Houston Daily

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) cast his vote in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill, aimed at advancing President Trump's agenda. McCaul, who serves as chairman emeritus of the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security, emphasized that the bill addresses key concerns of border security, national defense, and tax cuts.

"The American people elected a Republican House, Senate, and White House because they were tired of a raging border crisis, a weak national security, and a broken economy," said McCaul. "The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on their mandate by funding President Trump’s border security efforts, bolstering the Department of Defense at a crucial time in history, and making permanent the largest tax cut in history."

A significant component of the bill is a provision authored by McCaul himself. This provision allocates $13.5 billion to reimburse states for costs related to securing the border under the Biden administration. The focus is primarily on Texas due to its extensive efforts over recent years.

"When the Biden administration abdicated its federal responsibility to secure the border, Texas stepped up," stated McCaul. "Our state bore the brunt of this unnecessary crisis for four years—fighting tirelessly on the front lines to defend all 50 states."

The funds are intended for grants that will help states secure borders and address illegal immigration and trafficking issues from January 21, 2021 onward. A substantial portion is anticipated to go towards reimbursing Texas for Operation Lone Star's expenditures.