Category Three: Current Bills Pending

• Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R. 2194)

To maximize the chances that Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism will be prevented from acquiring the capacity to produce nuclear arms. That capacity would pose pherhaps the most serious strategic threat to our nation.

• Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act (S. 1707/H.R. 3642)

It triples U.S. democratic, economic, and social development assistance to Pakistan to $1.5 billion a year from fiscal years 2010 to 2014, with a particular focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting economic development, and improving Pakistan's public education system.

• Foreign Relations Authorization Act (H.R. 2410)

• Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act (the PEACE Act, H.R. 1886),

Category two: about the committee

The current chair is Howard L. Berman.

He was assigned to the committee of foreign affairs in 1982. He has been part of this committe for 27 years. Berman is affiliated with the democratic party for California.

Key People:

Gary L. Ackerman
Vice Chair
D-NY, 5th District

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Ranking Member
R-FL, 18th District

Eni F.H. Faleomavaega

D-American Samoa

Category One: Function and Purpose of Committee

The functions of the committee of international relations is to correspond with foreign countries and resolve any issues that may arise.

The Purpose of this committee is to keep the United States and foreign countries on good terms, and keep trade between foreign countries flowing smoothly.