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There was activity on 11 bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on April 28.


DOS-RWA grant application closes on May 27

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) grant opened on April 29.


Opening Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before the House Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Chairwoman Lee. It’s great to see you. Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Granger, thank you for being here today as well. It’s very good to be with you, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity to speak to you about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.


Release: We strongly condemn the atrocities depicted in a recently released video, which appears to show blindfolded, unarmed civilians being shot point-blank by an Assad regime official before falling into a mass grave in Tadamon, Syria, during a 2013 massacre that reportedly killed hundreds of Syrian civilians.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Omani Foreign Minister Al-Busaidi

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DOS-IRQ offers new grant application process starting April 28

Promoting American Tech in Iraq grant opened on April 28.


There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on April 27.


How politicians on Foreign Affairs Committee dealt with bills on April 27

There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on April 27.


Release of U.S. Citizen Trevor Reed from Russia

News Release: I am pleased to announce the release of U.S. citizen Trevor Reed, who was wrongfully detained in Russia. We extend our deep appreciation to our many allies and partners who helped us in this effort.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Chairman Meeks, Ranking Member McCaul, thank you. Thank you for having me here today to speak about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department, but thank you more broadly -.



Commemorating the Day of Holocaust Remembrance

Release: Under the theme “Courage Facing Evil," today we mark the Day of Holocaust Remembrance and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust.


Biden Admin Nominates Michael Ratney, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Michael Ratney as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


Joint Statement on the United States – Iceland Strategic Dialogue

Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Iceland following their strategic dialogue in Reykjavik, Iceland on April 26.


Release: United States Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY21 IRF Promoting Interfaith Respect and Social Inclusion in Bulgaria and Romania. This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0008788. Catalog of Federal Domestic...


Release: Today we released the first-ever public report on the U.S. government’s implementation of the 2021 Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons (LGBTQI+) Around the World. The report details our efforts to protect and promote...


DOS-KEN grant application closes on May 31

FY2022 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program grant opened on April 28.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to congratulate the French people on their successful election on April 24 and to welcome continued close cooperation and strong ties with President ...


Senior Administration Officials on the Release of Trevor Reed

News Release: MODERATOR: Thank you very much and good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining this call, and especially so on such short notice. We wanted to convene it promptly given the news that has emerged this morning regarding the release of Trevor Reed from Russian custody. We’ll do this call on background. You can refer to what you hear – you can attribute it to senior administration officials.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Chairwoman Lee. It’s great to see you. Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Granger, thank you for being here today as well. It’s very good to be with you, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity to speak to you about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.