Committee Activity
Past Events
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.
Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Africa will convene a hearing entitled, "Great Power Competition Implications in Africa: The Chinese Communist Party" on Tuesday, April 18th.
What: Hearing – "Great Power Competition Implications in Africa: The Chinese Communist Party"
Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023
Time: 2:30pmET
Location: HVC-210
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, "After Assad: The Future of Syria."
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Washington, D.C.– House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement in response to reports of Bashar al Assad potentially being readmitted to the Arab League.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, along with House Foreign Affairs Committee members, sent a letter urging International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) leadership to formally invite Taiwan to participate in its upcoming triennial meeting.
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee hearing with USAID Administrator Power on the Biden Administration's 2024 Fiscal Year USAID Budget that has misplaced priorities and remains ineffective at advancing strategic U.S. interests in an era of great power competition and budget constraints.
Washington D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act. This bill ensures congressional oversight keeps pace with advancing technology, blocks adversary militaries from accessing weapon-enabling AI, and accelerates American AI exports to allies and partners around the world.