113th Congress
Framework for Operational Control of America’s Borders
Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
Chairman McCaul: “The President spoke tonight about strengthening the economy and our national security. However, his policies continue to put both at great risk.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the President’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, announced at tonight’s State of the Union Address, as well as Congress’ renewed efforts to pass essential legislation to establish a whole-of-government framework for cybersecurity.
This month, the House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on the Executive Order to examine its implications for the public and private sectors.
By Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas)
With each natural disaster or thwarted terror plot, Americans are reminded of how exposed we are to threats against our way of life. Over the course of the 113th Congress, the United States will face unprecedented national security challenges, and while we have made great progress in protecting our nation since 9/11, there still is much work to be done.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) today announced that next week he will lay out a framework for gaining operational control of our borders.
Chairman McCaul: “Americans have seen that promises of border security are empty unless they are enacted before changes to our immigration system. This Committee bears the responsibility of ensuring that border security is a prerequisite to immigration reform.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the need for immigration reforms to be contingent upon securing our borders. Chairman McCaul will travel this week to the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach to review maritime border security operations, and next week will hold a hearing to examine emerging threats to the homeland and lay out goals for securing our borders.
"This is a first step in a long-term commitment to cut spending. The legislation we passed today pays the bills we owe and obligates the Senate to finally pass a budget or forego their pay. It ultimately will allow us to tackle our spending problems through the budget process instead of continuing to extend the same irresponsible spending levels a few months at a time for years to come."
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