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After President Biden rescinded Trump-era policies that secured our border, illegal border crossings rose to record highs.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 – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks at today's Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) hearing examining Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reckless policies that have empowered the drug cartels in Mexico to seize operational control of the Southwest border.
Rep. McCaul questioned CHS witnesses:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks at today's Committee on Homeland Security hearing examining Secretary Mayorkas’ dereliction of duty.
WASHINGTON – This week, the House unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) condemning the Chinese Communist Party for their spy balloon. Rep. McCaul’s efforts to pass the resolution — along with his continued leadership on foreign policy issues and the southern border — were featured today in the Texas Tribune.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and the entire Texas Republican delegation in sending a letter to President Biden, urging immediate action on the border crisis — including a reimbursement of resources used throughout Operation Lone Star.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (Texas-10) joined Representative Tony Gonzales (Texas-23) and 47 of their House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, expressing concern over the discontinuation of Title 42 on December 21st, 2022.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (Texas-10) joined the Texas Republican delegation in unveiling their border security plan — a Commitment to Secure the Border — for the 118th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) issued the following statement today after the Biden administration decided to terminate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) instituted by President Trump.
Washington, D.C. - Today at the House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the warning signs of the unfolding crisis in the Del Rio sector and about the reinstatement of the Migrant Protection Protocols.