Foreign Relations Committee
Coverage of Foreign Relations Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Sudan sanctions may catch ride on defense bill
Legislation for sanctions on Sudan's civil war actors, the PEACE in Sudan Act, was added to the Senate's defense bill. The bill enables sanctions on foreign actors, extends the US special envoy's authorization, mandates assessments for terrorist designations, and requires a conflict-ending strategy. The Senate has not yet passed it, while the House version lacks the measure, requiring a compromise.
- US, China should de-escalate from tit-for-tat actions, US lawmaker says
US Senator Steve Daines has urged Washington and Beijing to avoid escalating tensions through tit-for-tat actions, citing China’s recent export controls against American rare earth firms and the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist several Chinese technology companies. Daines is a member of the Senate's Foreign Relations and Finance Committees.