Foreign Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement following the announcement of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's departure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement following tonight's announcement that Kim Jong Un is seeking a summit.
In the spirit of Olympic unity, South Korean President Moon Jae-in signaled North Korea is open to dialogue with the United States. Should we view this as a positive step towards North Korean denuclearization, or should we judge North Korea's actions against the backdrop of history?
By: Congressman Michael McCaul
March 6, 2018
In the spirit of Olympic unity, South Korean President Moon Jae-in signaled North Korea is open to dialogue with the United States. Should we view this as a positive step towards North Korean denuclearization, or should we judge North Korea's actions against the backdrop of history?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced H.R. 5167, the Foreign Service Officer Civil Relief Act.
Every year, fins from as many as 73 million sharks end up at markets around the world.
In many cultures shark fin is considered a delicacy. Often used in soup, it can sell for as much as $500 per pound.
This has led to overfishing and grisly shark-finning practices, in which finless sharks – unable to move or breathe – are dumped back in the ocean to die. Entire populations have been decimated. Many species are on the brink of extinction.
The United States has ratcheted up pressure on North Korea, a move praised by U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas).
The Trump administration on Friday slapped sanctions on scores of companies and ships accused of illicit trading with North Korea.
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the U.S. has now blacklisted virtually all ships being used by the North.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement following the Treasury Department's announcement of sanctions against the North Korean regime:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Improving Embassy Design and Security Act of 2018 to streamline embassy and consulate design and construction. This bill will prioritize the buildings' security and cut unnecessary waste in designing and constructing American facilities abroad.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced the Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act (H.R.