McCaul Issues Statement on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Press Release 07.30.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, a long-time advocate of combating domestic and international human trafficking, issued the following statement calling for continued action in the fight against human trafficking. “On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are reminded that 28 million women, men, and children are enslaved in labor […]

McCaul, Risch Threaten Subpoena to Compel Response from State on Malley’s Security Clearance Suspension

Press Release 07.30.24

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the State Department’s ongoing lack of transparency and refusal to cooperate with the committee regarding the suspension of Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley’s security clearance. “The Department’s failure […]

ICYMI: Chairman McCaul on CBS’ “Face the Nation”

Press Release 07.29.24

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined “Face the Nation” with Robert Costa on CBS. Chairman McCaul discussed Hezbollah’s attacks that killed and injured innocent, young people playing soccer in the Golan Heights, the investigation into the attempted assassination of President Trump, and the national security threats pouring over our southern […]

McCaul, Salazar, Wasserman Schultz, Moskowitz Call for Free and Fair Venezuela Election

Press Release 07.26.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) issued the following statement on the upcoming national elections in Venezuela. “As Venezuelans prepare to exercise their right to vote this Sunday, we […]

TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday at 10:30am ET/9:30am CT

Press Release 07.26.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CBS’ “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan this Sunday, July 28th. “Face the Nation” airs at 9:30am CT in Austin, Houston, and Waco/College Station, and at 10:30am ET in Washington, D.C. Chairman McCaul will discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress and […]

Chairman McCaul Issues Statement on Arrest of Sinaloa Cartel Kingpins

Press Release 07.26.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the operational leaders of the violent Sinaloa Cartel. “Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez led the operations of the violent Sinaloa Cartel, the Mexican criminal organization responsible for trafficking fentanyl […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Statement at Roundtable with Families of Americans Held Hostage by Hamas

Press Release 07.23.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered an opening statement at a bipartisan roundtable with family members of Americans who are currently held hostage by Hamas following the horrific October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul honored the legacy of those who were killed during the […]

REMINDER: HFAC Member Roundtable Tomorrow with Families of U.S. Hostages Held by Hamas

Press Release 07.22.24

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, 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: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET […]

McCaul, Meeks Condemn Houthis’ Attack on Tel Aviv

Press Release 07.21.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) released the following statement condemning the Houthis’ attack on Tel Aviv and continued detention of civilian aid workers. “We strongly condemn the Iran-backed Houthis’ unprecedented and deadly drone attack on Tel Aviv. For months they have […]

Chairman McCaul Issues Statement on Conviction of Wrongfully Detained Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Press Release 07.19.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on a Russian court’s conviction of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been wrongly detained in Russia since March, 2023. “I strongly condemn this Kremlin-controlled court’s sentencing of Evan to 16 years in a Russian penal colony. […]