Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM
Status
Active
State
Texas
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$131,068.91
Date of Birth
1962-01-14
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
2300 Rayburn House Office Building
Phone
(202) 225-2401
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Michael McCaul supports tax policies that favor economic growth through lowered tax rates and reduced government spending. He advocates for a free-market approach and regulatory reform to enhance business competitiveness.

Agriculture

Conservative
McCaul supports policies that benefit agricultural businesses, emphasizing deregulation and free-market principles, while also backing federal aid in times of crisis.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
McCaul advocates for securing the U.S. border and enforcing existing immigration laws. He supports measures like increased border security and opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
He favors local control over education and supports school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs, as a means of improving educational outcomes.

Energy

Conservative
McCaul supports increasing domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas, while reducing regulatory barriers on energy industries.

Climate change

Conservative
McCaul is generally skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to address climate change, advocating instead for market-driven solutions and technological innovation.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative
He supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and replacing it with a system that increases competition and reduces government involvement in healthcare.

Housing

Conservative
McCaul advocates for reducing federal regulation to encourage private sector involvement in housing and supports policies that help make housing more affordable through economic growth.

Transportation

Conservative
He supports investing in transportation infrastructure but emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility and prioritizing projects that enhance economic efficiency.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
McCaul works to ensure veterans receive prompt access to quality healthcare and benefits, supporting measures to improve the efficiency of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Voting rights

Conservative
He supports measures aimed at ensuring election integrity, including voter ID laws and other measures intended to prevent voter fraud.

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