McCaul, Risch Support Press Freedom in Poland

Press Release 02.16.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations committee and co-chair of the Senate Poland Caucus today released the following statement on their concerns with the government of Poland’s proposed media advertising tax: “We are encouraged the Polish government is […]

McCaul Again Requests BIS Provide Information Asked for in November They Instead Shared with the Media

Press Release 02.16.21

Washington, DC – Last November, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul sent a letter to the Secretary of Commerce requesting the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) provide detailed information for how it is licensing U.S. technology to People’s Republic of China (PRC) entities that threaten our national security and foreign policy. BIS has […]

McCaul Disputes The Economist’s Claim There Is No Genocide Against Uyghurs

Press Release 02.12.21

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul is disputing the claim made in The Economist Leaders section that the CCP’s atrocities against Uyghurs and other minorities do not amount to a genocide. Below is a statement from Lead Republican McCaul as well as background information detailing exactly why these crimes amount to a […]

McCaul, Westerman, Lucas Demand Their Budget Jurisdiction Be Recognized

Press Release 02.10.21

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul joined House Natural Resources Committee Lead Republican Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and House Science, Space and Technology Committee Lead Republican Frank Lucas (R-OK) to send a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans Announce Subcommittee Rosters for the 117th Congress

Press Release 02.09.21

Washington, DC – The House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans announced the following subcommittee rosters for the 117th Congress. A statement from Lead Republican Michael McCaul is below. “I am looking forward to working with all our returning and new members on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittees. As we continue to face challenges worldwide and battle […]

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 […]