Doug Lamalfa — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Congressman Doug LaMalfa emphasized that undocumented immigrants should pay restitution as a condition for obtaining legal status, while also acknowledging that the process for legal citizenship is overly complex and should be simplified. He believed the number of new citizens should be determined by the country's capacity and focused on individuals providing specific skill sets and loyalty. LaMalfa also supported policies to find savings in Medicaid by not extending coverage to undocumented immigrants. He opposed mass deportations.

“"It's a terrible process for how to become a citizen in this country for how long it takes," LaMalfa said to KRCRTV. "In a lot of cases, you have to hire attorneys and pay lots of money. It should be very cut and dry, like with any permit that you would seek from the government, to be easy to do. It's up to us to decide how many new citizens we want each year."”

Congressman Doug LaMalfa voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums For All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), stating that it would offer more choices, reduce costs, and lead to decreases in insurance premiums. He emphasized the need for immediate relief for constituents facing high healthcare expenses, believing Congress has a responsibility to prevent people from being priced out of coverage. The bill specifically expands Association Health Plans and deregulates Stop Loss Insurance.

““I’m pleased to see the House pass real change for our healthcare system,” said LaMalfa. “This bill gives people more choice, helps lower costs, and represents a step in the right direction. These reforms will lead to decreases in insurance premiums in the coming years. Folks in my district need more immediate relief. Families are still facing costs that are needlessly high, teetering on the edge of insurmountable healthcare expenses. Congress has a responsibility to address this before even more people are priced out of coverage entirely." - Doug LaMalfa, statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (Action News Now)”

Doug LaMalfa opposed environmental laws, stating that they hinder effective forest management and water supply efforts. He expressed concerns that environmental regulations prioritize "fish and environmental stuff" over other needs. LaMalfa also raised issues with gray wolf protections, water use, and wildfire prevention, arguing that coastal representatives' environmental policies do not align with the needs of his rural constituents.

““Nobody on the coast wants to cut any trees to speak of, they don’t want to build water supply, they want the water to all go to fish and environmental stuff,” LaMalfa added. (eenews.net)”

Doug LaMalfa supported overturning Roe v. Wade, stating it was "partisan" and "does not represent the values of our country." He voted in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and received an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America during the 118th Congress, reflecting his consistent position on the issue.

“Roe v. Wade "partisan" and "does not represent the values of our country." - Doug LaMalfa, Wikipedia”

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Representative Doug LaMalfa delivered a eulogy for Sam Paredes on September 3, 2025, acknowledging Paredes' leadership in protecting Second Amendment rights and his contributions to the gun-rights movement. This action reflects Representative LaMalfa's support for policies that uphold the Second Amendment.