Michael McCaul, a Republican congressman from Texas, announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection next year, at the age of 63. He has been representing the 10th Congressional District of Texas since 2005. McCaul served as the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee from January 2013 to January 2019 and as the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee from January 2023 to January 2025.
Expressing his gratitude for over 20 years of service in Congress, McCaul stated in an interview with ABC’s “This Week” that he is looking for new challenges and plans to complete his current term while seeking new opportunities in the fields of national security and foreign policy. He emphasized his commitment to serving the American people in these critical areas to strengthen the United States and make the world a safer place.
Having been elected as a congressman for the first time in 2004, McCaul has been reelected ten times since then, establishing himself as a prominent Republican figure in Congress. He won his reelection in the 2024 elections with a significant lead of nearly 30 percentage points over the Democratic challenger.
Reflecting on his service as chairman of the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committees, McCaul expressed his deep honor in representing the people of central Texas and focusing on issues related to safeguarding the nation against global threats. He cited his father’s service during World War II as a source of inspiration for his dedication to public service and his mission to protect the country. Over the past two decades, McCaul has taken pride in fulfilling this mission in Congress.