McCaul on Biden Reducing Safeguards on Humanitarian Aid

Press Release 12.20.22

Washington, D.C.– House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released a statement in response to the Biden administration’s decision to amend U.S. sanctions to reduce safeguards on humanitarian aid. “As a leading provider of humanitarian aid, the United States has a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars reach those who need it. By relaxing longstanding […]

McCaul on Taliban Forbidding Women From Attending College in Afghanistan

Press Release 12.20.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement following the Taliban’s decision to not allow Afghan women to attend college in Afghanistan. “The Taliban’s ban on women’s university education is the latest attack on Afghan women and girls. Afghanistan is the only country in the world that […]

McCaul Pushes For Oversight of Repeated Stonewalling at USAGM Ahead of Next Congress

Press Release 12.20.22

Austin, TX – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul sent a letter to Amanda Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Agency for Global Media, to conduct oversight over the USAGM’s rehiring of a senior official who was fired after repeated reports of mismanagement, abuse of public funds and falsification of credentials. “In 2020, […]

McCaul, Rogers Demand Answers From Admin on TikTok CFIUS Security Concerns

Press Release 12.20.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (R-AL) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting key documents and information as recent reports raise serious concerns […]

McCaul: “The Tyranny in Nicaragua Hasn’t Elicited a Peep From This Administration”

Press Release 12.16.22

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul issued a statement on the Biden administration’s continued blind eye toward Nicaragua’s pattern of oppression. “The tyranny in Nicaragua hasn’t elicited a peep from this administration. President Biden must wake up and finally sanction Ortega cronies like Chocolatito and Bayardo Arce. When the confirmed […]

McCaul, Meeks, Chabot, Bera Issue Statement on Japan’s New National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program

Press Release 12.16.22

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with Ranking Member of the Asia, Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation Subcommittee Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Chairman Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding today’s release of Japan’s new National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and […]

McCaul, Meeks, Risch, Menendez Urge Robust Emergency Appropriations to Support Taiwan, Ukraine

Press Release 12.15.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) along with Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-ID) and Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) are calling on Senate and House Leadership to meet the challenges presented in the era of strategic competition by […]

McCaul, Risch Demand Information From GAO on U.S. Assistance to Putin’s Unprovoked War on Ukraine

Press Release 12.08.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch today called on the Government Accountability Office to provide detailed information to Congress about the U.S. assistance provided in response to Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression administered by the State Department and […]

House Passes NDAA With McCaul Provisions

Press Release 12.08.22

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement on the House National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2023 fiscal year. The legislation passed the House with broad bipartisan support. “This year’s NDAA helps to ensure our military has the tools it needs to confront threats posed […]

McCaul on Russia’s Release of Brittney Griner

Press Release 12.08.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released a statement following news that Brittney Griner will be released by the Putin regime in a prisoner swap for dangerous arms dealer Viktor Bout. “I am relieved that Ms. Griner will be returned home safely. However, trading Viktor Bout – a dangerous convicted arms […]