Michael McCaul
The Public Record
Michael Thomas McCaul is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he has been active in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on national security and foreign policy. McCaul has played a significant role in discussions surrounding U.S. relations with countries like Ukraine and Russia, often emphasizing the importance of NATO and the need for a strong response to aggression.
I think our enhanced enforcement efforts and the introduction of significant consequences, such as prosecution for multiple crossers and smugglers, have made a tremendous difference.
What is missing is a strategy to secure the border, both at and between the ports of entry.
In my judgment, the technology piece has not been completed yet, and when it is I think we'll be able to say we have operational control of the border.
I believe that increasing the accuracy of the data CBP receives, treating partners like true partners, and providing CBP with additional technology and personnel will further your goal of increasing security and accelerating the flow of…
I commend you for your leadership and continued efforts to increase the security of our country while expediting the flow of trade.
The best ideas don't come out of Washington. They come from the local areas.
CBP should afford its C-TPAT partners with due process by investigating security breaches before taking hasty, immediate actions with such serious consequences.





