Committee on Foreign Relations Sample Clauses
The 'Committee on Foreign Relations' clause establishes a designated group within a legislative body responsible for overseeing and managing matters related to a nation's foreign policy and international affairs. This committee typically reviews treaties, diplomatic nominations, and legislation affecting foreign relations, providing recommendations and conducting hearings as needed. Its core function is to ensure that foreign policy decisions are thoroughly examined and debated, promoting informed and effective governance in international matters.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Holy See, who was introduced by Senator Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Sales, of Ohio, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Am- bassador at Large, who was introduced by Senator Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, of Oregon, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic, who was introduced by Senator Xxxxx, and Xxxx X. Xxxxx, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary (Consular Affairs), all of the Department of State, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf.
Committee on Foreign Relations. The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the ses- sion of the Senate on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, to conduct a hearing. The Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., to conduct a hearing. The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is authorized to meet during the ses- sion of the Senate on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 3 p.m., to conduct a hearing. The Select Committee on Intel- ligence is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednes- day, July 20, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., to con- duct a closed business meeting imme- diately followed by a closed briefing. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Xx. XXXXXXX. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Xxxxxxxx Xxx- son, in my office, be granted floor privileges until July 21, 2022. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on Mul- tilateral International Development, Multilateral In- stitutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy concluded a hearing to exam- ine ‘‘The Four Famines’’, focusing on root causes and a multilateral action plan, after receiving testimony from Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Acting Director, Office of Food for Peace, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, United States Agency for International Development; Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, United Nations World Food Program, Society Hill, South Carolina; Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, United Nations Children’s Fund, New York, New York; Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland; Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Mercy Corps, Juba, South Sudan; and Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, Refugees Inter- national, Washington, D.C. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- ligence matters from officials of the intelligence community. July 18, 2017
Committee on Foreign Relations to hold hearings to exam- ine the nominations of Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Xxxx XxXxxxxx, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana, and Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to Jamaica, all of the Department of State, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to hold hearings to examine reducing health care costs, fo- cusing on decreasing administrative spending, 10 a.m., SD–430. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold an oversight hearing to examine immigration enforcement and family reunifi- cation efforts, 10 a.m., SH–216.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on Afri- ca and Global Health Policy concluded a hearing to examine Zimbabwe after the elections, after receiv- ing testimony from Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa; Xxxx X. Xxxx, Center for Global Development, Washington, D.C.; December 6, 2018 Committee on Rules and Administration: Committee concluded an oversight hearing to examine the Ar- chitect of the Capitol’s human resources policies, after receiving testimony from Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx,
Committee on Foreign Relations to hold hearings to exam- ine the nominations of Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala, and Xxxxxx Xxx, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, both of the Department of State, 2 p.m., SD–419. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: busi- ness meeting to consider the nominations of Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, of Kansas, and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, of Cali- fornia, both to be a Member of the National Labor Rela- tions Board, 10 a.m., SD–430. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: business meeting to consider the nomination of Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the Postal Service’s actions during the 2016 campaign season, focusing on implications for the Hatch Act, 10 a.m., SD–342. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold hearings to exam- ine the nominations of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary (Congressional and Legislative Affairs), and Xxxxx Xxxxx, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, all of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, of Florida, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, of Virginia, and Xxxxxx X. Xxxx, of Wisconsin, each to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Vet- erans Claims, 1:30 p.m., SR–418. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold hearings to exam- ine the nominations of Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, of the District of Columbia, to be In- xxxxxxx General of the National Security Agency, Depart- ment of Defense, and Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, of Pennsylvania, to be Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of the Treasury, 9 a.m., SH–216.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, to hold hearings to examine principles of United States engagement in Asia, 10 a.m., SD–419. Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider
Committee on Foreign Relations. March 7, to hold hear- ings to examine the nominations of Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Co- lombia, Xxxxx Xxxxx, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary (Educational and Cultural Affairs), Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Argentine Republic, all of the Depart- ment of State, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: March 7, business meeting to consider the nominations of Xxxx X. Ring, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, of Pennsylvania, to be Assistant Secretary for Ele- mentary and Secondary Education, and Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of the Insti- tute of Education Science, both of the Department of
Committee on Foreign Relations. On Monday, February 25, 2019, Committee received a closed briefing on the conflict in Yemen from Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Gulf Affairs, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State; and Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Middle East, Department of Defense.
Committee on Foreign Relations. May 3, to hold hearings to examine Department of State authorization, focusing on strengthening U.S. diplomacy for the 21st century, 10 a.m., SD–419/VTC. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: May 3, Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, to hold hearings to examine connecting workers and com- munities, focusing on preparing and supporting the broadband workforce, 10 a.m., SD–430.