The most recent press release, "Risch, Colleagues: U.S. Cannot Cede Power to Flawed WHO," was submitted on Feb. 28.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations published 21 press releases the month before, marking a 133 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 February
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Risch, Colleagues: U.S. Cannot Cede Power to Flawed WHO | 02/28/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement for the Senate Record Applauding Contributions of Black Americans to U.S. Foreign Policy | 02/28/2023 |
| Risch, McCaul Criticize Biden Admin for Altering and Politicizing Conventional Arms Transfer Policy | 02/24/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez, HFAC Chairman McCaul Statement on Mexican Congress’ Vote to Weaken Elections Oversight Agency | 02/24/2023 |
| Risch: Ukrainians Are Resilient, We Must Provide Them the Support to End This War | 02/23/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Putin’s Illegal, Unprovoked War on Ukraine | 02/23/2023 |
| Ahead of Second Summit for Democracy, SFRC Chairman Menendez Calls on Biden Admin to Prioritize International Labor Rights | 02/22/2023 |
| Risch Joins Cornyn, Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy | 02/21/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Putin’s State of the Nation Address, Announced “Suspension” of Russian Participation in New START | 02/21/2023 |
| Senators Risch, Menendez, Shaheen, Hagerty Introduce Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023 | 02/17/2023 |
| Senators Menendez, Risch, Shaheen, Hagerty Introduce Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023 | 02/17/2023 |
| Risch, Cardin, Colleagues Reintroduce Ukraine Genocide Resolution | 02/16/2023 |
| Risch, Coons Reintroduce SAFE Act to Prevent Looming Food Crisis | 02/16/2023 |
| Risch, Wicker, McCaul, Rogers Urge Biden to Increase FMF for Taiwan | 02/16/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing for Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources | 02/16/2023 |
| Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Nominations Hearing | 02/16/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Countering Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking | 02/15/2023 |
| Risch Leads Effort to Cut U.S. Funds to Anti-Semitic UNRWA | 02/15/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Protect Civilians from Iranian Drones | 02/15/2023 |
| Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “Countering Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking” | 02/15/2023 |
| Menendez, Risch Introduce Legislation to Protect Civilians from Iranian Drones | 02/15/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Colleagues in Urging Meta to Confront Drug Trafficking, Human Smuggling on Platforms | 02/14/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Colleagues in Reintroducing Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act | 02/14/2023 |
| Ahead of Second Summit for Democracy, Chairman Menendez Calls for New Limited Visa Category to Protect Human Rights Defenders Worldwide | 02/14/2023 |
| Risch, McCaul “Gravely Concerned” with Biden Admin Allowing Interactions with Assad Regime | 02/11/2023 |
| Following Deadly Earthquake in Syria, Menendez, Shaheen, Graham, Risch Reintroduce Legislation to Address Conditions of Displaced Persons Camps | 02/10/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Calls for Creation of Humanitarian Parole Program for Iranian Dissidents Fleeing Regime Violence | 02/10/2023 |
| Risch Reintroduces Legislation to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Diplomacy | 02/09/2023 |
| Following Deadly Earthquake in Syria, Risch Joins Shaheen, Graham, Menendez in Legislation to Address Conditions of Displaced Persons Camps | 02/09/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. China Policy and Strategic Competition | 02/09/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling for Transparent, Credible, Peaceful Elections in Nigeria | 02/09/2023 |
| Menendez Welcomes Release of Nicaraguan Political Prisoners | 02/09/2023 |
| Menendez, Young Reintroduce End Tuberculosis Now Act | 02/09/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Publishes New Report Calling for Ambitious Funding of Diplomacy, Development in Indo-Pacific | 02/09/2023 |
| Menendez Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing: “Evaluating U.S.-China Policy in the Era of Strategic Competition” | 02/09/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling for Transparent, Credible, Peaceful Elections in Nigeria | 02/08/2023 |
| Risch: Another Year of Biden’s Weak Foreign Policy | 02/07/2023 |
| Menendez Statement on Earthquake in Turkey, Syria | 02/06/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Welcomes Foreign Relations Committee Spring 2023 Interns | 02/03/2023 |
| Menendez Statement on PRC Violation of U.S. Airspace, Secretary Blinken Decision to Postpone Beijing Trip | 02/03/2023 |
| Risch, Wicker: The Philippines is a Strong Ally of the United States | 02/02/2023 |
| Risch Reelected Ranking Member of Senate Foreign Relations Committee | 02/02/2023 |
| Against Backdrop of Baku’s Ongoing Blockade of Lachin Corridor, Menendez Blasts Commerce Plans to Permit Export of Lethal Weapons to Azerbaijan | 02/02/2023 |
| SFRC Chairman Menendez Urges Leadership on Bilateral Challenges in Advance of Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China | 02/02/2023 |
| Senators Menendez, Kaine Lead Seven Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Expressing Solidarity with the Brazilian People in Aftermath of Insurrection | 02/02/2023 |
| Menendez, Risch, Cardin, Young Statement on Second Anniversary of Coup in Burma | 02/02/2023 |
| Risch Welcomes Ricketts, Scott to SFRC | 02/01/2023 |
| Ranking Member Risch Welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan | 02/01/2023 |
| Risch, Menendez, Cardin, Young Statement on Second Anniversary of Coup in Burma | 02/01/2023 |
