McCaul, Kean, Kim, Huizenga Introduce the Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security (BRITS) Act to Strengthen U.S.-U.K. Defense Cooperation

Press Release 07.21.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), and Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced the Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security (BRITS) Act, legislation that would be a significant step in reinforcing the alliance between […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Colombia’s Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro’s Presidency”

Press Release 07.20.23

Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, “Colombia’s Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro’s Presidency” on Thursday, July 27th. What: Hearing – “Colombia’s Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro’s Presidency” Date: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 Time: 2:00pm ET Location: HVC-210 Witnesses: Mr. Mark Wells […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Illicit IT: Bankrolling Kim Jong Un”

Press Release 07.20.23

Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, “Illicit IT: Bankrolling Kim Jong Un” on Thursday, July 27th. What: Hearing – “Illicit IT: Bankrolling Kim Jong Un” Date: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 Time: 2:00pm ET Location: 2200 RHOB Witnesses: Mr. Bruce Klingner Senior Research Fellow, Asian […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “A Failure to Plan: Examining the Biden Administration’s Preparation for the Afghanistan Withdrawal”

Press Release 07.20.23

Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “A Failure to Plan: Examining the Biden Administration’s Preparation for the Afghanistan Withdrawal” on Thursday, July 27th. This hearing will examine the Biden administration’s planning for the unconditional U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the administration’s […]

McCaul, Meeks, Connolly Introduce Bipartisan Taiwan Tax Agreement Act

Press Release 07.19.23

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, authorizing the Biden administration to negotiate and conclude a tax agreement with Taiwan. This potential agreement between the United States and Taiwan […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks at House GOP Stand with Israel Press Conference

Press Release 07.19.23

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at House Republicans’ press conference following Israeli President Herzog’s address to Congress. WATCH HERE. -Excerpts from Remarks as delivered- What a historic day for the alliance between the United States and Israel to hear from President Herzog when he said, […]

HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures

Press Release 07.19.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding oversight of State Department implementation of AUKUS, reimbursement plans for US citizens and Afghan allies during Biden’s botched Afghanistan evacuation, countering Iran’s malign activities, combating tuberculosis, and calling for the immediate release […]

McCaul Subpoenas Afghanistan After-Action Review Files Following State Dept. Obstruction

Press Release 07.18.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has signed a subpoena that was delivered to Secretary of State Antony Blinken this morning for the “Afghanistan AAR files,” the collection of underlying documents used to produce the State Department’s After-Action Review (AAR). While the department has produced two of the three items requested by […]

McCaul Statement Ahead of Chip CEOs Efforts to Stop U.S. Export Controls

Press Release 07.18.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement ahead of visits by numerous U.S. Chip CEOs to Washington, D.C. with the aim of advocating for weaker export controls. “While I support the administration’s export controls on advanced semiconductors implemented on October 7th, it is vital the U.S. update these […]

ICYMI: McCaul on Washington Post Live

Press Release 07.17.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Leigh Ann Caldwell on “Washington Post Live” today to discuss his assessment of the U.S.-China relationship, NATO, and the latest on the Putin regime’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. WATCH HERE. On malign intentions of Putin’s unprovoked war on Ukraine: “The longer [the […]