Statement by Congressman McCaul on the budget agreement:

"Both the House and Senate approved extending funding for the next seven days to avoid a government shutdown. This extension, which I voted for, was predicated on an agreement on a budget for the rest of the fiscal year that will cut tens of billions of dollars in spending. This is a starting point. With a budget agreement in place through September, we can now begin focusing on the bigger picture of cutting trillions of dollars in debt over the next ten years which is essential to strengthen our economy, create jobs and bring down the record debt that will jeopardize our national security."