News from 2023


SFRC & HFAC Chairs Urge Presidents of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to Restrict CABEI Lending for the Ortega-Murillo Regime

SFRC & HFAC Chairs Urge Presidents of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to Restrict CABEI Lending for the Ortega-Murillo Regime


Chairman Menendez Remarks at SFRC Hearing on Future of U.S.-Brazil Relations

Chairman Menendez Remarks at SFRC Hearing on Future of U.S.-Brazil Relations


Chairman Menendez Remarks at SFRC Hearing on Future of U.S.-Brazil Relations

Chairman Menendez Remarks at SFRC Hearing on Future of U.S.-Brazil Relations



On Anniversary of Russia’s Purported, Illegal Annexation of Crimea, SFRC Chairman Menendez calls on Russia to Release Jailed Ukrainian Journalists Including RFE/RL Correspondent Vladislav Yesypenko

On Anniversary of Russia’s Purported, Illegal Annexation of Crimea, SFRC Chairman Menendez calls on Russia to Release Jailed Ukrainian Journalists Including RFE/RL Correspondent Vladislav Yesypenko


“RECOGNIZING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on March 22

The Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND” in the House section on March 22.


SFRC Chairman Menendez, Colleagues Statement on Recent Palestinian Authority, Israel Meetings

SFRC Chairman Menendez, Colleagues Statement on Recent Palestinian Authority, Israel Meetings


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


Menendez, Risch Introduce Legislation in Support of Ecuador

Menendez, Risch Introduce Legislation in Support of Ecuador


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”


SFRC Chairman Menendez Remarks at Hearing on FY24 State Department Budget Request

SFRC Chairman Menendez Remarks at Hearing on FY24 State Department Budget Request


Senators Menendez, Cardin, Shaheen, Coons, Murphy Introduce Global Voices of Freedom Act

Senators Menendez, Cardin, Shaheen, Coons, Murphy Introduce Global Voices of Freedom Act


SFRC, HFAC Leadership Call for Caesar Sanctions Against Assad Regime Intelligence Officer

SFRC, HFAC Leadership Call for Caesar Sanctions Against Assad Regime Intelligence Officer


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


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



Joint 10-Year Plans for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

Release: The following is being released jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).


Pursuing Peace Through Partnerships, Local Engagement, and Learning

Release: Yesterday President Biden transmitted to Congress new 10-year plans to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability with our priority partner countries and region. The plans represent an important step in advancing efforts to bring stability to conflict-affected areas and are...


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel London and Paris

Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom, from March 28-29, and to Paris, France, from March 30-31. In London, Secretary Kerry will meet with government officials to discuss opportunities to accelerate work on combating the climate crisis, including advancing ...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Julio Arriola Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is a real pleasure to have Foreign Minister Arriola here. Julio, welcome to the State Department. And I’m especially pleased because Paraguay is such a strong strategic partner for the United States, and we are standing together, speaking together...