McCaul Applauds Passage of Bills Supporting Democracy in Hong Kong, Holding China Accountable

Press Release 10.16.19

Washington D.C.– Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement after the House passed four pieces of legislation that support the fight for democracy in Hong Kong and push back on China’s aggression, including his resolution to condemn the Chinese Communist Party’s unacceptable behavior on the […]

WATCH: McCaul Calls out Democrats for Denying Americans Transparency in their Partisan Impeachment Probe

Blog 10.15.19

“The American people are not participants in this process.” Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called out Speaker Pelosi and Adam Schiff for denying the American people transparency and fairness in their partisan and secret impeachment probe. Watch the video or read key highlights below. […]

McCaul, Engel Introduce Bill to Sanction Turkey, Impose Other Swift Consequences for Syrian Assault

Press Release 10.11.19

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) announced they will introduce legislation to sanction Turkish officials involved in the Syria operation and banks involved in the defense sector until Turkey ends its military operations in Syria. The bill also requires the Administration to sanction Turkey […]

LETTER: Democrats Must Abide by Longstanding Committee Procedures, Apply Basic Fairness in their Impeachment Probe

Press Release 10.10.19

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), sent a letter to Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) raising serious concerns about the ongoing impeachment process, and asked for Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Schiff to establish a fair probe based on historical bipartisan precedents before proceeding further with their rushed, […]

McCaul & Engel Statement on Protests in Iraq

Press Release 10.10.19

Washington, D.C.—Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee today issued the following statement on protests in Iraq, where violence has left over 100 dead and thousands wounded: “We urge the government of Iraq to respect the fundamental right of the Iraqi people to freely assemble […]

McCaul Statement on Syria

Press Release 10.09.19

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement regarding developments in Syria: “The scene unfolding in Syria today is unacceptable. Turkey must immediately end its military operation, which has already resulted in civilian casualties. This Turkish invasion is a direct threat to our partner, the […]

McCaul Statement on Impeachment Probe

Press Release 10.08.19

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement about Democrats denying fairness in their impeachment probe: “Adam Schiff and Speaker Pelosi are intentionally skirting prior impeachment precedent in order to deny Republicans basic rights in their partisan investigation. In the Nixon and Clinton cases, […]

ICYMI: Rep. Zeldin Corrects the Record on Impeachment Probe and Sondland Appearance

Blog 10.08.19

“Now as far as the administration goes, if they don’t want to send Ambassador Sondland here because this is a kangaroo court, because there has not been a vote to launch an impeachment inquiry, because the minority does not have any rights for subpoenas, because the President doesn’t have the right to have counsel present, […]

McCaul Statement on Syria

Press Release 10.07.19

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement about U.S. policy regarding Syria: “The United States should not step aside and allow a Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria. This move will undermine our ongoing campaign to prevent an ISIS resurgence and will ultimately […]

McCaul Statement on China’s Retaliation Against Houston Rockets

Press Release 10.07.19

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned China’s retaliatory actions against the Houston Rockets and called on the American business community to resist Chinese Communist Party (CCP) coercion: “The CCP’s threats and repression will not be tolerated in Texas, or anywhere in the United States. Using […]