Committee Activity
Past Events
Washington, D.C. – This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) CEO Amanda Bennett in response to recent censorship at Voice of America (VOA) that calls into question the objective, non-partisan journalistic integrity USAGM is charged to uphold. The committee takes its constitutional duty to conduct oversight of the executive branch very seriously, and it is imperative that the agency provides responses to the committee's requests as soon as possible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after Ukraine agreed to enter into a ceasefire with Russia and begin immediate negotiations toward an enduring peace.
"Another day with President Trump sees hope delivered for European peace and for Ukrainians."
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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration's submission to Congress of the 10-year plans for Implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability.
"I am pleased the president has finally submitted his plans to Congress for the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, in line with the requirements of the Global Fragility Act, however, I am extremely disappointed they are more than two years overdue.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after the U.S. and Ukraine signed today's historic agreement, led by President Trump, to create the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
"Thank you, President Trump, for creating American partnerships, instead of American dependents," Chairman Mast said.
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Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 589 during today's committee markup.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, “FY26 State Department Posture: Bureau of Political Affairs.”
Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join ABC's "This Week" with Jonathan Karl this Sunday, May 14th.
Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, "Examining the Fiscal Year 24 Bureau of Consular Affairs Budget" on Wednesday, June 7th.
What: Hearing – "Examining the Fiscal Year 24 Bureau of Consular Affairs Budget"
Date: Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
Time: 2:00pmET
Location: RHOB 2154
Witnesses:
Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Congress.
Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join Washington Post Live, the premier interview platform of The Washington Post with Leigh Ann Caldwell this Monday, July 17th.