MEDIA ADVISORY: Subcommittee Hearing on Shaping Future of Cyber Diplomacy

Press Release 04.25.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe will hold a public hearing titled, “Shaping the Future of Cyber Diplomacy: Review for State Department Reauthorization” on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET Location: Rayburn 2200 Subject: Shaping the Future of Cyber Diplomacy: Review for State […]

Chairman Mast Applauds State Department Reforms

Press Release 04.22.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in support of Secretary Rubio’s comprehensive reorganization of the State Department that will reverse decades of bloat and advance America’s core national interests abroad. “Warfare and diplomacy in the 21st century are changing every day. Yet, bloat and bureaucracy keep […]

Chairman Mast Applauds Ending of Biden-Era Censorship Program

Press Release 04.16.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to Secretary Rubio’s actions to protect free speech and ensure that the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference office—formerly the Global Engagement Center (GEC)—remains relegated to the dustbin of history. “The GEC was an un-American assault on free […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Pledges to Work with Trump Administration to Streamline Foreign Defense Sales

Press Release 04.11.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Foreign Arms Sales Task Force Chairman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) applauded President Trump’s executive order taking action on key reforms to improve the foreign defense sales process. The lawmakers pledged to work closely with the Trump administration to codify these much-needed reforms into law and improve the […]

Chairman Mast Raises Concerns Over Outstanding Payments Owed to Independent Power Producers in Ghana

Press Release 04.10.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide an update regarding the Government of Ghana’s failure to uphold commitments to Independent Power Producers, including power generation facilities owned by U.S. pension funds and the U.S. taxpayer, under the terms of its most […]

Chairman Mast, GOP Send No Tax Dollars for Taliban Bill to House Floor

Press Release 04.09.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) to ensure no more U.S. tax dollars fall into the hands of the Taliban after the Biden administration paid the terrorist regime millions of dollars following the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. This issue has […]

Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Mills Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Biden Administration’s Far-Left Foreign Policy

Press Release 04.08.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Cory Mills delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, “Deficient, Enfeebled, and Ineffective: The Consequences of the Biden Administration’s Far-Left Priorities on U.S. Foreign Policy.” Watch Here -Remarks- Good afternoon and welcome to the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: HFAC Markup

Press Release 04.07.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a full committee markup on various measures on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Rayburn 2172 Legislation: H.R. 747, To impose sanctions with respect to Chinese producers of synthetic opioids and opioid precursors, to hold Chinese […]

Chairman Mast Will Fight Democrats’ Attempt to Block President Trump’s Tariffs

Press Release 04.02.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to House Democrats announcing their intention to force a vote on President Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on American competitors. “Once again, Democrats are asking you to suspend common sense and believe that it’s bad for President Trump […]

Chairman Mast Issues Warning to Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Press Release 04.01.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered a message to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran to kick off a full a full committee hearing on countering the Iranian regime’s malign activities. Watch Here -Remarks- President Trump will work with you to peacefully end your nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program, […]