Chairman McCaul Issues Statement on Conclusion of the 77th World Health Assembly

Press Release 06.03.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement regarding the June 1, 2024 decisions by World Health Organization (WHO) member states at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) to extend negotiations of the Pandemic Treaty and to adopt amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR). “I welcome the WHA’s decision to […]

McCaul, Rogers, Turner Release Statement on Biden Admin’s Ukraine Half-Measure

Press Release 05.31.24

Singapore — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to partially reverse its policy to prohibit Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons against legitimate military targets in […]

McCaul, Reschenthaler, Colleagues Raise Alarm on Biden’s Failure in Niger

Press Release 05.30.24

Singapore — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), and eight of their House Republican colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding the deteriorating situation in Niger. McCaul, Reschenthaler, and their colleagues urged the Biden administration to provide transparency […]

Chairman McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Singapore

Press Release 05.30.24

Singapore, Singapore — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) landed in Singapore with a bipartisan congressional delegation to meet with senior defense officials at the 21st annual International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue. The bipartisan delegation includes Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks, Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA), […]

REVISED Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Money is Policy: Assessing Shortcomings in the State Department’s Foreign Assistance Grants Process”

Press Release 05.28.24

Washington D.C. – The Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a rescheduled hearing entitled, “Money is Policy: Assessing Shortcomings in the State Department’s Foreign Assistance Grants Process,” on Tuesday, June 4th. What: Hearing – “Money is Policy: Assessing Shortcomings in the State Department’s Foreign Assistance Grants Process” Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Time: 10:00am […]

Chairman McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia

Press Release 05.26.24

Taipei, Taiwan – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul landed in Taipei, Taiwan with a bipartisan congressional delegation to meet with the newly inaugurated Taiwan administration. The bipartisan delegation includes Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA), Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson […]

Chairman McCaul Questions Secretary Blinken

Press Release 05.23.24

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Biden administration’s failure to project strength on the world stage inviting aggression from our adversaries. WATCH HERE. — As delivered — Chairman McCaul: “Thank you Mr. Secretary. Let me ask first, we, as you know, have been conducting […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing with Secretary Blinken

Press Release 05.23.24

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the committee‘s hearing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Chairman McCaul emphasized that the United States must return to President Reagan’s doctrine of achieving peace through strength amidst the Biden administration’s weakness on the world stage. WATCH HERE. — Remarks as delivered — Mr. Secretary, […]

Chairman McCaul Speaks on H.Res. 616 to Express Support for Afghans Suffering Under Taliban Rule

Press Release 05.23.24

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered the following remarks at a full committee markup in support of H Res. 616, to express his support for the people of Afghanistan. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul emphasized the importance of working with our allies to pressure the Taliban to end its ceaseless human rights abuses […]

Chairman McCaul on Death of Wrongfully Detained American in Syria

Press Release 05.23.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the death of Majd Kamalmaz, an American humanitarian and psychologist, following his wrongful detention by the Assad regime in Syria. “This week we found out Majd Kamalmaz, a Texan wrongfully detained in Syria in 2017, died while held hostage […]