Press Releases

Rep. McClintock Introduces Legislation to Honor Fallen Marine Sky Mote

February 13, 2015

Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, today introduced H.R. 979, a bill to honor Marine SSgt Sky Mote, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 10, 2012. The legislation will designate a mountain peak in the John Muir Wilderness, under which the Mote family gathered to camp every year, as "Sky Point." Every member of the California congressional delegation is a co-sponsor of the bill.

Issues:LegislationLocal Issues

Statement regarding the President’s request for an “Authorization for Use of Military Force”

February 11, 2015

Press Release

When we send our soldiers into harm’s way, we have a solemn obligation to back them with the full might and resources our country can muster and to give them the widest possible latitude for action. MacArthur was right, “In war, there is no substitute for victory.” The President proposes something very different: war by half measure, war on the cheap, war with no clear objective other than to pull out in three years. I will not vote for the authorization as the President proposes.

February Town Hall Meetings

January 30, 2015

Press Release

Congressman McClintock will be hosting town hall meetings in February in El Dorado Hills (February 18th) and Jamestown (February 19th).

For further information about upcoming town hall meetings please call the district office at 916-786-5560.

Congressman McClintock Appointed Chairman of House Subcommittee on Federal Lands

January 16, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-04) has been appointed Chairman of the Federal Lands Subcommittee of the Natural Resources Committee for the 114th Congress. McClintock has served as a member of the Natural Resources Committee since 2009, most recently chairing the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

Issues:Natural Resources Committee

Rep. McClintock New District Office Open House

January 15, 2015

Press Release

Congressman Tom McClintock will host an open house at the new district office in Roseville. Mr. McClintock and staff will be on hand to greet constituents. Event information:

District Office Open House

February 9, 2015 5pm-7pm

2200A Douglas Blvd, Suite 240, Roseville

Issues:Local Issues

Statement by Congressman Tom McClintock On the Election of the House Speaker

January 6, 2015

Press Release

Statement by Congressman Tom McClintock
On the Election of the House Speaker

January 6, 2014

I am disappointed in Mr. Boehner's leadership of the House and have expressed my concerns on many occasions. But shifting this decision from the House Republican Conference to the House Floor opens a Pandora's Box.

Statement on the President's Amnesty Order

November 21, 2014

Press Release

Congressman McClintock today released the following statement in response to the President's amnesty order:

Statement in Response to the Proposal of the National Park Service to Increase Entrance Fees, Including those Charged to Visitors at Yosemite National Park:

October 14, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Tom McClintock issued the following statement in response to the proposal of the National Park Service to increase entrance fees, including those charged to visitors at Yosemite National Park:

Issues:Natural Resources CommitteeLocal IssuesCalifornia

Remarks in Opposition to Authorizing the Arming and Training of FSA (Free Syrian Army)

September 17, 2014

Press Release

All of us recognize the threat posed to our nation by the Islamic State. The question before us is whether to arm and train supposedly vetted elements of the Free Syrian Army as a proxy ground force.

HR 5397 - Adding Taxpayer Protections and a Guaranteed Right of Public Use to Previous Proposals to Expand the Boundaries of Yosemite National Park

July 23, 2014

Press Release

"The proposed addition to the park offers spectacular views from Henness Ridge and still has remnants of timber roads that could be adapted for hiking, riding, mountain biking, and other recreational pursuits," said McClintock. "In acquiring this land, it is important that the public have an explicit guarantee of access...