Biography
Michael T. McCaul, born on January 14, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Texas's 10th Congressional District since 2005. The district spans from Lake Travis to the Brazos Valley, encompassing parts of Austin and surrounding counties. Prior to his congressional tenure, McCaul held positions as Chief of Counter-Terrorism and National Security in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas, Deputy Attorney General of Texas, and a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice's Public Integrity Section. He is married to Linda Mays McCaul, daughter of Clear Channel Communications founder Lowry Mays, and they have five children.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Business and History from Trinity University, 1984
- Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law, 1987
- Graduate of the Senior Executive Fellows Program at Harvard University's School of Government
Political Experience
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U.S. House of Representatives: Serving Texas's 10th District since 2005
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Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee: 2023–2025
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Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee: 2013–2019
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Assistant Whip: U.S. House of Representatives
Notable Achievements
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Legislation: Authored the Creating Hope Act, signed into law in 2012, incentivizing pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments for pediatric cancer patients.
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Cybersecurity: Introduced legislation in 2013 to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's role in preventing and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
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Foreign Affairs: As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led efforts to bolster international engagement, counter adversarial policies, and promote global stability and democracy.
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China Task Force: Chaired the China Task Force, developing a comprehensive legislative plan to confront the Chinese Communist Party and advocate for repatriating jobs to the United States.
McCaul's extensive experience in national security and foreign affairs has positioned him as a leading voice on issues ranging from counter-terrorism to international diplomacy.
