House Foreign Affairs Committee
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives with jurisdiction over foreign aid, international treaties, and U.S. engagement abroad. It is chaired by a member of the majority party in the House and has authority to hold hearings, summon witnesses and mark up legislation on international affairs. The committee plays a central role in shaping U.S. policy toward other countries and sanctions regimes.
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U.S. House to vote next week on Graham-Blumenthal Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote next week on the Graham-Blumenthal Russia sanctions bill (H.R. 5334), which would authorize sweeping new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy sector, defense industry and shadow fleet. The vote follows the recent death of the bill's chief Senate sponsor, Senator Lindsey Graham, and faces bipartisan resistance over its tariff provisions.