Congressman Michael McCaul

Representing the 10th District of Texas

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  • Childhood Cancer STAR Act Passes House

    The passage of the STAR Act is a critical step in the right direction in the fight against childhood cancer. It is the most comprehensive childhood cancer bill ever considered before this Congress. It would allow us to better understand the causes of pediatric cancer and the effects of treatment, provide doctors with resources necessary to help identify children who may be at risk, and improve collaboration among providers so doctors are better able to care for survivors. I am proud of our efforts to pass this bill on behalf of the children and families in Texas and across the country.

  • Happy Veterans Day from Chairman McCaul

    Happy Veterans Day

    It is impossible for us to properly express our profound respect and appreciation for all our brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. There is no way to repay the insurmountable debt we owe them; it is because of their bravery and actions that we are free. Without those who willingly serve, we would not be this great nation - a nation that is a champion of democracy and freedom worldwide.

  • #BackTheBlue Tour

    #BackTheBlue

    Throughout the month of October I have been traveling from Austin to Houston on my ongoing #BackTheBlue tour. I am committed to ensuring our local law enforcement officers have the tools and training they need to keep our communities safe and know that we have their backs.

  • Congressman McCaul's Openning Statement at the 7th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit

    Congressman McCaul presents a US flag to WWII Veteran in Waller, TX

    On August 19, 2016 Congressman Michael McCaul visited Carl's Barbecue in Waller, TX where he presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to a World War II veteran. Watch a clip of the presentation ceremony here.

  • McCaul on H.R. 5471, Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act

    McCaul Speaks in Support of Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act

    Congressman McCaul delivers remarks in support of the Countering Terrorist Radicalization Act in wake of the Orlando terrorist attack.

December Column

Dec 21, 2017 McCaul Column

Last year I had the privilege of meeting a brave young boy from Austin, Rex Ryan. I met this tenacious 4-year-old at Dell Children’s Hospital during his clinical trial for the first FDA-approved childhood cancer drug in over two decades, Unituxin.

Issues:
Health Care

McCaul Introduces Bill to Continue Fight Against Iranian Terror

Jan 10, 2017 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), along with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), introduced The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Terrorist Designation Act to protect America and her allies from the threat of Iranian terror.  Specifically, this legislation directs the U.S.
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

McCaul Responds to Intelligence Community Assessment on Russia

Jan 6, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the Intelligence Community’s assessment on Russian activities related to the recent U.S. elections.

Issues:
Homeland Security

McCaul, Sinema Introduce No Raise for Congress Act

Jan 5, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) introduced the No Raise for Congress Act today to end automatic pay increases for members of Congress.

Issues:
Economy

McCaul Statement on Objecting UN Resolution 2334

Jan 5, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), senior member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 11 to reject the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334.

Issues:
Foreign Affairs
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Homeland Security

As Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee my top priorities are to address the al Qaeda-Hezbollah terrorist threat, border security, cyber security and fixing the Department of Homeland Security to ensure it is capable of carrying out its core mission of protecting the homeland.  In addition, I am working to make the nation’s airport security system smarter and more efficient.

Being a Texan, border security is of the utmost importance to me.  In November 2012, I authored the second edition of his report “A Line in the Sand: Confronting Crime, Violence and Terror at the Southwest Border”, which revealed the increased presence of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America and their relationships with drug cartels that control smuggling routes into the United States.

I have also helped secure three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Texas to provide law enforcement with better border surveillance and have worked towards identifying existing Department of Defense technologies that have proven successful in Iraq and Afghanistan, for use along the Southwest border without duplicating research and development, ultimately saving taxpayers money and making the equipment operational more quickly.

Cyber Security is also a very pressing matter in today's world.  I served co-chair of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th President, which presented cyber security recommendations to President Obama’s administration upon taking office in 2009.  In 2012 I authored the Cyber Security Enhancement Act, which passed the House, and would help harden federal networks, improve coordination inside and outside of government, improve research and development as well as the quality of our cyber workforce.  With a high concentration of high tech companies in the 10th Congressional district, I maintain a closerelationship with the high tech community from Austin to Washington to Silicon Valley and have worked to include industry in shaping cyber security policy in order to promote information sharing and protect critical infrastructure.

 

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