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"The Obama administration unilaterally, without consulting the Congress, implemented changes to America's border security and immigration policy, mandating that our federal law enforcement officers break United States immigration laws at their own discretion. Our immigration laws should be fully enforced and any change to our laws should emanate from the legislative branch of government. It is an insult to our representative democracy that this administration continues to make policy when it does not get what it wants from Congress.

Bipartisan “DHS Accountability Act” Necessary to Root Out Corruption, Waste and Mismanagement in a Troubled Department Vital to Protecting Americans

Incentives for Drug Companies to Develop New Treatments for Children with Rare Pediatric Diseases Nears Reality

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management will examine the growing national security threat posed by America's unprotected Caribbean border, and the ability of the Department of Homeland Security to secure that border from drug trafficking, human smuggling and the possibility of weapons of mass destruction destined for the United States. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) will chair the hearing, "U.S.-Caribbean Border: Open Road for Drug Traffickers and Terrorists”, June 21.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The director of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement issued a memorandum to all ICE employees reminding them of the "special public trust and confidence" they must honor as ICE representatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a provision authored by Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) that would incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs for children with rare pediatric diseases, such as childhood cancers and sickle cell disease. H.R. 3059, The Creating Hope Act of 2011, was passed as part of today’s markup of a bill to reauthorize various Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices.

Requires federal agencies to implement strategic plans to prevent attacks

VIDEO: McCaul-Lipinski House Floor Remarks

McCaul-Langevin Cyber Summit a Prelude to 'Cyber Week' in the House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The threat of a devastating cyber attack on America's critical infrastructure is real, the consequences would be costly and the need for action by Congress is urgent. That is the consensus of a panel of technology, energy and banking industry representatives, and a former Secretary of Homeland Security.