U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
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Congressman McCaul seeks support for renaming Bastrop post office
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has introduced a bill to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office."
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Congressional delegation visits Europe for Battle of Bulge commemoration
Starting today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg.
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McCaul backs military funding bills aiming at defense strength and servicemember welfare
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has expressed his support for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, following a vote in favor of these legislative...
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McCaul and Carter rename anti-trafficking bill to honor Sheila Jackson Lee
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul and Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter have reintroduced a piece of legislation aimed at increasing penalties for human trafficking offenses involving children.
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McCaul supports Texas governor's measures against Chinese Communist Party
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his support for Governor Abbott's executive orders aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Texas.
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McCaul supports new act improving veteran healthcare
Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed his support for the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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McCaul honors new Texas A&M president with resolution at investiture
College Station, Texas – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul presented a resolution to Texas A&M University's president, retired Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III, recognizing his dedication and commitment to the United States, Texas, and the...
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Congressman addresses USPS issues impacting Texas constituents
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has reached out to Postmaster General DeJoy regarding ongoing issues with the United States Postal Service (USPS) in Bryan and College Station, Texas.
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McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris administration over FY 2024 migrant encounter numbers
Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas has expressed strong criticism of the Biden-Harris administration following the release of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Fiscal Year 2024 migrant encounter statistics.
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Republicans question FEMA spending priorities under Biden-Harris administration
Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas, along with Chairman Mark Green and other Republican members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has called for an explanation from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the allocation of funds by the Biden-Harris administration. The lawmakers are questioning the administration's decision to allocate significant funds through FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program-Humanitarian (EFSP-H) and the Shelter Services Program (SSP) for illegal immigrants.
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McCaul receives Friend of Farm Bureau award for supporting Texas agriculture
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas, has been awarded the Friend of Farm Bureau award by the American Farm Bureau. This recognition is for his support of farmers, ranchers, and the broader agricultural community in Texas.
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Lawmakers urge Biden-Harris administration to enforce DNA collection under immigration law
This week, Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas, along with Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and 31 other lawmakers, called on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to comply with federal immigration laws by collecting DNA samples from every immigrant encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This request is in accordance with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005.
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Congressman McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris admin over release of criminal aliens
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has criticized the Biden-Harris administration following the release of new data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The data reveals that nearly 650,000 criminal illegal aliens have been released into the United States under the current administration.
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Give Kids a Chance Act passes House with strong bipartisan support
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke on the House floor in support of his bill, the Give Kids a Chance Act. The legislation, which passed the House shortly after McCaul's remarks, will authorize the FDA to direct drug companies researching combination drug therapies for adults to also research combination therapies for children.
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McCaul commends passage of Building Chips in America Act
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed approval following the passage of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023. This legislation, which McCaul introduced alongside Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.), and Colin Allred (D-Texas), aims to speed up the environmental regulatory process for domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing projects. The bill now awaits the president's signature.
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McCaul votes for enhanced security act after second attempt on Trump's life
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted for the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, legislation that directs the U.S. Secret Service to apply the same standards when determining the number of agents in a protection detail for presidents, vice presidents, and major presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
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McCaul hosts annual childhood cancer summit; announces committee passage of historic bill
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) hosted the 15th annual Childhood Cancer Summit this week, alongside his caucus co-chairs Representatives Mike Kelly (R-Penn.), Ami Bera M.D. (D-Calif.), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.).
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McCaul supports bill preventing federal bailout for sanctuary cities
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, voted for the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act today. The legislation aims to prevent federal funds from being used to support sanctuary cities, including New York City, amidst a migrant crisis attributed to these cities and the Biden-Harris administration.
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McCaul votes on act to protect retirement savings
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted for the Protecting Americans’ Investments from Woke Policies Act, aimed at ensuring financial institutions prioritize maximizing returns in retirement plans over environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors.
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McCaul comments on Zuckerberg's admission of Biden-Harris administration's censorship
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a statement regarding a letter from Mark Zuckerberg to the House Judiciary Committee, in which Zuckerberg admitted that the Biden-Harris administration pressured Meta to censor free speech.