The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere and Narcotics Affairs was responsible for
United States relations with the nations of the
Western Hemisphere, including
Canada and the nations of the
Caribbean. The subcommittee also dealt with boundary matters, and U.S. policy with regard to the
Organization of American States. Specific matters within the region that fell within the subcommittees purview are
terrorism and
non-proliferation; U.S.
foreign assistance programs; and the promotion of U.S. trade and exports. The subcommittee also exercised general oversight over the activities and programs of the
Peace Corps and all U.S. foreign policy, programs and international cooperative efforts to combat the flow of
illegal drugs or substances. ==Members,
114th Congress==