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December 1, 2025

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 Congressman Tom McClintock

Issues:Fiscal and EconomicCalifornia

In Support of the REFINER Act

November 20, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 3109, the REFINER Act:

Issues:EnergyFiscal and EconomicCalifornia

Letter to Secretary Burgum Encouraging the Secretary to Keep the National Parks Open and Accessible During the Lapse in Appropriations

October 1, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) today sent the attached letter to Secretary Burgum encouraging the Secretary to keep the National Parks open and accessible during the lapse in appropriations.The letter is attached:

(click for pdf)

October 1^st, 2025

The Honorable Doug Burgum

Issues:Natural Resources CommitteeLocal IssuesCalifornia

H. Res 516 - Condemning Los Angeles Riots

June 27, 2025

Speeches

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) delivered the following remarks on the House floor during debate on H. Res 516 Condemning Los Angeles Riots:

H. Res. 516
Condemning Los Angeles Riots
June 27, 2025

Mr. Speaker:

Issues:California

Congressman Tom McClintock with Doug Burgum Signing a Secretarial Order

Secretarial Order Supporting Gateway Communities Issued by the Department of the Interior

June 26, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom McClintock lauded the secretarial order signed yesterday by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, ordering the National Park Service to enhance coordination between the parks and the Gateway communities that rely on them.

Issues:Local IssuesCalifornia

Yosemite Valley With No Reservations

June 3, 2025

Columns

The 750,000-acre national park can welcome many more visitors than it does today without restricting access. All that is missing is a visitor-friendly attitude by Yosemite Park management and a willingness to be a good neighbor to the gateway communities and businesses that depend on tourism. With the new administration and a search for a new park superintendent, perhaps that hour can finally come.

Rep. McClintock Column Yosemite Valley With No Reservations

YOSEMITE VALLEY WITH NO RESERVATIONS
By Congressman Tom McClintock

Issues:Local IssuesCalifornia

Yosemite Belongs to the People

March 6, 2025

Columns

What is the actual number of layoffs at Yosemite National Park that will bring this beautiful Valley to rack and ruin? Ten. Ten probationary employees. Ten out of nearly 500 full-time winter employees. Twenty-five if you include early retirements. And no fire fighters.

Rep. McClintock Column Yosemite Belongs to the People
(Related: House Floor Remarks)

YOSEMITE BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE
By Congressman Tom McClintock

Issues:Local IssuesCalifornia

Rep. McClintock Remarks in Support of the “Fix Our Forests Act”

January 23, 2025

Speeches

Washington, D.C. – Comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to restore forest health and increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires has passed the House floor. The legislation, H.R. 471, will provide agencies with critical tools to implement vital forest management projects immediately. Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) is a co-sponsor of the legislation. The Congressman delivered remarks in support of the legislation during House floor debate today, noting that provisions in the measure include his previously introduced legislation the Proven Forest Management Act. The Proven Forest Management Act expands reforms that were secured for the Tahoe Basin in the 2016 WINN Act, and which have successfully increased treated acreage in the Tahoe Basin. The legislation will next go to the Senate.

Issues:Local IssuesLegislationForest FireCalifornia

Bad Policy Served as Kindling for California’s Wildfires

January 13, 2025

Columns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) penned an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal discussing the California Wildfires.

Issues:Forest FireCalifornia

McClintock Leads Letter to President in Opposition to Proposed Range of Light National Monument

January 8, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom McClintock and members of the California congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Biden calling on him not to establish a proposed Range of Light National Monument. The proposed monument would redesignate over 1.4 million acres of federal land, including the entirety of the Sierra National Forest and the San Joaquin River Gorge. The letter is co-signed by Representatives Doug LaMalfa, Kevin Kiley, Vince Fong, David Valadao, Jay Obernolte and Darrell Issa.

Issues:Local IssuesCalifornia

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