Legislation

Legislation to Name Peak in Yosemite in Honor of Jessie Benton Fremont Approved by House Committee

March 13, 2014

"On the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Yosemite Land Grant, naming a peak for Jessie Benton Fremont is a fitting honor for a woman whose wisdom, foresight and perseverance helped preserve the majestic site that is Yosemite for all time," remarked Congressman Tom McClintock.

Issues:Legislation

Committee Statement on H.R. 1192 - Renaming Mammoth Peak in Yosemite National Park in honor of Jessie Benton Fremont

February 26, 2014

Speeches

It is well established that Jessie Benton Fremont was one of the earliest and most influential advocates for establishing the Yosemite National Park, in which Mammoth Peak is located.

Issues:LegislationNatural Resources CommitteeLocal Issues

Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act Approved by House

February 6, 2014

Press Release

The Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act was approved today by the House of Representatives as part of a larger bill, H.R. 2954 (The Public Access and Lands Improvement Act). Title IX of that bill comprises the Rim Fire Salvage Act. The salvage language is the result of consultations with Democratic offices and with the U.S. Forest Service. The compromise language assures compliance with all environmental laws and maintains judicial review, while assuring that salvage can begin this spring.

Issues:Forest FireLegislationLocal Issues

Opening Statement Water and Power Subcommittee

February 5, 2014

Press Release

The Subcommittee on Water and Power has taken a great deal of testimony on what needs to be done to break down the barriers that have stopped serious development of new water storage, and this hearing begins the process of distilling that testimony into practical legislation.

Issues:Natural Resources CommitteeLegislationGovernment Regulation

Spending Limitation Amendment Press Conference

March 3, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – Representative Tom McClintock (CA - 04) today made the following remarks at a press conference held to introduce a Spending Limitation Constitutional Amendment. Representative McClintock is co-author of the legislation.

During the 1980's, California enjoyed a Constitutional spending limit that produced a decade of balanced budgets, prudent reserves, no tax increases and steady economic growth. You can measure California's fiscal collapse from that day in 1990 when Californians foolishly threw that limit away.

Issues:Fiscal and EconomicLegislation

Congressman McClintock Honors Ronald Reagan

January 14, 2009

Press Release

Congressman Tom McClintock today introduced a resolution honoring President Ronald Reagan on the 98th anniversary of his birth. The resolution recognizes the significance of President Reagan’s accomplishments, such as winning the Cold War and communicating to the American people the self-evident truths of freedom, which made a lasting impact on the United States and the world.

Issues:Legislation