Email from Rep. McCaul Energy and Water Legislation: A Win for Texans After four years of the Biden administration hamstringing American energy, stifling our economy, and ceding national security ground to our adversaries, House Republicans and the Trump administration are getting this country back on track. This week, I joined my Republican colleagues in voting to pass the 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, legislation that will strengthen U.S. energy production, fuel job creation and economic growth, and reduce our reliance on other countries for critical minerals. I was proud to vote for this bill and secure a decisive victory not only for Texans, but for all Americans who want to see this nation prosper.  I supported this important bill because it would: Safeguard national security by prohibiting crude oil sales from our strategic petroleum reserves to the Chinese Communist Party; Invest in mining production technology and critical mineral extraction, which will reduce our dependency on foreign nations; Fully fund small modular and advanced reactor demonstrations, which are critical to restoring U.S. nuclear leadership; Maintain our nuclear edge by modernizing nuclear weapons stockpiles; Improve U.S. ports and waterways to facilitate efficient transport of goods and services; and Preserve cybersecurity funding to protect Americans' data and infrastructure. Protecting U.S. Cybersecurity Amidst Growing Threats As our adversaries like China and Russia continue to hack sensitive national security networks and attack critical infrastructure, our nation's cybersecurity posture is more crucial than ever. When I chaired the Homeland Security Committee, I foresaw this growing threat and worked extensively on bolstering our nation's cyber preparedness. I also championed legislation in 2015 to facilitate information sharing on cyber threats. This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security voted to reauthorize that important bill, which was about to expire, and ensure law enforcement can continue to coordinate on cyber incidents and combat attacks head-on. I'm proud that, a decade after the bill's passage, our committee continues to prioritize the cybersecurity efforts needed to protect American data and infrastructure. ICYMI: Rep. McCaul In The News Axios: Watch: Future of Defense conversations on space, satellites & security Click to read Fox News: 'Yogurt Shop Murders': Austin’s unsolved cold case continues to raise questions decades later Click to read www.mccaul.house.gov Washington, D.C. 2300 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-2401 Fax: 202-225-5955 Austin 11614 FM 2244 Suite 160 Austin, TX 78738 Fax: 512-473-0514 College Station 175 Century Square Drive Suite 210 College Station, TX 77840 Phone: (979) 431-6480 Fax: (979) 431-5180 Rep. McCaul | Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice