Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Bills

There are 232 bills referred to this committee. Below find the top 100:

• H.R. 1837: United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL22]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 178: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Passed Senate (House 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: Ordered Reported
• S. 1102: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1025: VERDAD Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 3352: Department of State Authorization Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1441: Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 97: Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2615: United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 398: Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 31: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 1945: SAFE Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1309: Combating Global Corruption Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 52: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 526: Cambodia Democracy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL3]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2140: Preventing Child Marriage in Displaced Populations Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO2]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1359: Digital GAP Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX6]
  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. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA9]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1616: European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL16]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.J.Res. 37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Vetoed & Override Failed in Senate
• S.J.Res. 38: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Vetoed & Override Failed in Senate
• S.J.Res. 36: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense a
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Vetoed & Override Failed in Senate
• S.J.Res. 42: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense serv
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 28: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 48: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the United Arab Emirates certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 44: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed retransfer of certain defense articles from the United Arab Emirates to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 43: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 46: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the United Arab Emirates certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 47: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 27: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Australia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 40: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to India, Israel, Republic of Korea, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 33: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 32: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 29: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 39: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of certain defense articles, including technical data and defense services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 45: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 41: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of technical data and defense servi
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 35: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House next)
• S.J.Res. 30: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Passed Senate (House 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. 727: Global Fragility Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Chris Coons [D-DE]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• S. 1340: Ebola Eradication Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 920: Venezuela Arms Restriction Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL27]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 1477: Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL23]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• 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: Ordered Reported
• 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. 2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 2037: Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ7]
  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. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  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. 1850: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL18]
  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. 133: United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
  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)
• 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: Ordered Reported
• S. 1590: RAWR Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
  Status: Introduced
• 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. 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• S.Res. 198: A resolution condemning Brunei’s dramatic human rights backsliding.
  Sponsor: Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• 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: Ordered Reported
• 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. 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. 1704: Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S. 2066: Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Review Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. James Risch [R-ID]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 161: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
  Sponsor: Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 2050: LEED Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]
  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. 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
• H.R. 753: Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX20]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 328: Hack Your State Department Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA33]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• S.Res. 275: A resolution calling for international ethical standards in genome editing research.
  Sponsor: Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]
  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. 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. 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. 2503: A bill to reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 1781: Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2019
  Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
  Status: Introduced
• S. 368: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
  Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 297: A resolution commending the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its significant accomplishments and contributions to the economic and social development of the Americas.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 277: A resolution remembering the 25th Anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the 85 victims of the atta
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  Status: Introduced
• S.Res. 254: A resolution commemorating June 20, 2019, as “World Refugee Day”.
  Sponsor: Sen. Robert “Bob” Menendez [D-NJ]
  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

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