The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs (known as the Committee on International Relations from 1995 until 2007) traces its origins to November 29, 1775, when the Continental Congress created a committee, by resolution "for the sole purposes of corresponding with our friends of Great Britain, Ireland, and other parts of the world." Chosen for this Committee were Benjamin Franklin—who served as chairman and guiding spirit—Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Johnson, Jr., John Dickinson, and John Jay. Originally known as the Committee of Correspondence, then as the Committee of Secret Correspondence, it was the first institution created to represent the United States in the foreign affairs field. The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs (as well as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee) is a lineal descendant of the Committee of Correspondence. Under Benjamin Franklin's leadership, the Committee quickly entered into communication with various persons in Europe for the purpose of ascertaining sentiment there toward the Colonies and obtaining any other information which might be useful in the struggle with England, even designating its own secret agents abroad.

U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs

<h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs U.S. Department of StateMr. Ramsey Day Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Bureau for Africa U.S. Agency for International Development

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. 
Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of African Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
Mr. Ramsey Day 
Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator 
Bureau for Africa 
U.S. Agency for International Development

Nigeria at a Crossroads: The Upcoming Elections

The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Mr. Ramsey Day

Chairman Royce on the hearing:“Strengthening relationships in Africa has been a top priority for me at the Foreign Affairs Committee. I have long worked to improve the stability and economic prosperity of African nations – including through wildlife conservation and improved trade. Africa presents several challenges and opportunities for the United States, which is what this hearing will explore. We need to get this right.” <h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs U.S. Department of StateMr. Ramsey Day Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Bureau for Africa U.S. Agency for International Development

Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Strengthening relationships in Africa has been a top priority for me at the Foreign Affairs Committee. I have long worked to improve the stability and economic prosperity of African nations – including through wildlife conservation and improved trade. Africa presents several challenges and opportunities for the United States, which is what this hearing will explore. We need to get this right.”


 
 


 
 <h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. 
Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of African Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
Mr. Ramsey Day 
Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator 
Bureau for Africa 
U.S. Agency for International Development

Development, Diplomacy, and Defense: Promoting U.S. Interests in Africa

Chairman Royce On The Hearing:, The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Mr. Ramsey Day

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Mr. Jeffery Morehouse Executive Director Bring Abducted Children HomeMr. Juan Garaicoa Father of Two Children Abducted to EcuadorMs. Michelle Littleton Mother of Three Children Abducted to Lebanon

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Mr. Jeffery Morehouse 
Executive Director 
Bring Abducted Children Home
Mr. Juan Garaicoa 
Father of Two Children Abducted to Ecuador
Ms. Michelle Littleton 
Mother of Three Children Abducted to Lebanon

Reviewing International Child Abduction

Mr. Jeffery Morehouse, Mr. Juan Garaicoa, Ms. Michelle Littleton

Chairman Royce on the hearing:“Strengthening relationships in Africa has been a top priority for me at the Foreign Affairs Committee. I have long worked to improve the stability and economic prosperity of African nations – including through wildlife conservation and improved trade. Africa presents several challenges and opportunities for the United States, which is what this hearing will explore. We need to get this right.” <h3>Witnesses</h3> General Carter Ham, USA, Retired President and Chief Executive Officer Association of the U.S. Army (Former Commander, U.S. Africa Command)Ms. Florizelle Liser President and Chief Executive Officer Corporate Council on AfricaThe Honorable Johnnie Carson Senior Advisor U.S. Institute of Peace (Former Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, U.S. Department of State)

Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Strengthening relationships in Africa has been a top priority for me at the Foreign Affairs Committee. I have long worked to improve the stability and economic prosperity of African nations – including through wildlife conservation and improved trade. Africa presents several challenges and opportunities for the United States, which is what this hearing will explore. We need to get this right.”


 
 


 
 <h3>Witnesses</h3>
 General Carter Ham, USA, Retired 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Association of the U.S. Army 
(Former Commander, U.S. Africa Command)
Ms. Florizelle Liser 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Corporate Council on Africa
The Honorable Johnnie Carson 
Senior Advisor 
U.S. Institute of Peace 
(Former Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, U.S. Department of State)

Chairman Royce On The Hearing:, General Carter Ham, Ms. Florizelle Liser, The Honorable Johnnie Carson

<h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable James F. Jeffrey Special Representative for Syria Engagement U.S. Department of StateMr. Robert Jenkins Deputy Assistant Administrator Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance U.S. Agency for International Development

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable James F. Jeffrey 
Special Representative for Syria Engagement 
U.S. Department of State
Mr. Robert Jenkins 
Deputy Assistant Administrator 
Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance 
U.S. Agency for International Development

U.S. Policy Toward Syria (Part II)

The Honorable James F. Jeffrey, Mr. Robert Jenkins

<h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable Nathan Alexander Sales Coordinator for Counterterrorism Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism U.S. Department of State

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable Nathan Alexander Sales 
Coordinator for Counterterrorism 
Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism 
U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State Counterterrorism Bureau: Ensuring Resources Match Objectives

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Panel I Tenzin Dorjee, Ph.D. Commissioner U.S. Commission on International Religious FreedomPanel II Mr. Bob Fu Founder and President ChinaAidThomas Farr, Ph.D. President Religious Freedom Institute

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Panel I 
Tenzin Dorjee, Ph.D. 
Commissioner 
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Panel II 
Mr. Bob Fu 
Founder and President 
ChinaAid
Thomas Farr, Ph.D. 
President 
Religious Freedom Institute

China's War on Christianity and Other Religious Faiths

<h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable Brock Bierman Assistant Administrator Bureau for Europe and Eurasia U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentMs. Janine Wynne Acting Coordinator Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia U.S. Department of StateMs. Emilia Puma Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs U.S. Department of StateMs. Ann Marie Yastishock Deputy Assistant Administrator Bureau for Asia U.S. Agency for International Development

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable Brock Bierman 
Assistant Administrator 
Bureau for Europe and Eurasia 
U.S. Agency for International Development
Ms. Janine Wynne 
Acting Coordinator 
Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia 
U.S. Department of State
Ms. Emilia Puma 
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
Ms. Ann Marie Yastishock 
Deputy Assistant Administrator 
Bureau for Asia 
U.S. Agency for International Development

Europe and Eurasia: Ensuring Resources Match Objectives

The Honorable Brock Bierman, Ms. Janine Wynne, Ms. Emilia Puma, Ms. Ann Marie Yastishock

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Ms. Hanin Ghaddar Friedmann Visiting Fellow The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyMr. Nicholas Heras Fellow Middle East Security Program Center for a New American SecurityMs. Mona Yacoubian Senior Advisor for Syria Middle East and North Africa U.S. Institute of Peace

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Ms. Hanin Ghaddar 
Friedmann Visiting Fellow 
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Mr. Nicholas Heras 
Fellow 
Middle East Security Program 
Center for a New American Security
Ms. Mona Yacoubian 
Senior Advisor for Syria 
Middle East and North Africa 
U.S. Institute of Peace

U.S. Policy Toward Syria (Part I)

Ms. Hanin Ghaddar, Mr. Nicholas Heras, Ms. Mona Yacoubian

<h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1006-condemning-the-deteriorating-situation-in-venezuela-and-the-regional-humanitarian-crisis-it-has-caused-affirming-support-for-the-legitimate-national-assembly-and-the-supreme-court-and/'>H. Res. 1006</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1006/BILLS-115hres1006ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1006</a>, Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1052-affirming-united-states-australia-cooperation-on-space-research-exploration-and-utilization/'>H. Res. 1052</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1052/BILLS-115hres1052ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1052</a>, Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-1567-united-states-mexico-economic-partnership-act/'>H.R. 1567, United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1567'>H.R. 1567</a>, To promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-4591-preventing-iranian-destabilization-of-iraq-act-of-2017/'>H.R. 4591, Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2017</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4591/BILLS-115hr4591ih.pdf'>H.R. 4591</a>, To impose sanctions with respect to Iranian persons that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq or the Government of Iraq. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-5273-global-fragility-and-violence-reduction-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5273/BILLS-115hr5273ih.pdf'>H.R. 5273</a>, To reduce global fragility and violence by improving the capacity of the United States to reduce and address the causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries, and for other purposes. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6018-trans-sahara-counterterrorism-partnership-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6018/BILLS-115hr6018ih.pdf'>H.R. 6018</a>, To establish an interagency program to assist countries in the Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6413-stop-organ-trafficking-act/'>H.R. 6413, STOP Organ Trafficking Act</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6413/BILLS-115hr6413ih.pdf'>H.R. 6413</a>, To combat trafficking in human organs, and for other purposes.

<h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1006-condemning-the-deteriorating-situation-in-venezuela-and-the-regional-humanitarian-crisis-it-has-caused-affirming-support-for-the-legitimate-national-assembly-and-the-supreme-court-and/'>H. Res. 1006</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1006/BILLS-115hres1006ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1006</a>, Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1052-affirming-united-states-australia-cooperation-on-space-research-exploration-and-utilization/'>H. Res. 1052</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1052/BILLS-115hres1052ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1052</a>, Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-1567-united-states-mexico-economic-partnership-act/'>H.R. 1567, United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1567'>H.R. 1567</a>, To promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-4591-preventing-iranian-destabilization-of-iraq-act-of-2017/'>H.R. 4591, Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2017</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4591/BILLS-115hr4591ih.pdf'>H.R. 4591</a>, To impose sanctions with respect to Iranian persons that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq or the Government of Iraq.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-5273-global-fragility-and-violence-reduction-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5273/BILLS-115hr5273ih.pdf'>H.R. 5273</a>, To reduce global fragility and violence by improving the capacity of the United States to reduce and address the causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries, and for other purposes.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6018-trans-sahara-counterterrorism-partnership-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6018/BILLS-115hr6018ih.pdf'>H.R. 6018</a>, To establish an interagency program to assist countries in the Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6413-stop-organ-trafficking-act/'>H.R. 6413, STOP Organ Trafficking Act</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6413/BILLS-115hr6413ih.pdf'>H.R. 6413</a>, To combat trafficking in human organs, and for other purposes.

H. Res. 1006, H. Res. 1052, H.R. 1567, H.R. 4591, H.R. 5273, H.R. 6018, and H.R. 6413

<h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-931-expressing-the-sense-of-the-house-of-representatives-that-the-85th-anniversary-of-the-ukrainian-famine-of-1932-1933-known-as-the-holodomor-should-serve-as-a-reminder-of-repressi/'>H. Res. 931</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres931/BILLS-115hres931ih.pdf'>H. Res. 931</a>, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932–1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1006-condemning-the-deteriorating-situation-in-venezuela-and-the-regional-humanitarian-crisis-it-has-caused-affirming-support-for-the-legitimate-national-assembly-and-the-supreme-court-and/'>H. Res. 1006</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1006/BILLS-115hres1006ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1006</a>, Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela.An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HRes1006-C001094-Amdt-064.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Cook. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1052-affirming-united-states-australia-cooperation-on-space-research-exploration-and-utilization/'>H. Res. 1052</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1052/BILLS-115hres1052ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1052</a>, Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1055-to-affirm-strong-united-states-liberia-ties-and-support-for-democratic-principles-and-call-for-full-implementation-of-the-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-recommendations-including/'>H. Res. 1055</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1055/BILLS-115hres1055ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1055</a>, To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-1567-united-states-mexico-economic-partnership-act/'>H.R. 1567, United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1567'>H.R. 1567</a>, To promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico.An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR1567-C001091-Amdt-104.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Castro. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-4591-preventing-iranian-destabilization-of-iraq-act-of-2017/'>H.R. 4591, Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2017</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4591/BILLS-115hr4591ih.pdf'>H.R. 4591</a>, To impose sanctions with respect to Iranian persons that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq or the Government of Iraq.An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR4591-K000378-Amdt-035.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Kinzinger. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-5273-global-fragility-and-violence-reduction-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5273/BILLS-115hr5273ih.pdf'>H.R. 5273</a>, To reduce global fragility and violence by improving the capacity of the United States to reduce and address the causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries, and for other purposes.An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR5273-E000179-Amdt-115.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Engel. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6018-trans-sahara-counterterrorism-partnership-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6018/BILLS-115hr6018ih.pdf'>H.R. 6018</a>, To establish an interagency program to assist countries in the Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR6018-M001157-Amdt-109.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. McCaul. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6413-stop-organ-trafficking-act/'>H.R. 6413, STOP Organ Trafficking Act</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6413/BILLS-115hr6413ih.pdf'>H.R. 6413</a>, To combat trafficking in human organs, and for other purposes. <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6651-pepfar-extension-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6651/BILLS-115hr6651ih.pdf'>H.R. 6651</a>, To extend certain authorities relating to United Sates efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria globally, and for other purposes.

<h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-931-expressing-the-sense-of-the-house-of-representatives-that-the-85th-anniversary-of-the-ukrainian-famine-of-1932-1933-known-as-the-holodomor-should-serve-as-a-reminder-of-repressi/'>H. Res. 931</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres931/BILLS-115hres931ih.pdf'>H. Res. 931</a>, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932–1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1006-condemning-the-deteriorating-situation-in-venezuela-and-the-regional-humanitarian-crisis-it-has-caused-affirming-support-for-the-legitimate-national-assembly-and-the-supreme-court-and/'>H. Res. 1006</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1006/BILLS-115hres1006ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1006</a>, Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela.
An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HRes1006-C001094-Amdt-064.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Cook.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1052-affirming-united-states-australia-cooperation-on-space-research-exploration-and-utilization/'>H. Res. 1052</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1052/BILLS-115hres1052ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1052</a>, Affirming United States-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1055-to-affirm-strong-united-states-liberia-ties-and-support-for-democratic-principles-and-call-for-full-implementation-of-the-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-recommendations-including/'>H. Res. 1055</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1055/BILLS-115hres1055ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1055</a>, To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-1567-united-states-mexico-economic-partnership-act/'>H.R. 1567, United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1567'>H.R. 1567</a>, To promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico.
An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR1567-C001091-Amdt-104.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Castro.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-4591-preventing-iranian-destabilization-of-iraq-act-of-2017/'>H.R. 4591, Preventing Iranian Destabilization of Iraq Act of 2017</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4591/BILLS-115hr4591ih.pdf'>H.R. 4591</a>, To impose sanctions with respect to Iranian persons that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq or the Government of Iraq.
An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR4591-K000378-Amdt-035.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Kinzinger.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-5273-global-fragility-and-violence-reduction-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 5273, Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5273/BILLS-115hr5273ih.pdf'>H.R. 5273</a>, To reduce global fragility and violence by improving the capacity of the United States to reduce and address the causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries, and for other purposes.
An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR5273-E000179-Amdt-115.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. Engel.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6018-trans-sahara-counterterrorism-partnership-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 6018, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2018</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6018/BILLS-115hr6018ih.pdf'>H.R. 6018</a>, To establish an interagency program to assist countries in the Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.
An <a href='http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180927/108742/BILLS-115-HR6018-M001157-Amdt-109.pdf'>Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute</a> is expected to be offered by Mr. McCaul.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6413-stop-organ-trafficking-act/'>H.R. 6413, STOP Organ Trafficking Act</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6413/BILLS-115hr6413ih.pdf'>H.R. 6413</a>, To combat trafficking in human organs, and for other purposes.

 
 

 <h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-r-6651-pepfar-extension-act-of-2018/'>H.R. 6651, PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6651/BILLS-115hr6651ih.pdf'>H.R. 6651</a>, To extend certain authorities relating to United Sates efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria globally, and for other purposes.

H. Res. 931, H. Res. 1006, H. Res. 1052, H. Res. 1055, H.R. 1567, H.R. 4591, H.R. 5273, H.R. 6018, H.R. 6413, and H.R. 6651

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Mr. Behnam Ben Taleblu Research Fellow Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesKimberly Kagan, Ph.D. President Institute for the Study of WarMr. Michael Pregent Senior Fellow Hudson InstituteThe Honorable Barbara Leaf Rosenblatt Distinguished Visiting Fellow The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Mr. Behnam Ben Taleblu 
Research Fellow 
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Kimberly Kagan, Ph.D. 
President 
Institute for the Study of War
Mr. Michael Pregent 
Senior Fellow 
Hudson Institute
The Honorable Barbara Leaf 
Rosenblatt Distinguished Visiting Fellow 
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Countering Iranian Proxies in Iraq

Mr. Behnam Ben Taleblu, Kimberly Kagan, Mr. Michael Pregent, The Honorable Barbara Leaf

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Adrian Zenz, Ph.D. Lecturer in Social Research Methods European School of Culture and TheologyMr. Nury Turkel Chairman of the Board Uyghur Human Rights ProjectJustin Jacobs, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of History American University

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Adrian Zenz, Ph.D. 
Lecturer in Social Research Methods 
European School of Culture and Theology
Mr. Nury Turkel 
Chairman of the Board 
Uyghur Human Rights Project
Justin Jacobs, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor 
Department of History 
American University

China’s Repression and Internment of Uyghurs: U.S. Policy Responses

Adrian Zenz, Mr. Nury Turkel, Justin Jacobs

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Ms. Greta Van Susteren Host Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren Voice of AmericaMr. Stephen Pomper Program Director United States International Crisis Group

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Ms. Greta Van Susteren 
Host 
Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren 
Voice of America
Mr. Stephen Pomper 
Program Director 
United States 
International Crisis Group

Genocide Against the Burmese Rohingya

Ms. Greta Van Susteren, Mr. Stephen Pomper

<h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1017-requesting-the-president-and-directing-the-secretary-of-state-to-transmit-to-the-house-of-representatives-copies-of-all-documents-records-communications-transcripts-summaries-note/'>H. Res. 1017</a></h4> <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1017/BILLS-115hres1017ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1017</a>, Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of State, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents, records, communications, transcripts, summaries, notes, memoranda, and read-aheads in their possession referring to certain communications between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin.

<h4><a href='https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/legislation/h-res-1017-requesting-the-president-and-directing-the-secretary-of-state-to-transmit-to-the-house-of-representatives-copies-of-all-documents-records-communications-transcripts-summaries-note/'>H. Res. 1017</a></h4>

 <a href='https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1017/BILLS-115hres1017ih.pdf'>H. Res. 1017</a>, Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of State, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents, records, communications, transcripts, summaries, notes, memoranda, and read-aheads in their possession referring to certain communications between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin.

H. Res. 1017

<h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable Manisha Singh Assistant Secretary Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs U.S. Department of StateThe Honorable Marshall Billingslea Assistant Secretary Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes U.S. Department of the Treasury

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable Manisha Singh 
Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
The Honorable Marshall Billingslea 
Assistant Secretary 
Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes 
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Oversight of U.S. Sanctions Policy

The Honorable Manisha Singh, The Honorable Marshall Billingslea

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Panel I The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs U.S. Department of StatePanel II Mr. Girum Alemayehu Co-Founder Ethiopian American Development CouncilMr. Jamal Said President Oromo Community of DenverMs. Emily Estelle Senior Analyst Critical Threats Project

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Panel I 
The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. 
Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of African Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
Panel II 
Mr. Girum Alemayehu 
Co-Founder 
Ethiopian American Development Council
Mr. Jamal Said 
President 
Oromo Community of Denver
Ms. Emily Estelle 
Senior Analyst 
Critical Threats Project

Reviewing Current Developments in Ethiopia

The Honorable Tibor P. Nagy, Mr. Girum Alemayehu, Mr. Jamal Said, Ms. Emily Estelle

<h3>Witnesses</h3> The Honorable Kenneth H. Merten Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs U.S. Department of StateThe Honorable Peter Bodde Coordinator Health Incidents Response Task Force U.S. Department of StateCharles Rosenfarb, M.D. Medical Director Bureau of Medical Services U.S. Department of StateMr. Todd Brown Assistant Director for Countermeasures Bureau of Diplomatic Security U.S. Department of StateBrian M. Mazanec, Ph.D. Acting Director International Affairs and Trade U.S. Government Accountability Office

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 The Honorable Kenneth H. Merten 
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
The Honorable Peter Bodde 
Coordinator 
Health Incidents Response Task Force 
U.S. Department of State
Charles Rosenfarb, M.D. 
Medical Director 
Bureau of Medical Services 
U.S. Department of State
Mr. Todd Brown 
Assistant Director for Countermeasures 
Bureau of Diplomatic Security 
U.S. Department of State
Brian M. Mazanec, Ph.D. 
Acting Director 
International Affairs and Trade 
U.S. Government Accountability Office

U.S. Policy Toward Cuba

The Honorable Kenneth H. Merten, The Honorable Peter Bodde, Charles Rosenfarb, Mr. Todd Brown, Brian M. Mazanec

<h3>Witnesses</h3> Panel I The Honorable Kirsten D. Madison Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs U.S. Department of StateMr. Paul E. Knierim Deputy Chief of Operations Office of Global Enforcement Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Department of JusticePanel II Bryce Pardo, Ph.D. Associate Policy Researcher RAND CorporationDaniel Ciccarone, M.D. Professor of Family and Community Medicine University of California, San FranciscoMr. Joseph D. Coronato Prosecutor Prosecutor’s Office Ocean County, New Jersey

<h3>Witnesses</h3>
 Panel I 
The Honorable Kirsten D. Madison 
Assistant Secretary 
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs 
U.S. Department of State
Mr. Paul E. Knierim 
Deputy Chief of Operations 
Office of Global Enforcement 
Drug Enforcement Administration 
U.S. Department of Justice
Panel II 
Bryce Pardo, Ph.D. 
Associate Policy Researcher 
RAND Corporation
Daniel Ciccarone, M.D. 
Professor of Family and Community Medicine 
University of California, San Francisco
Mr. Joseph D. Coronato 
Prosecutor 
Prosecutor’s Office 
Ocean County, New Jersey

Tackling Fentanyl: Holding China Accountable

The Honorable Kirsten D. Madison, Mr. Paul E. Knierim, Bryce Pardo, Daniel Ciccarone, Mr. Joseph D. Coronato

U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Nigeria at a Crossroads: The Upcoming Elections

Development, Diplomacy, and Defense: Promoting U.S. Interests in Africa

Reviewing International Child Abduction

Development, Diplomacy, and Defense: Promoting U.S. Interests in Africa

Reviewing International Child Abduction

U.S. Policy Toward Syria (Part II)

U.S. Department of State Counterterrorism Bureau: Ensuring Resources Match Objectives

China's War on Christianity and Other Religious Faiths

Europe and Eurasia: Ensuring Resources Match Objectives

U.S. Policy Toward Syria (Part I)

H. Res. 1006, H. Res. 1052, H.R. 1567, H.R. 4591, H.R. 5273, H.R. 6018, and H.R. 6413

H. Res. 931, H. Res. 1006, H. Res. 1052, H. Res. 1055, H.R. 1567, H.R. 4591, H.R. 5273, H.R. 6018, H.R. 6413, and H.R. 6651

Countering Iranian Proxies in Iraq

China’s Repression and Internment of Uyghurs: U.S. Policy Responses

Genocide Against the Burmese Rohingya

H. Res. 1017

Oversight of U.S. Sanctions Policy

Reviewing Current Developments in Ethiopia

U.S. Policy Toward Cuba

Tackling Fentanyl: Holding China Accountable

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