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Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Reviewing BIS, U.S. Export Controls in an Era of Strategic Competition
By State Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Reviewing the Bureau of Industry and Security, Part I: U.S. Export Controls in an Era of Strategic Competition" on Thursday, May 11th.
DOS-EB grant application closes on June 21
By State Newswire | May 5, 2023
Women Energy Leaders (WEL) grant opened on May 5.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Reviewing BIS, U.S. Export Controls in an Era of Strategic Competition
By State Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Reviewing the Bureau of Industry and Security, Part I: U.S. Export Controls in an Era of Strategic Competition" on Thursday, May 11th.
Granger on Limit, Save, Grow Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement after the House passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act.
Risch, Menendez, Schumer, McConnell Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Founding of the State of Israel
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)
Risch, Coons, Booker, Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Eswatini’s Human Rights Record
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.)
Risch, Wicker on Announcement of Nuclear Consultative Group
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the administration’s decision to establish a Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG):
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on FY2024 USAID Budget
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the FY2024 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) budget.
Risch, Menendez Urge POTUS’ Support for Legitimate Democratic Process in Lebanon
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concern regarding Lebanon’s ongoing political stalemate.
Risch, Scott Statement on Unrest in Sudan, 20 Years After Darfur Genocide
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa, today released the following statement expressing concern over recent clashes between Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces, 20 years after the genocide in Darfur:
Risch Joins Wicker, Colleagues in Call to Free Vladimir Kara-Murza
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
Risch, Menendez Introduce MCC Candidate Country Reform Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the MCC Candidate Country Reform Act, legislation to redefine the pool of candidate countries from which the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) selects its partners.
Risch Meets with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro:
Risch, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Peace Corps Reauthorization Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today were joined by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.)
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on PEPFAR at 20
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on PEPFAR at 20.
Risch on Current Fighting in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in response to fighting in Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces:
Risch: GAO Report Highlights Need for More Oversight of Child Protection Compacts
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s report highlighting a lack of accountability from the State Department over Child Protection Compacts (CPCs).
Senators Menendez, Risch, Schumer, McConnell Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution on 75th Anniversary of Founding of the State of Israel
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)
Senators Menendez, Blackburn Introduce Armenian Genocide Education Act
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today was joined by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)
Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Moldova, and Denmark
By State Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Katrina Fotovat will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Berlin, Germany; Chisinau, Moldova; and Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-16.