McCaul and Salazar on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

Press Release 02.09.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) released the following statement on the news that 222 political prisoners in Nicaragua, including a U.S. citizen, have been released and are en route to the United States. “We welcome the news of […]

Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Organizational Meeting for 118th Congress

Press Release 02.09.23

Washington, DC- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee organizational meeting for the 118th Congress. Watch here -Remarks as delivered- “First I’d like to start by thanking my dear friend, like I said you’ll always be a Chairman to me, but the title now is Ranking Member. […]

McCaul, McGovern, Young, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Promote Peaceful Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict

Press Release 02.08.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) along with Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen the United States’ policy to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution […]

Chairman McCaul Heartbroken by Devastation in Turkey and Syria

Press Release 02.08.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the following statement in reaction to the ongoing devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. “I am heartbroken by the loss of life and devastation unfolding in Turkey and Syria. I commend the efforts of all the brave aid workers who are […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: House Foreign Affairs Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress

Press Release 02.07.23

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, February 8th, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will be conducting an organizational meeting for the 118th Congress. Date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 Time: 1:30pmET Location: U.S. Capitol, HVC-210 Participants: All House Foreign Affairs Committee members Watch live here. ###

ICYMI: McCaul and Amb Rahmani: The Women of Afghanistan Are Suffering – But Not Forgotten

Press Release 02.07.23

By Rep. Michael McCaul and Amb. Roya Rahmani The Hill February 7, 2023 Tonight, as elected officials and their guests gather in Washington to hear the State of the Union, women across Afghanistan are suffering under the brutal Taliban regime. Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan following the United States’ withdrawal in August 2021, they […]

McCaul Urges Biden to Address Foreign Policy Failures During State of the Union Speech

Press Release 02.07.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union speech tonight. “Unfortunately, President Biden’s foreign policy failures have continued to embolden our adversaries. I hope during tonight’s State of the Union address, Biden is able to share upcoming efforts to show […]

Chairman McCaul Announces Subcommittee Membership for the 118th Congress

Press Release 02.06.23

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the following subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress. “I am looking forward to working with all our returning and new members on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittees,” said McCaul. “As we continue to face challenges worldwide and growing threats from our adversaries, the […]

McCaul Finds Admin Decision to Waive Iran Sanctions “Deeply Troubling”

Press Release 02.04.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on nonproliferation activities involving Iran. “I am deeply troubled by the administration’s decision to waive sanctions on nonproliferation activities involving Iran, despite Iran’s continued noncompliance with its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and the potential benefit […]

Chairman McCaul Invites Former Afghanistan Ambassador Roya Rahmani to State of the Union

Press Release 02.03.23

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has invited former Afghan Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani to be his guest for the State of the Union next week. Ambassador Rahmani was Afghanistan’s first female ambassador to the United States, serving in the post from December 2018 until July 2021, as […]