ICYMI: McCaul and Amb Rahmani: The Women of Afghanistan Are Suffering – But Not Forgotten

Press Release 02.07.23

By Rep. Michael McCaul and Amb. Roya Rahmani The Hill February 7, 2023 Tonight, as elected officials and their guests gather in Washington to hear the State of the Union, women across Afghanistan are suffering under the brutal Taliban regime. Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan following the United States’ withdrawal in August 2021, they […]

McCaul Urges Biden to Address Foreign Policy Failures During State of the Union Speech

Press Release 02.07.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union speech tonight. “Unfortunately, President Biden’s foreign policy failures have continued to embolden our adversaries. I hope during tonight’s State of the Union address, Biden is able to share upcoming efforts to show […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Subcommittee Membership for the 118th Congress

Press Release 02.06.23

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the following subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress. “I am looking forward to working with all our returning and new members on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittees,” said McCaul. “As we continue to face challenges worldwide and growing threats from our adversaries, the […]

McCaul Finds Admin Decision to Waive Iran Sanctions “Deeply Troubling”

Press Release 02.04.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on nonproliferation activities involving Iran. “I am deeply troubled by the administration’s decision to waive sanctions on nonproliferation activities involving Iran, despite Iran’s continued noncompliance with its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and the potential benefit […]

Chairman McCaul Invites Former Afghanistan Ambassador Roya Rahmani to State of the Union

Press Release 02.03.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has invited former Afghan Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani to be his guest for the State of the Union next week. Ambassador Rahmani was Afghanistan’s first female ambassador to the United States, serving in the post from December 2018 until July 2021, as […]

McCaul Calls for Chinese Spy Balloon to Be Removed from U.S. Airspace

Press Release 02.03.23

Washington, D.C. – U.S. officials yesterday acknowledged a Chinese spy balloon was spotted flying over Montana near a nuclear reactor site. Chairman McCaul has requested a briefing from the Biden administration on the balloon and specifics behind why it has not been removed from U.S. airspace. “U.S. officials have acknowledged they were monitoring this balloon since […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Leadership Team

Press Release 02.03.23

Washington D.C. –Today, Chairman Michael McCaul announced his leadership team on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 118th Congress. “The Foreign Affairs Committee has never been more relevant with the global challenges and the threats we face from our foreign adversaries,” stated McCaul. “So I am thrilled to welcome such a great team of […]

Chairman McCaul Sends Letter to Press Iraqi Officials to Prioritize Iraq’s Sovereignty

Press Release 02.02.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter today to Secretary Blinken urging the administration to press Iraqi officials to make the political decisions necessary to promote the country’s stability and serve the best interests of the Iraqi people. “In recent weeks, Iraq has made critical progress in terms of […]

McCaul, Kim Urge Blinken to Hold CCP Accountable During Upcoming China Trip

Press Release 02.01.23

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming trip to China. “Secretary Blinken cannot allow his engagement with the Chinese government to legitimize the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its propaganda. Secretary Blinken must focus […]

Chairman McCaul on Russia’s Failure to Comply With New START

Press Release 01.31.23

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the following statement on the State Department’s report that Russia is in non-compliance with key aspects of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). McCaul made his concerns clear about Russia violating the New START in a January 23 letter to the State Department. “This […]