McCaul Presses State to Schedule Transcribed Interviews Without Further Delay

Press Release 09.08.23

Washington, D.C. – Last week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul requested transcribed interviews of key State Department officials involved in the planning and execution of the Biden administration’s deadly and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Chairman McCaul released the following statement regarding the department’s response. “The State Department has indicated that all requested department officials […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities”

Press Release 09.07.23

Washington, D.C. – The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities” on Thursday, September 14th. What: Hearing – “Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities” Date: Thursday, September 14th, […]

McCaul, Lawler Call on State Department to Address Growing Passport Backlog and Associated Fraud by Criminal Actors

Press Release 09.01.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Michael Lawler (R-NY) sent a letter to the State Department expressing their concern with the existing backlog for processing passports, as well as allegations that bad actors are taking advantage of Americans seeking their passports for urgent and emergency travel. The lawmakers […]

McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Europe

Press Release 08.31.23

Washington, D.C. – Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The bipartisan delegation includes House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Rep. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Rep. Gerry Connolly […]

McCaul Requests Transcribed Interviews of State Department Leaders for Afghanistan Withdrawal Investigation

Press Release 08.30.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has requested transcribed interviews of key State Department officials for the committee’s investigation into the Biden administration’s chaotic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul has requested transcribed interviews of the following current and former officials: Ross L. Wilson, former Acting U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan; Brian McKeon, […]

McCaul, Risch Statement on Recent Coup in Gabon

Press Release 08.30.23

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 recent coup in Gabon. “The coup in Gabon after President Bongo’s disputed re-election is the ninth military takeover in Africa in three years. Meanwhile, the State Department has […]

McCaul Responds to Report Detailing ISIS-Affiliate Smuggled Migrants Into the US

Press Release 08.30.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released a statement following reports that a smuggler with ties to ISIS helped numerous migrants enter the U.S. via the southern border. “Just when it seems President Biden’s border crisis can’t get any worse, it does. Because of Biden’s open border agenda, the federal government is now […]

McCaul Statement on Admin’s Announcement of First-Ever Foreign Military Financing for Taiwan

Press Release 08.30.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released a statement following the Biden administration’s announcement of the first-ever Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for Taiwan. “I am glad the administration is further implementing our bipartisan Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act by finally providing FMF to Taiwan. These weapons will not only help Taiwan and protect […]

McCaul Expresses Serious Concern Over Potential Iran Leak

Press Release 08.28.23

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the following statement after the Tehran Times — an Iranian regime mouthpiece — released a copy of an alleged internal State Department memo regarding the suspension of Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley’s clearance. “If this memo is authentic, it is extremely concerning especially […]

McCaul on Admin Decision to Start Working Group with China on Economic and Commercial Issues

Press Release 08.28.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to start a working group aimed at addressing economic and commercial issues with China, including export controls. “The Biden administration’s decision to join forces with the Chinese Communist Party to establish a working group on […]