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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 their deliverance from him.
The arrest of Maduro and related topics of war and peace and the separation of powers are discussed by Congressman McClintock in the attached column.
Lessons from Caracas
By Congressman Tom McClintock
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today passed HR 1958 (Taylor) with Rep. McClintock’s legislation “Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act” folded into the bill.
Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Tom McClintock (CA-5) and Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus, today released the following statement:
The arrest of Maduro has advanced both the cause of justice and freedom in the Western hemisphere and revived the Monroe Doctrine for our national security. It is an astounding tactical success of American armed forces and a testament to the decisiveness and resolve of President Trump and his advisors. The contrast between American socialists protesting Maduro’s ouster with the jubilation of ordinary Venezuelans celebrating their deliverance speaks for itself.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) today delivered remarks during House floor debate in support of H.R. 4371 (Fry). Rep. McClintock is a member of the House Judiciary Committee where he serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman McClintock's legislation H.R.2302 the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025, has passed the House of Representatives by a unanimous voice vote. The legislation next goes to the Senate.
The legislation transfers 80 acres of BLM land and 185 acres of fee simple land already owned by the tribe into trust as part of the reservation for housing.
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
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 Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act. The Act passed the House by voice vote.
Remarks as delivered:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of House Concurrent Resolution 58 denouncing socialism.
Excerpt: Many societies have succumbed to the siren song of a benevolent, all-powerful government only to awaken one morning to find the benevolence is gone and the all-powerful government is still there.
Let that not be the epitaph of the United States of America.
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: