Press Releases
October 19, 2010
KATY, TX – Realtors are in the process of viewing potential sites in the Katy and Tomball areas for two new Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) to address the healthcare needs of our veterans. The progress comes after two years of inquiries by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) cutting through the red tape of the Veterans’ Administration.
"Those in power in Washington have ignored the voices of the American people who have been speaking out against their agenda that continues to compound our debt and kill jobs. It is time for the People’s voices to be heard again and for the People to set their government’s agenda. A Pledge to America is the People’s voice. It reflects many of the ideas we have long supported including a tangible plan to create jobs and reduce our debt, and common-sense healthcare reform that expands access to care without killing jobs. It includes a commitment to national security and border security.
WARWICK, R.I. –Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Mike McCaul (R-TX) today launched a new House Cybersecurity Caucus website. The new online presence is intended to allow the public to have access to news and information in regard to cybersecurity policy.
McCaul Announces Major Step Toward Opening of Katy, Tomball VA Clinics
Will also benefit Veterans in Waller, Austin and Washington Counties
Congressman Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)
Ranking Member, Adjudicatory Subcommittee
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
Remarks as Delivered
July 29, 2010, 1:00pm EDT
Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for holding this hearing.
"I appreciate Secretary Napolitano’s visit to the border and recognizing the need to secure it. However, this administration’s commitment to providing resources for law enforcement agents along the border continues to fall short of what has been requested by our border sheriffs. Funding levels for Operation Stonegarden have stagnated this year and the administration has proposed cuts to the program in FY’11.
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) successfully added an amendment to a bill that advances environmentally responsible oil and gas exploration. The amendment, accepted in committee with bipartisan support, ensures federal research funding is spent on research and development for safer exploration and production methods. The bill reprioritizes funding in the existing program by increasing R&D funding for Safety and Accident Prevention and Mitigation within the Department of Energy.
“Texas requested 1,000 National Guard troops over a year ago. Two hundred fifty over 1,200 miles doesn’t exactly represent a commitment to securing our border. Our Border Patrol agents and border sheriffs are outmanned. El Paso sits across a river from one of the most violent cities in the world. They need substantial support. I have further concerns that Guard members deployed will work in a support role instead of an operational capacity.
“Appointing a police chief of a sanctuary city to help lead the agency charged with arresting and deporting illegal immigrants sends a message that the Obama administration has little interest in enforcing our immigration laws.
“General McChrystal should be commended for his service to our country and for advancing our efforts to eradicate terrorism. While the circumstances of his departure are unfortunate, and the timing critical, we must keep our focus on our mission in Afghanistan to defeat al Qaeda, the Taliban and other extremist terror networks that continue to plot against the United States. General Petraeus led the successful surge in Iraq and he is a wise choice to continue a similar strategy in Afghanistan today.”