McCaul on Biden Admin Hostage Deal With Iran

Press Release 09.11.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration moving forward with its $6 billion hostage deal with Iran. “The Americans held by Iran are innocent hostages who must be released immediately and unconditionally. However, I remain deeply concerned that the administration’s decision to waive sanctions […]

McCaul Statement on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam

Press Release 09.10.23

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement regarding the elevation of the US-Vietnam relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a status Vietnam reserves for its closest partners. “The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between the United States and Vietnam will only strengthen deterrence against the growing […]

McCaul Talks G20 Summit and Announces Transcribed Interview Requests for Psaki, Kirby, and Price on CNN’s State of the Union

Press Release 09.10.23

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union to react to President Biden’s remarks on G20 and next steps in the committee‘s investigation into the Biden administration’s failed Afghanistan withdrawal – including his recent request to conduct transcribed interviews of former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, National […]

TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday at 9amET/8amCT

Press Release 09.10.23

Washington, D.C. –House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper this Sunday, September 10th. CNN’s “State of the Union” airs nationally at 9:00amET/8:00amCT on CNN. Chairman McCaul will discuss the latest on the G20 Summit, his recent Congressional Delegation to Northern Europe where he met with NATO […]

ICYMI: McCaul Led Bipartisan Delegation to Northern Europe

Press Release 09.08.23

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul returned from a congressional delegation (CODEL) he led to Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands. The bipartisan delegation included House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Reps. Thomas Kean (R-NJ), chair of the Subcommittee on Europe, Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Vice […]

TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday at 9amET/8amCT

Press Release 09.08.23

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Children are not for Sale – Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking”

Press Release 09.08.23

Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Children are not for Sale – Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking” on Thursday, September 14th. What: Hearing – “Children are not for Sale – Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking” […]

McCaul Presses State to Schedule Transcribed Interviews Without Further Delay

Press Release 09.08.23

Washington, D.C. – Last week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul requested transcribed interviews of key State Department officials involved in the planning and execution of the Biden administration’s deadly and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Chairman McCaul released the following statement regarding the department’s response. “The State Department has indicated that all requested department officials […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities”

Press Release 09.07.23

Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities” on Thursday, September 14th. What: Hearing – “Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities” Date: Thursday, September 14th, […]

McCaul, Lawler Call on State Department to Address Growing Passport Backlog and Associated Fraud by Criminal Actors

Press Release 09.01.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Michael Lawler (R-NY) sent a letter to the State Department expressing their concern with the existing backlog for processing passports, as well as allegations that bad actors are taking advantage of Americans seeking their passports for urgent and emergency travel. The lawmakers […]