112th Congress

“My thoughts and prayers are with the United States Coast Guard and the family of Chief Petty Officer and Chief Boatswain's Mate Terrell Horne, who was killed in the line of duty protecting our homeland. Chief Horne, along with several other Coast Guard personnel were engaged in an at-sea interdiction off the coast of California on Sunday when the small inflatable boat they were operating became the target of the suspected smugglers, who rammed the small Coast Guard craft.

MEXICO CITY – Incoming Homeland Security Committee Chairman Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) expressed encouragement about Mexico's movement toward security and economic prosperity following meetings with newly elected President Enrique Pena Nieto and members of his cabinet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after the House Republican Conference ratified his recommendation as Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 113^th Congress:

“I want to extend my gratitude to Speaker Boehner and my Republican colleagues for placing their confidence in me to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and I look forward to leading this distinguished panel when the 113th Congress convenes in January.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after the House Republican Steering Committee voted on its chairmanship recommendations for the 113th Congress:

“I want to extend my gratitude to the Republican Steering Committee for placing their confidence in me to be the next Chairman of the House Committee on HomelandSecurity. I look forward to the Republican Conference’s ratification of my selection.