Michael Mccaul
Sourced recordU.S. House - TX District 10 · Congressional District 10
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Profile Snapshot
Michael Thomas McCaul Sr. is an American politician, attorney, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the House Committee on Homeland Security during the 113th, 114th, and 115th Congresses. His district includes both Austin to Houston. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
45/46 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 45 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialMichael Mccaul is a candidate for U.S. House - TX District 10profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,873,477.95 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: McCaul Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI
- VerifiedPublic statement: McCaul, Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Costa, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to Increase Security Cooperation and Strengthen Defense Capabilities Between the United States and Ukrain
- VerifiedPublic statement: McCaul, Luttrell, Colleagues Move to Codify Trump's EO Accelerating Access to Neuroplastogen Treatments like Ibogaine for Veterans
- VerifiedPublic statement: McCaul Speaks in Support of Bill to Combat Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking
- VerifiedPublic statement: Task Force Chairman McCaul Celebrates Start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- VerifiedNews coverage: ICYMI: McCaul Pens Op-Ed Honoring Senator Graham's Legacy, Calling on Congress to Pass Russia Sanctions Bill - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Michael McCaul on Lindsey Graham and Ukraine - Modern Ghana
- VerifiedNews coverage: ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on ABC's "This Week" - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) & Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Sunday on “This Week” with Co-anchor Martha Raddatz - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- VerifiedNews coverage: McCaul Introduces Amendment to Support Tibetans' Religious Freedom, Ability to Select Dalai Lama Successor - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on ABC's "This Week" - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: McCaul Discusses Admin's Efforts to Prevent a Nuclear Iran with Secretary Rubio - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: McCaul Discusses FIFA World Cup Security Preparations and More With Secretary Mullin - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: A Conversation With Congressman Michael McCaul - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Michael McCaul warns Texas Republicans not to nominate Ken Paxton for Senate - KUT
- VerifiedNews coverage: McCaul Advocates for Stronger Export Controls at Foreign Affairs Committee Markup - Congressman Michael McCaul (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Follow the Money: Who’s Funding the Fight for Texas’s 10th District to Replace Rep Michael McCaul - Legis1
- VerifiedNews coverage: Republicans, Democrats Compete for 10th Congressional District Being Vacated by Michael McCaul - thetexan.news
- VerifiedNews coverage: Republican Rep. Michael McCaul won’t seek reelection after 11 terms - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-09: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-07: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-22: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
2026-04-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-01-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
2025-05-01: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-02: Received in the Senate.
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Public Statements
nav aria-label="breadcrumb" class=""> Home Media Center Press Releases July 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — founder and co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus — introduced the Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids Act with caucus co-chairs Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) and Mike Kelly (R-Penn.). The legislation will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve and transform pediatric cancer research, treatment options,
-press-release__field-evo-issues"> Issues : Health Care High Tech and Semiconductors Read More June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Today, Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act with Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congresswoman Ma rcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) to increase security cooperation and strengthen defense capabilities between the United States and Ukraine. Issue
>: Foreign Affairs High Tech and Semiconductors Read More June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Today, Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Lou Correa (D-Calif.), and Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) introduced the Initiating Biomedical Outcomes to Garner Advancements into Innovative Neuroplastogen Efficacy (IBOGAINE) Act . This legislation would codify President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order No. Issues : Health Care Veterans Read More <div class="media evo-media-object
vo-press-release__field-evo-issues"> Issues : Health Care Veterans Read More June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – At today's House Homeland Security Committee markup, Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) urged his colleagues to support the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, legislation he introduced with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) to combat the fentanyl crisis by strengthening information sharing across the Department of Homeland Security and establishing clear metr
. Issues : Border Security Homeland Security Read More June 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security’s bipartisan Issues : Homeland Security Read More M
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