McCaul, Meeks Statement on the 7th Anniversary of Russian Aggression in Ukraine

Press Release 02.26.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement on the seventh anniversary of Russian aggression in Ukraine. “On the seventh anniversary of the beginning of Russia’s armed invasion against Ukraine, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine […]

McCaul: Foreign Affairs Committee Should Not Have Been Shut Out of Reconciliation Process

Press Release 02.26.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul today submitted two amendments to the reconciliation package after the committee was not able to hold a markup of the International Affairs title of the legislation. “I am frustrated the Foreign Affairs Committee was shut out of the reconciliation process, especially when Leader Hoyer ensured […]

McCaul: Khashoggi Murder “Unjust and Gruesome Crime,” Supports New Khashoggi Ban

Press Release 02.26.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement on the now declassified report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the announcement of the new “Khashoggi Ban.” “The killing of Jamal Khashoggi was an unjust and gruesome crime, and has caused a major setback for the U.S.-Saudi […]

McCaul Statement on Airstrikes in Syria

Press Release 02.25.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement on tonight’s airstrikes in Syria. “I called for the administration to respond to the recent attacks on U.S. and coalition targets, and I commend them for doing just that. Responses like this are a necessary deterrent and remind Iran, […]

McCaul, Meeks Applaud Passage of State Department Authorization Act

Press Release 02.25.21

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following joint statement after the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s mark up of H.R. 1157, the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021. “With the passage of this legislation, the House Foreign Affairs Committee has taken a […]

McCaul Talks Semiconductors, Promotes CHIPS Act with President Biden

Press Release 02.24.21

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House to discuss the growing semiconductor shortage with President Biden. At the meeting, Rep. McCaul specifically highlighted the need to keep the manufacturing as well as research and development of advanced semiconductors in the […]

McCaul Statement on the US Running for UN Human Rights Council Seat

Press Release 02.24.21

Washington, DC – Today, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States will seek a seat on the United Nation’s Human Rights Council. A statement from House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul is below. “The UNHRC has revealed its hypocrisy too many times by empowering governments like the Chinese Communist Party […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee and Georgia Caucus Call For Descalation of Political Situation in Republic of Georgia

Press Release 02.23.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks, and Co-Chairmen of the House of Representatives Georgia Caucus Gerry Connolly and Adam Kinzinger released the following statement in response to developments in the Republic of Georgia. “As friends of Georgia who have long supported Georgia’s commitment to democracy, the […]

McCaul, Meeks, Gallagher, Langevin, Kinzinger, Keating Reintroduce the Cyber Diplomacy Act

Press Release 02.23.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Bill Keating (D-MA) reintroduced the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021. This bill will ensure the State Department opens the Office of International Cyberspace Policy to advocate […]

McCaul Will Introduce Bill to Bring Transparency to Olympics

Press Release 02.23.21

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) will introduce the American Values and Security in International Athletics Act. This bipartisan bill aims to inform U.S. Olympic athletes about human rights concerns and personal privacy and security risks posed by certain host countries. It was introduced last Congress and passed […]