McCaul, Risch Issue Statement on Houthis’ Arrest of Aid Workers

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Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement on the Houthis’ crackdown on aid operations.  “The Houthis’ arbitrary arrest of innocent aid workers and forcible takeover of critical pharmaceutical facilities in Yemen is appalling. This is the direct […]
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REVISED Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “The Plight of Americans Detained Abroad”

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Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “The Plight of Americans Detained Abroad,” on Thursday, June 13th. What: Hearing – “The Plight of Americans Detained Abroad” Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Time: 11:30am ET Location: Rayburn 2172 Witnesses: The Honorable Rena Bitter Assistant Secretary Bureau of Consular Affairs U.S. Department […]
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Chairman McCaul Questions Biden State Department Officials on the Power Competition in the Western Hemisphere

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned Biden administration State Department officials on their failure to ensure that the U.S. remains the leading superpower in the Western Hemisphere. During his questioning, Chairman McCaul emphasized the importance of establishing working partnerships in our hemisphere to deter the unholy alliance of China, Russia, […]
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Chairman McCaul Delivers an Opening Statement on the Great Power Competition in the Western Hemisphere

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing with high-level State Department officials on the Biden administration’s policies in the Western Hemisphere. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul called for stronger action to combat our adversaries who are working together to undermine U.S. national security interests and […]
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McCaul, Young, McGovern, Merkley Praise the Passage of the Promoting a Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), House Rules Committee Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) praised the passage of their bipartisan bill that will promote a peaceful resolution of the long-standing dispute between Tibet and China by encouraging dialogue between the Chinese […]
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Chairman McCaul Speaks on the House Floor Calling for the Immediate Release of Ryan Corbett

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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered the following remarks in support of H. Res. 965, which calls for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, an American citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban. In his remarks, Chairman McCaul urged President Biden to prioritize bringing Ryan home as his health deteriorates […]
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Chairman McCaul Releases Report on Culture of Corruption at USAGM

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Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released a report on U.S. Agency for Global Media’s (USAGM) failure to adequately investigate serious abuses of power and false credentials of employees within USAGM. Specifically, Chairman McCaul’s report highlights whistleblower concerns regarding Setareh Derakhshesh Sieg, the former director of Voice of America’s Persian […]
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Chairman McCaul Speaks on the House Floor in Support of Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

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Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 533, Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act. Chairman McCaul highlighted the importance of preserving Tibetan culture, pushing back against CCP propaganda, and ensuring that Tibetans have a say in their own […]
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McCaul Calls on President Biden to Confront Putin and Chairman Xi’s Unholy Alliance Against Ukraine, Brief Congress Immediately 

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Washington, D.C. — Last week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to disrupt the relationship between Russia and the Chinese Communist Party as they work together to undermine freedom around the world. Chairman McCaul emphasized that the Biden administration’s failures to confront the “no limits” […]
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