Tom McClintock
U.S. House · CA-5 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · CA-5
Biography
Overview
Tom McClintock is a Republican U.S. Representative from California's 5th congressional district, serving since 2009. Born in 1956, he previously served in the California state assembly (1982-1992, 1996-2000) and state senate (2000-2008). His district spans from Sacramento suburbs to Fresno's outer suburbs and includes Yosemite National Park. He unsuccessfully ran for California governor in 2003 and lieutenant governor in 2006.
Career
Notable legislative achievements include authoring California's lethal injection law for capital punishment, proposing a two-thirds reduction in California's vehicle license fee, supporting the Water Rights Protection Act to defend water rights against federal agency claims, and successfully passing the Blumenauer-McClintock-Norton Amendment (2019) to protect cannabis legalization in states. He was the sole House Republican to co-sponsor the Ending Qualified Immunity Act in 2020. He also supported the $2 trillion Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Prior political experience
McClintock was first elected to Congress in 2008, narrowly defeating Democrat Charles D. Brown by 0.5% or 1,800 votes. He has been reelected repeatedly: 2010 (61% vs. opponent Clint Curtis), 2012 (61% vs. Jack Uppal), 2014 (60% vs. Art Moore), 2016 (63% vs. Robert W. Derlet), and 2018 (54.1% vs. Jessica Morse). In state races, he won his California Assembly seat in 1982 at age 26 with 56% of the vote and was reelected multiple times. For state senate in 2000, he won with 58% of the vote and was reelected in 2004 with 61%. He unsuccessfully ran for State Controller in 1994 (losing 48%-46%) and 2002 (losing by 0.2%), governor in 2003 (finishing third with 14%), and lieutenant governor in 2006 (losing 49%-45%).
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House CA-5 | 2025–present | In progress | Tom McClintock | — |
| 1st | U.S. House CA-5 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Mike Thompson | Tom McClintock |
| 7th | U.S. House CA-4 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Tom McClintock | Mike Thompson |
| 6th | U.S. House CA-4 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Tom McClintock | Tom McClintock |
| 5th | U.S. House CA-4 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Tom McClintock | Tom McClintock |
| 4th | U.S. House CA-4 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Tom McClintock | Tom McClintock |
| 3rd | U.S. House CA-4 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Tom McClintock | Tom McClintock |
| 2nd | U.S. House CA-4 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Tom McClintock | Tom McClintock |
| 1st | U.S. House CA-4 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | — | Tom McClintock |
Committee assignments
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and EnforcementHouseChair· 2025–present
- Federal LandsHouse· 2025–present
- The Constitution and Limited GovernmentHouse· 2025–present
- Water, Wildlife and FisheriesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8454
To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8380
To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7640
Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 5437
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
Sep 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4041
To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Jun 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3940
Open America's Waters Act
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2566
End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act
Apr 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2302
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025
Mar 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1133
Repeal Community Development Block Grants Act of 2025
Feb 7, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 178
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes.
Jan 3, 2025INTRODUCED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8443
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a pause on the issuance of H-1B visas until certain limitations on the issuance thereof are implemented.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8324
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations on contributions to health savings accounts, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes.
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8077
287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8021
American Petroleum First Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8020
American LNG First Act of 2026
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7825
Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7638
FAIR Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6840
ARMENIA Security Partnership Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6057
Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2025
Nov 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
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| — | — | Pending | — | — |