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September 12, 2017

Washington, D.C. – One of the main lessons learned post-9/11 is the need for a more robust information sharing capacity among federal, state, and local authorities. While we have taken steps to improve information sharing, we must do more. Today the House passed 9 Homeland Security Committee bills to support local law enforcement, identify and mitigate threats, and strengthen information sharing.

September 8, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the House concurred to the Senate amendments to H.R. 601.

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September 6, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement following the House passage of initial supplemental funding for Hurricane Harvey relief.

September 5, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of Homeland Security, released the below statement following the Trump administration's announcement to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:

September 5, 2017
In the News

Congress so far this session has passed 55 bills that have been signed into law including dozens with bipartisan support, from sanctioning North Korea to reauthorizing the FDA, allowing the agency to continue to collect outside funding for medical research and offer more hope to children with cancer.

Among the 28 bills passed with bipartisan support are the cancer-related RACE for Children Act and the Veterans Education Aid measure, which was pased without a single "no" vote.

September 2, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the initial efforts for Hurricane Harvey relief.

Congressman McCaul: "While I am pleased Congress will have an opportunity to vote soon on this first down payment for our relief efforts, I will continue to work relentlessly to ensure that we rebuild Texas as soon as possible and support those who have lost so much.

August 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of Homeland Security, applauds President Trump's swift approval of Governor Abbott's request for an expedited major disaster declaration on behalf of the Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This came after McCaul sent a letter to the President urging his authorization of the Governor's request.

This Major Disaster Declaration for Texas triggers the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities respond to and recover from Hurricane Harvey.

August 25, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of Homeland Security, sent a letter today to President Trump urging the approval of Governor Abbott's request for an expedited major disaster declaration on behalf of the Texas counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

"This Category 3 storm is anticipated to cause untold damages and hardships to countless Texans, including many of my constituents," McCaul writes in the letter.

August 22, 2017
In the News

A new law, introduced by U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, and a group of bipartisan lawmakers, could make it easier for children with cancer to battle the disease with the help of adult cancer drugs.

The Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity for Children Act – or RACE for Children Act – gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to require that adult cancer drugs be studied for safety and effectiveness in children battling the disease. President Donald Trump signed the legislation Friday.

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August 21, 2017

Washington, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), and a senior Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement commending President Trump's strategy for the war in Afghanistan.