Chairman McCaul Delivers Remarks on Resolution to Hold Blinken in Contempt of Congress

Press Release 09.24.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered remarks at today’s committee markup of a report calling for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to be held in contempt of Congress for his failure to comply with a duly issued subpoena. That subpoena compelled his testimony on the committee’s investigation into the Biden-Harris administration’s deadly Afghanistan withdrawal, which resulted in […]

Chairman McCaul Urges House Colleagues to Hold the Biden-Harris Admin Accountable for the Afghanistan Withdrawal

Press Release 09.23.24

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul delivered opening remarks before the House Rules Committee in support of his legislation H.Res. 1469, “Ensuring Accountability For Key Officials In The Biden-Harris Administration Responsible For Decisionmaking And Execution Failures Throughout The Withdrawal From Afghanistan.” In his remarks, Chairman McCaul emphasized his bill will serve as […]

McCaul, Kim on the Importance of Quad Leaders Summit and Countering CCP Aggression

Press Release 09.23.24

Washington D.C. — Today, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) issued the following statement following the conclusion of the Quad Leaders Summit. “We welcome the fourth in-person meeting of the Quad Leaders Summit, as the Chinese Communist Party continues its efforts to […]

Chairman McCaul on Potential Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Iraq

Press Release 09.23.24

Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on reports that the Biden-Harris administration may withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq despite continued threats posed by ISIS and affiliates to U.S. national security. “No one wants American soldiers in harm’s way a second longer than needed. With this in […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Markup on Various Measures

Press Release 09.20.24

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures on Tuesday, September 24th. What: Markup to find Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress, as well as nine measures, including H.R. 8683, H.R. 9564, H.R. ___, H.Res. 1348, H.R. 9172, […]

Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Foreign Policy, Interrupted: How Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Blunt America’s Impact Abroad”

Press Release 09.19.24

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Oversight & Accountability will convene a hearing entitled, “Foreign Policy, Interrupted: How Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Blunt America’s Impact Abroad,” on Thursday, September 26th. What: Hearing – “Foreign Policy, Interrupted: How Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Blunt America’s Impact Abroad” Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 Time: 10:00am ET Location: Rayburn […]

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 […]