“I can reveal today that the U.S. government has information to indicate that individuals tied to terrorist groups in Syria have already attempted to gain access to our country through the U.S. refugee program.”

American politician and attorney, since 2005

Michael Thomas McCaul Sr. is an American politician and attorney who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A Republican, he has represented a district that stretches from Austin to Houston. He chaired the House Committee on Homeland Security during the 113th, 114th, and 115th Congresses. His public profile is tied to national security and federal representation in Texas.