The most recent press release, "SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “Accountability for Russian Atrocities in Ukraine”," was submitted on May 31.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations published 31 press releases the month before, marking a 32 percent increase for the current month.
Since its creation in 1816, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has developed an expansive jurisdiction, holding hearings and preparing legislation on a variety of issues including arms control, trade, foreign aid, and international environmental concerns.
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.
Press releases by the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in May
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Risch Leads Colleagues in Introducing Taliban Sanctions Act | 05/31/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Accountability for Russian Atrocities in Ukraine | 05/31/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “Accountability for Russian Atrocities in Ukraine” | 05/31/2023 |
| Risch, McCaul Press Admin's Handling of Crisis in Sudan | 05/30/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Republican Default Plan | 05/25/2023 |
| Risch on China’s Ban of Micron | 05/23/2023 |
| Risch, Cotton, Colleagues: U.S. Should Withdraw from New Start Treaty | 05/18/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Policy Towards the Western Balkans | 05/18/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “Assessing U.S. Policy Towards the Western Balkans” | 05/18/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Deadly Attack on U.S. Personnel in Nigeria | 05/17/2023 |
| Risch Statement on U.S. Iran Policy | 05/16/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on What Comes Next for U.S. Policy Towards Russia | 05/16/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “What Comes Next for U.S. Policy Towards Russia?” | 05/16/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez Reintroduce Legislation to Mitigate Risks of El Salvador’s Adoption of Bitcoin | 05/12/2023 |
| Risch, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable | 05/11/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Blasts Calls for Reversal of Cuba, Venezuela Sanctions | 05/11/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Conflict in Sudan | 05/10/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “Conflict in Sudan: Options for an Effective Policy Response” | 05/10/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez Condemn Syria’s Readmission to Arab League | 05/09/2023 |
| Menendez, Risch Condemn Syria’s Readmission to Arab League | 05/09/2023 |
| Risch, Hagerty Introduce TORPEDO Act | 05/05/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez, Van Hollen, Romney Unveil Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023 | 05/04/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing for Ambassadors to Ecuador, Peru, Barbados, Jordan | 05/04/2023 |
| Menendez, Risch, Van Hollen, Romney Unveil Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023 | 05/04/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Calls for Senate Passage of Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023 | 05/04/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Nominations Hearing | 05/04/2023 |
| Risch on Committee Passage of MCC Candidate Country Reform Act, PARTNER with ASEAN Act | 05/03/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez Applaud SFRC Passage of Resolution in Support of Hong Kongers | 05/03/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez on Committee Passage of Western Hemisphere Partnership Act | 05/03/2023 |
| Risch Meets with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. | 05/03/2023 |
| Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commemorating World Press Freedom Day | 05/03/2023 |
| Senators Menendez, Risch, Duckworth, Romney Celebrate SFRC Approval of the PARTNER with ASEAN Act | 05/03/2023 |
| Menendez, Schumer Launch Initiative To Advance National Security And Create China Competition Bill 2.0; Schumer Directs Senate Chairs To Craft Bipartisan Legislation To Ensure America’s Global | 05/03/2023 |
| Menendez, Risch Applaud SFRC Passage of Resolution in Support of Hong Kongers | 05/03/2023 |
| Senators Menendez, Barrasso Applaud SFRC Approval of Resolution Honoring Anniversary of Greek Independence | 05/03/2023 |
| Menendez, Durbin, Kaine, Welch Meet with Opposition Leader, Former Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó | 05/03/2023 |
| Menendez, Risch on Committee Passage of Western Hemisphere Partnership Act | 05/03/2023 |
| Menendez, Collins Applaud SFRC Approval of Resolution Reaffirming Support for Good Friday Agreement | 05/03/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez, Colleagues Applaud SFRC Approval of Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act | 05/03/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez, Schumer, McConnell Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Founding of the State of Israel | 05/02/2023 |
| Senators Menendez, Risch, Schumer, McConnell Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Founding of the State of Israel | 05/02/2023 |