Chairman Mast Exposes Boston University’s Phony USAID Stats

Press Release 06.27.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Week, House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast wrote a letter to Boston University President Melissa Gilliam raising concerns over the “Impact Counter,” a dashboard promoted by the university that makes false and misleading claims about the impacts of restructuring at the U.S. Agency for International Development. In his letter, Chairman Mast […]

South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Terror Threat Landscape

Press Release 06.26.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Assessing the Terror Threat Landscape in South and Central Asia and Examining Opportunities for Cooperation.” Watch Here -Remarks- Today we will discuss the current terror threats and the landscape throughout South and […]

Chairman Mast Exposes Spies, Lies and Mismanagement at the U.S. Agency for Global Media

Press Release 06.25.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, “Spies, Lies, and Mismanagement: Examining the U.S. Agency for Global Media’s Downfall.” Watch Here -Remarks- The purpose of today’s hearing is to examine the efficacy of the US Agency for Global Media, by allowing members […]

Chairman Mast Applauds House Vote to Defund Biden’s Cash Payments to Taliban

Press Release 06.23.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after the House voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) to ensure no more U.S. tax dollars fall into the hands of the Taliban after the Biden administration paid the terrorist regime millions of dollars […]

Chairman Mast on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Press Release 06.22.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to the successful U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. “President Trump assured America and the world that there would be no Iranian nuclear weapons and he has no fictitious red lines. America and Iran both had a […]

Chairman Mast Commends President Trump’s Efforts to Advance Peace in African Great Lakes Region, Encourages Continued Engagement

Press Release 06.17.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast led a letter to President Trump in support of the administration’s diplomatic efforts to advance peace and responsible development across the African Great Lakes region and encouraged further engagement aimed at bolstering economic stability and growth. Chairman Mast, who was joined by fellow House […]

Chairman Mast issues Statement on Israel’s Preemptive Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Press Release 06.12.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. “A year ago, Iran sent three Americans home under flag-draped caskets who were killed at Tower 22. Within the last three months, Iran attacked Navy warships. What Israel’s preemptive strike ensured […]

South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on the Bureau of Industry and Security FY26 Budget

Press Release 06.12.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “Bureau of Industry and Security FY26 Budget: Export Controls and the AI Arms Race.” Watch Here -Remarks- Today’s hearing will examine the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Bureau of Industry […]

East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Kim Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties

Press Release 06.10.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled, “Building Bridges, Countering Rivals: Strengthening U.S.-ASEAN Ties to Combat Chinese Influence.” Watch Here -Remarks- This hearing presents an opportunity for us to examine China’s growing footprint in ASEAN and to discuss ways the […]

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Syria

Press Release 06.05.25

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, “After Assad: The Future of Syria.” Watch Here -Remarks- Syria is at a turning point. The fall of Bashar al-Assad this past December following four decades of authoritarian rule has created […]