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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) today sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton demanding details about the release of illegal immigrants from U.S. detention centers. The letter can be found here, and the text of the letter is as follows:
Dear Director Morton:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding reports that the Administration is releasing detainees due to sequestration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding Secretary Napolitano’s State of Homeland Security address this morning.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) toured the Arizona-Mexico border on Monday with Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE). The Chairmen's respective committees have oversight jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for securing America's borders.
By Jennifer Scholtes, CQ Staff
House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul announced Wednesday that he will introduce a bill intended to force the Department of Homeland Security to lay out a national strategy for securing the nation’s borders.
The newly seated chairman, a Texas Republican, said he is particularly concerned about the work DHS does to secure the Southwest border. His proposal is essential to successfully overhauling the U.S. immigration system, he said.
Framework for Operational Control of America’s Borders
Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
Chairman McCaul: “The President spoke tonight about strengthening the economy and our national security. However, his policies continue to put both at great risk.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the President’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, announced at tonight’s State of the Union Address, as well as Congress’ renewed efforts to pass essential legislation to establish a whole-of-government framework for cybersecurity.
This month, the House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on the Executive Order to examine its implications for the public and private sectors.
By Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas)
With each natural disaster or thwarted terror plot, Americans are reminded of how exposed we are to threats against our way of life. Over the course of the 113th Congress, the United States will face unprecedented national security challenges, and while we have made great progress in protecting our nation since 9/11, there still is much work to be done.