Michael Mccaul — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Michael's Positions on Key Issues
Economy
HighMichael McCaul has prioritized the economy and jobs, opposing Wall Street bailouts and certain stimulus packages. He advocates for market certainty by keeping tax rates predictable and low, alongside cutting federal spending and addressing the national debt responsibly. McCaul also supports repealing existing healthcare legislation, believing it negatively impacts jobs and costs.
““The best way to do that (create economic growth) is to provide market certainty by keeping the tax rate predictable and low and by cutting this enormous spending,” Michael McCaul, as quoted in the Brenham Banner-Press.”
Immigration
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Climate & Energy
HighMichael McCaul voted 'Yea' on the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act in February 2026. He also expressed concern about America’s dependence on foreign energy sources and the environmental impact of fossil fuels, citing increased vulnerability to external events and hostile regimes.
“I am greatly concerned about America's growing dependence on foreign sources of energy and the impact fossil fuels are having on our environment. Our reliance on imported energy only serves to increase our vulnerability to both external events and the actions of regimes that are, in many cases, openly hostile to the interests of the United States. (Michael McCaul, Ballotpedia)”
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
MediumMichael McCaul opposed the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755), a bill described as entrenching access to abortion in federal law and potentially endangering state-level restrictions and funding limits. He did not vote on a House bill aimed at preventing states from banning birth control, nor on a bill concerning taxpayer funding of abortion. These actions align with his reported long-standing anti-abortion stance.
Foreign Policy
HighRepresentative Michael McCaul has focused his congressional career on national security and foreign policy, advocating for strengthening U.S. alliances and confronting adversaries. He voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 and introduced the bipartisan Decreasing Russian Oil Profits (DROP) Act of 2026 to target Russian revenue. McCaul emphasized securing high-tech and artificial intelligence supply chains and condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine as "evil in its purest form."
““It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of central Texas and to chair the prestigious Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committees,” said Chairman McCaul. “My father’s service in World War II inspired me to pursue a life of public service, with a focus on defending our great nation against global threats, and I have been proud to carry out that mission in Congress for more than two decades. I am ready for a new challenge in 2027 and look forward to continuing to serve my country in the national security and foreign policy realm.” (Michael McCaul, mccaul.house.gov press release, February 27, 2026)”
Education
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Gun Policy
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