112th Congress

High Tech Co-Chairs McCaul and Matsui to Sit Together at State of the Union

January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a gesture of bipartisanship, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) will sit together at Tuesday's State of the Union address.

Statement on HUD disaster recovery assistance for Texas wildfires

January 20, 2012

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“I am pleased to announce that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will provide $31,319,686 in much needed emergency aid to Texas following devestating wildfires that spread throughout the state in 2011. At least 80 percent of the assistance will go to Bastrop County which suffered the greatest extent of damage and destruction from wildfires that occurred late last summer.

Statement on the Obama administration denying a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline:

January 18, 2012

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"In denying a permit for the pipeline, the President has put personal politics in an election year ahead of what's best for the nation's economy, energy policy and national security. The President has claimed again and again that he favors shovel-ready projects. If ever there was one, this is it. It is clear now that was simply political rhetoric from a President whose mainpriority is his own re-election. The pipeline would create thousands of jobs in several states – many of them in Texas.

Statement by Congressman McCaul on proposed defense cuts

January 5, 2012

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McCaul: Obama Proposals to Cut Military, Share Defense Secrets Create National Security Risks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s proposed cuts to the Department of Defense:

"The saber rattling by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates the need for a military capable of addressing multiple conflicts and disasters around the globe.

Statement by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) on today's vote on the payroll tax bill:

December 20, 2011

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"American families deserve the certainty of a full one-year extension of the payroll tax cut. The Senate plan fails to reach this goal and simply won’t work. Just days ago, President Obama himself said it would be 'inexcusable for Congress not to further extend the middle class tax cut for the rest of the year.' That is exactly what the House has voted to do.

Statement by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) on the passage of H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act:

December 13, 2011

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"This is a responsible bill that prevents a tax increase, creates jobs and takes a step toward energy independence. It also places much needed reforms on social programs that have all too often allowed recipients to squander taxpayer dollars. This bill allows Americans to keep more of their hard earned money which is crucial in a struggling economy. Production of the Keystone pipeline will create jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil from countries that don't have our best interest at heart.

McCaul Urges DHS to Use Military Assessment to Secure US-MX Border

December 13, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, urged DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to use a strategic military assessment by two retired military generals to develop a template for a comprehensive strategy to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

McCaul Launches Oversight Investigation into DHS Role in Fast & Furious

December 8, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations and Mangement Subcommittee, launched an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s role in Operation Fast andFurious.

Statement by Congressman McCaul on Select Committee

November 21, 2011

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"I am disappointed that Democrats on the select committee have balked at proposals made by Republicans to reform entitlements – a genuine attempt to make the most significant systemic change to the long term use of taxpayer dollars. Washington does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. Unfortunately, Democrats continue to counter legitimate cuts with tax increases which only serve to penalize families and businesses and protect the status quo of unsustainable budgets.

McCaul Passes Amendment: Can't Do Business with Both U.S. and Iran: International Organizations Currently Inspect Both U.S. and Iranian Vessels

November 15, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) that prevents the U.S. Government from doing business withinternational classification societies that also do business withcountries that are State Sponsors of Terrorism. The amendment was attached to the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011, which passed the House Tuesday.