McCaul, Meeks Request Invitation to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Address Congress on Official U.S. Visit

Press Release 05.01.24

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) requesting a formal invitation to the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, to address a joint session of Congress on […]

Committee Releases Fifth Tranche of Afghanistan Interview Documents

Press Release 05.01.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced another release of transcribed interviews with State Department officials charged with leading the United States’ civilian evacuation from Afghanistan. Over the past few weeks, the committee released its first, second, third, and fourth tranches of transcribed interviews with key State Department officials involved in the […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, & Rule of Law?”

Press Release 05.01.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, & Rule of Law?” on Tuesday, May 7th. What: Hearing – “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, & Rule of Law?” Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: Rayburn 2172 […]

McCaul, Risch Call For Biden, Blinken to Repeal National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20)

Press Release 04.30.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary Blinken urging the repeal of NSM-20, which creates redundant bureaucratic requirements that erode America’s ability to provide security assistance to its partners and allies, especially Israel. […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks at Roundtable for Americans Detained Abroad

Press Release 04.30.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability’s bipartisan roundtable with family members on American citizens detained and held hostage around the globe. WATCH HERE. – Highlights from the Chairman’s remarks – Thank you Chairman Mast and I want to thank you […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Hearing on Reviewing DFC’s Efforts to Out Compete China’s BRI

Press Release 04.30.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will convene a hearing entitled, “Reviewing DFC’s Efforts to Out Compete China’s BRI” on Tuesday, May 7th. What: Hearing – “Reviewing DFC’s Efforts to Out Compete China’s BRI” Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Time: 2:00pm ET Location: Rayburn 2172 Witnesses: The Honorable Scott […]

Chairman McCaul Issues Statement on CCP Support for Putin’s War in Ukraine

Press Release 04.30.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Chinese Communist Party’s support for Russia’s ability to wage war despite clear redlines issued by the Biden administration. “Chairman Xi is blowing through a redline President Biden and his cabinet drew for Chinese support of the Russian war […]

REMINDER: HFAC Roundtable on Americans Detained Abroad

Press Release 04.29.24

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will host a bipartisan roundtable with family members of American citizens detained and held hostage around the globe. Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: 2172 RHOB Participants: Republican and Democrat Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and family members of American citizens […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “From 1979 to 2024: Evaluating the Taiwan Relations Act and Assessing the Future of U.S.-Taiwan Relations”

Press Release 04.25.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, “From 1979 to 2024: Evaluating the Taiwan Relations Act and Assessing the Future of U.S.-Taiwan Relations” on Wednesday, May 1st. What: Hearing – “From 1979 to 2024: Evaluating the Taiwan Relations Act and Assessing the Future of U.S.-Taiwan Relations” Date: Wednesday, May […]

Committee Releases Fourth Tranche of Afghanistan Interview Documents

Press Release 04.24.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced another release of transcribed interviews with State Department officials charged with leading the United States’ civilian evacuation from Afghanistan. Over the past few weeks, the committee released its first, second, and third tranches of transcribed interviews with key State Department officials involved in the U.S. withdrawal from […]