Senate · Standing committee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Official site: http://www.foreign.senate.gov/
Composition
22 members
Jurisdiction
SFRC — Senate counterpart on foreign policy. Has additional jurisdiction over treaty ratification and ambassador confirmations.
Why lobbyists care
SFRC chair traditionally holds enormous influence over arms sales approvals and treaty politics. The 30-day notification window for major FMS cases starts when SFRC is notified.
Key programs / authorities
- • FMS approvals
- • Treaties
- • Ambassador confirmations
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
Chair
Ranking member
Full roster · 22 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)
Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
11 members
Africa and Global Health Policy
11 members
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
11 members
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
11 members
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
11 members
Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
11 members
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
11 members