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December 13, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After nearly a year of intense work, House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) today released a comprehensive review of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of intelligence to counter terrorist threats.

December 12, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding Russia’s attempts to interfere in the U.S. presidential election.

December 12, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump today announced his intent to nominate General John Kelly as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement on the heels of the announcement:

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December 7, 2016

Secure the Border Once and for All

“We are going to build the wall. Period. In the process, I will stand side-by-side with the Trump Administration to throw out President Obama’s reckless immigration policies and start enforcing our nation’s laws.”

December 6, 2016
In the News

The Washington Times

By: Dave Boyer

December 6, 2016

In a clear warning shot at President-elect Donald Trump, President Obama said Tuesday the U.S. can only protect the homeland against terrorism by embracing Muslims and encouraging a society “that can criticize a president without retribution.”

Issues:Homeland Security
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December 6, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, co-chairs of the Childhood Cancer Caucus, Congressmen Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Chris Van Hollen (MD-08), and incoming co-chair Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), applaud the U.S. House passage of H.R. 3381, Childhood Cancer STAR Act.

Issues:Health Care
December 2, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republicans have selected Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) to continue to serve as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee in the 115th Congress. Chairman McCaul, in his third term as Chairman, will continue working to secure our borders, block terrorist pathways into the United States, protect against cyber attacks, and prevent terror attacks on the homeland.

December 2, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) continues to fight for stronger national defenses and homeland security. The House today overwhelmingly passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, which enhances border security and ramps up counterterrorism operations to combat terrorist travel.

November 30, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) applauds the U.S. House passage of two health provisions he drafted to address childhood cancer, which were included in the 21st Century Cures Act.

Issues:Health Care
November 28, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the attack at The Ohio State University this morning: