Biography
Tom McClintock, born on July 10, 1956, in White Plains, New York, is a Republican politician representing California's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. His district encompasses areas from Placerville to Modesto, including the Yosemite Valley and Kings Canyon. McClintock is recognized for his fiscal conservatism, having been rated the best vote for taxpayers in the House four times by the National Taxpayers Union, most recently in 2020.
Education and Political Experience
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.
- Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government.
- Senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee, serving on the Subcommittee on Federal Lands and the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
- Member of the House Budget Committee.
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Fiscal Conservatism:
- Recognized by the National Taxpayers Union as the best vote for taxpayers in the House four times, most recently in 2020.
- Named by Citizens Against Government Waste as one of the perfect votes in the House fighting wasteful government spending.
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Proposed major fiscal reforms to curb unauthorized appropriations, control mandatory spending, balance the budget, and protect the nation's credit.
McClintock's extensive political career reflects his commitment to fiscal responsibility and conservative principles.
