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WASHINGTON, D.C. – With many of our nation’s top national security officials expressing concern over the ability to ensure ISIS terrorists are not exploiting the Syrian refugee program, the House today passed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015, H.R. 4038. The 289 – 132 vote was overwhelming, bipartisan, and veto-proof. The bill, introduced by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul and Congressman Richard Hudson, requires comprehensive background checks of every refugee from Iraq or Syria and certification that each does not pose a threat before they can be admitted into the United States.

WASHINGTON, DC– Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) together took an important step forward in protecting the Americans from ISIS and other Islamist terrorists looking to exploit the refugee program and conduct attacks in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC– Today following the President’s announcement that he will not approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC– Today following passage of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform (STRR) Act, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) made the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC– Today following the House vote to send the National Defense Authorization Act back to the President's Desk, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, made the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC– Today following an overwhelming show of support for new Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI), Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, made the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC– Today following House passage of the budget deal that also raises the debt ceiling, H.R. 1314 Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), made the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, following the passage of H.R. 3762 – Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) issued the following statement about the bill: