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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations and member of the Foreign Affairs Middle East Subcommittee, issued the following statement on today's terrorist attack against Israeli citizens in Bulgaria:
Disclosure Comes in Advance of Thursday’s Drone Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations, issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security's position and refusal to send a witness to tomorrow's hearing on the domestic use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones). The press advisory for tomorrow’s hearing follows.
"While the Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of the president’s health care law, fortunately the legislative branch will have the final say. Today we continue efforts to repeal this takeover of 17% of the U.S. economy.
"I want to congratulate President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto on his victory. I look forward to meeting and working with him on the challenges our countries share. While he has stated publicly he is committed to the security of his country against the drug cartels, I am hopeful that he will not return to the PRI party of the past which was corrupt and had a history of turning a blind eye to the drug cartels. I oppose any negotiated settlement with the cartels.
VIDEO of House Floor Remarks (different from statement below): https://youtu.be/QSkJjQ1mWfw
"Today big government prevailed over freedom. While I respect the law of the land, and while Obamacare prevailed today, it will fail on the first Tuesday of November. The Supreme Court has validated what we have called this all along and what the president flatly denied: that this is the biggest tax increase on the American people, and that no American is free of the heavy hand of government. This law infringes on our freedoms, lacks public support, will continue to cripple our health care system and damage our economy.
Incentives for Drug Companies to Develop New Treatments for Children with Rare Pediatric Diseases Nears Reality
"Contrary to DHS's position that 287(g) is 'not useful' in states that have Arizona-style laws, I could not disagree more. Yesterday the Supreme Court upheld the right of local and state law enforcement in Arizona to initiate the enforcement of our immigration laws. However, only federal law enforcement can complete the process through deportation.
Chips Pose Risk to Military and Sensitive Computer Networks
Strategy, Resources, Personnel Lacking to Stop Drug Trafficking, Threat to U.S. Mainland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States federal law enforcement lack the necessary resources and personnel in the Caribbean Sea to combat the escalation of drug trafficking, violence, and the threat of human smuggling and weapons of mass destruction destined for the U.S. Mainland. America's unprotected Caribbean border was the subject of a hearing before the Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee.