the Committee on Foreign Relations has adopted rules and subcommittees governing its procedures and membership for the 118th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Senator Risch, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of both be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Rules of the Committee on Foreign Relations (Adopted September 27, 2023) rule 1--jurisdiction (a) Substantive--In accordance with Senate Rule XXV.1(j)(1), the jurisdiction of the committee shall extend to all proposed legislatlion, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to the following subjects: 1. Acquisition of land and buildings for embassies and legations in foreign countries. 2. Boundaries of the United States. 3. Diplomatic service. 4. Foreign economic, military, technical, and humanitarian assistance. 5. Foreign loans. 6. International activities of the American National Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross. 7. International aspects of nuclear energy, including nuclear transfer policy. 8. International conferences and congresses. 9. International law as it relates to foreign policy. 10.…
On the recordOctober 4, 2023
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