The House Foreign Affairs Committee, founded in 1822, is chaired by Rep. Brian Mast (R‑FL) with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D‑NY) serving as the Ranking Member. The committee has 51 members and oversees U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy, foreign aid, national security strategy, and the operations of the State Department and USAID. Its work shapes America’s engagement abroad, including alliances, sanctions, global development, and international human rights.