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Senatemain
Committee on Foreign Relations
Directs American foreign policy, diplomatic relations, and international treaties. Oversees the State Department, foreign aid programs, and diplomatic appointments worldwide.
Subcommittees
Responsibilities
01
Foreign policy and diplomatic relations
02
State Department oversight
03
International treaties and agreements
04
Foreign aid and development programs
05
War powers and military authorizations
06
International organization participation
Recent Work
Afghanistan Withdrawal Review
Investigated chaotic evacuation and stranded allies
Role: Called Secretary Blinken for multiple hearings on withdrawal planning; demanded documents on SIV applicant processing; introduced legislation to expand refugee visas for Afghan allies
Taiwan Defense Authorization
Approved $19B security assistance and weapons sales
Role: Marked up Taiwan policy provisions in NDAA; expedited foreign military sales for defensive weapons; required State Department reports on cross-strait military balance
Committee Members
22 total
