News from 2023


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Italian MFA Secretary General Guariglia

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Shaun Tandon of AFP

News Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thanks very much for taking this opportunity. We appreciate it.


Joint Statement on U.S.–Ireland Science and Technology Cooperation

Release: The following joint statement was released by the United States, Ireland, and Northern Ireland at the 27th meeting of the U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Steering Group.


Additional Assistance to Respond to the Venezuela Regional Crisis

Release: The United States announced today more than $140 million in additional humanitarian assistance and more than $31 million in development assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans in Venezuela, Venezuelan refugees and migrants, and their generous host communities across the region. This...


“SUNSHINE WEEK” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 14

The Congressional Record published “SUNSHINE WEEK” in the Senate section on March 14.


Public notices: State Department publishes 3 in week ending March 11

There were three notices published by the State Department in week ending March 11, according to the Federal Register.


SFRC Chairman Menendez on Passing of Disability Rights Leader Judy Heumann

SFRC Chairman Menendez on Passing of Disability Rights Leader Judy Heumann


Menendez, Risch Statement on Biden Administration’s New Sanctions on Russian Nationals Responsible for Human Rights Violations against Vladimir Kara-Murza

Menendez, Risch Statement on Biden Administration’s New Sanctions on Russian Nationals Responsible for Human Rights Violations against Vladimir Kara-Murza


SFRC Chairman Menendez Calls for IAEA to Approve Resolution Censuring Iran

SFRC Chairman Menendez Calls for IAEA to Approve Resolution Censuring Iran


Chairman Menendez Announces Committee Approval to Repeal 1991, 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs)

Chairman Menendez Announces Committee Approval to Repeal 1991, 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs)


SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Compensation for Victims of Forced Labor in South Korea

SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Compensation for Victims of Forced Labor in South Korea


Menendez, Risch, Duckworth, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S.-ASEAN Relations

Menendez, Risch, Duckworth, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S.-ASEAN Relations


SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on International Women’s Day

SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on International Women’s Day


Senators Menendez, Risch, Shaheen, Hagerty Applaud SFRC Approval of Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023

Senators Menendez, Risch, Shaheen, Hagerty Applaud SFRC Approval of Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023


Menendez, Shaheen, Risch, Durbin & Ricketts Release Joint Statement on Georgian Parliament’s “Foreign Influence” Legislation

Menendez, Shaheen, Risch, Durbin & Ricketts Release Joint Statement on Georgian Parliament’s “Foreign Influence” Legislation


SFRC Chairman Menendez on President Biden’s FY24 International Relations Budget Request

SFRC Chairman Menendez on President Biden’s FY24 International Relations Budget Request


SFRC Chairman Menendez on AUKUS Announcement to Equip Australia with Nuclear-Powered Submarines

SFRC Chairman Menendez on AUKUS Announcement to Equip Australia with Nuclear-Powered Submarines


Menendez, Kaine, Colleagues Urge State Department to Hold Guatemalan Officials Accountable for Corruption

Menendez, Kaine, Colleagues Urge State Department to Hold Guatemalan Officials Accountable for Corruption


Menendez, Risch Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution in Support of Hong Kongers

Menendez, Risch Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution in Support of Hong Kongers


Senators Menendez, Moran, Colleagues Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act

Senators Menendez, Moran, Colleagues Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act