Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Bills

There are 328 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• S. 3476: PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1911: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 2497: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Passed House with Changes (back to Senate)
• S. 1580: Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• 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: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1118: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 722: Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S. 1158: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• 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. 905: Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 2200: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 2736: Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 2463: BUILD Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 2286: Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  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. 2060: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. John McCain [R-AZ, 1987-2018]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1928: Multilateral Aid Review Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 2269: Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey [D-PA]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 3233: Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 832: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
  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: Ordered Reported
• S. 1862: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 3257: STOP Using Human Shields Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 3248: Turkey International Financial Institutions Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 1848: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1631: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 600: Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 3342: Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8]
  Status: Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
• H.R. 5576: Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 5754: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• H.R. 5480: Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 4744: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1023: Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Rob” Portman [R-OH]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 3851: War Crimes Rewards Expansion Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC5]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2646: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 3776: Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 3898: Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Garland “Andy” Barr [R-KY6]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1918: Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1644: Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1997: Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA13]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1660: Global Health Innovation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8]
  Status: Passed House (Senate 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. 1677: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.J.Res. 58: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1697: Taylor Force Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 5535: Energy Diplomacy Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1901: LEED Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S.J.Res. 59: Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1872: Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. James “Jim” McGovern [D-MA2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 6197: Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Daniel Donovan [R-NY11]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 5626: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA9]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 198: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2408: Protecting Girls’ Access to Education Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.Con.Res. 90: Condemning ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya and calling for an end to the violence in and an immediate restoration of humanitarian access to the state of Rakhine in Burma.
  Sponsor: Rep. Joseph “Joe” Crowley [D-NY14]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.Con.Res. 92: Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Israel.
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Graves [R-GA14]
  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. 623: READ Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 5433: Hack Your State Department Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 5274: Global Electoral Exchange Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 4989: Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 4681: No Assistance for Assad Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.J.Res. 65: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2658: Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.J.Res. 55: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
  Status: Introduced
• S.J.Res. 50: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Georgia of Javelin Missiles and Javelin Command Launch Units.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• S.J.Res. 43: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.J.Res. 42: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 2333: A bill to prohibit assistance to the Government of Pakistan, and to require the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to transfer amounts to the Highway Trust Fund equivalent to historic levels of assista
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 2716: 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. 425: FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  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. 3326: World Bank Accountability Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Garland “Andy” Barr [R-KY6]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1292: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 3622: A bill to condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 501: 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 Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey [D-PA]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 429: A resolution commemorating the 59th anniversary of Tibet’s 1959 uprising as “Tibetan Rights Day”, and expressing support for the human rights and religious freedom of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan Buddhist faith community.
  Sponsor: Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 431: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “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. Charles “Chuck” Grassley [R-IA]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S. 3406: Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 2365: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 68: A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery.
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S. 2551: Food for Peace Modernization Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 1159: United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA6]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 435: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Rob” Portman [R-OH]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 481: A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 602: A resolution supporting the agreement between Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece and Prime Minister Zaev of Macedonia to resolve longstanding bilateral disputes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 634: A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 571: A resolution condemning the ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 541: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate 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 territory, in keepi
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 386: A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic t
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 557: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strategic importance of NATO to the collective security of the transatlantic region and urging its member states to work together at the upcoming summit to strengthen the alliance.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 443: A resolution recognizing the 197th 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)

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