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H.R.10912
United States
Bill tightens third-party defense transfers
Bill HR-10912, Bill tightens third-party defense transfers, bill would amend the Arms Export Control Act to curb third-party defense transfers; referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by William Keating (D), Joe Wilson, Gregory Meeks, Don Bacon, Sarah McBride, and Brian Fitzpatrick.
C-219
Canada
International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law No. 3)
Bill C-219, International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law No. 3), bill would expand Canada's sanctions grounds to include transnational repression and human rights violations, require reporting by the Foreign Affairs Minister, and set penalties up to $100,000 or three years. It is at First reading as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by James Bezan (Member of Parliament).
H.R.9583
United States
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act
Bill HR-9583, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act, directs U.S. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 2, 2026.
H.R.3565
United States
Limit on Defense Transfers to Israel
Bill HR-3565, Limit on Defense Transfers to Israel, blocks certain weapons transfers to Israel unless Congress names allowed uses and Israel gives written assurances about use and legal compliance. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 21, 2025.
H.R.2559
United States
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
Bill HR-2559, Taiwan Allies Fund Act, authorizes funds to help eligible countries support Taiwan and resist PRC pressure, with reporting and coordination requirements. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 1, 2025.
H.R.7146
United States
PORCUPINE Act
Bill HR-7146, PORCUPINE Act, adds Taiwan to faster export approval rules and directs a study on expedited allied licensing for transfers of U.S.-origin defense items to Taiwan. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 16, 2026.
H.R.9151
United States
Advancing American Wi‑Fi
Bill HR-9151, Advancing American Wi‑Fi, requires Commerce to make a plan to promote Wi‑Fi and unlicensed spectrum (5925–7125 MHz) internationally, with focus on WRC‑27 and countering foreign adversaries. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. as of June 4, 2026.
H.R.5271
United States
Global Magnitsky Sanctions for Officials
Bill HR-5271, Global Magnitsky Sanctions for Officials, a proposed measure to identify senior foreign officials and entities tied to human rights abuses or democratic interference, sanctioning them under Global Magnitsky with limited humanitarian exceptions and congressional reporting. It is at Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. as of September 10, 2025.
H.R.3452
United States
Six Assurances to Taiwan Act
Bill HR-3452, Six Assurances to Taiwan Act, codifies Six Assurances and requires Congress review before major changes to U.S. It is at Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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. as of May 15, 2025.
H.R.10464
United States
Detained U.S. Nationals Compensation
Bill HR-10464, Detained U.S. Nationals Compensation, changes rules for compensation to U.S. It is at Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. as of September 16, 2026.
H.R.10461
United States
Improve Travel and Investment in Somaliland
Bill HR-10461, Improve Travel and Investment in Somaliland, house measure would aim to ease travel and investment to a Horn of Africa territory; full text and details not publicly available in provided materials. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 16, 2026.
H.R.10422
United States
Prohibit Diesel Fuel Exports Temporarily
Bill HR-10422, Prohibit Diesel Fuel Exports Temporarily, bans exporting diesel fuel during certain times; other details unavailable. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 16, 2026.
H.Res.1588
United States
Bangladesh UN General Assembly Presidency
Bill HRES-1588, Bangladesh UN General Assembly Presidency, house resolution congratulates Bangladesh and supports its leadership at the United Nations. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 28, 2026.
S.4436
United States
Voiding foreign aid rules
Bill S-4436, Voiding foreign aid rules, voids three State Department foreign aid rules and bars agencies from adopting similar rules, retroactively nullifying actions under those rules. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of April 29, 2026.
H.R.9097
United States
American Manufacturing Exchange
Bill HR-9097, American Manufacturing Exchange, a short-term exchange to boost manufacturing skills by sending workers overseas for hands-on training in strategic sectors with a sunset. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 2, 2026.
H.Res.1447
United States
nonbinding diplomatic partnership resolution
Bill HRES-1447, nonbinding diplomatic partnership resolution, a nonbinding House resolution supporting ongoing partnership with a Pacific island nation, praising democratic progress and regional cooperation in security, trade, and development. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 22, 2026.
S.5362
United States
CTA international recognition advocacy
Bill S-5362, CTA international recognition advocacy, directs the Secretary of State to press for inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration in international bodies and meetings. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of August 7, 2026.
H.R.10505
United States
Reauthorize Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act
Bill HR-10505, Reauthorize Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act, renews the 1998 program for tropical forest and coral reef conservation; other details are not publicly available. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 17, 2026.
H.R.7427
United States
Threat analyses for foreign visits
Bill HR-7427, Threat analyses for foreign visits, DHS would issue annual threat analyses and guidance to SLTT governments on visits by foreign nationals, offer tailored vetting, request debriefs, and share results with Congress and tech partners. It is at Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 2. as of June 24, 2026.
H.R.10420
United States
Colorado River Water Supply Act
Bill HR-10420, Colorado River Water Supply Act, expedites water and related infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin and provides federal help for water augmentation and Mexican Treaty obligations. It is at Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. as of September 16, 2026.