Committee Releases Tranche of Afghanistan Interview Documents

Press Release 04.01.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the release of multiple transcribed interviews with State Department officials charged with coordinating the United States’ civilian evacuation from Afghanistan. This release comes following the committee’s March 19th hearing entitled, “An Assessment of the Biden Administration’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan by America’s Generals,” wherein […]

Chairman McCaul on One-Year Since Putin’s Detainment of U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich

Press Release 03.28.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement ahead of the one-year mark since Putin’s wrongful detainment of Evan Gershkovich, an American reporter working in Russia. On Tuesday, a Russian court extended Evan’s detainment based on politically motivated espionage charges. “Friday marks one year since Evan Gershkovich was wrongfully […]

McCaul on Deteriorating Condition of Taliban Prisoner Ryan Corbett

Press Release 03.27.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on Ryan Corbett, an American citizen taken hostage by the Taliban. The Biden administration has done little to secure Ryan’s release despite continued reports of his deteriorating health while held in deplorable conditions. “The Biden administration must stop ignoring requests to meet […]

ICYMI: Chairman McCaul on CBS’ “Face the Nation”

Press Release 03.24.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, Chairman McCaul joined Margaret Brennan on CBS’ “Face the Nation” to discuss topics including security assistance for America’s international partners, Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) for America’s Afghan partners abandoned during the Biden administration’s disastrous 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, and threats coming from the country under Taliban rule. WATCH HERE. […]

TUNE IN: McCaul to Join CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday at 10:30am ET/9:30am CT

Press Release 03.23.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CBS’ “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan this Sunday, March 24th. “Face the Nation” airs at 9:30am CT in Austin, Houston, and Waco/College Station, and at 10:30am ET in Washington, D.C. Chairman McCaul will discuss this week’s bombshell hearing with America’s top generals […]

Chairman McCaul Touts Legislative Wins in Today’s Appropriations Package

Press Release 03.22.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul praised the passage of today’s appropriations package in the House, which continued funding for national security agencies. Chairman McCaul also praised Congress’ support of important measures, such as Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) granted to our Afghan allies abandoned during the Biden administration’s disastrous 2021 […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks at Hearing on Countering China on the World Stage

Press Release 03.21.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered remarks and questioned witnesses at a hearing to examine export controls as a tool to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and America’s adversaries. Chairman McCaul noted numerous examples of how American technology is fueling the CCP’s military expansion and espionage, such as […]

McCaul, Johnson, Scalise Statement on Negotiations to Free Hostages Held by Hamas

Press Release 03.21.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) issued the following statement on renewed negotiations to release the hostages still held by Hamas following its brutal October 7th attack. “It is despicable that Hamas continues to hold over […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks on Landmark Bill Promoting Public-Private Conservation Partnership

Press Release 03.20.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered the following remarks at a committee markup on various measures to discuss H.R. 6727, which would establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation and promote robust, long-term conservation efforts between America’s public and private sectors. In his remarks, Chairman McCaul highlighted Republicans’ […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks at Hearing on the Future of Democracy in Pakistan

Press Release 03.20.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered remarks at a hearing to examine the future of democracy in Pakistan and the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul highlighted Pakistan’s importance as a regional partner in efforts such as combatting terrorism and emphasized the importance of democracy and human rights […]