 169: A resolution requesting a statement under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to violations of human rights by the Government of Saudi Arabia.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 171: A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding restoring United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 148: A resolution supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and regional stability.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 109: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the March 31, 2019, presidential election in Ukraine.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 938: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 120: A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 368: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 727: Global Fragility Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 122: A resolution observing the 25th Anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 123: A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of accomplishments.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 96: A resolution commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People’s Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 854: Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell [D-FL26]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 121: A resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty.
  Sponsor: Sen. John Boozman [R-AR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 878: Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1189: A bill to require the Secretary of State to determine whether the Russian Federation should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism and whether Russian-sponsored armed entities in Ukraine should be designated as foreign terrorist organizat
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 170: A resolution recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Niger
  Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 142: A resolution 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: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 30: A resolution condemning efforts to undermine democracy in Hungary and urging President Trump to defend the universal human rights and democratic norms under attack by the Orban government.
  Sponsor: Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 22: A resolution condemning the terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya on January 15, 2019, and offering sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families and friends, and the people of Kenya.
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 152: A resolution expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in the United States.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 705: Preserving Arms Control Treaties (PACT) Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 363: Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1025: A bill to provide humanitarian relief to the Venezuelan people and Venezuelan migrants, to advance a constitutional and democratic solution to Venezuela’s political crisis, to address Venezuela’s economic reconstruction, to combat public corrupt
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 74: A resolution marking the fifth anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity by honoring the bravery, determination, and sacrifice of the people of Ukraine during and since the Revolution, and condemning continued Russian aggression against U
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Rob” Portman [R-OH]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 73: A resolution calling on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to immediately release Saudi Women’s Rights activists and respect the fundamental rights of all Saudi citizens.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 925: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 922: Protecting NATO Skies Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 238: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 190: Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 612: Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 231: ESCAPE of Saudi Nationals Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1127: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress regarding applications for authorizations to engage or participate in the development or production of special nuclear material outside the Un
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 987: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 854: Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1075: Defending United States Citizens and Diplomatic Staff from Political Prosecutions Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 135: A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commendi
  Sponsor: Sen. John Boozman [R-AR]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 81: A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 65: A resolution congratulating the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia on ratification of the Prespa Agreement, which resolves a long-standing bilateral dispute and establishes a strategic partnership between the 2 countries.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 13: A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 10: A concurrent resolution recognizing that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei and ZTE pose serious threats to the national security of the United States and its allies.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1102: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 324: Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 312: Prevention of Arms Race Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 704: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 482: Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 267: North American Development Bank Improvement Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 178: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1092: Sanction Entities in China for Undermining Rules, Exploiting Intellectual Property Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 587: United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 2: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any United States-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium on its own territor
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 567: A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 357: Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 34: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing con
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 707: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 141: A resolution celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 14: A resolution affirming that the Government of Cuba’s foreign medical missions constitute human trafficking.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 716: Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 861: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 745: Climate Security Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 459: Stopping the Traffic in Overseas Proliferation of Ghost Guns Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 712: Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1113: Enhancing America’s Core Diplomatic Capabilities Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1071: Keeping Girls in School Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1186: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1039: Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 398: Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 200: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 153: A resolution reaffirming the unique collaboration among United States nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 845: New START Policy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 985: Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 56: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 272: A bill to establish the policy of the United States regarding the no-first-use of nuclear weapons.
  Sponsor: Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 480: Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party’s Political Influence Operations Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 602: Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 400: Blocking Deadly Fentanyl Imports Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Patrick “Pat” Toomey [R-PA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.J.Res. 13: A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Kaine [D-VA]
  Status: Introduced
• S.J.Res. 11: Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Resolution of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced

Reports

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