Border Security
As the Chairman Emeritus of the Homeland Security Committee and a lifelong Texan, I am committed to securing America's borders.
After President Biden rescinded Trump-era policies that secured our border, illegal border crossings rose to record highs. Our border agents are now dealing with thousands of crossings each day, increased cartel activity, drug smuggling, and more. Fentanyl-related deaths have also risen to record highs, killing thousands of young Americans.
In the 118th Congress, I joined with my Texas Republican colleagues to introduce a border security plan. Together, we are working to put an end to the border crisis Texans are facing each day. I also voted in support of the Secure the Border Act, which contained my provision to compel the Biden administration to bring back Remain in Mexico, a policy that successfullyworked to keep migrants in Mexico while awaiting their asylum hearings.
I am committed to continuing this work to secure our borders and protect our national security.
More on Border Security
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) in introducing the PEARL Act, legislation that would provide therapy dogs to address the mental health challenges facing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee — slammed Senate Democrats for voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee — joined his fellow impeachment managers in transmitting and presenting the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the United States Senate.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — questioned Secretary Mayorkas about his failures to enforce our nation's immigration laws.
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security — joined Committee Chairman Mark Green in introducing the Verifying that All Illegal Aliens Have Legitimate Documents (VALID) Act, to prohibit illegal immigrants from boarding commercial flights into the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — joined the other impeachment managers and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling on the Senate to expeditiously schedule an impeachment trial.
WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced the Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly (CONTAINER) Act, legislation to codify border states’ authority to place temporary barriers on federal land to protect their communities and the nation against illegal immigration and the deadly flow of drugs. The legislation is co-led by Congressmen David Rouzer (R-N.C.) and August Pfluger (R-Texas).
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security — spoke on the House floor in support of the resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Remarks as delivered:
Thank you, M. Speaker.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus and senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security — was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be a manager for the Senate impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Congressman Keith Self (R-Texas), and 22 members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, supporting his efforts to secure the border and encouraging him to continue holding the line amidst the Biden administration’s abdication of federal responsibility.