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Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

RRepublicanCA-5 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence7
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency72
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
41
Total Statements
26
Floor Speeches
15
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Immigration: 16Environment: 15Taxes: 15Crime & Justice: 9Trade: 8Agriculture: 6Infrastructure: 6Healthcare: 6Housing: 5Economy: 5Foreign Policy: 3Labor: 3Veterans: 3Gun Policy: 2Defense: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 24Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 6Ceremonial: 4Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (41)

Press Release2026-05-14Immigration
The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies

The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom McClintock serves as the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement. The committee today held a hearing examining sanctuary…

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Press Release2026-04-30S1318
FISA Extension: S 1318 – Yes

FISA Extension: S 1318 – Yes FISA Extension: S 1318 – Yes FISA Extension: S 1318 – Yes . I have consistently voted against FISA 702 reauthorizations without a warrant requirement for querying information involving U.S. Jennifer.Cress… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:50 May 1, 2026

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Press Release2026-04-30TaxesEnvironment
S Con Res 33 -- BUDGET RESOLUTION: Yes

S Con Res 33 -- BUDGET RESOLUTION: Yes S Con Res 33 -- BUDGET RESOLUTION: Yes S Con Res 33 -- BUDGET RESOLUTION: Yes . The Budget Resolution is the first part of the annual budget process that is supposed to set limits on federal spending and conform our appropriations and mandatory spending…

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Press Release2026-04-30AgricultureHR7567HR178
HR 7567 – Farm Bill: Yes

HR 7567 – Farm Bill: Yes HR 7567 – Farm Bill: Yes HR 7567 – Farm Bill: Yes. There is much to dislike in this Farm Bill, including the fraud-ridden SNAP program and subsidies that ultimately inflate the costs of everything from commodities to insurance (while hiding them for the recipients of these…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1689HRES965
DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2940-H2947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanImmigrationTaxesHousingHR1689HRES965
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2899-H2902] From the…

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Press Release2026-03-28ImmigrationEnvironmentHRES1142
H. Res. 1142 - Department of Homeand Security Funding

H. Res. 1142 - Department of Homeand Security Funding H. Res. 1142 - Department of Homeand Security Funding If we don’t enforce our immigration laws, we have no immigration laws. If we have no immigration laws, we have no border. And if we have no border, we have no country. Yet that is the clear…

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Press Release2026-03-23
Statement on the Armenia Security Partnership Act

Statement on the Armenia Security Partnership Act Statement on the Armenia Security Partnership Act "I am proud to support the ARMENIA Security Partnership Act as a co-sponsor. This legislation simply asks for fairness toward the Armenian people as negotiations toward normalization proceed. This…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEconomyHR4638HRES1115
BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025

BILL TO OUTLAW WOUNDING OF OFFICIAL WORKING ANIMALS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2600-H2606] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1958HRES1115
DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026

DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2568-H2576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23Labor
Sponsored: Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

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Press Release2026-02-10UrgentTradeHRES1042
H.Res. 1042

H.Res. 1042 H.Res. 1042 This resolution would allow privileged resolutions to rescind a presidential emergency tariff at any time, rather than under the regular order that governs House business. Under current law, the President may declare an emergency and apply tariffs in response. He has used…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04UrgentEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR4090HR1366
CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT

CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1993-H2002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-01-21Environment
Lessons from Caracas

Lessons from Caracas Lessons from Caracas There is much to unpack from the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Above all, there is the stark contrast between American socialists bitterly denouncing the ouster of this socialist dictator and the masses of ordinary Venezuelans celebrating…

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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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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
LESSONS FROM CARACAS

LESSONS FROM CARACAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H137-H138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LESSONS FROM…

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Press Release2025-12-02
Op-Ed: Government is Still the Problem

Op-Ed: Government is Still the Problem Op-Ed: Government is Still the Problem Congressman Tom McClintock penned an op-ed in the Washington Examiner discussing freedom and socialism and the impact of both on government policies. Via the Washington Examiner: Government is Still the Problem By…

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Press Release2025-12-01ImmigrationIsraelHR176
H.R. 176 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act Passes House Floor

H.R. 176 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act Passes House Floor H.R. 176 No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act Passes House Floor WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of his bill H.R. 176, the No…

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Floor Speech2025-09-17
Sponsored: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Press Release2025-09-16TradeHRES707
Vote Note: H Res 707

Vote Note: H Res 707 Vote Note: H Res 707 Vote Note: H Res 707 goes beyond the prerogative of the majority to decide what bills are taken to the floor. This resolution amends existing law to extend the authority of the President to impose tariffs until March 30. That makes this a substantive…

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Press Release2025-09-04HR4553
HR 4553 – Energy and Water Appropriations Chock Full of Subsidies, Give-aways and Earmarks: No.

HR 4553 – Energy and Water Appropriations Chock Full of Subsidies, Give-aways and Earmarks: No. HR 4553 – Energy and Water Appropriations Chock Full of Subsidies, Give-aways and Earmarks: No. I continue to believe that the roots of all fiscal evil are subsidies, grants and earmarks, and this…

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Press Release2025-08-25ImmigrationEnvironment
Sorry, Not Sorry for Immigration Enforcement

Sorry, Not Sorry for Immigration Enforcement Sorry, Not Sorry for Immigration Enforcement The Democrats are outraged that the largest illegal mass migration in history – that they unleashed – must now be followed by the largest repatriation in history. Jennifer.Cress… Mon, 08/25/2025 - 13:46 August…

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Press Release2025-07-17
The Big, Beautiful Bill

The Big, Beautiful Bill The Big, Beautiful Bill The Big, Beautiful Bill is now the law, so it’s no longer a theoretical discussion about what the bill might do. We’re about to find out what it will do. Jennifer.Cress… Wed, 07/16/2025 - 21:28 August 1, 2025

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Press Release2025-07-17Taxes
Let Us Finally Take This First, Small Step Toward the Solvency Of Our Nation

Let Us Finally Take This First, Small Step Toward the Solvency Of Our Nation Let Us Finally Take This First, Small Step Toward the Solvency Of Our Nation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) delivered the following remarks on the House floor during debate on recission legislation: Click…

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Floor Speech2025-06-17Environment
Sponsored: To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental…

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-06-12
Sponsored: Open America's Waters Act

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Open America's Waters Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Floor Speech2025-06-06
Sponsored: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that new States may be admitted to the United States upon a…

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that new States may be admitted to the United States upon a concurrence of two thirds of each house of Congress.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2025-04-01
Sponsored: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2025-03-24Taxes
Sponsored: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHRES189
RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [House] [Pages H998-H1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-05TaxesEnvironmentTrade
YOSEMITE BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE

YOSEMITE BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [House] [Page H980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] YOSEMITE…

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Floor Speech2025-02-26TaxesForeign Policy
Sponsored: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian…

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H771-H772] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BIRTHRIGHT…

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Floor Speech2025-02-13CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR35HRES5
AGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACT

AGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H682-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-02-06Partisan AttackImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
ELON MUSK AND DEMOCRACY

ELON MUSK AND DEMOCRACY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H511] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ELON MUSK AND…

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Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR30HRES5
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-07UrgentImmigrationCrime & JusticeHR29HRES5
LAKEN RILEY ACT

LAKEN RILEY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H53-H61] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LAKEN RILEY ACT Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-01-03Crime & Justice
Sponsored: Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

Tom McClintock sponsored this legislation: Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
RECONCILIATION CAN SAVE OUR COUNTRY

RECONCILIATION CAN SAVE OUR COUNTRY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6541-H6542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-09-18CeremonialImmigrationAbortionTaxesHR7909HRES1455
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5354-H5358] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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