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House Committee On Foreign Affairs

Committee Background

Year Established

1822

Key Issues

Foreign policy, including oversight of the Department of State; war powers and arms control; the diplomatic community; Peace Corps; United Nations

Jurisdiction

Foreign affairs; national security affecting foreign policy; treaties and executive agreements; deployment of Armed Forces; peacekeeping efforts; United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Arms Export Control Act; international law, including narcotics control; embassy security; public diplomacy

Committee Leadership

Chair Edward "Ed" Royce (R - CA)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Eliot Engel (D - NY)
Ranking Member

Vital Stats

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Staffing

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