Foreign Policy

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

In Committee

SJRES 221·Federal

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

In Committee

HR 10819·Federal

To establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1]

In Committee

S 5682·Federal

A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify that foreign government-owned media operating in the United States must register as a foreign agent.

Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

In Committee

HR 10828·Federal

To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

In Committee

HR 10827·Federal

Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

In Committee

SR 96·NJ

Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

Reported out of committee Second Reading Senate

Sponsor: Gordon Johnson

Reported by Committee

HR 9496·Federal

End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Passed One Chamber

HR 1744·Federal

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Passed One Chamber

SR 384·PA

A Resolution recognizing the cultural, historical and religious significance of Armenia and the numerous contributions of Armenian-Americans residing in this Commonwealth.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Sponsor: Cris Dush

In Committee

HR 10795·Federal

Sudan IMPACT Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

In Committee

HR 10796·Federal

United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Act

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

In Committee

HR 10793·Federal