Committee Activity
Past Events
Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the following subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress.
"I am looking forward to working with all our returning and new members on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittees," said McCaul. "As we continue to face challenges worldwide and growing threats from our adversaries, the work of our subcommittees is crucial to achieve our foreign policy goals and protect America's interests in the various regions of the world."
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement condemning the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Chairman McCaul urged the Senate to pass the bipartisan Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act – which already passed the House – to protect Americans and our allies from the ICC's overreach.
Washington, D.C.- Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Poland and Ukraine from February 19-23 to conduct oversight of U.S. assistance to Ukraine. He was joined by U.S. Representatives Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Max Miller (R-OH), and Keith Self (R-TX). Upon returning, the members released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a public, bipartisan roundtable discussion with family members of Americans held hostage by Hamas following the October 7th attack on Israel.
What: Roundtable – Republican and Democrat members will hear from family members of Americans being held hostage by Hamas.
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 9:00am ET
Location: Rayburn 2172
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following up on previous requests and emphasizing the need for the State Department to produce requested documents pertaining to the Biden administration's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. In the letter, Chairman McCaul stresses that failure to produce these documents ahead of Secretary Blinken's March 23rd testimony will result in the committee issuing a subpoena.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch warned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres against establishing special investigatory powers to target Israel. Chairmen Mast and Risch, in particular, warned such a brazen move by the UN would open up the global entity and its member states to potential sanctions.
Austin, TX – House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in response to the chairman's delegation trip to Taiwan last week.
"Being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party is a badge of honor. Nothing will deter the United States from supporting free, democratic nations—including Taiwan. Ironically, this baseless action serves U.S. interests by bringing more attention to our international partners and revealing the CCP's blatant aggression."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
"A year ago, Iran sent three Americans home under flag-draped caskets who were killed at Tower 22. Within the last three months, Iran attacked Navy warships. What Israel's preemptive strike ensured tonight is that Iran's next attack will not be with a nuclear weapon."
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Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, "Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act" on Friday, May 12th.
What: Hearing – "Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act"
Date: Friday, May 12th, 2023
Time: 9:30amET
Location: Rayburn 2200
Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, pressing the Department of Defense for information on the events surrounding the August 26, 2021, terrorist attack at Abbey Gate – including information on the request for engagement authority by Sergeant Tyler Vargas-Andrews' sniper team.