111th Congress

House gives final OK to defense bill-- McCaul votes against bill because of ‘hate crimes' language

October 9, 2009

Brenham Banner Press

McCaul: Democrats Exploit Troops as Cover to Pass Hate Crimes Legislation

October 8, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Intelligence Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report:

“It is unprecedented to attach social policy legislation to a DOD authorization bill. This social agenda has nothing to do with the military. The Democrats’ inclusion of hate crimes language is pure exploitation of our soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen.

Solar R&D in Committee

October 7, 2009