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September 19, 2025

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. 


September 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed its comprehensive bipartisan State Department Reauthorization package.

This legislation, consisting of nine separate bills, is the result of nine months of open, transparent, and bipartisan work, with over 2,300 member priorities. The package of legislation sets a clear accountability structure to ensure every dollar and every diplomat puts America First.


September 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks during a markup of the panel’s bipartisan, standalone State Department reauthorization. 


September 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement today on former President Bolsonaro’s conviction.. 


September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced its bipartisan, standalone State Department reauthorization bill. The reauthorization will fix what was once a broken State Department by reasserting command and control.  


September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to Russia’s violation of Polish airspace:


September 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed several measures spearheaded by the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s bipartisan Foreign Arms Sales Task Force aimed at improving the foreign arms sales process and strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. 


August 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in support of Armenia and Azerbaijan’s joint agreement finalized at today’s Peace Summit hosted by President Trump.

“This agreement is yet another win for America and an important step toward peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. President Trump is once again showing the true power of American leadership in forging peace and prosperity throughout the globe.”

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July 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after the Trump administration imposed new sanctions that deny visas to Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization officials:

“You can’t give aid and comfort to the terrorists who kill Americans and Israelis and expect to be welcomed on American soil with open arms.”

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July 24, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France will recognize the “State of Palestine:”

“Choosing to reward terrorism, hostage taking, and genocide against Jews is the wrong choice.”

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