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Ahead of the Summit for Democracy, Sen. Menendez, Sen. Markey, Rep. Garcia Introduce International Human Rights Defense Act
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Ahead of the second international Summit for Democracy co-hosted by the United States, and as LGBTQI+ people experience growing assaults on their safety and freedom both domestically and internationally, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act alongside Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) to affirm the U.S.’s role in protecting and promoting LGBTQI+ rights.
Senators Menendez, Risch, Kaine, Rubio Re-Introduce International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and enhance critical programming, policy, and funding essential to the United States’ efforts to combat human trafficking around the world.
SFRC Chairman Menendez Statement on Release of Paul Rusesabagina
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in reaction to the news that Paul Rusesabagina, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, will be released from prison in Rwanda:
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “China’s Political Prisoners: Where’s Gao Zhisheng?”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “China’s Political Prisoners:
McCaul on Being Sanctioned by CCP
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in response to the chairman’s delegation trip to Taiwan last week.
Chairman McCaul Announces Hearing on Exposing Putin’s Crimes and Atrocities in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will convene a hearing entitled “Exposing Putin’s Crimes:
Africa Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Great Power Competition Implications in Africa: The Chinese Communist Party”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Africa will convene a hearing entitled, “Great Power Competition Implications in Africa:
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Surrounding the Ocean: PRC Influence in the Indian Ocean”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, “Surrounding the Ocean:
MENACA Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Assad’s War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “12 Years of Terror:
McCaul on Meet the Press: ‘Best Deterrence’ to Xi in Taiwan is Failure for Putin in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press” to discuss his bipartisan delegation’s visit to Taiwan and how the United States can strengthen our economic and defense relationship with Taiwan in the face of growing threats in the region.
McCaul Slams White House Comments on Afghanistan Withdrawal: “Disgraceful and Insulting”
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement after the administration’s overdue decision to share Afghanistan withdrawal after-action reports with Congress.
McCaul Presses Blinken to Comply With Subpoena
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has reiterated compliance with the subpoena for the July 2021 Dissent Channel cable sent by 23 staffers at the Kabul Embassy, as well as Secretary Blinken’s response, would only be satisfied by allowing the committee to review the actual documents.
McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Taiwan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is leading a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan that has just landed in Taipei.
Chairman McCaul on Finland Joining NATO
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on news Finland has been accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
McCaul Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Asia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will be leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to meet with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.
McCaul, Meeks, Salazar, Cherfilus-McCormick Statement Following Passage of Haiti Bill Through Committee Markup
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R.1684 during yesterday’s committee markup.
McCaul, Wilson, Kean Urge Mandatory Sanctions Against Russia-Iran Amid Significant Defense Transactions
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Europe Subcommittee Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to impose mandatory sanctions in response to the Government of Iran’s significant defense transactions with the Russian Federation.
McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Ukraine Oversight and Accountability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee hearing with the Inspectors General of the State Department, USAID, and Department of Defense on the transparency & accountability mechanisms for U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
McCaul on Plans for Implementing U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s submission to Congress of the 10-year plans for Implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability.
McCaul Welcomes Sanctions on Assad Regime Officials for Drug Trafficking, Urges Further Action
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on new sanctions on Assad regime officials. Last year, Chairman McCaul and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch sent a letter to Secretary Blinken highlighting the need to account for captagon revenues in a required report on the estimated net worth and sources of income of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad.