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115th Congress

August 16, 2017

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released a letter in response to Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and the Democrat Members' call for a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism on the heels of the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia.

January 2, 2019

Washington, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement highlighting the Committee's many legislative accomplishments in the last session of the 115th Congress. This includes legislation to secure America's borders, protect against cyber-attacks, ensure that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) runs efficiently, and shield the homeland from both international and domestic threats.

December 19, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement following President Trump's recent announcement on U.S. forces in Syria:

December 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ed Royce (R-CA), Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) introduced a bipartisan resolution urging China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts. This resolution also highlights the need to reduce demand in Asian markets, work with our global partners to combat transnational criminal organizations, condemn the farming of rhinoceros and tigers, and support ongoing engagement by U.S.

December 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill:

December 1, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) issued the following statement on the passing of President George H. W. Bush:

Congressman McCaul: "There are few people who have ever personified the word 'patriot' better than George H. W. Bush. As a naval aviator, Texas congressman, Envoy to China, UN Ambassador, CIA Director, Vice President, and ultimately President of the United States, George Bush dedicated his life to the service of his fellow citizens.

November 30, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) issued the following statement after being selected by the House Republican Conference to serve as Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 116th Congress:

November 28, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX), Eliot L. Engel (D-NY), Ted Poe (R-TX), Adam Smith (D-WA), and Bill Keating (D-MA) today applauded the House passage of their bipartisan bill, the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act. This legislation would improve U.S.

November 16, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), member of the Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Economic Committee, today introduced the Championing American Businesses Through Diplomacy Act of 2018. This bill prioritizes economic and commercial diplomacy at the Department of State and U.S. missions throughout the world, allowing U.S. businesses better access to markets abroad.

November 9, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced his intent to pursue the Ranking Member position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.