McCaul, Engel Applaud Targeted Sanctions on Belarusian Authorities

Press Release 10.15.20

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul, Republican Leader on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the Committee, released the following statement applauding the announcement that additional Belarusian officials involved in efforts to undermine Belarusian democracy will face U.S. sanctions for the recent sham presidential election. “We welcome the announcement of […]

McCaul, Engel Statement on Lukashenka’s Escalating Threats Against Peaceful Protestors

Press Release 10.15.20

Washington – Congressman Michael McCaul, Republican Leader of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman Eliot Engel, the Committee’s Chair, today released the following statement on the Lukashenka regime’s threat to use lethal force against peaceful protesters in Belarus: “The Lukashenka regime’s threat to use lethal force against the brave women and men peacefully protesting in Belarus is completely […]

House Members Introduce Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act

Press Release 09.30.20

Bipartisan response to dictator Lukashenka’s August ‘election’ Washington, DC– In response to the Alexander Lukashenka regime’s violent crackdown and political repression following the fraudulent August 9, 2020 election, House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican Leader Michael McCaul (R-TX), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Committee’s Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (R-OH), Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), […]

McCaul Statement on the Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh

Press Release 09.30.20

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul, Republican Leader on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the recent outbreak in violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. “The recent escalation of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh is extremely troubling. The tragic loss of life and impact on the innocent civilian […]

McCaul-Engel Statement on Lukashenko’s Surprise, Illegitimate Inauguration

Press Release 09.23.20

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Michael T. McCaul, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the committee, today released the following statement on Alexander Lukashenko’s attempt to solidify his grip on power by holding an abrupt, illegitimate inauguration: “A truly legitimate leader does not need to hold a secret […]

McCaul Statement on Snapback Sanctions Against Iran

Press Release 09.23.20

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul, Republican Leader on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on snapback sanctions against Iran. “The Administration’s recent actions to impose snapback sanctions were a necessary response to the UN Security Council’s failure to renew the international ban on Iran buying and selling weapons. Russia, China and […]

McCaul Statement on Subpoena for USAGM CEO Michael Pack

Press Release 09.18.20

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a subpoena for the testimony of USAGM CEO Michael Pack. The subpoena was issued after Mr. Pack cancelled his scheduled testimony for September 24th. Below is a statement from Lead Republican Michael McCaul. “It’s unfortunate we have arrived here today, but CEO Pack has left this committee few […]

McCaul & Engel Urge Afghan Leaders to Empower Women Throughout Peace Process

Press Release 09.18.20

Washington, D.C.—Representatives Michael McCaul, Republican Leader of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Eliot Engel, the Committee’s Chairman, sent a letter to Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, advocating for Afghan women’s empowerment to remain a key focus of the peace process and a […]

McCaul, Engel, Zeldin, and Rose Offer Legislation Supporting Israel’s Normalization of Relations with UAE and Bahrain

Press Release 09.17.20

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Michael McCaul, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Representative Eliot L. Engel, the Committee’s Chairman, and Representatives Lee Zeldin and Max Rose this week introduced legislation supporting the landmark normalization agreements between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the […]

21 Texas Members Call for Release of Trevor Reed

Press Release 09.16.20

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, 21 members of the Texas Delegation, joined by Leader McCarthy, introduced a resolution calling for the release of Trevor Reed, a United States Marine Corps veteran. Reed, who grew up in Tehachapi, California and now calls Granbury, Texas home, is currently detained as a political prisoner in Russia. Foreign Affairs Committee […]