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House Passes Congressman McCaul’s
Green Energy Education ActAUSTIN – Congressman Michael McCaul’s (R-TX 10) "Green Energy Education Act" passed the U.S. House by a 411-6 vote Wednesday.
Video of McCaul’s border tour is available
EL PASO, TX – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) announced the introduction of two bills, designed to give federal agents and county law enforcement the proper tools to secure our border with Mexico, combat violence from drug cartels and better enforce existing immigration laws.
Rep. McCaul, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Intelligence Subcommittee, made the announcement after briefings with DHS, ICE, ATF, the U.S. Marshal Service and the U.S. Border Patrol.
Congressman McCaul has signed a letter with his fellow-Republican Ranking Members on the Homeland Security Committee. It requests a hearing on the controversial report released by the Department of Homeland Security, "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment". To view this document, please click here.
CYPRESS, TX – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) joined Astros legend Craig Biggio in shoveling the first dirt on a lot that will soon be home to an American hero. The pair teamed up to break ground on a new, specially adapted home for Captain Daniel Moran, USMC, his wife and two children. Capt. Moran is recovering from severe injuries and burns over 50% of his body sustained during combat in Iraq.
AUSTIN – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) with the prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award, for his continued support of pro-growth legislation during the last session of Congress.
"Businesses are the economic engine of this great nation. Especially during a recession our priority should be to help businesses succeed by creating a business-friendly environment with reasonable tax burdens and responsible regulations that won’t stifle job creation," said Rep. McCaul.
"This is a good start and I commend the administration for taking this step, but I believe we need more resources than they are providing. We are still waiting for a response from the administration to Texas’ request for 1,000 National Guard Troops that are needed to secure the border, conduct searches, and provide a necessary show of force to the drug cartels.
AUSTIN – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) urged President Obama to veto the Omnibus bill that gained final passage in the Senate Tuesday night. The $410 billion Omnibus budget is supposed to fund the necessities of federal government for the remainder of FY’09, but it contains more than 8,500 earmarks, totaling $7.7 billion in irresponsible deficit spending.
AUSTIN – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) voted against a housing and foreclosure bill that will extend help to irresponsible borrowers, but at the same time inject more uncertainty into the economy by contracting the credit market.
The bill would allow judges to lower the total amount of the loan, the payments and the interest that a borrower must pay a creditor. This practice, known as a "cramdown", would be allowed on principal residences. It is currently not allowed under Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code.
“I applaud the Austin City Council’s unanimous vote today to move forward with Austin Energy’s proposed solar plant in Webberville. This is a step in the right direction in bringing large scale solar power to Austin and the residents of the 10th Congressional District. As founder of the Green Schools Caucus and the Congressional High Tech Caucus, I am proud to see Austin leading the nation in the development of alternative energy.”