House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, HFAC Democrats Call on Rubio and Mast for a Hearing on Iran Negotiations

Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led all Committee Democrats in sending companion letters to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chairman Brian Mast reiterating Committee Democrats' demand for public hearings on the state of negotiations with Iran.

60 days into this war, the Committee has held no public hearings and received no comprehensive briefings on U.S. strategy, objectives, or diplomatic efforts.

A PDF of the letter to Secretary Rubio can be found here.

A PDF of the letter to Chairman Mast can be found here.

"...This ceasefire, intended to create space for diplomacy following weeks of dangerous war and repeated escalation, has significant strategic, military, and economic implications for the United States and our allies. Yet Congress has received no information regarding the Administration's negotiating objectives, the contours of proposals under discussion, or the potential pathways toward either a durable agreement or renewed conflict.

"Public reporting indicates that recent talks have addressed core issues including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, regional security arrangements, and the future of maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, but have thus far failed to produce an agreement. These developments underscore the urgency of ensuring that Members are fully informed as the Administration considers next steps."