McCaul Statement on White House Re-Designating the Houthis as SDGTs

Press Release 01.17.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s failure to designate the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), which brings more impact and more penalties than the specially designated global terrorists (SDGT) designation. The Biden White House briefed the media before […]

McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Bera Praise Taiwan’s Elections

Press Release 01.13.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA), and Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific Ranking Member Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) issued the following statement on Taiwan’s election: “We congratulate the people of Taiwan for completing their […]

McCaul, Huizenga, James Demand Answers from State Department Over Christian Deaths in Nigeria

Press Release 01.12.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Subcommittee on Africa Chairman John James (R-MI), and a group of lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding answers regarding the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. On Christmas Eve 2023, an estimated 200 Nigerian Christians were […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks At Subcommittee Hearing on Afghanistan

Press Release 01.12.24

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered remarks at the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia’s hearing entitled, “Examining the Biden Administration’s Afghanistan Policy Since the U.S. Withdrawal: Part II.” Following his remarks, Chairman McCaul questioned witnesses on the Biden administration’s disastrous evacuation from Afghanistan, State Department’s […]

McCaul, Cardin Issue Bipartisan Statement of Support for Ecuador

Press Release 01.12.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD) issued the following statement in support of Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, following violent attacks by criminal groups across Ecuador. “Ecuador is a key partner of the United States. Its security and prosperity are in the […]

McCaul Statement on Joint U.S.-U.K. Strike on Houthis

Press Release 01.11.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement in response to joint U.S.-U.K. military action, supported by other allies and partners against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. Over the last three months, the Houthis launched at least 27 attacks on vessels transiting the region, including direct attacks on U.S. sailors, […]

REVISED: McCaul Statement on Joint U.S.-U.K. Strike on Houthis

Press Release 01.11.24

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “The Myth of the New Cuban Entrepreneurs: An Analysis of the Biden Administration’s Cuba Policy”

Press Release 01.11.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, “The Myth of the New Cuban Entrepreneurs: An Analysis of the Biden Administration’s Cuba Policy” on Thursday, January 18 at 2:00pm ET. What: Hearing – “The Myth of the New Cuban Entrepreneurs: An […]

Chairman McCaul Commemorates National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Press Release 01.11.24

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, a long-time advocate of combating domestic and international human trafficking, issued the following statement in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The chairman is the co-leader of H.R. 30, the bipartisan Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act, which imposes tougher penalties for human traffickers […]

Hearing Announcement: “Examining the Flow of U.S. Money into China’s Military Might”

Press Release 01.10.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a hearing entitled, “Examining the Flow of U.S. Money into China’s Military Might” on Wednesday, January 17th. What: Hearing – “Examining the Flow of U.S. Money into China’s Military Might” Date: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: HVC-210 […]