The war in Sudan is a humanitarian catastrophe, a source of instability in Africa, and a threat to the U.S.. This bill is a bipartisan effort to give the Admin tools to raise the costs of this war for the SAF, RSF, and their proxies.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
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News and updates from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho.
- It was great to join the 41st annual Cyprus Conference today. The U.S. enjoys deep relationships with Cyprus and Greece, rooted in our strong diaspora community and our shared values.
- Chinese companies like Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, YMTC, and CXMT don’t just undermine U.S. tech competitiveness, they directly support the Chinese military as it increasingly threatens U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific. I’m glad to see them included on this year’s 1260H list.
- It was an honor to receive the 2026 ACFR Distinguished Service Award, and especially meaningful to receive it from two young Idahoans. All that I do on the Foreign Relations Committee is expressly to serve Idaho and to protect our way of life and ideals.
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A historic day for Idaho and America. Today, the first nuclear reactor of its kind in nearly 50 years achieved criticality at @INL. This is just the beginning for a new era of advanced nuclear reactors that will power our future, and Idaho is leading the charge. - 37 years ago, pro-democracy protests drew thousands of Chinese citizens to Tiananmen Square. These protestors risked their lives to advocate for a more democratic China and we honor the bravery of those who tragically lost their lives on this day in 1989.
- Great business meeting today. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is keeping up the pace to move the nominations of ambassadors and other officials as quickly as we can.
- I'm glad the @StateDept is holding China accountable for weaponizing access to information and pressuring an American media outlet to isolate Taiwan. It’s only right that Xinhua’s "journalists" should be treated as extensions of the Chinese government, which is what they are.China took aim at the New York Times for its reporting on Taiwan, escalating a dispute that led to the expulsion of a journalist from the country bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
- I’m pleased to see continued sanctions targeting armed groups and their leaders operating in Eastern DRC and perpetuating the conflict there with no regard for the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. The outbreak of Ebola in Eastern DRC highlights that the conflict and
- As the UN elects new members to the Security Council today, these countries must work with @USAmbUN to reform the UN and better share the financial burden of funding the institution. While the U.S. remains the most generous donor in peace and crisis, we won't be the world’s ATM.
- It is time for the United States to take action to address this growing problem and the systemic radicalization in UNRWA facilities. I will continue working with @USAmbUN to root out the terrorist links at the UN.
- It was great to hear @SecRubio speak candidly on Iran and many other issues before the Foreign Relations Committee today. There is no one more capable to handle this role than Marco.
- Glad to see this important AUKUS announcement over the weekend. Advanced undersea drones, alongside our world-class submarines and securing undersea cables, are vital to deterring adversaries. Full steam ahead on the AUKUS alliance with our close allies, Australia and the UnitedThe Aukus alliance members — Australia, UK and the US — announced Saturday that they will develop advanced underwater drone systems and further deepen their maritime relationship that will see American submarines in Australia by next year bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
