Chairman McCaul on Potential Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Iraq

Press Release 09.23.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on reports that the Biden-Harris administration may withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq despite continued threats posed by ISIS and affiliates to U.S. national security. “No one wants American soldiers in harm’s way a second longer than needed. With this in […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Markup on Various Measures

Press Release 09.20.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures on Tuesday, September 24th. What: Markup to find Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress, as well as nine measures, including H.R. 8683, H.R. 9564, H.R. ___, H.Res. 1348, H.R. 9172, […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Foreign Policy, Interrupted: How Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Blunt America’s Impact Abroad”

Press Release 09.19.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Oversight & Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Foreign Policy, Interrupted: How Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Blunt America’s Impact Abroad,” on Thursday, September 26th. What: Hearing – “Foreign Policy, Interrupted: How Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Blunt America’s Impact Abroad” Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: Rayburn […]

McCaul Slams the Biden-Harris Administration for Undermining Ukraine’s Fight Against Iranian-Backed Russian Aggression

Press Release 09.19.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to use Congressionally-mandated authorities to support Ukraine’s fight against Vladamir Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression. “The Biden-Harris administration has, appallingly, refused to impose mandatory sanctions under my Fight CRIME Act – even after Iran’s transfer of […]

McCaul, Risch on State IG Report on Mishandling of Robert Malley’s Clearance Suspension

Press Release 09.19.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statement on the State Department Office of Inspector General’s (IG) report detailing how the State Department mishandled the suspension of former Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley’s security clearance. “The State […]

Chairman McCaul Questions Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on the importance of solidifying our trilateral partnership among the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom to counter increasing aggression from the Chinese Communist Party. WATCH HERE – Highlights from Chairman McCaul’s Questioning – Chairman McCaul: “In […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Full Committee Hearing on the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced a full committee hearing entitled, “An Assessment of the State Department’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan by America’s Top Diplomat,” on Tuesday, September 24, with testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Today, Chairman McCaul issued a superseding subpoena on Secretary of State Antony Blinken, under […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Great Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the great power competition in the Indo-Pacific. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul emphasized the threat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the national security interests of the United States and our allies and partners. WATCH HERE […]

HFAC Pushes Back Against State’s False Comments at Department Briefing

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Spokesperson Emily Cassil issued the below statement responding to State Department Spokesperson Matt Miller’s statement at yesterday’s press briefing, which included misrepresentations of the committee’s reasonable accommodation process regarding its request for Secretary Blinken’s appearance on the chairman’s Afghanistan report. “Let’s set the record straight, since the State […]

REVISED Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Money is Policy, Part II: Analyzing Select State Department Grant Awards”

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Money is Policy, Part II: Analyzing Select State Department Grant Awards,” on Thursday, September 19th. What: Hearing – “Money is Policy, Part II: Analyzing Select State Department Grant Awards” Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: Rayburn 2200 Witnesses: […]