Press Releases

Statement by Congressman McCaul on proposed defense cuts

Jan 5, 2012 Press Release

McCaul: Obama Proposals to Cut Military, Share Defense Secrets Create National Security Risks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s proposed cuts to the Department of Defense:

Statement by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) on today's vote on the payroll tax bill:

Dec 20, 2011 Press Release

"American families deserve the certainty of a full one-year extension of the payroll tax cut.  The Senate plan fails to reach this goal and simply won’t work.  Just days ago, President Obama himself said it would be 'inexcusable for Congress not to further extend the middle class tax cut for the rest of the year.'  That is exactly what the House has voted to do.  

Statement by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) on the passage of H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act:

Dec 13, 2011 Press Release
"This is a responsible bill that prevents a tax increase, creates jobs and takes a step toward energy independence.  It also places much needed reforms on social programs that have all too often allowed recipients to squander taxpayer dollars.

McCaul Urges DHS to Use Military Assessment to Secure US-MX Border

Dec 13, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, urged DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to use a strategic military assessment by two retired military generals to develop a template for a comprehensive strategy to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

McCaul Launches Oversight Investigation into DHS Role in Fast & Furious

Dec 8, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations and Mangement Subcommittee, launched an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s role in Operation Fast andFurious. 

Statement by Congressman McCaul on Select Committee

Nov 21, 2011 Press Release
"I am disappointed that Democrats on the select committee have balked at proposals made by Republicans to reform entitlements – a genuine attempt to make the most significant systemic change to the long term use of taxpayer dollars.  Washington does not have a revenue problem.  It has a spending problem.  Unfortunately, Democrats continue to counter legitimate cuts with tax i

McCaul Passes Amendment: Can't Do Business with Both U.S. and Iran: International Organizations Currently Inspect Both U.S. and Iranian Vessels

Nov 15, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) that prevents the U.S. Government from doing business withinternational classification societies that also do business withcountries that are State Sponsors of Terrorism.  The amendment was attached to the U.S.

McCaul Calls for Change of Course in Afghanistan:Tour of Region Reveals Flaw in U.S. Strategy

Nov 15, 2011 Press Release

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McCaul Spends Veterans Day with Wounded U.S. Military in Germany

Nov 11, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) spent Veterans Day with wounded American military at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.  This morning he sent the letter below to constituents and veterans groups across the 10th District.  Prior to their arrival in Germany, Rep. McCaul led a U.S.

McCaul Discusses Trade, Not Aid, with Pakistan President

Nov 8, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari discussed the idea of increased trade between the two countries as the key to a long-term trust that is needed to advance their mutual interest of dismantling terrorists in the volatile region.

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