Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Bills

There are 253 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• S. 1118: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  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. 722: Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Enacted Via Other Measures
• 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. 672: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• 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)
• S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 2286: Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S. 2060: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1928: Multilateral Aid Review Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 3342: Sanctioning Hizballah’s Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI8]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2408: Protecting Girls’ Access to Education Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH1]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 2269: Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey [D-PA]
  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: Enacted Via Other Measures
• S. 1221: Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Enacted Via Other Measures
• 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 GAP Act
  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)
• H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
• 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: Enacted Via Other Measures
• 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 2017
  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: Parts Incorporated Into Other Measures
• S. 1862: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Introduced
• 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. 425: FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 2463: BUILD Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]
  Status: Introduced
• 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. 1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  Sponsor: Rep. Edward “Ed” Royce [R-CA39]
  Status: Enacted — Signed by the President
• S. 2497: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 198: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• 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: Enacted Via Other Measures
• H.R. 4681: No Assistance for Assad Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• 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. 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
• S. 1580: Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• 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.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.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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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. 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. 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. 2265: Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 2365: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• 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. 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: 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)
• S.Res. 426: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women’s Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 224: A resolution recognizing the 6th 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 432: A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.
  Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 376: A resolution urging the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh to ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese militar
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S.Res. 92: A resolution expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 150: 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. 279: A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.
  Sponsor: Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 211: A resolution condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya.
  Sponsor: Sen. Patrick “Pat” Toomey [R-PA]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 168: A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
  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. 94: Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Parts Incorporated Into Other Measures
• 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. 511: A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco as the recipient of the 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 450: A resolution reaffirming the United States-Egypt partnership and the Egyptian people’s right to free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections on March 26, 2018.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 2780: A bill to require a determination on designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3542: Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Con.Res. 40: A concurrent resolution recognizing the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan and the important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship.
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 30: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to United States policy toward Tibet and that the treatment of the Tibetan people should be an important factor in the conduct of United States relations with the People
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Con.Res. 29: A concurrent resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration.
  Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford [R-OK]
  Status: Introduced

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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