McCaul Appointed as Vice Chair of House Homeland Security Committee

WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) - chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee - released the following statement on being appointed as vice chair of the committee for the 119th Congress.

"The Biden-Harris administration's disastrous open-border policies have wreaked havoc on our communities, cost thousands of young Americans' lives, and left our nation vulnerable to rising terrorism. Thankfully, with Republicans in control of the House, Senate, and White House, this committee has a unique opportunity to help turn the tide. As a former attorney tasked with securing the border and the former chairman of this committee, I know fixing the crisis at our border won't be easy, but I look forward to working with Chairman Green and the Trump administration to help put a stop to the madness and keep Americans safe."

Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-Tenn.) released the following statement on the committee's organization for the 119th Congress:

"As the Committee organizes for the 119th Congress, we are prepared to ensure the Department of Homeland Security succeeds in its no-fail mission and fulfills the mandate given by the American people to restore public safety. It is an honor to return as chairman, and I remain committed to finding opportunities for bipartisan solutions alongside Ranking Member Thompson.

"I am grateful for the incredible work of our returning members and proudly welcome impressive new additions to our Committee roster. Representatives Ogles, Biggs, Evans, Mackenzie, and Knott will bring valuable insight and experience to the Homeland Security Committee. 

"Next week, the Committee will hit the ground running. We will fight to secure our borders, combat terrorism on U.S. soil, bolster our cyber defenses, promote our nation's maritime security, and ensure the resiliency of our communities-all while restoring government accountability.

"In the wake of numerous crises created by the Biden administration, these missions have never been more important. I look forward to working with this robust team and the incoming Trump administration to make America safe once again."

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