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January 12, 2026

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:

January 5, 2026

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. 

December 16, 2025

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.

December 9, 2025

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.  

December 1, 2025
Columns

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
December 1, 2025
Speeches

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:

Issues:Foreign Affairs - InternationalJudiciary CommitteeLegislation
November 21, 2025

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.   

Issues:Constitution
November 20, 2025

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:

 

October 1, 2025

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 1st, 2025

The Honorable Doug Burgum

September 17, 2025

Statement by Rep. Tom McClintock on the Ilhan Omar censure resolution:  Ilhan Omar’s comments regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk are vile and contemptible. They deserve the harshest criticism of every man and woman of good will. But this disgusting and hateful speech is still speech and is protected by our First Amendment.

Issues:Constitution