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