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SFRC Chairman Menendez Delivers Keynote Address at Second Summit for Democracy
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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.
Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Meeks Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Arms Sales to Human Rights Abusers
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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
SFRC Chairman Menendez Delivers Final Remarks in Advance of Senate Vote to Repeal 1991, 2002 AUMFs against Iraq
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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
SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on New Sanctions against Assad Regime
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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.
SFRC Chairman Menendez Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Support of Democracy and Human Rights
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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.
Ahead of the Summit for Democracy, Sen. Menendez, Sen. Markey, Rep. Garcia Introduce International Human Rights Defense Act
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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.
Senators Menendez, Risch, Kaine, Rubio Re-Introduce International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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.
SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Release of Paul Rusesabagina
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
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:
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “China’s Political Prisoners: Where’s Gao Zhisheng?”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “China’s Political Prisoners:
McCaul on Being Sanctioned by CCP
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in response to the chairman’s delegation trip to Taiwan last week.
Chairman McCaul Announces Hearing on Exposing Putin’s Crimes and Atrocities in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will convene a hearing entitled “Exposing Putin’s Crimes:
Africa Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Great Power Competition Implications in Africa: The Chinese Communist Party”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Africa will convene a hearing entitled, “Great Power Competition Implications in Africa:
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Surrounding the Ocean: PRC Influence in the Indian Ocean”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, “Surrounding the Ocean:
MENACA Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Assad’s War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “12 Years of Terror:
McCaul on Meet the Press: ‘Best Deterrence’ to Xi in Taiwan is Failure for Putin in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press” to discuss his bipartisan delegation’s visit to Taiwan and how the United States can strengthen our economic and defense relationship with Taiwan in the face of growing threats in the region.
McCaul Slams White House Comments on Afghanistan Withdrawal: “Disgraceful and Insulting”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement after the administration’s overdue decision to share Afghanistan withdrawal after-action reports with Congress.
McCaul Presses Blinken to Comply With Subpoena
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has reiterated compliance with the subpoena for the July 2021 Dissent Channel cable sent by 23 staffers at the Kabul Embassy, as well as Secretary Blinken’s response, would only be satisfied by allowing the committee to review the actual documents.
McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Taiwan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is leading a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan that has just landed in Taipei.
Chairman McCaul on Finland Joining NATO
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on news Finland has been accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will be leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.