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News Release: WASHINGTON - 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 U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Russia’s refusal to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires this Monday, July 17.

McCaul Demands Classified Briefing on Malley Investigation Amid State’s Repeated Stonewalling

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: On June 30, 2023, I wrote to you regarding troubling reports that Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley was placed on unpaid leave following suspension of his security clearance amidst an investigation into his potential mishandling of classified information. I also expressed...

Risch, Rubio, Colleagues Demand End to Chinese Funding Abuses in Iran

News Release: Dear Secretaries Blinken and Yellen: We write with great concern regarding the administration’s lack of enforcement of Iran sanctions as a component of a more comprehensive Iran policy. Despite sanctions, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has purchased roughly $47 billion in Iranian oil since President ...

TUNE IN: McCaul to Join CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday at 10:30am ET/9:30am CT

News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CBS’ “Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan this Sunday, July 16th.

Risch, Menendez Applaud Committee Passage of Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today applauded committee passage of their Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act, legislation to foster Tunisia’s democratic institutions, limit funds until Tunisia restores checks and balances, and authorize the creation of a fund to support democratic reforms.

98 press releases published in March by House Committee on Foreign Affairs

There were 98 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in March.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes three press releases or notices in April

There were three press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in April.

63 press releases or notices published in February by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

There were 63 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in February.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs publishes 24 press releases or notices in March

There were 24 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in March.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs publishes 16 press releases or notices in January

There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in January.

Risch on AUKUS Legislation

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on AUKUS legislation:

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs publishes four press releases or notices in March

There were four press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in March.

U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom publishes two press releases or notices in February

There were two press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in February.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs publishes 46 press releases or notices in January

There were 46 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in January.

10 press releases or notices published in February by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs

There were 10 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in February.

McCaul, Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating Anniversary of Historic Protests in Cuba, Calling for Release of Political Prisoners

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the second anniversary of Cuba’s historic and peaceful demonstrations that took place on July...

DOS-KAZ grant application closes on Aug. 14

Academic Writing Centers at Kazakh Universities grant opened on July 13.

McCaul Subpoenas State for Key China-Related Documents

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has signed a subpoena that was delivered to Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday for the department’s “competitive actions" calendars, key documents relating to the department’s reported obstruction of the use of national...

McCaul Subpoenas State for Key China-Related Documents

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has signed a subpoena that was delivered to Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday for the department’s “competitive actions" calendars, key documents relating to the department’s reported obstruction of the use of national...

DOS-IND offers new grant application process starting July 13