Foreign Affairs

As a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Issa is able to address the issues facing our relationships with nations around the world.

In the 119th Congress, Congressman Issa serves as the Vice Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee and is a member of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and the Oversight & Intelligence Subcommittee.

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Issa Sponsors Bipartisan Resolution Endorsing Vital, Enduring U.S./Lebanon Relationship

Issa Calls for U.S. Passport Services to be Surged

Issa Calls on President Biden to Abandon “Dream” of Signing a Nuclear Agreement with Iran

Issa Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Illegal Use of Stolen Trademarks

ICYMI: Issa, House Conservatives Demand End to U.S. Funding for UNRWA

February 9, 2024

Press Release

Washington – This week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), along with 36 House Republican colleagues, wrote to congressional appropriators calling for an end to U.S. taxpayer funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

Issues:Foreign AffairsOversight and Accountability

ICYMI – Issa in the Middle East; Meets with Egypt's Sisi, Tours Site of Hamas Terror Attacks in Israel

January 8, 2024

Press Release

Tel Aviv – Congressman Darrell Issa is touring the Middle East as part of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation. He met directly with Egyptian President Sisi in Cairo and with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Issa Bill to Modernize Passport Process Earns Unanimous Support in Foreign Affairs Committee, Headed to House Floor for Final Passage

December 13, 2023

Press Release

Washington – Today, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act (H.R.6610) authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), passed unanimously through the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Issa Authors Most Comprehensive Legislation in History to Transform Passport System, Prevent Backlog

December 6, 2023

Press Release

Washington – Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced H.R. 6610, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, the most comprehensive legislation in history to modernize the passport issuance process. Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27) is the bill’s co-sponsor.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

ICYMI — Following Issa Meeting, Voice of America Alters Policy, Will Designate Hamas "Terrorists"

December 6, 2023

Press Release

Following a personal meeting with Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), the Voice of America (VOA), the largest U.S.-funded international news network, has officially rescinded an internal policy that prohibited its journalists from referring to members of Hamas as terrorists.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Issa Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in the Philippines

December 4, 2023

Press Release

Washington — Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack during a church service in Marawi City, Philippines on Sunday:

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Issa, Gallagher, Barr, Ricketts Demand Biden Administration Pause on STA Renewal Negotiations with PRC

November 9, 2023

Press Release

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Republican colleagues Mike Gallagher (WI-8), Andy Barr (KY-6), as well as Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) have sent a letter to Biden Administration officials calling for a halt on negotiations to renew the U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (STA).

Issues:Foreign Affairs

ICYMI – Issa, Bera, Waltz, Vargas Reaffirm U.S.-Philippines Alliance, Condemn PRC Aggression in South China Sea

November 6, 2023

Press Release

Washington – Last week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and congressional colleagues Ami Bera (CA-06), Mike Waltz (FL-06), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) introduced a resolution to reaffirm the United States’ alliance with the Philippines and condemn the aggressive acts by China to advance their objectives in the Indo-Pacific through intimidation and military aggression.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Issa Reaffirms U.S.-Philippines Alliance, Condemns PRC Aggression in South China Sea

November 4, 2023

Press Release

Washington – Yesterday, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced a resolution to reaffirm the United States’ alliance with the Philippines and condemn the aggressive acts by China to advance their objectives in the Indo-Pacific through intimidation and military aggression.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Issa: The Biden State Department's Global Engagement Center Needs to Justify its Existence.

November 3, 2023

Press Release

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has submitted questions for the record (QFRs) to obtain necessary information following last week’s House Foreign Affairs Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee hearing examining the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC).

Issues:Foreign Affairs