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228 bills referred in the 113th Congress

4,327 across the 13 Congresses on file, most in the 118th at 555. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 107th to 119th

Members

Served in the 113th Congress

Subcommittees

Each with its own members and record

Members, 113th Congress 20

Everyone who held a seat in the 113th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
D-MA	John F. Kerry	Chair
D-NJ	Robert Menendez	Chair
R-TN	Bob Corker	Ranking Member
D-CA	Barbara Boxer
D-MD	Benjamin L. Cardin
D-DE	Christopher A. Coons
D-CT	Christopher Murphy
D-MA	Edward J. MarkeyJoined Jul 16, 2013
R-ID	James E. Risch
D-NH	Jeanne Shaheen
R-AZ	Jeff Flake
R-WY	John Barrasso
R-AZ	John McCain
R-FL	Marco Rubio
R-KY	Rand Paul
D-IL	Richard J. Durbin
D-PA	Robert P. Casey Jr. JR.Left Jul 16, 2013
R-WI	Ron Johnson
D-VA	Tim Kaine
D-NM	Tom Udall

Subcommittees, 113th Congress 7

Under the names they had then. Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 113th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 113th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 4573	International Megan's Law to Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking	Reported By	Dec 11, 2014
SRES 596	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.	Referred To	Dec 10, 2014
S 2946	Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014	Reported By	Dec 9, 2014
HCONRES 107	A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.	Reported By	Dec 4, 2014
SRES 586	A resolution calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes.	Reported By	Dec 4, 2014
SRES 578	A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.	Reported By	Dec 4, 2014
SJRES 46	Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State	Referred To	Dec 3, 2014
SRES 592	A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.	Referred To	Dec 1, 2014

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 113th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
S. Hrg. 113-625	THE EBOLA EPIDEMIC: THE KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSEa59 pages	Dec 10, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-699	Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against ISIL69 pages	Dec 9, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-677	Dismantling Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program: Next Steps to Achieve a Comprehensive Deal70 pages	Dec 3, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-540	Evaluating the Impact of the ``umbrella Movement''31 pages	Dec 3, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-668	United States Strategy to Defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant88 pages	Sep 17, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-582	Iran: Status of the P5+1 Negotiations with Iran74 pagesOn S.Res. 1737	Jul 29, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-656	Iraq at a Crossroads: Options for U.S. Policy83 pages	Jul 24, 2014
S. Hrg. 113-623	U.S. Security Implications of International Energy and Climate Policies and Issues97 pagesOn S. 395, S. 2433	Jul 22, 2014

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 113th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
S. Rept. 113-323	A Joint Resolution to Authorize the Limited Use of the United States Armed Forces Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the LevantOn S.J.Res. 47	Dec 13, 2014
S. Rept. 113-313	Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, S. 2922On S. 2922	Dec 12, 2014
S. Rept. 113-286	Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2014On S. 2946	Dec 8, 2014
S. Rept. 113-221	S.J. Res. 36, a Joint Resolution Relating to the Approval and Implementation of the Proposed Agreement for Nuclear Cooperation Between the United States and the Socialist Republic of VietnamOn S.J.Res. 36	Jul 29, 2014
Ex. Rept. 113-12	Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Treaty Doc. 112-7)	Jul 28, 2014
S. Rept. 113-219	Energize Africa Act of 2014On S. 2508	Jul 24, 2014
S. Rept. 113-214	To Amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, H.R. 4028On H.R. 4028	Jul 21, 2014
S. Rept. 113-213	To Require the Secretary of State to Offer Rewards Totaling Up to $5,000,000 for Information on the Kidnapping and Murder of Naftali Fraenkel, a Dual United States-Israeli Citizen, That Began on June 12, 2014, S. 2577On S. 2577	Jul 21, 2014

Referred to this committee for confirmation, newest first, with the outcome and the latest action. In the 113th Congress.

Nomination	Nominee and post	Outcome	Received
PN2141	NominationForeign Service · 27 nominees	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 13, 2014
PN2140	NominationForeign Service · 393 nominees	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 13, 2014
PN2139	NominationForeign Service · 151 nominees	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 13, 2014
PN2138	NominationForeign Service · 478 nominees	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 13, 2014
PN2137	NominationForeign Service	Confirmed Dec 15, 2014Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Nov 13, 2014
PN2123	Antony Blinken, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of State, vice William J. Burns, resigned.Department of State	Confirmed Dec 16, 2014Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 38. Record Vote Number: 362.	Nov 12, 2014
PN2098	Azita Raji, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Sweden.Department of State	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 12, 2014
PN2097	Leon Aron, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2016, vice S. Enders Wimbush, resigned.Broadcasting Board of Governors	Confirmed Dec 12, 2014Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Nov 12, 2014

Treaties the President sent to the Senate for its advice and consent, referred to this committee. In the 113th Congress.

Treaty	Title	Outcome	Sent to the Senate
Treaty Doc. 113-6	Extradition Treaty with the Republic of ChileExtradition · Chile	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate. By Unanimous Consent.	Sep 17, 2014
Treaty Doc. 113-5	Convention on Taxes with the Republic of PolandTaxation · United States	PendingNo further action at sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress; automatically rereferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations under the provisions of Rule XXX, section 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	May 20, 2014
Treaty Doc. 113-4	The Protocol Amending the Tax Convention with SpainTaxation · Spain	Senate consentedBy unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/16/2019.	May 7, 2014
Treaty Doc. 113-3	Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries.Fisheries and Wildlife	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate.	Apr 22, 2013
Treaty Doc. 113-2	Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean.Fisheries and Wildlife · China	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate.	Apr 22, 2013
Treaty Doc. 113-1	Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean.Fisheries and Wildlife	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate.	Apr 22, 2013

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 113th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-8099	A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background statements of international agreements, other than treaties (List 2014-0162 - 2014-0176); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 11, 2014
EC-8035	A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-122); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014
EC-8034	A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-107); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014
EC-8033	A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-102); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014
EC-8032	A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-109); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014
EC-8031	A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-064); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014
EC-8030	A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 14-112); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014
EC-8029	A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the export to the People's Republic of China of items not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2014

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 113th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
S. Prt. 113-40	S. Prt. 113-40 [ERRATA]LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-40	Legislative Calendar (Cumulative Record) of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-4	Membership and Jurisdiction of Subcommittees	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-3	Rules of the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-29	Afghanistan in Transition: U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-24	Re-Balancing the Rebalance: Resourcing U.S. Diplomatic Strategy in the Asia-Pacific Region	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-22	Worker Safety and Labor Rights in Bangladesh's Garment Sector	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 113-21	Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2011 Volume II--Europe and Eurasia, Near East and North Africa	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Nominations	Communications	Prints	Treaties
119th2025–2026, sitting	22	536	72	2	0	80	16	251	533	2	2
118th2023–2024	23	555	48	2	1	82	54	224	400	6	2
117th2021–2022	22	533	104	8	5	137	68	316	305	6	3
116th2019–2020	23	531	74	10	6	61	45	207	255	15	4
115th2017–2018	21	355	73	24	9	—	79	281	453	9	3
114th2015–2016	19	283	80	16	18	—	97	198	525	4	17
113th2013–2014	20	228	84	9	31	—	78	309	634	10	6
112th2011–2012	19	176	44	10	21	—	72	197	583	25	8
111th2009–2010	20	201	56	5	33	—	95	279	349	35	8
110th2007–2008	22	280	58	11	65	—	71	253	418	18	23
109th2005–2006	18	241	20	6	22	—	78	261	475	22	25
108th2003–2004	19	208	34	12	22	—	116	234	471	12	28
107th2001–2002	20	200	60	14	22	—	63	312	636	12	21

Membership changes 3

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 113th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
Jul 16, 2013	Robert P. Casey Jr. D-PA	Left the committee	S.Res. 196
Jul 16, 2013	Edward J. Markey D-MA	Joined	S.Res. 196
Feb 12, 2013	Robert Menendez D-NJ	Became Chair	S.Res. 29

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