Democrats Unilaterally Block McCaul’s Amendment, Move Legislation to End Counterterrorism Operations Around the Globe

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McCaul’s amendment would have removed authorization language included in H.R. 2740 to repeal the 2001 AUMF, our legal authority for fighting terrorists worldwide. Democrats blocked McCaul’s amendment from reaching the floor for debate. Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, offered an amendment to H.R. 2740, the […]
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McCaul Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Arms Sales in the Gulf to Address Iranian Threat

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Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee hearing titled, “What Emergency? Arms Sales and the Administration’s Dubious End- Run around Congress.” Click to Watch -Remarks as Delivered- “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Let me first start out by saying what an honor it was […]
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ICYMI: McCaul in Fox News Opinion: Iran’s despotic leaders must free all American hostages NOW – or be held responsible

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Lead Republican McCaul: Iran’s despotic leaders must free all American hostages NOW – or be held responsible By: House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) Fox News / Opinion June 12, 2019 Iran’s malign behavior regularly generates headlines, as the nation’s leaders threaten peace and global security. But the Iranian regime’s terror activities and nuclear […]
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McCaul Applauds Release of Nizar Zakka from Iranian Prison

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Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the release of U.S. permanent resident, Nizar Zakka, from his wrongful imprisonment in Iran.   Lead Republican McCaul: “I am very pleased that Iran has finally released Nizar Zakka, an American resident who has been unjustly detained […]
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House Passes McCaul & Engel Resolution Calling on Turkey to Cancel Russian Weapons Purchase

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Washington D.C.—Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Chairman yesterday welcomed unanimous passage in the United States House of Representatives of their resolution calling on the Turkish government to cancel its planned acquisition of the Russian S–400 air and missile defense system. […]
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Trip Report: McCaul Travels to Africa to Assess Security & Development Initiatives, Promote Inclusion of Women

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Lead Republican McCaul and Bipartisan Senate Delegation Travel to Rome, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, and Tunisia  Washington D.C. – Recently, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) joined a bipartisan delegation of Senators on a congressional visit to Europe and Africa. The Members conducted official meetings with senior government officials regarding political and economic […]
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ICYMI: McCaul Pays Tribute to Father’s Service & D-Day Heroes

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“My dad taught me about honor, duty, country, and sacrifice. He inspired me to serve to serve the country as he did in World War II.” Normandy, France – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) joined Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to pay tribute to the brave American service members, including his […]
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McCaul Pays Respects to D-Day Heroes in Normandy, France

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Normandy, France – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement at the 75th anniversary of D-Day commemoration event in Normandy, France.   Lead Republican McCaul: “75 years have passed since thousands of courageous Americans and allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in an operation that […]
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McCaul Statement on Attacks Against Protesters in Sudan

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after 35 peaceful protesters were killed in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, an element of the Sudanese military that is implicated in carrying out the horrific genocide in Darfur. “I strongly condemn yesterday’s […]
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