McCaul: “The Tyranny in Nicaragua Hasn’t Elicited a Peep From This Administration”

Press Release 12.16.22

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul issued a statement on the Biden administration’s continued blind eye toward Nicaragua’s pattern of oppression. “The tyranny in Nicaragua hasn’t elicited a peep from this administration. President Biden must wake up and finally sanction Ortega cronies like Chocolatito and Bayardo Arce. When the confirmed […]

McCaul, Meeks, Chabot, Bera Issue Statement on Japan’s New National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program

Press Release 12.16.22

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with Ranking Member of the Asia, Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation Subcommittee Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Chairman Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding today’s release of Japan’s new National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and […]

McCaul, Meeks, Risch, Menendez Urge Robust Emergency Appropriations to Support Taiwan, Ukraine

Press Release 12.15.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-ID) and Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) are calling on Senate and House Leadership to meet the challenges presented in the era of strategic competition by […]

McCaul, Risch Demand Information From GAO on U.S. Assistance to Putin’s Unprovoked War on Ukraine

Press Release 12.08.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch today called on the Government Accountability Office to provide detailed information to Congress about the U.S. assistance provided in response to Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression administered by the State Department and […]

House Passes NDAA With McCaul Provisions

Press Release 12.08.22

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement on the House National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2023 fiscal year. The legislation passed the House with broad bipartisan support. “This year’s NDAA helps to ensure our military has the tools it needs to confront threats posed […]

McCaul on Russia’s Release of Brittney Griner

Press Release 12.08.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released a statement following news that Brittney Griner will be released by the Putin regime in a prisoner swap for dangerous arms dealer Viktor Bout. “I am relieved that Ms. Griner will be returned home safely. However, trading Viktor Bout – a dangerous convicted arms […]

McCaul, Meeks Statement on Situation in Northern Syria

Press Release 12.03.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement on the situation in northern Syria. “Turkey has legitimate national security concerns following the bombing that led to civilian deaths and injuries in Istanbul earlier this month. However, we are deeply concerned that […]

McCaul Presses Admin for Withheld Information on Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

Press Release 12.02.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power on the agencies’ ongoing refusal to comply with requests by the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) […]

McCaul, Risch “Gravely Concerned” about Biden Admin’s Latest Sanctions Relief on Maduro Regime

Press Release 11.28.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-ID) have released the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration easing sanctions on the Maduro regime in Venezuela. “The Biden Administration’s sanctions relief for the Maduro regime in Venezuela shows an alarming […]

McCaul: “I Salute the Bravery” of Chinese Protestors

Press Release 11.28.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement following the widespread protests in China against draconian COVID-related restrictions in the country. Reports indicate protest activities have included PRC citizens openly calling for the end of the dictatorship of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and General Secretary Xi Jinping. […]