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Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

RRepublicanAZ-9 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence11
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone23
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency53
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
40
Total Statements
17
Floor Speeches
23
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 20Taxes: 14Trade: 10Immigration: 9Healthcare: 9Infrastructure: 8Veterans: 7Labor: 6Agriculture: 5Economy: 4Social Security: 4Technology: 3Foreign Policy: 3Crime & Justice: 3Defense: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 29Bipartisan: 7Ceremonial: 2Urgent: 2

Statements (40)

Press Release2026-05-18ImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR8443
My Bill To Pause the H1-B Visa Will Protect American Workers

My Bill To Pause the H1-B Visa Will Protect American Workers https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2026/05/18/protect-job-from-foreign-workers-opinion/90051568007/ My bill to pause the H1-B visa will protect American workers | Opinion The visa program that allowed foreign workers to fill…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3517-H3521] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-05-08EnvironmentDefenseTradeHR8686
Gosar Introduces Bill to Strengthen Yuma Proving Ground and Support Military Readiness

Gosar Introduces Bill to Strengthen Yuma Proving Ground and Support Military Readiness Yuma, Arizona — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 8686 , legislation authorizing the withdrawal and reservation of approximately 22,000 acres of…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-04-15EnvironmentTradeLabor
Gosar Introduces the SWALWELL Act to Drain the Swamp

Gosar Introduces the SWALWELL Act to Drain the Swamp WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-09) released the following statement after introducing the “Stopping Wasteful Allowances for Lawmaker Wrongdoing and Ensuring Legal Liability Act,” or the SWALWELL Act—a direct strike against…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15Environment
Sponsored: To prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for settlements of workplace misconduct claims involving Members of Congress or senior staff of the…

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: To prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for settlements of workplace misconduct claims involving Members of Congress or senior staff of the House of Representatives or the Senate, require personal financial accountability, ensure transparency of past…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25
Sponsored: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Press Release2026-02-23BipartisanImmigrationEconomyTaxes
Congressman Paul Gosar: Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America

Congressman Paul Gosar: Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America Congressman Paul Gosar: Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America By Representative Paul Gosar As published in the Parker Pioneer https://www.havasunews.com/search/?l=25 sd=desc…

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Press Release2026-02-23UrgentImmigrationEnvironment
Congressman Gosar Thanks DHS Secretary Noem for Her Transparent Response to Surprise, AZ Processing Facility

Congressman Gosar Thanks DHS Secretary Noem for Her Transparent Response to Surprise, AZ Processing Facility Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement after receiving a detailed response from the Department of Homeland Security to his recent letter…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09Infrastructure
Sponsored: FAIR AIR Act

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: FAIR AIR Act. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Press Release2026-02-04UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Gosar Seeks Answers from DHS on Reported Immigration Detention Facility in Surprise

Gosar Seeks Answers from DHS on Reported Immigration Detention Facility in Surprise Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to sending a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking answers regarding reports that…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHRES1009HJRES140
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS; COOK, LAKE, AND SAINT LOUIS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-01-20
Sponsored: Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026. Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-12-17BipartisanEconomyClimateEnvironmentHR1043
Gosar Statement Lauding Senate Passage of the La Paz County Solar Energy and Jobs Creation Act

Gosar Statement Lauding Senate Passage of the La Paz County Solar Energy and Jobs Creation Act Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement following Senate passage of H.R. 1043, the La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act, legislation…

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Press Release2025-12-15EnvironmentEducation
Gosar Statement Applauding U.S. Department of Education for Recognizing Grand Canyon University’s Nonprofit Status

Gosar Statement Applauding U.S. Department of Education for Recognizing Grand Canyon University’s Nonprofit Status Washington, D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement praising the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to formally recognize Grand Canyon…

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Press Release2025-12-11ImmigrationHealthcareTaxesHR2315
It’s Time to End OPT and Put American Workers First

It’s Time to End OPT and Put American Workers First It’s Time to End OPT and Put American Workers First the Daily Signal published my editorial regarding the Optional Practical Training Program (OPT), a little known, unauthorized guest worker program that operates outside the law, undercuts…

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Press Release2025-12-04ImmigrationHealthcareTradeHR6374
Reps. Gosar and Crane Reintroduce Bill Placing 10-Year Moratorium on All Immigration

Reps. Gosar and Crane Reintroduce Bill Placing 10-Year Moratorium on All Immigration Washington, D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement after joining Arizona Congressman Eli Crane in reintroducing H.R. 6374, legislation providing a 10-year moratorium on all…

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Floor Speech2025-12-03
Sponsored: To prohibit the admission of aliens to the United States for 10 years, and for other purposes.

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: To prohibit the admission of aliens to the United States for 10 years, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Press Release2025-11-24ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
Obamacare: Premiums Went Up, Coverage Went Down, and Insurance Companies Got Filthy Rich!

Obamacare: Premiums Went Up, Coverage Went Down, and Insurance Companies Got Filthy Rich! Obamacare: Premiums Went Up, Coverage Went Down, and Insurance Companies Got Filthy Rich!…

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Floor Speech2025-11-17
Sponsored: Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Press Release2025-11-07ImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
The Truth Behind the Overhyped Election Results and the Schumer Shutdown

The Truth Behind the Overhyped Election Results and the Schumer Shutdown Newsmax: Rep. Gosar: Election Results Were No Surprise in Blue States If you’re shocked that Democrats won elections in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, I have an ocean to sell you in Arizona. These weren’t surprise…

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Press Release2025-09-25BipartisanHealthcareAbortionTaxesS2026
Wasteful and Woke Animal Tests Axed by the Trump Administration

Wasteful and Woke Animal Tests Axed by the Trump Administration Wasteful and Woke Animal Tests Axed by the Trump Administration https://amgreatness.com/2025/09/25/wasteful-and-woke-animal-tests-axed-by-the-trump-administration/ By Rep. Paul Gosar and Anthony Bellotti For decades, the federal…

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Floor Speech2025-09-16
Sponsored: Northern Arizona Protection Act

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: Northern Arizona Protection Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-09-16
Sponsored: Southern Arizona Protection Act

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: Southern Arizona Protection Act. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-09-08Labor
Sponsored: District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.

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Floor Speech2025-07-23Healthcare
Sponsored: End the Vaccine Carveout Act

Paul A. Gosar sponsored this legislation: End the Vaccine Carveout Act. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-03-24ImmigrationEnvironmentTrade
IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN RAUL GRIJALVA

IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN RAUL GRIJALVA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1213-H1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR7365
VETERANS EXPEDITED TSA SCREENING SAFE TRAVEL ACT

VETERANS EXPEDITED TSA SCREENING SAFE TRAVEL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6566-H6568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2019-04-04
Kingman Office Hours with Gosar Staff

Kingman Office Hours with Gosar Staff What : Kingman Office Hours with Gosar Staff When : April 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (AZ time) Where : City of Kingman Engineering 220 N 4th Street

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Press Release2019-04-03
Bullhead City Office Hours

Bullhead City Office Hours What: Bullhead City Office Hours When : Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (AZ time) Where : Bullhead City Senior Nutrition Center

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Press Release2019-03-21
Congressman Gosar Hosts Federal Service Fair

Congressman Gosar Hosts Federal Service Fair Kingman Federal Service Fair What: U.S. Representative Paul Gosar and many federal agencies will be on site with information they offer community members When: Thursday, March 21 st Time: 10:00 AM – Noon Where: 2600 Fairgrounds Blv, AZ 86401

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Press Release2019-03-21Veterans
Kingman Veterans Roundtable

Kingman Veterans Roundtable Kingman Veterans Roundtable What: U.S. Representative Paul Gosar and staff will discuss current status of veterans programs and what is currently available When: Thursday, March 21 st Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00PM Where: Kingman City Council Chamber: 310 N 4 th St Kingman, AZ

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Press Release2019-03-20Veterans
Congressman Gosar to hold Prescott Veterans Roundtable

Congressman Gosar to hold Prescott Veterans Roundtable Prescott Veterans Roundtable What: U.S. Representative Paul Gosar and staff will discuss current status of veterans programs and what is currently available When: Wednesday, March 20 th Time: 10 AM – 12:PM Where: Centennial Room 1989 Clubhouse…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF REAR ADMIRAL PAMELA M. SCHWEITZER

RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF REAR ADMIRAL PAMELA M. SCHWEITZER Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1065-E1066] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Press Release2017-04-29Taxes
2017 Congressional Art Competition Ceremony

2017 Congressional Art Competition Ceremony Start: April 29, 2017 2:00 PM End: April 29, 2017 4:00 PM Location:21 N. Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Saturday, April 29, 2017 2:00-4:00 PM Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N. Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 The winners of First, Second…

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Press Release2017-02-24
TELEPHONE TOWN HALL - Conversation with Virginia Congressman Dave Brat
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Press Release2016-09-08TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Staff Office Hours - LAKE HAVASU CITY

Staff Office Hours - LAKE HAVASU CITY Start: September 8, 2016 9:00 AM End: September 8, 2016 12:00 PM Location:Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce 314 London Bridge Rd Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Meet with Rep. Gosar's Staff Raise any concern you may have about federal and state topics Get to know…

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Press Release2016-07-08TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Staff Office Hours - KINGMAN

Staff Office Hours - KINGMAN Start: July 8, 2016 1:00 PM End: July 8, 2016 4:00 PM Location:220 N. 4th Street Kingman, AZ 86401 Meet with Rep. Gosar's Staff Raise any concern you may have about federal and state topics Get to know the Congressman's staff Receive Help with Federal Agencies Social…

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Press Release2016-06-29
Townhall Meeting - LAKE HAVASU CITY

Townhall Meeting - LAKE HAVASU CITY Start: June 29, 2016 6:00 PM End: June 29, 2016 7:00 PM Location:100 Park Ave Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Townhall Meeting Lake Havasu City Community Center 100 Park Ave. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

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