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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]