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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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McCaul, Crane Urge Admin to Empower National Guard to Address Potential Drone Threats at Upcoming FIFA World Cup Games
Position: Representatives McCaul and Crane urge the administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone threats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by deputizing National Guard members to perform counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) operations across eleven host cities.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul — chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events — sent a letter with U.S Congressman Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the congress members urged the administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and ensure a "unified federal security posture" at the games.
Full text of the letter can be found here or below.
Dear Secretary Hegseth, Acting Attorney General Blanch, and Secretary Mullin:
We are writing to request immediate interagency action from the Department of War, Justice, and Homeland Security to secure the airspace over the eleven U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beginning June 11, the tournament’s high-threat environment requires resources beyond current state and local Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities.
While the Safer Skies Act was a vital step toward securing our domestic airspace, the tournament’s unprecedented scale requires us to build upon that foundation immediately. Potential personnel shortages and complex jurisdictional divides between event organizers and host cities risk creating a fragmented environment that requires a unified federal security posture.
We must work towards a stronger and more unified federal operational framework to address the jurisdictional lines between FIFA and the host cities. These gaps can be met by deputizing National Guard members to perform 6 USC § 124n authorities. With its rapid deploy ability, nationwide scalability, and extensive experience responding to domestic emergencies, the National Guard is uniquely positioned to assist federal and state authorities with C-UAS mitigation and unified coordination for World Cup security.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring an unprecedented number of global spectators to our homeland, and the eyes of the world will be on the United States. Ensuring the safety of these events and attendees is a responsibility we must meet with no room for error. Thank you for your service to the country and prompt attention to this concern. We look forward to working together to secure this historic event.
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McCaul Advocates for Stronger Export Controls at Foreign Affairs Committee Markup
Position: McCaul advocates for strengthening federal export controls on sensitive technologies, including AI and biotech, through a presumption of denial standard and reformed technical advisory committees comprised of national security experts.
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke in support of two pieces of legislation that would strengthen export controls on sensitive technology.
First, he urged his colleagues to support H.R. 8284, the Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act — a bill he introduced to keep critical technology out of our adversaries' hands. Specifically, the bill would enforce a "presumption of denial" standard for sensitive technology exports and reform the technical advisory committees so they are comprised of national security experts to advise the government on exports for critical sectors like AI, biotech, and aerospace.
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McCaul, Luttrell Urge President Trump to Expand Veterans' Access to Life-Saving Neuroplastogen Treatment
Position: Representatives McCaul and Luttrell urge the Trump administration to expand veterans' access to neuroplastogen treatments, particularly ibogaine, citing evidence that these medicines can accelerate healing for veterans with PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and substance addiction.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — and Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, highlighting the mounting evidence that neuroplastogen medicines, particularly ibogaine, can accelerate the healing process for veterans struggling with mental health and substance addictions. In the letter, McCaul and Luttrell urged the Trump administration to expand access to these life-saving treatments for our nation's heroes.
"Every day, an average of 17 veterans take their own lives. These are men and women who survived combat, who came home, and who then lost a quieter and longer war against the invisible wounds they carried with them. Evidence is mounting that neuroplastogen medicines, such as ibogaine, can provide a durable path to healing where traditional medicine has failed," the members wrote.
They continued, "This breakthrough rests on a new understanding of how these medicines interact with the brain. Unlike traditional treatments that manage symptoms, ibogaine appears to work at a deeper level, stimulating the brain's own repair mechanisms and encouraging the growth of new neural connections that can bypass the damaged pathways underlying PTSD, depression, TBI, and addiction. A 2024 study from Stanford University found that a single ibogaine treatment produced dramatic reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety among veterans with traumatic brain injuries, along with meaningful improvements in cognitive function. No approved treatment has come close to this level of impact, and larger controlled trials are needed to fully understand it."
Click here to read full text of the letter.
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Issues:Veterans
McCaul Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Bad Actors From Entering the U.S.
Position: McCaul and Cuellar support legislation to authorize and codify the BITMAP program, which partners with foreign governments to collect biometric data from individuals using illegal travel routes in order to identify and prevent dangerous criminals, terrorists, and traffickers from entering the United States.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-Texas) reintroduced the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) Authorization Act, which would authorize a successful Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that partners with other countries to help identify and stop dangerous criminals and potential terrorists from reaching our borders.
"Bad actors like traffickers, terrorists, and transnational gang members may lie about their identity in an attempt to enter our country undetected, but they can't fake biometrics," said Congressman McCaul. "The successful BITMAP program empowers our regional partners to identify and stop these individuals long before they reach our borders. I'm proud to reintroduce this bill on a bipartisan basis with Congressman Cuellar. The more we push our borders out, the safer our homeland will be."
“Strong border security depends on international coordination and having the resources to stop threats before they reach our communities. The BITMAP Authorization Act will help us identify dangerous individuals earlier, expand collaboration with regional partners, and strengthen congressional oversight through firm reporting requirements on partner agreements and program outcomes,” said Congressman Cuellar. “As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, I thank my friend and colleague Congressman McCaul for his collaboration on this bipartisan effort to ensure law enforcement has what it needs to protect the American people and stay ahead of future security threats.”
Background:
The Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) authorizes the U.S. government to provide foreign partners with the technical equipment and specialized training necessary to collect biometric and biographic data from individuals using illegal travel pathways, ensuring high-threat individuals are identified before they reach U.S. ports of entry. The BITMAP Authorization Act would codify the program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and strengthen congressional oversight. American citizens can opt out of providing biometrics for the entry-exit system.
Click here to read full text of the bill.
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Issues:Border SecurityHomeland Security
McCaul Discusses Need to Revitalize DIB Amidst Global Threats
Position: McCaul emphasizes the importance of revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base in response to global security threats, discussing defense sales reform.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) discussed the importance of revitalizing our nation's defense industrial base at a committee hearing titled, "Reforming America's Defense Sales."
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McCaul on "Fox News Sunday": President Trump's Strikes on Kharg Island are like "Checkmate" on Iranian Supreme Leader
Position: McCaul characterizes President Trump's military strikes on Kharg Island as a strategic success against Iran's leadership, comparing the action to a decisive chess move.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees — joined Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday" to discuss the latest on Operation Epic Fury, Democrats' DHS shutdown, and more.
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McCaul Speaks on House Floor Against War Powers Resolution
Position: Rep. McCaul opposes the War Powers Resolution, arguing against constraints on executive military authority in the context of Operation Epic Fury.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) took to the House floor to speak on the significance of Operation Epic Fury and urge his colleagues to oppose the War Powers Resolution.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (EARMARK)11 contributions$101,560
2.TAKE BACK THE HOUSE 2022Leadership4 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports Republican candidates aligned with the party's House agenda.AI$51,253
3.TAKE BACK THE HOUSE 2020Leadership4 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports candidates aligned with Republican efforts to gain House seats.AI$35,114
4.TAKE BACK THE HOUSE TEXAS 2022Leadership2 contributionsLeadership or party-aligned PAC — supports Republican candidates in Texas House races and coordinates campaign funding.AI$19,462
5.PATRIOT DAY 1 2020Ideological1 contributionSingle-issue or ideological PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name.AI · low$12,336
6.STAND FOR AMERICA PAC1 contribution$10,000
7.NOR PAC1 contribution$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$8,767
2.C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES$7,000
3.ILAN INVESTMENTS$7,000
4.BEAL BANK$7,000
5.MISCHER INVESTMENTS LP$7,000
6.HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN INC.$7,000
7.INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$5,000
8.ASTIN EXECUTIVE SERVICES$5,000
9.SC FORBES VENTURES VII$3,500
10.TRAMMELL CROW RESIDENTIAL$3,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
