Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China

Press Release 02.27.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, released the following statement upon the deportation of dozens Uyghur refugees from Thailand back to China. “The Thai government sent dozens of refugees straight into the hands of the CCP’s concentration camps. The world knows exactly what happens to Uyghurs in China: forced labor, […]

East Asia & Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Missed Milestones and Unseized Opportunities in Region

Press Release 02.25.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing titled, “Missed Milestones: Evaluating the Last Four Years in the EAP Region and Unseized Opportunities under President Trump.”  WATCH HERE – Remarks- Welcome to the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee’s hearing entitled, “Missed Milestones: […]

Chairman Mast Issues Statement Marking Three-year Anniversary of Ukraine War

Press Release 02.24.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement upon the third anniversary since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. “Today’s three-year anniversary marking the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is no cause for Russian celebration. It marks the anniversary of the largest tactical and strategic […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee Hearing

Press Release 02.20.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee will hold a public hearing to examine the last four years in the EAP region and unseized opportunities. What: East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee Hearing Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET Location: 2172 Rayburn Subject: Missed Milestones: Evaluating the Last Four Years […]

Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at HFAC Hearing on the USAID Betrayal

Press Release 02.13.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the United States Agency for International Development’s betrayal of America. WATCH HERE -Remarks as delivered- We are here today, very simply, because many of the people and many of the programs in USAID have literally […]

Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at HFAC Roundtable with Families of Hostages Held by Hamas

Press Release 02.12.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a bipartisan roundtable with family members of hostages being held by Hamas following the horrific October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel. WATCH HERE -Remarks as delivered – Good morning. Thank you for taking the time to be with us today. […]

Chairman Mast Issues Statement Following the Senate’s Confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

Press Release 02.12.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement upon the Senate’s confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence. “Tulsi Gabbard is a patriot who believes in putting AMERICA FIRST. She believes in President Trump’s agenda, and we trust her to be a great director of national […]

Chairman Mast, HFAC Members Meet with King and Crown Prince of Jordan

Press Release 02.11.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah to Capitol Hill for a meeting with committee members. During the meeting, Chairman Mast underscored the close friendship between the U.S. and Jordan and thanked the two leaders for their work to further […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: HFAC Full Committee Hearing – The USAID Betrayal

Press Release 02.10.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing to examine United States Agency for International Development programs. What: Full Committee Hearing Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 8:30am ET Location: Rayburn 2172 Subject: The USAID Betrayal Witnesses: The Honorable Ted Yoho Former U.S. Representative Florida’s 3rd Congressional District Max Primorac […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: HFAC Member Roundtable with Families of U.S. Hostages Held by Hamas

Press Release 02.10.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 […]