https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meeks-launches-bid-to-chair-foreign-affairs-againContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meeks-launches-bid-to-chair-foreign-affairs-againhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meeks-launches-bid-to-chair-foreign-affairs-again#u187652Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:40:36 +0000Representative Gregory Meeks is launching a bid to reclaim the gavel as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. In his campaign, Meeks outlined an oversight vision and vowed to hold votes on Iran policy. He also placed affordability at the top of the Democratic agenda as he pursues the leadership position.Why it mattersLeadership changes on key congressional committees shape the legislative and oversight agenda for United States foreign policy. Committee chairs control the progression of bills, investigative priorities, and floor votes. A shift in the leadership of the House Foreign A