McCaul, Risch Say Terrorism Designation in Yemen Must Include Mitigation of Humanitarian Impacts

Press Release 01.11.21

WASHINGTON, DC – The State Department has announced its intent to designate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) beginning on January 19th. The Houthis have committed horrifying acts of violence, including rampant human rights violations, kidnappings, missile and drone strikes, and threats to international freedom of navigation. However, this designation must be paired […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Announces Gaby Hurt as Press Secretary

Press Release 01.11.21

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) has brought on Gaby Hurt to serve as the new House Foreign Affairs Committee press secretary. Hurt joins the committee from the White House, where she served as a press assistant. She previously worked for Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and also served as an intern on the committee, […]

McCaul Statement on State Department action implementing the Taiwan Assurance Act

Press Release 01.10.21

Washington, D.C. – In 2019, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul introduced the Taiwan Assurance Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill requiring the State Department to reassess self-imposed restrictions on U.S. relations with Taiwan. The Act became law in December 2020, and this week, the State Department took action to lift all such restrictions. Lead Republican […]

McCaul, Meeks Release a Joint Statement on Today’s Violence in the Capitol

Press Release 01.06.21

WASHINGTON, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory Meeks released the following statement in response to today’s violence in the U.S. Capitol Building. “America has always been a beacon of freedom to the world; proof that free and fair elections are achievable, and that democracy works. But what happened […]

McCaul Statement on Mass Arrests in Hong Kong

Press Release 01.06.21

Washington, D.C. – Today, fifty-three people were arrested in Hong Kong under the dystopian national security law forced upon the formerly autonomous territory by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Below is House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican and China Task Force Chairman Michael McCaul’s statement. “Today’s mass arrests are a new low for the Chinese Communist Party […]

McCaul Statement on Reports Showing Forced Labor Camps in Xinjiang

Press Release 12.28.20

Washington, D.C. – BuzzFeed News released explosive new reporting today that all but confirms the existence of forced labor camps in Xinjiang, China. The more than 100 factory facilities discovered cover more than 21 million square feet and are rapidly expanding in size and scope. Below is House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican and China […]

McCaul and Rubio Call for Strengthening of Entity List Rules for SMIC

Press Release 12.22.20

Washington—Representative Michael McCaul and Senator Marco Rubio yesterday urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to strengthen rules regarding the Entity Listing for Semiconductor Manufacturing International Company (SMIC)—a company with strong ties to the military of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Representative McCaul is the Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of […]

McCaul Supports Omnibus Legislation to Provide COVID Relief and Fund Vital Domestic and International Policies

Press Release 12.21.20

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, voted in favor of the year-end spending bills, referred to collectively as the omnibus. This legislation included provisions to bring much needed financial relief to small businesses and individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19 and foreign policy measures […]

McCaul and Engel Statement on Turkey Actions Undermining NATO Alliance

Press Release 12.16.20

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel and Lead Republican Michael McCaul have released the following statement on their deep concern over Turkey’s actions under President Erdogan that endanger the NATO alliance, the broader region, and democracy and the rule of law in Turkey. “We are gravely concerned by the threat Turkey’s […]

McCaul Supports Sanctioning Turkey for Purchasing Russian Air Defense System

Press Release 12.14.20

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States levied sanctions against Turkey under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for Turkey’s purchase of a Russian missile defense system, known as the S-400. When it was first revealed that Turkey was attempting to purchase the S-400 system from Russia, House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul urged President […]