McCaul Statement on the Biden Administration’s Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule on Confucius Institutes

Press Release 02.09.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement after the Biden administration withdrew a proposed rule requiring disclosure of relationships with Confucius Institutes. The Confucius Institutes are entities in U.S. colleges and schools which are funded and staffed by China’s Ministry of Education. The China Task Force Report […]

McCaul Statement on International Criminal Court Ruling Against Israel

Press Release 02.09.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement after the International Criminal Court ruled in a case against Israel last week. “I am deeply concerned by the International Criminal Court’s ruling regarding its jurisdiction in the case brought by the ICC Prosecutor against Israel. This decision is not […]

McCaul, Meeks Statement on the Passing of Congressman Ron Wright

Press Release 02.08.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Ron Wright. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our friend and colleague, Congressman Ron Wright. His passion for public service, even during a battle with […]

McCaul, Meeks Statement on Day of Solidarity with Belarus

Press Release 02.07.21

Washington, DC – To mark six months of peaceful protest, February 7 has been proclaimed the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. To recognize the day, Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement. “We stand in solidarity with the Belarusian people and continue to […]

McCaul, Risch Statement on Biden Plans to Rescind Houthi Terrorist Designation

Press Release 02.05.21

Washington, DC – Tonight, the Biden Administration announced they are beginning the process of rescinding the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation for the Houthis in Yemen. Last month, Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch expressed their wish the designation be paired with sufficient steps to mitigate […]

McCaul Statement on Senate Hold on Governor Raimondo’s Confirmation

Press Release 02.04.21

Washington, DC – Two days after House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul led over 20 House Members to call for the Senate to place a hold on the confirmation of Governor Raimondo to serve as the Commerce Secretary until the Biden Administration clarifies whether they will keep Huawei on the Department’s Entity List, Senator Ted […]

McCaul Statement on Assassination of Lebanese Activist Lokman Slim

Press Release 02.04.21

Washington, DC – Following the tragic murder of Lebanese activist Lokman Slim, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released a statement condemning his assassination. “I am deeply disturbed by the assassination of Lebanese civil society leader, Lokman Slim. The people of Lebanon must not be subject to violence or intimidation by Hezbollah or any other […]

McCaul, Pfluger Call on Putin Regime to Release Trevor Reed

Press Release 02.02.21

Washington, DC – Ahead of tomorrow’s appeal in a Moscow City Court, Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul and Congressman August Pfluger released the following statement calling on the Kremlin to release Texas native Trevor Reed immediately. Last year, Lead Republican McCaul and former Rep. Mike Conaway led a resolution that […]

McCaul, House Republicans Call for Hold on Raimondo Confirmation until Biden Admin Clarifies Huawei Plans

Blog 02.02.21

Washington, DC – During her confirmation hearing, Governor Raimondo refused to commit to keeping Huawei on the Commerce Department’s Entity List. Following her refusal, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also refused to make the commitment when was asked at two separate briefings. In response, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul called on […]

McCaul, Meeks Statement on On-Going Protests in Russia

Press Release 02.01.21

Washington, DC – Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released a joint statement following the second straight weekend of protests in Russia that saw tens of thousands of peaceful protesters take to the streets across the country to demand the release of leading Russian opposition figure […]