Chairman Mast Commends President Trump’s Efforts to Advance Peace in African Great Lakes Region, Encourages Continued Engagement

Press Release 06.17.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast led a letter to President Trump in support of the administration’s diplomatic efforts to advance peace and responsible development across the African Great Lakes region and encouraged further engagement aimed at bolstering economic stability and growth. Chairman Mast, who was joined by fellow House […]

Chairman Mast issues Statement on Israel’s Preemptive Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Press Release 06.12.25

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 […]

South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on the Bureau of Industry and Security FY26 Budget

Press Release 06.12.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Bureau of Industry and Security FY26 Budget: Export Controls and the AI Arms Race.” Watch Here -Remarks- Today’s hearing will examine the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Bureau of Industry […]

East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Kim Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties

Press Release 06.10.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled, “Building Bridges, Countering Rivals: Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties to Combat Chinese Influence.” Watch Here -Remarks- This hearing presents an opportunity for us to examine China’s growing footprint in ASEAN and to discuss ways the […]

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Syria

Press Release 06.05.25

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.” Watch Here -Remarks- Syria is at a turning point. The fall of Bashar al-Assad this past December following four decades of authoritarian rule has created […]

Foreign Arms Sales Task Force Hosts Roundtable with Defense Industry Leaders to Hear Perspectives on Needed Reforms

Press Release 06.05.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Foreign Arms Sales Task Force held the third in a series of roundtables featuring defense industry perspectives on reforming and improving America’s foreign arms sales process. As part of the bipartisan engagement, members heard from industry representatives from RTX, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris and Boeing on the […]

Europe Subcommittee Chairman Self Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on NATO

Press Release 06.04.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Chairman Keith Self delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Assessing the Challenges Facing NATO.” Watch Here -Remarks- The purpose of this hearing is to provide members with an informed perspective of the U.S. policy toward NATO and an opportunity to discuss NATO’s trajectory in […]

Chairman Mast, Republicans Blast EU Inaction as Polish Globalists Undermine Free Election

Press Release 05.27.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast led fellow members of the panel in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raising serious concerns over the European Union’s role in ensuring fair elections as Poland approaches the second round of its presidential elections on June 1, 2025. Chairman […]

Africa Subcommittee Chairman Smith Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the Crisis in Sudan

Press Release 05.22.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “A Dire Crisis in Sudan: A Global Call to Action.”  Watch Here -Remarks- Over the decades, as especially our distinguished panel knows, the people of Sudan have been subjected to unbearable pain, suffering, loss of […]

Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on FY26 State Department Posture

Press Release 05.21.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, “FY26 State Department Posture: Protecting American Interests.” Watch Here -Remarks- Since day one, President Trump and yourself, you’ve taken bold action to clean house, to restore accountability, to slash waste, and to put America—and Americans—first. […]