53°
48º | 69°
42° | 61°
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
-
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.
-
McCaul praises major semiconductor chip investment deal
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement regarding the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Texas Instruments have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms for up to $1.6 billion in direct funding through McCaul’s CHIPS for America Act. The funds will be matched with more than $18 billion in private investment from Texas Instruments, much of which will go toward expanding its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Sherman, Texas.
-
McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris policies after reported release of suspected terrorists
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing a House Judiciary Committee report. The report highlights concerns about the Biden-Harris administration's border policies and their impact on national security.
-
Lawmakers urge Biden-Harris administration to approve LNG export permits
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has joined the co-chairs of the House Energy Export Caucus, including Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), and a bipartisan group of 50 representatives in urging the Biden-Harris administration to authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits. This call follows a federal judge's decision to block the administration’s ban on new permits.
-
Bipartisan bill aims at boosting US leadership in semiconductor R&D
This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Blake Moore (R-Utah), Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act.
-
McCaul criticizes Biden's Supreme Court overhaul proposal
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement following President Biden's announcement of a proposal to overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court during a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas.
-
McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris administration's border policies
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement following his vote for H.Res. 1371, a resolution condemning the Biden administration and Vice President Harris for their handling of border security.
-
McCaul supports passage of Water Resources Development Act
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) praised the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill aims to strengthen and preserve water projects and infrastructure throughout Texas and the United States.
-
McCaul calls for resignation of Secret Service director following site visit
BUTLER, Pennsylvania – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued a statement today after visiting the site of President Trump's attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania. McCaul was joined by Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.) and a bipartisan delegation. The United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has not visited the rally site.
-
Congressman McCaul questions Pennsylvania police on security failures at Trump rally
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher L. Paris during a Homeland Security Committee hearing investigating the attempted assassination of President Trump.
-
Houston-area lawmakers seek explanation for denied funding affecting CenterPoint Energy
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell (Texas-8) and four other Houston-area members of the Texas delegation, has sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The lawmakers expressed concern over a reported DOE decision to deny CenterPoint Energy’s application for $100 million from the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program in 2023. This decision could have significantly impeded Texas' power restoration and recovery efforts following Hurricane Beryl.
-
Legislation introduced by McCaul aims at strengthening military asset security
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act of 2024 in collaboration with Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas). The bill stipulates that illegal immigrants convicted of or having committed offenses related to entering military, naval, or coast guard property will be deemed inadmissible and subject to removal.
-
McCaul comments on Elon Musk moving X's headquarters to Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a statement regarding Elon Musk’s decision to relocate X’s headquarters to Austin, Texas.
-
McCaul comments on attempted assassination of President Trump
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
-
Bipartisan Texas delegation urges expedited aid approval for Hurricane Beryl victims
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (Texas-10) joined Congressman Randy Weber (Texas-14) and a bipartisan Texas delegation in sending a letter to President Biden requesting the expedited approval of Individual Assistance (IA) under the FEMA program for Texans impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
-
McCaul votes to fine AG Garland over refusal to submit Hur tapes
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted to fine U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 for every day he defies a congressional subpoena to turn over audiotapes from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified documents.
-
McCaul supports legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act today. The legislation, which McCaul also cosponsored, aims to strengthen federal law by requiring proof of American citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
-
McCaul discusses President Biden's debate performance and calls for independent medical examination
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, appeared on "Faulkner Focus" on Fox News to discuss President Biden's mental competency and the implications of his debate performance.
-
Congressman McCaul comments on Chancellor John Sharp's retirement from Texas A&M
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representative for Texas' 10th Congressional District, including Brazos County, issued a statement today regarding the upcoming retirement of Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp. Sharp is set to retire in June 2025.
-
McCaul votes for FY25 homeland security appropriations act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, voted for the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025.