Africa Subcommittee Chairman Smith Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the CCP’s Influence on Critical Minerals in Africa

Press Release 03.25.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Metals, Minerals, and Mining: How the CCP Fuels Conflict and Exploitation in Africa.”  Watch Here -Remarks- The extraction of valuable minerals has long been a double-edged sword for many African nations. While these resources hold […]

Chairman Mast Announces Foreign Arms Sales Task Force

Press Release 03.24.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast announced the formation of a new task force charged with crafting legislative reforms to ensure the foreign arms sales process meets the demands of the future. “This task force will examine the process, make it more transparent, and ensure we’re getting instruments of war […]

Chairman Mast Issues Statement in Support of Much-Needed Reforms at the U.S. Agency for Global Media

Press Release 03.21.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in support of much-needed reforms at the U.S. Agency for Global Media following President Trump’s executive order eliminating non-statutory components of the agency. “The U.S. Agency for Global Media, its outlets, and its grantees are blatant examples of how the far […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Hearing

Press Release 03.19.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will hold a public hearing titled, “INL Should Fight Crime, Not Fight Conservatives” on Thursday, March 27, 2025. What: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Hearing Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. ET Location: 2172 Rayburn Subject: INL […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Hearing

Press Release 03.18.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa will hold a public hearing titled, “Metals, Minerals, and Mining: How the CCP Fuels Conflict and Exploitation in Africa” on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. What: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Hearing Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Location: 2200 Rayburn […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Hearing

Press Release 03.18.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa will hold a public hearing titled, “Streamlined and Rightsized: Consolidating State Department Administrative Services” on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. What: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Hearing Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 10:00 […]

Africa Subcommittee Chairman Smith Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Religious Persecutions in Nigeria

Press Release 03.12.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Chairman Chris Smith delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Conflict and Persecution in Nigeria: The Case for a CPC Designation.” WATCH HERE -Remarks- According to the Catholic News Agency and EWTN News: ‘‘Archbishop Ignatius A. Kaigama is concerned over the seemingly endless violence […]

Chairman Mast Issues a Statement Upon Ukraine Agreeing to Enter into a Ceasefire and Begin Negotiations to End Conflict

Press Release 03.11.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after Ukraine agreed to enter into a ceasefire with Russia and begin immediate negotiations toward an enduring peace. “Another day with President Trump sees hope delivered for European peace and for Ukrainians.” ###

Europe Subcommittee Chairman Self Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Arms Control, International Security, & U.S. Assistance to Europe

Press Release 03.11.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Keith Self delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing titled, “Arms Control, International Security, & U.S. Assistance to Europe: Reforms for the State Department.” Watch Here -Remarks- I want to begin by welcoming both members and witnesses to the Subcommittee on Europe’s first hearing on […]

East Asia & Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Reauthorizing the U.S. Development Finance Corporation

Press Release 03.11.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim delivered opening remarks at subcommittee hearing titled, “Reauthorizing the U.S. Development Finance Corporation .”  Watch Here -Remarks- Welcome to the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee’s hearing on “Reauthorizing the U.S. Development Finance Corporation.” I want to welcome and thank our […]