Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Jurisdiction

The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Throughout its history, the committee has been instrumental in developing and influencing United States foreign policy, at different times supporting and opposing the policies of presidents and secretaries of state. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation, ranging from the purchase of Alaska in 1867 to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations. Through these powers, the committee has helped shape foreign policy of broad significance, in matters of war and peace and international relations. Members of the committee have assisted in the negotiation of treaties, and at times have helped to defeat treaties they felt were not in the national interest.

Members (22)

A to Z by last name. Role, side and rank are as the committee lists them.

Subcommittees (7)

Bills referred (375)

H.R., S., H.J.Res. and S.J.Res. referred to this committee or its subcommittees in the 119th Congress, newest first. Stage is how far each bill has gone, from its official actions.

Reports (0)

No reports on bills this committee reported are listed yet.

Reports listed with bills this committee reported, from each bill’s BILLSTATUS record. House reports are listed for House committees and Senate reports for Senate committees.