Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Brad Sherman (D-Calif.)

Rep. Sherman sponsored 44 bills about international affairs in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Nov. 19, 2020	H.RES.1231	Calling for an end to enforced disappearances in Asia and around the world, and calling upon the United States to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan. 30, 2020	H.RES.825	Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), recognizing the importance of the NPT's continued contributions to United States and international security, and commemorating United States leadership in strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime since the dawn of the nuclear era.	28	Bipartisan	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 1, 2020	H.R.8495	To prohibit United States persons from engaging in transactions relating to Russian sovereign debt.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
July 1, 2020	H.R.7440	To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in the erosion of certain obligations of China with respect to Hong Kong, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-149.
June 1, 2020	H.R.7083	To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in the erosion of certain obligations of China with respect to Hong Kong, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
April 18, 2019	H.R.2343	To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports reviewing the educational material used by the Palestinian Authority or the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.	18	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 10, 2019	H.R.5387	To require congressional approval for civilian nuclear cooperation under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct. 23, 2019	H.R.4847	To establish a United States Global Health Commission and a United States Global Health Attaché Program, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug. 30, 2019	H.RES.543	Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the interference of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong's affairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to protest.	24	Bipartisan	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2019	H.R.2565	To implement the recommendations of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 23, 2019	H.RES.408	Condemning the terrorist attack in India that tragically killed 41 Indian Central Reserve Police.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 15, 2019	H.CON.RES.39	Expressing the sense of Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator Richard G. Lugar's indispensable contributions to international security and reducing nuclear weapons-related risks.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2019	H.CON.RES.38	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator Richard G. Lugar's indispensable contributions to international security and reducing nuclear weapons-related risks.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 6, 2019	H.R.1025	To counter the mass arbitrary detention of Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.	38	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Feb. 28, 2019	H.R.1471	To require a joint resolution of approval for the entry into effect of a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.	14	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec. 20, 2018	H.R.7384	To counter the mass arbitrary detention of Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec. 19, 2018	H.R.7350	To require a joint resolution of approval for the entry into effect of a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec. 19, 2018	H.R.7351	To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 26, 2016	H.R.5370	To provide for restrictions related to nuclear cooperation with the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec. 18, 2015	H.R.4312	To provide for more effective sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates to counter support for international terrorism and assistance to the Assad regime in Syria.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Dec. 2, 2015	H.R.4154	To direct the President to submit to Congress a time frame for the transfer of certain naval vessels to Taiwan pursuant to section 102(b) of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Aug. 4, 2014	H.RES.713	Recognizing the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for a united, secure, and prosperous United Kingdom.	26	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
March 8, 2012	H.R.4179	To strengthen the multilateral sanctions regime with respect to Iran, to expand sanctions relating to the energy sector of Iran, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by Iran, and human rights abuses in Iran, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Dec. 16, 2011	H.R.3725	To authorize the President to vest certain property of the Government of Libya seized or blocked by the United States and to authorize the use of that property to defray the full costs of Operation Odyssey Dawn and United States participation in NATO Operation Unified Protector, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 15, 2011	H.R.1655	To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Sept. 29, 2010	H.R.6296	To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Sept. 29, 2010	H.R.6297	To improve the international strategy of the United States for monitoring, reducing, and responding to biological risks, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 12, 2009	H.R.2375	To require the application of sanctions against affiliates of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
July 31, 2009	H.R.3515	To make improvements in the electronic filing of export data, to strengthen enforcement authorities with respect to the Export Administration Regulations, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 6, 2009	H.R.2290	To provide for the application of measures to foreign persons who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea certain goods, services, or technology that could assist Iran, Syria, or North Korea to extract or mill their domestic sources of uranium ore.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 25, 2009	H.R.1202	To require a report on business and investment climates in foreign countries, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sept. 27, 2008	H.R.7193	To require a report on business and investment climates in foreign countries, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 10, 2008	H.RES.1338	Calling on the United States Government and the international community to support a transition to sustainable peace in Sri Lanka by encouraging an international human rights monitoring presence, protecting the work of civil society and media, facilitating access of humanitarian operations, and retaining democratic principles in which rule of law and justice pervades.	16	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
June 26, 2008	H.R.6420	To toll the congressional notification period for removing North Korea from the state sponsors of terrorism list.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 20, 2007	H.R.2798	To reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593.
Nov. 15, 2007	H.R.4246	To improve the performance of the defense trade controls functions of the Department of State, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 28, 2006	H.R.6016	To prohibit the sales of certain defense articles and defense services to Pakistan unless the President adheres to long-standing practice and procedures relating to congressional review of proposed sales of defense articles and defense services.	0	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 18, 2006	H.RES.820	Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb. 11, 2004	H.RES.528	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France should modify or abandon its ban on religious articles and symbols in state schools and respect the freedom of all to practice their religious faith without state interference.	42	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
June 12, 2003	H.R.2466	To encourage democratic reform in Iran and to strengthen United States policy toward the current Government of Iran.	22	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Oct. 2, 2002	H.R.5540	To encourage respect for the rights of religious and ethnic minorities in Iran and to deter Iran from supporting international terrorism and from furthering its weapons of mass destruction programs.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to House International Relations
June 8, 1999	H.CON.RES.128	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treatment of religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and particularly the recent arrests of members of that country's Jewish community.	109	Bipartisan	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
June 25, 1998	H.R.4181	To require the expenditure of funds for the construction of United States chancery facilities in Berlin and Jerusalem in such a manner as to ensure comparable rates of construction and occupation of the 2 facilities.	21	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov. 9, 1997	H.R.2983	To promote long term stability in the Caucasus, deter renewed aggression, and facilitate the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict.	23	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

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