Chairman McCaul Questions DFC CEO at Hearing on Countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Press Release 05.08.24

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned Scott Nathan, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), on the DFC’s efforts to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s Belt and Road Initiative, including the need for reforms and updates as the committee works to reauthorize the DFC. WATCH THE FULL QUESTIONING HERE. […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Examining the Fiscal Year 2025 State and Foreign Operations Budget Request for Africa”

Press Release 05.08.24

Washington D.C. – The Subcommittee on Africa will convene a hearing entitled, “Examining the Fiscal Year 2025 State and Foreign Operations Budget Request for Africa,” on Wednesday, May 15th. What: Hearing – “Examining the Fiscal Year 2025 State and Foreign Operations Budget Request for Africa” Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Time: 2:00pm ET Location: Rayburn […]

McCaul, Rogers Statement on Biden Withholding Arms Shipments to Israel

Press Release 05.08.24

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement on news that the Biden administration is withholding arms shipments to Israel. “We are appalled that the administration paused crucial arms shipments to Israel. Withholding arms to Israel weakens Israel’s deterrence […]

McCaul, Waltz, Members Demand Answers on Abbey Gate Bombing Investigation

Press Release 05.08.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin requesting further information over the investigations into the Abbey Gate bombing on August 26, 2021 during the evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. A recent report […]

McCaul, Risch Urge Biden Admin Not to Waive Sanctions for Civil Nuclear Projects with Russia

Press Release 05.07.24

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to reject a proposal to waive U.S. sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in order to allow a French-owned company, Électricité de France (EDF), […]

Chairman McCaul Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s International Cybersecurity Strategy

Press Release 05.06.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s international cybersecurity strategy meant to counter increasing threats from America’s adversaries, like Russia, the Chinese Communist Party, and cybercriminals. “Cyber attacks by America’s adversaries are becoming more complex and aggressive every single day. I led the […]

McCaul, Meeks Request Invitation to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Address Congress on Official U.S. Visit

Press Release 05.01.24

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) requesting a formal invitation to the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, to address a joint session of Congress on […]

Committee Releases Fifth Tranche of Afghanistan Interview Documents

Press Release 05.01.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced another release of transcribed interviews with State Department officials charged with leading the United States’ civilian evacuation from Afghanistan. Over the past few weeks, the committee released its first, second, third, and fourth tranches of transcribed interviews with key State Department officials involved in the […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, & Rule of Law?”

Press Release 05.01.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, & Rule of Law?” on Tuesday, May 7th. What: Hearing – “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom, & Rule of Law?” Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: Rayburn 2172 […]

McCaul, Risch Call For Biden, Blinken to Repeal National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20)

Press Release 04.30.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary Blinken urging the repeal of NSM-20, which creates redundant bureaucratic requirements that erode America’s ability to provide security assistance to its partners and allies, especially Israel. […]