McCaul & Engel Syria Sanctions Bill Passes House

Press Release 01.22.19

Washington D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 31, co-sponsored by House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and sponsored by Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY). This bipartisan legislation will increase international pressure on Assad and his backers, impose new sanctions on human rights abusers, and encourage negotiations to end the […]

McCaul Statement on DRC Election Results

Press Release 01.18.19

Washington D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the fraudulent election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “After eighteen years of the Kabila regime, the Democratic Republic of the Congo had a historic opportunity to give its people a voice by holding free and fair […]

ICYMI: McCaul Floor Remarks on H.J. Res. 30, Disapproving of Easing Russia Sanctions

Blog 01.17.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) gave the following remarks on H.J. Res. 30, disapproving of easing Russia sanctions. To watch the full remarks as delivered, click here. Remarks as prepared by Ranking Member McCaul: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this resolution. I have long […]

McCaul Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kenya

Press Release 01.17.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement on the terrorist attack at the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Ranking Member McCaul: “The heinous attack by al-Shabaab in Nairobi that took the lives of 21 innocent people highlights America’s need to stay on offense in […]

McCaul Statement on U.S. Troops Killed in Syria

Press Release 01.16.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement on reports that ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in northern Syria resulting in the deaths of U.S. troops. Ranking Member McCaul: “Today’s deadly bombing targeting our troops in Syria is a reminder that ISIS still […]

Committee Passes 4 Bills to Promote Global Security, Including McCaul Bill to Combat Terrorism in Africa

Press Release 01.11.19

Washington D.C. – This week, the House passed four bipartisan bills to promote American interests at home and abroad and bolster national security. These bills promote economic partnership between U.S.-Mexico, protect our diplomats through enhanced security, combat anti-Semitism globally, and more. Of note, H.R. 192, a bill to authorize counter terrorism operations in Africa known […]

McCaul Statement on Illegitimate Maduro Regime

Press Release 01.10.19

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement rejecting the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro’s new presidential term and urging the international community to recognize the democratically-elected National Assembly. Ranking Member McCaul: “Today is another dark day for the people of Venezuela. Nicolas Maduro’s illegitimate presidency is based on […]

Chairman Royce Statement on DRC Elections

Press Release 12.31.18

“The United States needs to redouble its efforts to support the Congolese people who want a peaceful transition and a government that responds to their priorities."

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act Heads to President’s Desk

Press Release 12.21.18

The Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act (H.R. 5480) passed the House today, moving the bill to the White House.

Chairman Royce Releases U.S. Int’l Broadcasting Oversight Report

Press Release 12.21.18

“As terrorists and repressive regimes in Russia, Iran and North Korea increasingly weaponize information to undermine our democratic values, the U.S. needs strong, agile and independent-minded international broadcasting to stand up for freedom and truth."