Committee Activity
Past Events
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered an opening statement at a bipartisan roundtable with family members of Americans who are currently held hostage by Hamas following the horrific October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul honored the legacy of those who were killed during the massacre and called for the safe return of those who are still held captive.
Washington, D.C. – Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim announced the subcommittee will hold a roundtable discussion with policy and business leaders in the Taiwanese American community on Friday, September 6th.
What: HFAC Member Roundtable: "Global Ties, Local Impact: Why Taiwan Matters for California"
Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Time: 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET
Location: Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
Below are resources — including graphics and videos — highlighting the Biden-Harris’ administration’s callous disrespect to American servicemembers and Gold Star families, as well as its blatant misrepresentations about its deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. The committee’s investigation is providing transparency and accountability — so another catastrophe like the Biden administration’s deadly withdrawal never happens again.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on the importance of solidifying our trilateral partnership among the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom to counter increasing aggression from the Chinese Communist Party.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. officials yesterday acknowledged a Chinese spy balloon was spotted flying over Montana near a nuclear reactor site. Chairman McCaul has requested a briefing from the Biden administration on the balloon and specifics behind why it has not been removed from U.S. airspace.
Austin, Texas — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Alan Estevez expressing his frustration regarding the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) overall aversion to enforcing export controls against China's semiconductor industry, including Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), which undermines the integrity of the U.S. export control regime.
Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined ABC's "This Week" with Martha Raddatz this morning to discuss his recent visit to Ukraine, where he conducted vigorous, in-person oversight of U.S. assistance and met with top officials in the country. They also discussed the "unholy alliance" between Vladimir Putin and Chairman Xi in China.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast released the following statement after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"Great to meet with America's strong friend and ally, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. America and Israel share an unbreakable bond that is forged by battle for common values and against common enemies."
Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will convene a hearing entitled "The State of American Diplomacy in 2023: Growing Conflicts, Budget Challenges, and Great Power Competition" on Thursday, March 23rd.
What: Hearing – "The State of American Diplomacy in 2023: Growing Conflicts, Budget Challenges, and Great Power Competition"
Date: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
Time: 10:00amET
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, "INL Should Fight Crime, Not Fight Conservatives."
-Remarks-
Once again, thank you to the witnesses for coming and giving us your time and your expertise. Always welcome.