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Chairman Menendez Statement on Russia’s Wrongful Detention of Evan Gershkovich
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement calling on the Biden administration to expedite a “wrongfully detained” determination in the case of New Jersey native and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, currently detained on trumped up espionage charges in Russia:
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Senators Menendez, Collins Introduce Resolution Reaffirming Support for the Good Friday Agreement
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and 12 of their Senate colleagues, today announced the introduction of a resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement (April 10).
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Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Expressing Concern on Environmental Crimes, Attacks on Human Rights of Environmental, Land Defenders in Latin America, Caribbean
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chairman of the SFRC Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)
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Senators Menendez, Kaine, Hagerty, Murphy Introduce Resolution Commemorating 200 Years of Official U.S.-Chile Relations
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chairman of the SFRC Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, were joined by Senators Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution commemorating 200 years of official relations between the United States and the Republic of Chile.
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Delivers Keynote Address at Second Summit for Democracy
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today delivered the following keynote address at the second Summit of Democracy.
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Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Meeks Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Arms Sales to Human Rights Abusers
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) today led a group of Democratic lawmakers in introducing the Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2023, new bicameral legislation to bolster Congress’ role in the review of proposed arms sales and exports to prevent the United States from contributing to or facilitating future human rights abuses
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Delivers Final Remarks in Advance of Senate Vote to Repeal 1991, 2002 AUMFs against Iraq
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today delivered the following remarks in advance of the Senate’s vote on final passage to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force against Iraq
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on New Sanctions against Assad Regime
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today released the below statement in reaction to the Biden administration’s designation of sanctions pursuant to the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 against individuals who have supported the Assad regime’s trafficking of potent amphetamine Captagon.
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Support of Democracy and Human Rights
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today delivered the following opening remarks at this morning’s full hearing on U.S. support of democracy and human rights.
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Ahead of the Summit for Democracy, Sen. Menendez, Sen. Markey, Rep. Garcia Introduce International Human Rights Defense Act
Ahead of the second international Summit for Democracy co-hosted by the United States, and as LGBTQI+ people experience growing assaults on their safety and freedom both domestically and internationally, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act alongside Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) to affirm the U.S.’s role in protecting and promoting LGBTQI+ rights.
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Senators Menendez, Risch, Kaine, Rubio Re-Introduce International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and enhance critical programming, policy, and funding essential to the United States’ efforts to combat human trafficking around the world.
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Release of Paul Rusesabagina
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in reaction to the news that Paul Rusesabagina, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, will be released from prison in Rwanda:
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Menendez, Durbin, Graham, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge President Biden to Support the ICC's Investigation into Atrocities in Ukraine
Menendez, Durbin, Graham, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge President Biden to Support the ICC's Investigation into Atrocities in Ukraine
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Senators Menendez, Barrasso Lead 41 Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Honoring Anniversary of Greek Independence
Senators Menendez, Barrasso Lead 41 Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Honoring Anniversary of Greek Independence
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SFRC, HFAC Leadership Call for Caesar Sanctions Against Assad Regime Intelligence Officer
SFRC, HFAC Leadership Call for Caesar Sanctions Against Assad Regime Intelligence Officer
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Senators Menendez, Cardin, Shaheen, Coons, Murphy Introduce Global Voices of Freedom Act
Senators Menendez, Cardin, Shaheen, Coons, Murphy Introduce Global Voices of Freedom Act
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Remarks at Hearing on FY24 State Department Budget Request
SFRC Chairman Menendez Remarks at Hearing on FY24 State Department Budget Request
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ICYMI: Ahead of Testimony from Sec. Blinken, SFRC Chairman Menendez Outlines Resourcing Needs to Address Challenges Posed by China on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
ICYMI: Ahead of Testimony from Sec. Blinken, SFRC Chairman Menendez Outlines Resourcing Needs to Address Challenges Posed by China on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”
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Menendez, Risch Introduce Legislation in Support of Ecuador
Menendez, Risch Introduce Legislation in Support of Ecuador
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SFRC Chairman Menendez Speaks Ahead of Senate Debate to Repeal 1991, 2002 AUMFs
SFRC Chairman Menendez Speaks Ahead of Senate Debate to Repeal 1991, 2002 AUMFs