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TheUnited States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs is a standing committee of theU.S. House of Representatives.

Some version of the Committee on Foreign Affairs has always existed since 1775.

Leadership

119th Congress

The committee chairman in the119th Congress isBrian Mast (R).

118th Congress

The committee chairman in the118th Congress wasMichael McCaul (R).

117th Congress

The committee chairman in the117th Congress wasGregory Meeks (D).

116th Congress

The committee chairman in the116th Congress wasEliot Engel (D).

115th Congress

The committee chairman in the115th Congress wasEdward Royce (R).

114th Congress

The committee chairman in the114th Congress wasEdward Royce (R).

113th Congress

The committee chairman in the113th Congress wasEdward Royce (R).[1]

112th Congress

The committee chairwoman in the112th Congress wasIleana Ros-Lehtinen (R).

Membership


2025-2026 (119th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Mark Green (R) left this committee on July 20, 2025.[Source][Source]


2023-2024 (118th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Andrew Kim (D) left this committee on December 08, 2024.[Source]

On March 12, 2024,Colorado's 4th District incumbentKen Buck (R) announced his retirement. He resigned from his position on March 22, 2024.[2]


2021-2022 (117th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


Steve Watkins (R) left this committee on July 17, 2020.

Ronald Wright (R) left this committee in 2020.





2011-2012 (112th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives



Subcommittees

Africa

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Africa Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (5)
Sara JacobsChris SmithChair
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickRonny Jackson
Jonathan JacksonMaria Elvira Salazar
Pramila JayapalBill Huizenga
John Olszewski Jr.Jim Baird


Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (5)
Karen BassRanking MemberChris SmithChairman
Ami BeraMark Meadows
Joaquin CastroDaniel Donovan
Tom SuozziJim Sensenbrenner
Tom Garrett

Note: Beginning in 2025, the name of this committee changed from Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights to Africa.

East Asia and Pacific

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (6)
Ami BeraYoung KimChair
Brad ShermanMichael McCaul
Joaquin CastroAndy Barr
Jared Evan MoskowitzRyan Zinke
Gabe AmoRyan Mackenzie
John Olszewski Jr.Sheri Biggs


Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (6)Republican members (8)
[[Brad Sherman]]Ranking MemberTed YohoChairman
Ami BeraDana Rohrabacher
Dina TitusSteve Chabot
Gerald ConnollyTom Marino
Ted DeutchMo Brooks
Tulsi GabbardScott Perry
Adam Kinzinger
Ann Wagner

Note: The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation. Beginning in 2025, the name of the committee changed from Indo-Pacific to East Asia and Pacific.

Europe

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Europe Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (7)
Bill KeatingKeith SelfChair
Dina TitusMichael McCaul
Jim CostaJoe Wilson
Gabe AmoMark Green
Julie JohnsonYoung Kim
Sarah McBrideWarren Davidson
Anna Paulina Luna


Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (6)Republican members (8)
Gregory MeeksRanking MemberDana RohrabacherChairman
[[Brad Sherman]]Joe Wilson
Albio SiresTed Poe
William KeatingThomas Marino
David CicillineJeff Duncan
Robin KellyJim Sensenbrenner
Francis Rooney
Brian Fitzpatrick

Note: The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

Middle East and North Africa

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (8)
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickMichael LawlerChair
Brad ShermanJoe Wilson
Bill KeatingDarrell Issa
Kweisi MfumeTim Burchett
George LatimerRonny Jackson
Thomas Kean Jr.
Ryan Zinke
Michael Baumgartner


Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (9)Republican members (12)
Ted DeutchRanking MemberIleana Ros-LehtinenChairman
Gerald ConnollySteve Chabot
David CicillineDarrell Issa
Lois FrankelRon DeSantis
Brendan BoyleMark Meadows
Tulsi GabbardPaul Cook
Brad SchneiderAdam Kinzinger
Tom SuozziLee Zeldin
Ted LieuDaniel Donovan
Ann Wagner
Brian Mast
Brian Fitzpatrick

Note: Beginning in 2025, the name of this committee changed from Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism to Middle East and North Africa.

Oversight and Intelligence

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Jared Evan MoskowitzCory MillsChair
Sarah McBrideScott Perry
Brad SchneiderDarrell Issa
Madeleine DeanRonny Jackson
Warren Davidson
Jim Baird
Anna Paulina Luna


Note: The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact, and Oversight and Accountability. Beginning in 2025, the name of this committee changed from Oversight and Accountability to Oversight and Intelligence.

South and Central Asia

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (7)
Sydney Kamlager-DoveBill HuizengaChair
Ami BeraScott Perry
Kweisi MfumeTim Burchett
Pramila JayapalThomas Kean Jr.
George LatimerKeith Self
Julie JohnsonMichael Baumgartner
Jefferson Shreve


Western Hemisphere

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee pagehere.

Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (6)Republican members (8)
Joaquin CastroMaria Elvira SalazarChair
Dina TitusChris Smith
Sara JacobsMark Green
Greg StantonMichael Lawler
Jonathan JacksonCory Mills
Sydney Kamlager-DoveJefferson Shreve
Ryan Mackenzie
Sheri Biggs


Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (6)Republican members (8)
Albio SiresRanking MemberJeff DuncanChairman
Joaquin CastroChris Smith
Robin KellyIleana Ros-Lehtinen
Norma TorresMichael McCaul
Adriano EspaillatMo Brooks
Gregory MeeksRon DeSantis
Ted Yoho
Francis Rooney

Note: The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

Decommissioned subcommittees

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Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

This committee was decommissioned in the 119th Congress.

Note: The committee is a combination of the two former subcommittees Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights and International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact.

Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade

This committee was decommissioned in the 116th Congress.

Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (6)Republican members (8)
William KeatingRanking MemberTed PoeChairman
Lois FrankelJoe Wilson
Brendan BoyleDarrell Issa
Dina TitusPaul Cook
Norma TorresScott Perry
Brad SchneiderLee Zeldin
Brian Mast
Tom Garrett

Jurisdiction

According to the officialHouse website, the jurisdiction of the Foreign Affairs committee includes the following:

“
  1. foreign assistance (including development assistance, Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Millennium Challenge Account, HIV/AIDS in foreign countries, security assistance, and Public Law 480 programs abroad);
  2. management and operations of the State Department and other agencies of jurisdiction;
  3. national security developments affecting foreign policy;
  4. promotion of diversity and inclusion in the national security workforce;
  5. strategic planning and agreements; war powers, treaties, executive agreements, and the deployment and use of United States Armed Forces;
  6. peacekeeping, peace enforcement, and enforcement of United Nations or other international sanctions;
  7. arms control and disarmament issues;
  8. the International Development Finance Corporation, the United States Agency for International Development;
  9. activities and policies of the State, Commerce, and Defense Departments and other agencies related to the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act, including export and licensing policy for munitions items and technology and dual-use equipment and technology;
  10. international law;
  11. interparliamentary engagement;
  12. promotion of democracy;
  13. international law enforcement issues, including narcotics control programs and activities;
  14. international cyber issues;
  15. Broadcasting Board of Governors;
  16. embassy security;
  17. international broadcasting;
  18. public diplomacy, including international communication and information policy, and international education and exchange programs;
  19. the Peace Corps, the American Red Cross;
  20. all other matters not specifically assigned to a subcommittee;
  21. and legislation with respect to the administration of the Export Administration Act, including the export and licensing of dual-use equipment and technology and other matters related to international economic policy and trade not otherwise assigned to a subcommittee, and with respect to the United Nations, its affiliated agencies, and other international organizations, including assessed and voluntary contributions to such organizations.
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—House Committee on Foreign Affairs[4]

Contact

2170 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-5021
Fax: (202) 225-5393

See also

External links

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