Washington D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced the Committee will convene one full committee hearing this week on U.S. policy priorities in Africa, and two subcommittee hearings on the conflict in Libya and the dangers of reporting on human rights. For updates, information on witnesses, and a full schedule of official committee events this week please visit our website, here. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Subcommittee Hearing: The Conflict in Libya
Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism Subcommittee
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member
Room 2172, Rayburn House Office Building 
Live Stream

The purpose of this subcommittee hearing is to examine the recent escalation in Libya and provide suggestions for U.S. policy responses.

Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Hearing: Democracy, Development, and Defense: Rebalancing U.S.-Africa Policy
Full Committee
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican
Room 2172, Rayburn House Office Building
Live Stream

The purpose of this full committee hearing is to hear from expert witnesses from the Department of State, Department of Defense, and USAID to analyze U.S. policy priorities and assistance programs in Africa. 

Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Subcommittee Hearing: The Dangers of Reporting on Human Rights
Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member
Room 2172, Rayburn House Office Building
Live Stream

The purpose of this subcommittee hearing is to examine the dangers of reporting on human rights, discuss how journalists have been personally targeted by authoritarian regimes, and how Congress can play a supportive role in advocating for a free press around the world.

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