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McCaul, Michael

United States Representative · Texas · District 10

RepublicanBioguide M001157

Michael T. McCaul is a Republican representative from Texas who has served in the U.S. House since January 2005 and currently represents the 10th District. Before Congress, he worked as a federal prosecutor, Texas deputy attorney general, and chief of counterterrorism and national security in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

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Profile research reviewed August 20, 2026

Michael T. McCaul is a Republican representative from Texas who has served in the U.S. House since January 2005 and currently represents the 10th District. Before Congress, he worked as a federal prosecutor, Texas deputy attorney general, and chief of counterterrorism and national security in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

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Current institutional role

Chairman Emeritus, House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Michael T. McCaul is a Republican representative from Texas who has served in the U.S. House since January 2005 and currently represents the 10th District. Before Congress, he worked as a federal prosecutor, Texas deputy attorney general, and chief of counterterrorism and national security in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

McCaul previously chaired the House Homeland Security Committee and chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee during the 118th Congress. His official office lists him in the 119th Congress as Chairman Emeritus of both Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Texas · District 10
Party
Republican
Birth date
January 14, 1962
Washington phone
(202) 225-2401
Office
2300 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4310
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Chairman Emeritus, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Chairman Emeritus, House Committee on Homeland Security

Reviewed committee assignments

  • Foreign Affairs
  • Homeland Security
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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