House · Standing committee
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Official site: https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/
Composition
50 members
Jurisdiction
Oversees U.S. foreign policy, foreign aid, and arms export approvals. Reviews Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases above certain thresholds.
Why lobbyists care
FMS sales to allied countries are a substantial portion of defense prime revenue (e.g., F-35 sales to UK, Italy, Australia; MQ-9 sales to multiple countries). The committee can block or delay arms exports — important leverage point for both contractors and human-rights-focused advocates.
Key programs / authorities
- • Foreign Military Sales
- • Foreign aid authorization
Recipients overseen
Federal contractors whose programs are authorized or funded (in whole or part) through this committee's jurisdiction.
Recent activity
Multiple FMS cases reviewed FY25-FY26.
Leadership
Ranking member
Full roster · 50 members
Methodology note
This committee has significant jurisdiction over the defense sector. Members above flagged with a "Disclosed defense trades" badge have one or more Periodic Transaction Reports (PTRs) covering companies in that sector. The label does not imply legal violation — Members are permitted to hold and trade individual securities under current law, including via managed accounts. Trades shown are disclosed PTR filings; the conflict assessment is our analytical lens on them.
Subcommittees (7)