Senate Foreign Relations Committee

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is a standing committee of the United States Senate responsible for leading foreign-policy legislation and debate in the Senate. It is newsworthy due to its recent focus on U.S. policy towards Venezuela. Recent events include Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifying before the committee regarding the administration's plans for Venezuela, including a plan for Venezuela to submit its monthly budget to the White House and the US abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the plan, particularly regarding the role of Qatar in managing Venezuelan oil revenue. Rubio also indicated potential future military action if Venezuela's new leaders deviate from U.S. goals. The committee's role is significant as it provides oversight and legislative input on critical foreign policy decisions, particularly in regions of strategic interest to the United States.