Foreign Relations
Treaties, diplomacy, foreign assistance.
Leadership
- Chair: Sen. Benjamin Rasmussen [R-MT]
- Ranking member: Sen. Simone Whitfield [D-AK]
- 4 members
Subcommittees
- Subcommittee on Oversight
- Subcommittee on Programs and Operations
Recent meetings
Nomination hearing
Markup · June 4, 2026
Budget request hearing
Hearing · May 24, 2026
Hearing on emerging technology risks
Hearing · May 13, 2026
Reports
Report to accompany legislation on treaties
S. Rept. 119-121 · January 13, 2026
Measures before this committee (2)
2 measures
Rural Energy Storage Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs defense and national security programs.
Sponsor Sen. Dana Sandoval [D-PA] · 6 cosponsors · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action Jun 8, 2026: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Secure Data Privacy Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs foreign policy and assistance.
Sponsor Sen. Lorena Kimura [D-ME] · 13 cosponsors · International Affairs
Latest action Mar 30, 2026: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Relations.