McCaul Slams the Biden-Harris Administration for Undermining Ukraine’s Fight Against Iranian-Backed Russian Aggression

Press Release 09.19.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to use Congressionally-mandated authorities to support Ukraine’s fight against Vladamir Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression. “The Biden-Harris administration has, appallingly, refused to impose mandatory sanctions under my Fight CRIME Act – even after Iran’s transfer of […]

McCaul, Risch on State IG Report on Mishandling of Robert Malley’s Clearance Suspension

Press Release 09.19.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statement on the State Department Office of Inspector General’s (IG) report detailing how the State Department mishandled the suspension of former Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley’s security clearance. “The State […]

Chairman McCaul Questions Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on the importance of solidifying our trilateral partnership among the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom to counter increasing aggression from the Chinese Communist Party. WATCH HERE – Highlights from Chairman McCaul’s Questioning – Chairman McCaul: “In […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Full Committee Hearing on the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced a full committee hearing entitled, “An Assessment of the State Department’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan by America’s Top Diplomat,” on Tuesday, September 24, with testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Today, Chairman McCaul issued a superseding subpoena on Secretary of State Antony Blinken, under […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Great Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the great power competition in the Indo-Pacific. During his remarks, Chairman McCaul emphasized the threat of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the national security interests of the United States and our allies and partners. WATCH HERE […]

HFAC Pushes Back Against State’s False Comments at Department Briefing

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Spokesperson Emily Cassil issued the below statement responding to State Department Spokesperson Matt Miller’s statement at yesterday’s press briefing, which included misrepresentations of the committee’s reasonable accommodation process regarding its request for Secretary Blinken’s appearance on the chairman’s Afghanistan report. “Let’s set the record straight, since the State […]

REVISED Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Money is Policy, Part II: Analyzing Select State Department Grant Awards”

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Money is Policy, Part II: Analyzing Select State Department Grant Awards,” on Thursday, September 19th. What: Hearing – “Money is Policy, Part II: Analyzing Select State Department Grant Awards” Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: Rayburn 2200 Witnesses: […]

REVISED Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Israel and the Middle East at a Crossroads: How Tehran’s Terror Campaign Threatens the U.S. and our Allies”

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “Israel and the Middle East at a Crossroads: How Tehran’s Terror Campaign Threatens the U.S. and our Allies,” on Thursday, September 19th. What: Hearing – “Israel and the Middle East at a Crossroads: How Tehran’s Terror […]

Chairman McCaul Sends Final Letter Requesting NSA Sullivan Testify on Afghanistan Withdrawal or Face Subpoena

Press Release 09.18.24

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Rachel Cotton, deputy counsel to the president, reiterating his request for National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to testify before the committee. In the letter, Chairman McCaul highlighted that Sullivan and the National Security Council (NSC) wielded extraordinary influence regarding the planning […]

REVISED Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Maduro Stole the Elections Again: The Response to Fraud in Venezuela”

Press Release 09.17.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere will convene a hearing entitled, “Maduro Stole the Elections Again: The Response to Fraud in Venezuela,” on Friday, September 20th. What: Hearing – “Maduro Stole the Elections Again: The Response to Fraud in Venezuela” Date: Friday, September 20, 2024 Time: 11:00am ET Location: Rayburn 2172 Witnesses: The […]