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Risch, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Tunisia’s Democratic Institutions
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday introduced the Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act, legislation to foster Tunisia’s democratic institutions, limit funds until Tunisia restores checks and balances, and authorize the creation of a fund to support democratic reforms.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “The Vilnius Summit and War in Ukraine: Assessing U.S. Policy towards Europe and NATO”
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Europe will convene a hearing entitled, “The Vilnius Summit and War in Ukraine: Assessing U.S. Policy towards Europe and NATO" on Thursday, June 22nd.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Examining the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Foreign Operations Budget Request for Africa”
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Africa will convene a hearing entitled, “Examining the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Foreign Operations Budget Request for Africa" on Thursday, June 22nd.
McCaul ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Admin Re-Engaging in Talks with Iran
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to President Joe Biden underscoring concern over recent revelations that the administration is pursuing a new nuclear deal with Iran, calling into question the administration’s intent to adhere to its legal obligations under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (INARA).
Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing Assessing U.S. Efforts to Counter CCP’s Belt and Road Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee hearing on assessing U.S. efforts to counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy.
Risch, Whitehouse, McCaul, Kaptur Introduce Legislation to Repurpose Sovereign Russian Assets for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), in conjunction with U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), co-chair of the Congressional ...
Chairman McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing Assessing U.S. Efforts to Counter CCP’s Belt and Road Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee hearing on assessing U.S. efforts to counter China’s Coercive Belt and Road Diplomacy.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Responding to Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Bias in the UN, Palestinian Authority, and NGO Community”
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Responding to Anti-Semitism and Anti-Israel Bias in the UN, Palestinian Authority, and NGO Community" on Thursday, June 22nd.
McCaul, Risch, Kaptur, Whitehouse Reintroduce Legislation to Repurpose Sovereign Russian Assets for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), along with Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick...
McCaul Threatens Subpoena After State Fails to Produce Key China Documents Ahead of Blinken Trip
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the department produce a key document by June 16 or face a subpoena. This follows the department’s failure to comply with a previous document request regarding...
HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding security assistance to Ukraine, countering Iran’s malign activities, combating adversarial aggression with the national security tools provided by Congress, and furthering international civil rights on Wednesday, June 21st.
HFAC Markup Announcement on Various Measures
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul announced the full committee will hold a markup to consider various measures regarding security assistance to Ukraine, countering Iran’s malign activities, combating adversarial aggression with the national security tools provided by Congress, and furthering international civil rights on Wednesday, June 21st.
McCaul Criticizes Admin China Policy Ahead of Blinken Talks With CCP
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement expressing deep concerns regarding the Biden administration’s China policy ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming talks with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials in Beijing. This...
POSTPONED: Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Achieving Peace through Strength in the Indo-Pacific: Examining the FY24 Budget Priorities”
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The State Department has told the committee they need to postpone their appearance before the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific’s scheduled hearing entitled “Achieving Peace through Strength in the Indo-Pacific: Examining the FY24 Budget Priorities" to a future date soon.
McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Evan Gershkovich
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.Res. 377, Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen and journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Resolution Calling on Russia to Release Evan Gershkovich
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, DC - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.Res. 377, Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen and journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Public press releases: House Committee on Foreign Affairs publishes 86 in February
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 86 press releases published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in February.
Risch, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2023
By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2023 (CNEA). The bipartisan legislation would enhance the ...
Remarks by INR Assistant Secretary Brett Holmgren on US Diplomacy and FISA Section 702 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
I want to thank CSIS for hosting today’s event. For decades, CSIS has been at the forefront of providing cutting edge research and solutions to some of the most complex and consequential policy issues of our time.
Risch on U.S. Food Aid Diversions in Ethiopia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the diversion of U.S. food aid in Ethiopia: