Press Releases
“My thoughts and prayers are with the United States Coast Guard and the family of Chief Petty Officer and Chief Boatswain's Mate Terrell Horne, who was killed in the line of duty protecting our homeland. Chief Horne, along with several other Coast Guard personnel were engaged in an at-sea interdiction off the coast of California on Sunday when the small inflatable boat they were operating became the target of the suspected smugglers, who rammed the small Coast Guard craft.
MEXICO CITY – Incoming Homeland Security Committee Chairman Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) expressed encouragement about Mexico's movement toward security and economic prosperity following meetings with newly elected President Enrique Pena Nieto and members of his cabinet.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after the House Republican Conference ratified his recommendation as Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 113th Congress:
“I want to extend my gratitude to Speaker Boehner and my Republican colleagues for placing their confidence in me to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and I look forward to leading this distinguished panel when the 113th Congress convenes in January.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after the House Republican Steering Committee voted on its chairmanship recommendations for the 113th Congress:
“I want to extend my gratitude to the Republican Steering Committee for placing their confidence in me to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on HomelandSecurity. I look forward to the Republican Conference’s ratification of my selection.
TOMBALL, TX – Veterans, U.S. Postal Service administrators and community leaders joined Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) Thursday in officially changing the name of the Tomball post office to the Tomball Veterans Post Office. Renaming the facility at 122 North Holderieth Boulevard was made possible by Rep. McCaul’s legislation, H.R. 2660, which the president signed into law in May.
Announces Investigation into Use of DHS Counterterrorism Resources Abroad
Warns Only Congress Can Grant Liability Protections, Incentives to Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, urged President Obama to forego issuing an executive order addressing the nation’s cybersecurity and instead work with congressional leaders to reach an agreement on critical legislation leading up to the 113th Congress, which convenes in January.
"Tonight's debate demonstrated the vastly different paths Americans have to choose from this election. Governor Romney commanded the discussion about our economy and job creation. He clearly articulated his plan to grow the economy while lowering tax rates compared to the president's policies that raise taxes on small businesses to pay for increased spending. The need for business experience in the White House could not be more clear."
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“President Obama’s speech at the United Nations still did not call the assassination of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens what it truly was: a planned terrorist attack against the United States on the anniversary of 9/11. The president's repeated references to the video as the cause for the premeditated murder of our diplomats only serve to undermine the truth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, called on Department of HomelandSecurity Secretary Janet Napolitano to immediately release information on costs associated with Department conferences. Chairman McCaul requested this information in April. After more than 100 business days, DHS has yet to provide it to the Subcommittee.