“I’ll keep working to shine a light on China’s threats, impose consequences on their malign actions, foster partnerships with NATO and other allies, and help build up an alternative to China’s predatory Belt and Road influence.” Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in remembrance of […]

Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Chairman, introduced legislation to enhance U.S.-Ukraine security cooperation and better equip our ally in effective deterrence from Russia’s continued aggression. The U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation Enhancement Act provides specific lethal military assistance including […]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement about the Trump Administration’s utilization of an emergency waiver to facilitate arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan: “Iran and its proxies are a serious and growing threat in the Middle […]

Washington D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced that the committee approved nine important measures, six bills and three resolutions, with overwhelming bipartisan support at today’s full committee markup.   Lead Republican McCaul: “I commend our Committee members on both sides of the aisle for coming together to pass nine […]

Washington D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” Bloomberg Market’s “Balance of Power,” and Fox News’ “The Daily Briefing” to discuss threats from Iran and the national security risks of Chinese 5G technology. Key highlights below: Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” with Sandra Smith Click to […]

Washington D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee hearing titled, “Searching for Solutions in Syria: The Trump Administration’s Strategy.” Click to Watch -Remarks as Delivered- “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. “Today, as we speak, the State Department is investigating signs that the Assad […]

Lead Republican McCaul: Empowering Women in Africa to Succeed By: House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) Devex / Opinion May 21, 2019 The United States has been a long and consistent partner with many African nations. Together, we have helped save millions of lives, create jobs, and spur economic growth across the continent. […]

Washington D.C. – Today House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) took to the House floor to speak in support of H.R. 1580, the Global Fragility Act. This bill, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, will focus America’s diplomatic, development, and security efforts on preventing the root causes of violence and […]

McCaul, Engel, Risch, & Menendez Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Focus on Extremist Groups and Adversaries in the War-Torn Country   WASHINGTON— A group of nearly 400 members of the United States Congress today called on President Trump to demonstrate American leadership in resolving the prolonged conflict in Syria. In a letter led by Representatives […]

Washington D.C. – This week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will convene one full committee hearing on U.S. policy priorities in Syria, a full committee markup on nine measures, and a subcommittee hearing on combating Russia’s malign influence. For updates, information on witnesses, and a full schedule of official committee events this week please visit […]