Committee Activity
Past Events
Austin, TX – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) have released the following statement in response to the attack by Hamas on Israel today.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the rise in Iranian-backed proxy attacks, supported by the IRGC and the Iranian regime, on U.S. forces and personnel.
Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia announced members will hold a public roundtable discussion with family members of individuals being held hostage by Hamas following the October 7 attack on Israel.
What: Roundtable – members will hear from family members of individuals being held hostage by Hamas.
Date: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
Time: 2:00pm ET
Location: RHOB-2200
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement after 11 wrongfully detained Americans were released by the Maduro regime in Venezuela in exchange for the release of Alex Saab, a Venezuelan-Colombian businessman with known connections to cartels and terrorist organizations.
Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding export controls, prohibiting US contributions to UNRWA, restricting Iran's access to U.S. goods and technology to manufacture missiles and long-range drones, designating the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization, and enhancing efforts to end international human trafficking on Tuesday, February 6th.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ), and Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on Ryan Corbett, an American citizen taken hostage by the Taliban. The Biden administration has done little to secure Ryan's release despite continued reports of his deteriorating health while held in deplorable conditions.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered closing remarks on the House Floor in support of his bill H.R. 8038, the "21st Century Peace through Strength Act," which will serve as the fourth pillar of the House Republican national security supplemental package.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will convene a hearing entitled, "The State of American Diplomacy in 2024: Global Instability, Budget Challenges, and Great Power Competition" on Wednesday, May 22nd.
What: Hearing – "The State of American Diplomacy in 2024: Global Instability, Budget Challenges, and Great Power Competition"
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 2:00pm ET
Washington, D.C. — Last week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to disrupt the relationship between Russia and the Chinese Communist Party as they work together to undermine freedom around the world. Chairman McCaul emphasized that the Biden administration's failures to confront the "no limits" partnership between Russia and China has allowed Chairman Xi to fuel Russia's defense-industrial base, as Putin continues his brutal war of aggression in Ukraine.