U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
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McCaul receives Friend of Farm Bureau award for supporting Texas agriculture
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas, has been awarded the Friend of Farm Bureau award by the American Farm Bureau. This recognition is for his support of farmers, ranchers, and the broader agricultural community in Texas.
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Lawmakers urge Biden-Harris administration to enforce DNA collection under immigration law
This week, Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas, along with Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and 31 other lawmakers, called on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to comply with federal immigration laws by collecting DNA samples from every immigrant encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This request is in accordance with the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005.
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Congressman McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris admin over release of criminal aliens
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has criticized the Biden-Harris administration following the release of new data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The data reveals that nearly 650,000 criminal illegal aliens have been released into the United States under the current administration.
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Give Kids a Chance Act passes House with strong bipartisan support
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke on the House floor in support of his bill, the Give Kids a Chance Act. The legislation, which passed the House shortly after McCaul's remarks, will authorize the FDA to direct drug companies researching combination drug therapies for adults to also research combination therapies for children.
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McCaul commends passage of Building Chips in America Act
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed approval following the passage of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023. This legislation, which McCaul introduced alongside Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.), and Colin Allred (D-Texas), aims to speed up the environmental regulatory process for domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing projects. The bill now awaits the president's signature.
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McCaul votes for enhanced security act after second attempt on Trump's life
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted for the Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024, legislation that directs the U.S. Secret Service to apply the same standards when determining the number of agents in a protection detail for presidents, vice presidents, and major presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
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McCaul supports bill preventing federal bailout for sanctuary cities
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, voted for the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act today. The legislation aims to prevent federal funds from being used to support sanctuary cities, including New York City, amidst a migrant crisis attributed to these cities and the Biden-Harris administration.
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McCaul hosts annual childhood cancer summit; announces committee passage of historic bill
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) hosted the 15th annual Childhood Cancer Summit this week, alongside his caucus co-chairs Representatives Mike Kelly (R-Penn.), Ami Bera M.D. (D-Calif.), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.).
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McCaul votes on act to protect retirement savings
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted for the Protecting Americans’ Investments from Woke Policies Act, aimed at ensuring financial institutions prioritize maximizing returns in retirement plans over environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors.
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McCaul comments on Zuckerberg's admission of Biden-Harris administration's censorship
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a statement regarding a letter from Mark Zuckerberg to the House Judiciary Committee, in which Zuckerberg admitted that the Biden-Harris administration pressured Meta to censor free speech.
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McCaul praises major semiconductor chip investment deal
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement regarding the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Texas Instruments have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms for up to $1.6 billion in direct funding through McCaul’s CHIPS for America Act. The funds will be matched with more than $18 billion in private investment from Texas Instruments, much of which will go toward expanding its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Sherman, Texas.
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McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris policies after reported release of suspected terrorists
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released a statement today addressing a House Judiciary Committee report. The report highlights concerns about the Biden-Harris administration's border policies and their impact on national security.
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Lawmakers urge Biden-Harris administration to approve LNG export permits
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has joined the co-chairs of the House Energy Export Caucus, including Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), and a bipartisan group of 50 representatives in urging the Biden-Harris administration to authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits. This call follows a federal judge's decision to block the administration’s ban on new permits.
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Bipartisan bill aims at boosting US leadership in semiconductor R&D
This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Blake Moore (R-Utah), Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act.
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McCaul criticizes Biden's Supreme Court overhaul proposal
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement following President Biden's announcement of a proposal to overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court during a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas.
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McCaul criticizes Biden-Harris administration's border policies
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued a statement following his vote for H.Res. 1371, a resolution condemning the Biden administration and Vice President Harris for their handling of border security.
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McCaul supports passage of Water Resources Development Act
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) praised the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill aims to strengthen and preserve water projects and infrastructure throughout Texas and the United States.
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Congressman McCaul questions Pennsylvania police on security failures at Trump rally
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, questioned Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher L. Paris during a Homeland Security Committee hearing investigating the attempted assassination of President Trump.
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McCaul calls for resignation of Secret Service director following site visit
BUTLER, Pennsylvania – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued a statement today after visiting the site of President Trump's attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania. McCaul was joined by Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.) and a bipartisan delegation. The United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has not visited the rally site.
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Houston-area lawmakers seek explanation for denied funding affecting CenterPoint Energy
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, alongside Congressman Morgan Luttrell (Texas-8) and four other Houston-area members of the Texas delegation, has sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The lawmakers expressed concern over a reported DOE decision to deny CenterPoint Energy’s application for $100 million from the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program in 2023. This decision could have significantly impeded Texas' power restoration and recovery efforts following Hurricane Beryl.