SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE
Foreign Relations
Bills Referred
435
Markups This Mo
0
Members
22
Subcommittees
7
Membership
Majority · 12 R
Subcommittees
Subcmte
Africa and Global Health Policy
Chair: Ted Cruz
Subcmte
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Chair: Pete Ricketts
Subcmte
Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Chair: Steve Daines
Subcmte
Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Chair: Mike Lee
Subcmte
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Chair: David McCormick
Subcmte
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Chair: Bill Hagerty
Subcmte
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Chair: John R. Curtis
Bill Pipeline — Stuck vs. Moving
435 bills referredAging · Days Since Referral
Stuck
359no action in 60+ days
S. 37
VALOR Act of 2025
Risch R-ID517d in cmte
517d since last action
S. 63
CBW Fentanyl Act
Banks R-IN516d in cmte
516d since last action
S. 49
Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025
Cotton R-AR516d in cmte
516d since last action
S. 39
STOP MADURO Act
Scott R-FL516d in cmte
516d since last action
S.Con.Res. 4
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.
Daines R-MT512d in cmte
512d since last action
S. 70
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
Cruz R-TX512d in cmte
512d since last action
S. 92
Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
Barrasso R-WY511d in cmte
511d since last action
H.R. 386
Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2025
Davidson R-OH511d in cmte
483d since last action
S. 145
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
Risch R-ID509d in cmte
509d since last action
S. 159
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
Daines R-MT504d in cmte
504d since last action
S. 192
Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025
Markey D-MA503d in cmte
503d since last action
S. 176
Not One More Inch or Acre Act
Cotton R-AR503d in cmte
503d since last action
S.Res. 31
A resolution calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.
Schmitt R-MO502d in cmte
502d since last action
S.J.Res. 6
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
Paul R-KY502d in cmte
502d since last action
S.J.Res. 5
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.
Paul R-KY502d in cmte
502d since last action
S. 226
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
Sheehy R-MT502d in cmte
502d since last action
H.R. 692
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
Meuser R-PA502d in cmte
483d since last action
S.Res. 36
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Markey D-MA501d in cmte
501d since last action
S. 250
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
Lee R-UT501d in cmte
501d since last action
S. 280
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Shaheen D-NH497d in cmte
497d since last action
+339 more
In Motion
12markup or recent activity
H.Con.Res. 86
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Meeks D-NY50d in cmte
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 163
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Merkley D-OR57d in cmte
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
H.R. 2071
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Nehls R-TX455d in cmte
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 184
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Schiff D-CA54d in cmte
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 113. (consideration: CR S2156-2158)
S.J.Res. 124
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Kaine D-VA89d in cmte
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
S.J.Res. 114
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Baldwin D-WI96d in cmte
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
S.J.Res. 32
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Sanders I-VT456d in cmte
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)
S.J.Res. 138
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Sanders I-VT82d in cmte
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)
S.J.Res. 123
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Duckworth D-IL91d in cmte
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
S. 3018
A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
Cruz R-TX232d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 2252
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
Shaheen D-NH334d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 799
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
Cornyn R-TX467d in cmte
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Reported Out
64advanced to floor or enacted
S.J.Res. 185
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Kaine D-VA43d in cmte
BILLreported 21d ago
S. 3496
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
Cornyn R-TX175d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 3360
FREEDOM Act
Rosen D-NV187d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 3249
Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Shaheen D-NH201d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 2904
SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Risch R-ID264d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 2722
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Ricketts R-NE278d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 2236
YALI Act of 2026
Hollen D-MD334d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 2222
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
Curtis R-UT335d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 1369
Protecting Global Fisheries Act of 2026
Kaine D-VA426d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S. 1216
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
Hollen D-MD435d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
H.R. 260
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
Burchett R-TN516d in cmte
BILLreported 119d ago
S.J.Res. 98
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Kaine D-VA188d in cmte
BILLreported 146d ago
S.Res. 321
A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.
Merkley D-OR329d in cmte
BILLreported 173d ago
S. 1744
PORCUPINE Act
Ricketts R-NE392d in cmte
BILLreported 176d ago
S. 2950
Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act
Cornyn R-TX252d in cmte
BILLreported 182d ago
H.R. 4423
No New Burma Funds Act
Williams D-GA329d in cmte
INCORPORATEDreported 189d ago
H.R. 1512
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Wagner R-MO473d in cmte
ENACTEDreported 189d ago
S.Res. 463
A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Cruz R-TX229d in cmte
BILLreported 214d ago
S.Res. 459
A resolution honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Daines R-MT231d in cmte
BILLreported 217d ago
S.Res. 399
A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.
Welch D-VT265d in cmte
BILLreported 217d ago
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Upcoming Hearings & Markups
Recent
Jun 4, 20262:00 PM· 116
MeetingBusiness meeting to consider the nominations of Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador, William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Frank Garcia, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation, David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia, Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, Michael Kavoukjian, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway, Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser, all of the Department of State, and promotion lists in the foreign service.
Jun 2, 20262:00 PM· 419
HearingHearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of State.
May 20, 20262:00 PM· 419
HearingHearings to examine the nominations of Michael Kavoukjian, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway, Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser, David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia, and Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Albania, all of the Department of State.
Apr 30, 20262:00 PM· 419
MeetingBusiness meeting to consider the nominations of John Breslow, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Fleet White, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs), Todd Steggerda, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador, Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador and to be Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador, and Adam Cassady, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Apr 28, 20262:00 PM· 419
HearingHearings to examine the nominations of Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador, Juan Rodriguez, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala, William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, and George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, all of the Department of State.
Apr 21, 20266:30 PM· 419
HearingHearings to examine the U.S. approach to counterterrorism in Africa.
Apr 16, 20262:30 PM· 419
MeetingHearings to examine the nominations of John Breslow, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Fleet White, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary (Political-Military Affairs), Todd Steggerda, of Virginia, to be Representative to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador, Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, and to be Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador, and Adam Cassady, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, all of the Department of State.
Apr 15, 20262:00 PM· 419
MeetingBusiness meeting to consider the nominations of Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary (Educational and Cultural Affairs), Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, Yeouk Kim, of Texas, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, and routine lists in the Foreign Service all of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine reforming the UN, focusing on assessing U.S. efforts and priorities.
Mar 26, 20262:00 PM· 419
MeetingHearings to examine the nominations of Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary (Educational and Cultural Affairs), and Yeouk Kim, of Texas, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador, both of the Department of State, and Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years.
Mar 25, 20262:00 PM· 217
MeetingTo receive a closed briefing update on the Russia-Ukraine war.





















