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Sep 18 Gluesenkamp Perez voted to pass Russia sanctions bill targeting energy sector financing of Ukraine war.Sep 18 Rosen celebrated bipartisan Russia sanctions bill signed into law to crack down on Putin's war funding.Sep 18 Simpson (R) supported the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act imposing new sanctions on Russia.Sep 21 Graham Nordone (R) celebrated President Trump signing Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law.Sep 29 Kaptur urged Trump administration to strengthen Russia sanctions and implement Graham Act.
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Aug 25 Tlaib Led 40 members in letter demanding Secretary of State secure release of U.S. citizen from Israeli military prison.Sep 29 Van Hollen criticized Senate Republicans for blocking resolution requiring State Department report on West Bank violence.Sep 30 Jacobs introduced bill to sanction Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.Sep 30 Welch urged Senate passage of resolution demanding State Department report on West Bank violence against Americans.Oct 1 García Led letter condemning Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank village.
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Sep 23 Gallego introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli E1 settlement construction in West Bank.Sep 28 Merkley , Wyden introduced legislation to impose sanctions on Israeli E1 settlement construction.Sep 30 Bennet introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement construction in West Bank E1 area.
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Sep 16 Lawler (R) praised House passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act updating diplomatic operations.Sep 18 Olszewski House passed two bills to strengthen State Department language readiness and diplomatic recruitment.Sep 22 Amo celebrated House passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act strengthening diplomatic corps.
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Sep 25 Ramirez Led letter to Secretary of State urging respect for Brazil's electoral process.Oct 7 Kamlager-Dove demanded State Department answers on revocation of Brazilian Ambassador's diplomatic visa.
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Sep 25 Lankford (R) introduced bipartisan bill to help Hong Kong residents circumvent Chinese internet censorship.Sep 29 Kaine introduced bipartisan bill to help Hong Kong residents circumvent Chinese internet censorship.
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Sep 28 Booker reintroduced bill to repeal Helms Amendment and allow U.S. foreign assistance for abortion care overseas.Sep 28 Schakowsky , Pressley reintroduced bill to repeal Helms Amendment and allow U.S. foreign aid for abortion care.
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Aug 20 Lee (R) called for investigation into California's climate agreements with China.Sep 24 Merkley criticized Senate Republicans for blocking bipartisan resolution condemning China's transnational repression.
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What each party did · Democrats 160 · Republicans 84
2 Requested action 0 54 Sent letters 8 3 Hearings 5 27 Statements 17 25 Criticized 2 8 Praised 18 9 Visits and events 10 27 Filed or pushed bills 20 5 Other 4
By state CA 25 VA 25 CT 16 TX 16 IL 14 MA 14 NJ 12 MD 11
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Every action 244 actions · 279 releases
All types 244 Requested action 2 Sent letters 62 Hearings 8 Statements 44 Criticized 27 Praised 26 Visits and events 19 Filed or pushed bills 47 Other 9
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Oct 7, 2026
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D Durbin IL
Joined Senate delegation trip to Western Balkans to discuss regional security and democratic institutions.
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Oct 6, 2026
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R Hagerty TN
Participated as distinguished guest in trilateral dialogue with U.S., South Korean and Japanese leaders.
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R Malliotakis NY
Praised Secretary Rubio's visit to Greece and called for stronger U.S.-Greece security partnership.
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R Thompson PA
Introduced resolution reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued U.S.-Germany cooperation.
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Oct 5, 2026
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R Scott FL
Published op-ed arguing America must maintain global leadership against authoritarian powers.
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R Ciscomani AZ
Introduced bipartisan legislation to honor Marine veteran and strengthen U.S.-Mexico crime response coordination.
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Oct 2, 2026
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D Blumenthal CT
Senator Blumenthal released report on Tether cryptocurrency's role in Iran's shadow banking.
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D Castro TX
Issued statement criticizing State Department's limited production of Venezuela oil deal documents.
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D Merkley OR
Criticized Trump administration's foreign assistance cuts for lacking planning and oversight.
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D Walkinshaw VA
Virginia Democrats released statement on eighth anniversary of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
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D Beyer VA
Urged Egyptian government to release six detained journalists immediately.
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Oct 1, 2026
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D Neal MA
Led bipartisan letter calling on UK to cancel Orange Order parade on Garvaghy Road.
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D Omar MN
Released statement expressing alarm over escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia.
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Sep 30, 2026
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R Moran KS
Joined bipartisan colleagues in letter opposing Putin's invitation to G20 summit in Miami.
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D Kaine VA
Held hearing on Nicaragua's political crisis and democratic backsliding.
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D Gallego AZ
Joined bipartisan letter questioning Trump's invitation of Putin to G20 summit in Miami.
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Sep 29, 2026
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R Smith NJ
Applauded State Department's new visa restrictions to combat international parental child abduction.
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D Sherman CA
Welcomed Trump's efforts to restart talks with North Korea and urged diplomatic steps.
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D Durbin IL
Met with State Department official to discuss global water and sanitation programs.
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R Smith NJ
Welcomed release of imprisoned Azerbaijani economist and anti-corruption advocate.
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R Daines MT
Opposed Senate Democratic resolution criticizing Israel, defended security aid.
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Sep 28, 2026
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D Booker NJ
Called on Secretary Rubio to de-escalate tension and mediate conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
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Sep 25, 2026
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D Welch VT
Led bipartisan letter urging Trump administration to secure release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
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D Duckworth IL
Joined Senate Democrats in statement that Trump-Xi summit failed to deliver results for Americans.
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R Biggs AZ
Highlighted record addressing national security concerns involving China and the CCP.
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D McBride DE
Led letter to State Department demanding release of delayed Trafficking in Persons Report.
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D Kaine VA
Urged Trump administration to abandon proposed Saudi Arabia nuclear deal lacking nonproliferation safeguards.
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R Budd NC
Introduced bipartisan resolution condemning China's wrongful detention of American academics.
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Sep 24, 2026
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D Baldwin WI $45B
Voted to end the war in Iran and criticized Republican opposition to the measure.
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R Daines MT
Discussed outcomes of Trump-Xi summit and U.S.-China competition in AI and technology.
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D Slotkin MI
Spoke on Senate floor about bill to ban Chinese vehicles ahead of Xi Jinping visit.
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D Booker NJ
Senate Democrats issued statement on Trump-Xi summit, calling for results-oriented China diplomacy.
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D Kim NJ
Urged Trump to address China's island building in South China Sea during Xi summit.
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D Liccardo CA
Demanded federal investigation and potential sanctions against Russian owner of Menlo Park real estate development.
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D Murphy CT
Criticized Republicans for blocking War Powers Resolution to end Trump's Iran war.
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D Welch VT
Criticized U.S. war with Iran as unilateral decision by Trump and Netanyahu.
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R Daines MT
Joined Special Envoy Witkoff at UN event to discuss peace efforts in Central Asia and South Caucasus.
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Sep 23, 2026
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R Barrasso WY
Spoke on need for American strength against Chinese aggression ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.
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R Smith NJ
Held hearing on Americans detained in China, including 12-year case of U.S. Army veteran's son.
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D McGovern MA
Urged Secretary of State Rubio to support international investigation of Honduran peasant farmworker massacre.
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R Kim CA
Led letter to President Trump outlining priorities for Xi Jinping summit, including releasing detained U.S. citizens.
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R Daines MT
Discussed Xi Jinping's U.S. visit on Fox News, emphasizing need for strategic stability with China.
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D Gallego AZ
Criticized Republican lawmakers for only now opposing Iran War after Congress adjourned.
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D Bennet CO
Sent letter demanding Trump administration declassify documents on U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
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D Welch VT
Criticized U.S. blockade against Cuba as illegal and harmful to Cuban people.
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D Reed RI
Joined statement warning that China poses greater security threat than ever before.
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D Bera CA
Urged Trump to maintain Taiwan commitments and establish AI crisis guardrails at Xi summit.
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Sep 22, 2026
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D García IL
Joined 70+ lawmakers from 13 countries urging end to U.S. boat strikes and extrajudicial killings.
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D Duckworth IL
Criticized Trump's trade wars and defense policies as harmful to Indo-Pacific partners and American consumers.
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D Mfume MD
Introduced bill requiring U.S. to rejoin WHO and address Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa.
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D Schatz HI
Urged State Department to prioritize release of wrongfully detained American journalist in Iran.
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D García IL
Joined 70+ lawmakers from the Americas demanding end to U.S. attacks on vessels and extrajudicial executions.
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Sep 21, 2026
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D Stevens MI
Introduced bill to provide financial support to Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
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D Castro TX
Demanded Trump administration release overdue audits of Venezuelan oil fund seized by prior administration.
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D Kaine VA
Released statement on GAO report on global aging implications for U.S. security and foreign policy.
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I Sanders VT
Delivered foreign policy address warning oligarchy is ascending and democracy in retreat.
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Sep 19, 2026
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R Hamadeh AZ
Issued State Department travel advisory warning U.S. citizens of Middle East security risks.
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Sep 18, 2026
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D Huffman CA
Demanded State Department and Justice Department explain Trump administration's oil deal with alleged money launderer.
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D Rosen NV
Visited Poland in August to discuss NATO support, Ukraine aid, and U.S. military cooperation.
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D Murray WA
Criticized U.S. airstrike in Iran that killed civilians, demanded full investigation and public disclosure.
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Sep 17, 2026
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D Bennet CO
Visited Mexico City to advance U.S.-Mexico security cooperation and trade relationship.
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D Gillibrand NY
Demanded Trump administration declassify and release side letters from proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement.
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D Stevens MI
Introduced bill to provide compensation and reintegration support for wrongfully detained Americans.
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D Murphy CT
Questioned Trump ambassador nominees about promoting president's business interests through their diplomatic positions.
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D Markey MA
Introduced joint resolution of disapproval opposing U.S. weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.
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D Sherman CA
Introduced joint resolution to block U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement over nonproliferation concerns.
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Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
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D Johnson GA
Criticized Trump's attacks on international institutions and global leadership at ICC hearing.
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R Salazar FL
Held House hearing on Nicaragua's dictatorship and its growing ties to China and Russia.
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D Murphy CT
Criticized Trump Jr.'s Russia-funded wedding as evidence of Trump family corruption and Russia ties.
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D Keating MA
Released oversight report on Trump administration's corrupt Bosnia and Herzegovina policies.
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D Bera CA
Met with Japanese Diet members to discuss Taiwan support and Indo-Pacific stability.
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R Curtis UT
Visited Ukraine with Republican senators to affirm support and assess security conditions.
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Sep 14, 2026
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R King-Hinds MP
Met with local business leaders to discuss Pacific region commerce and American interests.
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Sep 13, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
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R Hagerty TN
Discussed midterm elections, Iran policy, Memphis task force and BLADE Act on television.
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Sep 10, 2026
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R Murphy NC
Led bipartisan congressional delegation to Sarajevo Security Conference on Balkan security.
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R Hamadeh AZ
Condemned Iranian-backed Houthis for seizing Red Sea port and called for swift action.
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Sep 9, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
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D Kaine VA
Called on U.N. Security Council to pass sanctions on Sudan to cut off conflict funding.
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Sep 6, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
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D Murphy CT
Called on UN Security Council to impose additional sanctions on Sudan to cut conflict funding.
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Sep 3, 2026
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R Smith NJ
Backed House passage of bill blocking federal funding for colleges boycotting Israel.
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D Beyer VA
Led House floor remarks calling for restoration of USAID funding and rehiring of fired employees.
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Sep 2, 2026
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R Miller WV
Participated in Ways and Means Committee hearing on securing U.S. supply chains for critical minerals in Central Asia and Africa.
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D Tran CA
Voted against House resolution on socialism, criticizing omission of Vietnamese communist regime crimes.
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R Jackson TX
Testified on Iranian-backed Houthi threats to Red Sea commerce and American security.
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D Panetta CA
Introduced bipartisan legislation to counter terrorist threats in Mali and strengthen U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel.
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D Castro TX
Criticized Trump administration's boat strike campaign in Caribbean and Eastern Pacific as illegal and ineffective.
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D Sherman CA
Criticized Trump administration's proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.
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Sep 1, 2026
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D Plaskett VI
Praised House passage of two-year extension of Haiti and African trade preference programs.
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R Hill AR
Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
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R Radewagen AS
Attended Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau for discussions on regional security.
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Aug 31, 2026
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D Rosen NV
Introduced bipartisan bill to provide munitions to Ukraine and boost NATO defense contributions.
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D Beyer VA
Urged White House to immediately impose sanctions on Russia without waiting for new congressional authority.
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Aug 28, 2026
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D Blumenthal CT
Visited Ukraine including Dnipro, first congressional trip to the city since Russia's 2022 invasion.
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R Blackburn TN
Introduced bipartisan bill to counter China's intimidation tactics against Indo-Pacific partners.
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Aug 27, 2026
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D Walkinshaw VA $3B
Led 134 colleagues demanding release of $3 billion in global health funding before September 30 expiration.
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D Amo RI $7.5B
Led 134 members demanding Trump administration release $7.5 billion in expiring international affairs and global health funding.
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R Finstad MN
Participated in roundtable discussing strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance.
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Aug 25, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
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D Khanna CA
Co-led bipartisan delegation to Vatican to discuss ethical AI framework with Pope Leo XIV.
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Aug 20, 2026
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D Meeks NY
Sent letter demanding State Department resume accepting fellows for foreign affairs fellowship programs.
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R Cruz TX
Introduced bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Nicaraguan officials for human rights abuses.
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Aug 19, 2026
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R Cassidy LA
Published op-ed urging Congress to develop a long-term strategy for competing with China.
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Aug 18, 2026
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D Subramanyam VA
Welcomed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's hospital transfer and urged continued human rights advocacy.
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D Kim NJ
Reaffirmed commitment to U.S.-South Korea strategic alliance in meeting with ROK ambassador.
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Aug 17, 2026
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D Kaine VA
Criticized Trump's threat to bomb Oman and pledged to file War Powers Resolution against military action.
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D Welch VT
Pressed DOD for answers on violent U.S.-Ecuadorian counternarcotics operation in March 2026.
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D Jayapal WA
Called on Secretary of State Rubio to explain regional implications of Trump administration's Western Hemisphere doctrine.
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D Bennet CO
Urged Trump administration to escalate efforts to rescue U.S. nationals detained in Russia.
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Aug 14, 2026
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R McCaul TX
Visited Taiwan for third time and received Order of Brilliant Star award from President Lai.
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Aug 13, 2026
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D McGovern MA
Sent letter to Colombian President supporting partnership on human rights and security.
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R Buchanan FL
Joined letter urging Secretary Rubio to designate Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally.
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Aug 12, 2026
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R Moreno OH
Traveled to Panama with Defense Secretary to strengthen Western Hemisphere cooperation against cartels.
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D McGovern MA
Urged Secretary of State Rubio to prioritize human rights in U.S. engagement with Central Sahel region.
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D Warnock GA
Pressed Trump Administration on demands for African health data in exchange for aid.
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D Bennet CO
Urged State Department to use leverage to prevent atrocities in Sudan and end the war.
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Aug 11, 2026
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D Markey MA
Announced release of Massachusetts resident Robert Gilman from Russian detention.
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D Schneider IL
Led bipartisan effort urging Secretary Rubio to prioritize Great Sea Interconnector infrastructure project.
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Aug 10, 2026
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D Reed RI
Criticized Netanyahu and Trump for rejecting Gaza peace plan and called for new approach.
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Aug 8, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
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R Lankford OK
Introduced bipartisan bill to sanction Hezbollah and strengthen Lebanon's sovereignty and democratic institutions.
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D Markey MA
Reintroduced legislation to expedite humanitarian aid to North Korea by modifying sanctions implementation.
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R Tenney NY
Released 2026 Israel and Iran Plan outlining legislative agenda on Middle East policy.
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Aug 6, 2026
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R Radewagen AS
Participated in congressional delegation to Cabo Verde and other nations to explore opportunities for American Samoa.
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D Schiff CA
Demanded State Department report on Venezuela human rights violations under Acting President Rodríguez.
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D Markey MA
Urged U.S. and Russian governments to release detained Massachusetts Marine Robert Gilman.
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Aug 5, 2026
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D Kaine VA
Introduced bipartisan resolution supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela.
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D Bera CA
Led 65 members urging Secretary Rubio to ease Israeli restrictions on Gaza humanitarian aid.
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R Britt AL
Praised Trump's pressure campaign on Iran and commented on Michigan Democratic primary results.
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D Schiff CA
Urged State Department to cease arms sales to UAE and prevent further atrocities in Sudan.
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Aug 4, 2026
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D Garamendi CA
Co-authored op-ed opposing Trump administration's proposed nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia.
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R Cruz TX
Introduced bipartisan resolution supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela.
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R Salazar FL
Led letter to Secretary Rubio urging Major Non-NATO Ally designation for Ecuador.
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Aug 3, 2026
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R Hagerty TN
Discussed Iran strategy, cabinet confirmations and immigration policy on Fox News.
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R Hagerty TN
Discussed Spain's immigration crisis, Iran policy, and Community Reinvestment Act reforms on Fox Business.
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