"My office will remain fully open during the shutdown. As federal agencies experience delays, we stand ready to assist with any casework needs."
By Cong. Michael McCaul
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 19th, House Republicans passed a clean government funding bill, with zero partisan policies attached. This is the same bill Democrats championed and voted for 13 times under President Biden. But now that Trump is in office, they would rather shut down our government than vote along with Republicans to keep the lights on. It's clear they're prioritizing politics over their legislative duties.
Government shutdowns force our troops and law enforcement to risk their lives without pay, halt crucial veterans benefits and services, freeze SBA loans that keep small businesses alive, close our national parks and monuments, can cost taxpayers billions of dollars, and signal to our adversaries that democracy doesn't work. I urge Senate Democrats, who are holding up the funding bill, to reverse course and pass our legislation before more damage is done.
Until then, I want constituents to know that my office will remain fully open during the shutdown. As federal agencies experience delays, we stand ready to assist with any casework needs.
Last week, President Trump announced he is doubling the amount of funding for research into Pediatric Cancer using artificial intelligence — which could lead to historic breakthroughs.As the founder of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, I've long fought for these precious children to have a voice in Washington — and that's exactly what they're getting from President Trump's White House.
This funding will ensure the U.S. produces the world's most innovative treatments — and eventually, cures — for this heartbreaking disease.
I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus in 2009 to give children with cancer a voice on Capitol Hill. Working to protect these beautiful children from the number one killer — cancer — has been the highlight of my career. It’s an honor to partner with so many advocates and these courageous children as we work together to make cancer history.
- As the president said, "We will defeat childhood cancer once and for all!"
The 1991 yogurt shop murders — a 34-year-old cold case in which four young girls were brutally killed — have grieved the Austin community for decades, but we never gave up hope that one day justice would prevail and the truth would come to light.
I’m so relieved that, this week, the suspect was finally identified, marking a major breakthrough in this horrific case. This case proves we should never stop fighting for the justice victims’ families deserve.
These young girls’ families deserve closure. That’s exactly why I introduced and passed legislation to allow families like these to request a federal review of a loved one’s cold case.
I also want to thank all of the law enforcement officers who worked tirelessly on this case to help provide answers for the families and the entire Austin community.
While absolutely nothing can ever bring these four girls back, I hope this brings some peace to their families after all these years.
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Congressman Michael McCaul represents Texas' 10th Congressional District, which stretches from Lake Travis outside of Austin to the Brazos Valley and includes: Austin, Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Madison, Travis, Washington, Waller and Williamson Counties. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and previously – prior to being term-limited as chairman under the House of Representatives Rules – served as the Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee during the 113th, 115th and 116th Congresses.
