Press Releases

Congressman McCaul Cautions Secretary Napolitano on GITMO Detainee Release

February 25, 2009

Requests Help for Border Violence

Congressman McCaul Votes Against Billions in Deficit Spending

February 25, 2009

AUSTIN – At a time the government, more than ever, needs to watch what it spends, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) voted against a budget bill filled with billions of dollars of wasteful spending. The $410 billion Omnibus budget bill is supposed to fund the necessities of federal government for the remainder of FY’09, but it includes more than $7 billion in pet projects.

“Here we are in the middle of the biggest recession in decades and we’re still throwing billions of dollars at luxury items,” said Rep. McCaul.

Statement from Congressman McCaul after President Obama's address to Congress

February 24, 2009

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“It was a good speech. President Obama is a gifted orator and I applaud his spirit as we face the most serious economic times in decades. I agree that we are a bold nation with big ideas, that we must restore accountability in government, create jobs and reduce our nation’s debt. But there is disagreement on how to get there. The last thing that families and businesses need is a tax increase. We need to cut taxes to create jobs and encourage private investment in our markets.

“Our problems are great, but we can overcome them.

Congressman McCaul Tours Guantanamo

February 23, 2009

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Vows to Fight Closure of Terrorist Detention Center

Congressman McCaul Votes Against $1,000,000,000,000 Mistake

February 13, 2009

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AUSTIN, TX – In a show of bipartisan opposition, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) joined his Republican House colleagues and seven Democrats voting against the Democrats’ $787 billion spending bill, which surpasses $1 trillion with interest. Despite their efforts, what was billed as an economic stimulus plan, but packed with billions of dollars in wasteful spending, passed the House by a 246-183 vote.

Congressman McCaul's statement on GITMO submitted to Houston Chronicle and SA Express-News

February 11, 2009

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In response to a letter to President Obama signed by McCaul and other members

Congressman McCaul Introduces Green Energy Education Act

February 11, 2009

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AUSTIN, TX – To answer the calls of many in the academic and business communities to recruit and develop scientific and engineering talent to work on solving problems of national need, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) has reintroduced the Green Energy Education Act, H.R. 957.

Congressman McCaul Reaffirms Support for More Stimuli, Less Spending

February 5, 2009

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AUSTIN, TX – As the $819 billion economic stimulus bill that passed the House now balloons to more than $900 billion in the Senate, Congressman Michael McCaul reaffirmed his support for the Republican alternative plan.

“The Senate is making a bad bill even worse,” said Rep. McCaul, who voted against the original bill.

Congressman McCaul Votes Against Pork-Filled Stimulus Bill

January 28, 2009

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Supports alternative plan to lower taxes, create 6 million jobs

Congressman McCaul to Deny Terror Detainees U.S. Access

January 23, 2009

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AUSTIN - In light of President Obama's intent to close the terrorist detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Congressman Michael McCaul has co-sponsored H.R. 630, the Enemy Combatant Detention Review Act, to prevent the relocation of any of its detainees to the United States.

"Our objective in the War on Terror has always been to keep terrorists off of U.S. soil and away from our cities and Americans they intend to harm," said Rep. McCaul. "I will not allow suspected terrorists to be brought into our country and given rights that could lead to their release."