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November 7, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Robert Pittenger (NC-09) introduced the Taiwan Security Act to enhance the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. This legislation was introduced in the Senate as S.1620 by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).

October 25, 2017

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced legislation aiming to make the United States' international development efforts more impactful and cost-efficient. The Global Development Lab Act authorizes and augments the capabilities of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) U.S.

October 21, 2017
McCaul Column

Let me be frank, one of the greatest threats to our homeland is a nuclear-armed Iran.

The "Iran Deal" negotiated by President Obama was extremely flawed. Not only did it leave much of the nuclear infrastructure in place for Iran to rush towards a bomb once the deal expired, it also did nothing to address the regime's ballistic missile program nor its support for terrorism. Despite verification provisions agreed to within the deal, the regime has continuously prohibited inspectors from accessing military sites where suspected nuclear-related covert activities may be taking place.

Issues:Foreign Affairs
October 13, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement following President Trump's announcement on a new strategy for preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

September 19, 2017

None fully comprehend the dire threats facing the state of Israel better than Israelis themselves.

Since its creation in 1948, Israel has thrived in a region surrounded by few who recognize its existence as a state and adversaries who issue threats of annihilation on a regular basis. To say it is located in one of the most tumultuous regions in the world is an understatement.

Issues:Foreign Affairs
July 28, 2017

While there are plenty of critics of President Trump's approach and style, many of his foreign policy decisions have been strong and decisive and stand in stark contrast to those of the Obama administration.

The Trump White House relishes American exceptionalism and enjoys promoting Western values. It clearly understands that there is no such thing as leading from behind when it comes to tackling the most pressing international security issues.

Issues:Foreign AffairsHomeland Security
July 27, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) – Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee – applauded Senate's passage of the House bill H.R. 3364, the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.

July 25, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) – Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee – applauded the House passage of H.R. 3364, the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.

July 18, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) – Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee – applauded the decision by the Trump Administration to impose new sanctions on individuals and entities helping fuel Iran's destabilizing activities.

July 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) – Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee – applauded the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (NDAA).