Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Bills

There are 193 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• 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: Ordered Reported
• S. 178: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1025: VERDAD Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 1359: Digital GAP Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX6]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA9]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 951: United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2116: Global Fragility Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  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 & Override Failed in Senate
• 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
• S. 1838: A bill to amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1340: Ebola Eradication Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• 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. 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: Passed Senate (House 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. 753: Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2002: Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 192: Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2140: To prevent child marriage in refugee settlements administered by the United Nations, and for other purposes
  Sponsor: Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• 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. 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. 1743: International Climate Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 221: A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the intensifying repression and human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party and the use of surveillance by Chinese authorities, and for o
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 188: A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• 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)
• H.R. 615: Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY6]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1704: Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 161: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 16: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 198: A resolution condemning Brunei’s dramatic human rights backsliding.
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 328: Hack Your State Department Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 236: A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 232: A resolution calling for the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons Joanne Chesimard and William Morales and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe haven in Cuba in order to escape prosecu
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 234: A resolution affirming the United States commitment to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and noting that Israeli annexation of territory in the West Bank would undermine peace and Israel’s future as a Jewish and demo
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 206: A resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, expressing concern about significant violations of international humanitarian law on contemporary battlefields, and encouraging United States leadership in ensu
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• 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. 1777: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, to amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act t
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1781: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2020 through 2022 to provide assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through bilateral compacts to increase protection of women and children in their home
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  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. 244: A resolution expressing support for free, fair, and transparent elections in the Republic of Guatemala in order to increase prosperity, security, and access to justice for all Guatemalans.
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 179: A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of t
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  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. 184: A resolution condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere condolences to the victims, to their families and friends, and to the people and nation of Sri Lanka, and expressing solidarity and support for Sri Lan
  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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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)
• 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. 228: A resolution supporting measures taken by the Government of Taiwan to deter, or if so compelled, defeat, aggression by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
  Sponsor: Sen. Joshua Hawley [R-MO]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 204: An executive resolution to return to the President of the United States the Arms Trade Treaty.
  Sponsor: Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1825: A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for violations of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• 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: Stopping Malign Activities from Russian Terrorism Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 243: A resolution requesting information on Saudi Arabia’s human rights practices in Yemen pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
  Sponsor: Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 183: A resolution reaffirming the vital role of the United States-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  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.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. 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. 1590: RAWR Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1285: SAVE Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1727: Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  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. 854: Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 215: A resolution calling for greater religious and political freedoms in Cuba, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN]
  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. 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. 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. 1310: Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1293: Foreign Service Families Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1102: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1762: Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Charles “Chuck” Grassley [R-IA]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1529: Supporting Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
  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