Congressman Michael McCaul

Representing the 10th District of Texas

Press Releases

McCaul Statement on Russian Government Attempts to Influence U.S. Election

Oct 7, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security regarding Russian government hacking against U.S. persons and institutions:

Issues:
Homeland Security

McCaul statement on introduction of H.Con.Res.159, legislation regarding the 1988 Iran Massacre

Sep 22, 2016 Press Release

WASHINTON, DC.– Yesterday, following the introduction of a bipartisan resolution highlighting the 1988 massacre of thousands of Iranians deemed political opponents of the brutal, oppressive regime in Iran, Congressman McCaul and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Eliott Engel (D-NY) released the following statements.

McCaul Statement on North Korean Nuclear Test

Sep 9, 2016 Press Release
WASHINTON, DC.– Today Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement regarding reports of North Korea’s fifth and largest nuclear test to date.

McCaul: “North Korea’s most recent nuclear ballistics test, which was in direct violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution, leaves no question that the United States must act with our international partners to deter the threats that continue to emanate from the regime.

McCaul Statement on Obama Administration Payment to Iranian Regime

Aug 3, 2016 Press Release
AUSTIN, TX– Today Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement following the Wall Street Journal’s report that the Obama administration made a $400 million payment to Iran on the same day that Iran released four American prisoners.

McCaul and Olson Introduce Legislation to Revoke Secretary Clinton’s Security Clearance

Jul 11, 2016 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC– Today Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) introduced the Taking Responsibility Using Secured Technologies (TRUST) Act of 2016 in the House. This legislation mirrors the legislation introduced in the Senate last week by Senator Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Gardner (R-CO). This bill would revoke Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s security clearance as well as the security clearances of Secretary Clinton’s colleagues at the State Department who exhibited extreme carelessness in their handling of classified information. Additionally, the TRUST Act expresses the sense of Congress that Secretary Clinton should not have access to classified information again until she earns the legal right to such access.

McCaul Statement on Dallas Police Ambush

Jul 8, 2016 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Dallas native released the following statement after law enforcement officials were targeted and shot in Dallas on Thursday night:

McCaul Statement on Troop Levels in Afghanistan

Jul 6, 2016 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC– Today following President Obama’s announcement that he intends to keep in place 8,400 troops in Afghanistan through the end of his presidency, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement:

McCaul Statement on FBI Investigation of Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Jul 5, 2016 Press Release
"Secretary Clinton will still have to answer to and be held accountable by the American people."
WASHINGTON, DC– Today following the announcement by Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey that charges would not be brought against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement:

Rep. McCaul, Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov Patrick Lead TX Congressional Delegation Letter to President on Syrian Refugees

Jun 24, 2016 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC– Today Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) was joined by Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX), Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R-TX) and the entire Republican Congressional Texas delegation, in sending a letter to President Obama regarding the Syrian Refugee crisis.
Issues:
Homeland Security

Orlando: "Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With the Victims"

Jun 12, 2016 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With more than fifty people dead and dozens more wounded after the Orlando nightclub terror attack, House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement:
Issues:
Homeland Security

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