Thomas Mcclintock — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Thomas McClintock favors strict enforcement of current immigration laws, asserting that illegal immigration undermines assimilation and the rule of law. He has sponsored H.R. 7640, a bill aimed at improving public safety through federal immigration law enforcement within the United States. He also supported the inclusion of his "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" in H.R. 1958.

“I favor the strict enforcement of our current immigration law as a prerequisite for any other reform. – Thomas McClintock, tommcclintock.com, "Illegal Immigration"”

Thomas McClintock supports the American Health Care Act (HR 1628) and voted "YES" on H.R. 1304, the Self Insurance Protection Act. He advocates for protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, citing their importance for citizens to pay bills and access healthcare affordably. He has introduced legislation to lower healthcare costs and combat junk fees, and fought to extend ACA tax credits, while voting against legislation that he stated put healthcare coverage at risk.

“The number one issue by far was protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. People didn’t talk about these programs in abstract terms. They talked about their lives, how Social Security is how they pay their bills; Medicare is how they get healthcare without going broke; and Medicaid is how their [...]”

Thomas McClintock voted against several environmental protection and climate change initiatives in 2025, including measures related to limiting environmental review for pipelines, reestablishing the National Coal Council, and defunding the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. He also opposed defunding the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program and rescinding international climate funding. He supported blocking the Biden administration's ESG rule for retirement accounts, viewing it as a political weaponization of these accounts.

Thomas McClintock voted against H. Res. 1338 in May 2010, a resolution recognizing AmeriCorps, as Republicans reportedly opposed it due to Planned Parenthood's involvement. In February 2011, he voted for an amendment to H.R. 1 that aimed to prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds.

Thomas McClintock has supported certain National Defense Authorization Acts, such as the FY23 NDAA, but opposed the FY24 conference report due to concerns about military resources. He opposed the Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act, citing national debt, and also voted against extending presidential authority to impose tariffs. He believes in maintaining a strong military with advanced weapons for national security and 'Peace Through Strength'.

“Vote Note: H Res 707 goes beyond the prerogative of the majority to decide what bills are taken to the floor. This resolution amends existing law to extend the authority of the President to impose tariffs until March 30. That makes this a substantive question of policy and the responsibility of individual members to pass judgment. - Thomas Mcclintock, Vote Note: H Res 707, September 16, 2025.”

Thomas McClintock opposed the 2022 reauthorization of the MIECHV Program, arguing that such programs should be handled by state and local governments given the federal financial state and the lack of data on the program's effectiveness. He also opposed California's 2024 Proposition 2, a $10 billion bond for public schools and colleges, citing concerns about increased spending amidst declining enrollment and student achievement.

“Worse, according to the bill’s Committee Report, “we lack data about the impact of interventions funded by the federal program.” Translation: nobody knows if it even works. - Thomas McClintock, Vote Notes on Legislation, December 6, 2022.”

Thomas McClintock voted in favor of several gun-related bills, including HR 2255 and HR 3091, both related to federal law enforcement officer service weapon purchases, and HR 2243, the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act Reform Act. He also voted for HR 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act. He received 100% ratings from Gun Owners of America and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and a 92% rating from the National Rifle Association.