Press Releases

May 16, 2019

Pat Nolan is one of the most dedicated and selfless public servants I have ever met and his case is a textbook example of prosecutorial misconduct. By granting him a full pardon, President Trump has rectified a travesty that should never have happened.

Pay Letter - Representative Tom McClintock

January 11, 2019

Press Release

Letter sent to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Congress from Representative Tom McClintock regarding pay withholding during the partial government shutdown.

Statement in Response to President Trump’s Threat to Withhold FEMA Funds From California

January 9, 2019

Press Release

The President is absolutely correct that poor forest management has condemned our forests to morbid overcrowding and ultimately catastrophic wildfire. However, the principal blame for California’s wildfires lies with federal agencies and laws which govern most of our state’s forests and brushlands. Laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, which have made scientific forest management endlessly time consuming and ultimately cost prohibitive...

Issues:Local IssuesForest FireCalifornia

Maintenance at National Parks During the Government Shutdown

January 7, 2019

Press Release

Congressman Tom McClintock today praised the decision of Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to release Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act funds for garbage collection, restroom servicing and other emergency maintenance at national parks during the government shutdown.

Issues:Local IssuesCalifornia

Letter to Acting Secretary of the Interior Regarding Maintenance of Parks During the Shutdown

January 4, 2019

Press Release

Rep. Tom McClintock today sent a letter regarding maintenance of parks during the shutdown to Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. The letter is attached:

(click for pdf)

January 4, 2019

The Honorable David Bernhardt
Acting Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20240

Dear Acting Secretary Bernhardt:

Issues:Local Issues

Rep. McClintock and House Republicans Welcome Executive Action on Western Water

October 19, 2018

Press Release

“The President’s announcement is an immense relief for the farmers and families of the San Joaquin Valley and communities across California. Due to the actions of environmental extremists and overzealous bureaucrats, California has been suffering from a years-long water crisis that has wreaked havoc in Central Valley farming communities that feed tens of millions of Americans. Productive land has gone fallow and farmworkers have lost their jobs. Communities across California have also been devastated as senseless government regulations have mandated that billions of gallons of water be flushed out to the ocean and wasted. Now, with this executive action, there is a strict timetable...

Issues:California Water CrisisCalifornia

Statement Regarding the Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court

October 6, 2018

Press Release

This is a momentous and joyous day for the Constitution and for the rule of law. Despite the mockery that Senate Democrats made of the confirmation process and their grotesque accusations against Judge Kavanaugh -- that were not only entirely unsubstantiated but overwhelmingly contradicted by the evidence -- our American principles of justice and fairness prevailed. Justice Kavanaugh’s record...

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act Passes House Natural Resources Committee

September 27, 2018

Press Release

The Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act, H.R. 3608, by Congressman McClintock passed the House Natural Resources Committee today.

"The legislation will allow the American people to see the data that is being used to make Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing decisions," said Congressman McClintock. "This measure opens up the information so that the public can look at it, the science can be debated and challenged, and the best possible decision rendered under the terms of the Endangered Species Act."

Issues:Natural Resources CommitteeGovernment Regulation

Letter to Felicia Marcus, Chair, California Water Resources Control Board Regarding the Final Draft of the Bay-Delta Plan Update

August 16, 2018

Press Release

Letter to Felicia Marcus, Chair, California Water Resources Control Board Regarding the Final Draft of the Bay-Delta Plan Update (click letter below to view)

Issues:Local IssuesCalifornia Water CrisisCalifornia

McClintock Letter Calls for State-Wide Federal Assistance for California Fires

August 11, 2018

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, joined by 13 California members of the House of Representatives called on President Trump to continue to provide federal assistance for fire suppression and recovery.

Issues:Local IssuesForest FireCalifornia