40%
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Support Great Solutions
2 out of 5 Total Points
E-Verify (GS)
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2 that requires all employers to use E-Verify.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 319, the Legal Workforce Act, requiring all employers to use E-Verify.
Visa Lottery (GS)
Rep. McClintock has not sponsored H.R. 1100 to end the Visa Lottery.
Asylum (GS)
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2 to significantly reduce asylum fraud.
Rep. has not sponsored legislation to significantly reduce Asylum and Refugee Fraud.
Chain Migration (GS)
Rep. McClintock has not yet cosponsored H.R. 7833, the Nuclear Family Priority Act, to end chain migration.
Birthright (GS)
Rep. McClintock has not yet cosponsored H.R. 6612, the Birthright Citizenship Act, to end birthright citizenship.
Workers (GS)
Rep. McClintock did not act to reform visa categories than undermine American workers
No Action
Reduce Chain Migration
No Action
Reduce Visa Lottery
No Action
Reduce Unnecessary Worker Visas
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Refugees & Asylees
36 out of 36 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would significantly reduce asylum fraud by strengthening the credible fear standard to ensure that only those who are more than likely to be awarded asylum by an immigration judge are allowed to continue with the asylum process. Further, it would prohibit individuals who cross the border illegally from claiming asylum and prevent asylum seekers from receiving a work permit for one year after entry.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to reduce Asylum Fraud
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would significantly reduce asylum fraud by strengthening the credible fear standard to ensure that only those who are more than likely to be awarded asylum by an immigration judge are allowed to continue with the asylum process. Further, it would prohibit individuals who cross the border illegally from claiming asylum and prevent asylum seekers from receiving a work permit for one year after entry.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to reduce asylum fraud and prevent future border surges
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2432 to reduce asylum fraud by limiting parole
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2432, the Migrant Processing and Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation would bar the administration from granting parole to illegal border crossers, specifically those who claim asylum, that would allow for their release into the interior of the United States and to receive a work permit.
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Reduce Amnesty Enticements
9.5 out of 9.5 Total Points
2024: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to hold the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. McClintock voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its abuse of parole for apprehended illegal aliens.
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to make the federal government accountable for immigration parole abuse
Rep. McClintock co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its abuse of parole of apprehended illegal aliens.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to prevent amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would reduce amnesty by strictly limiting the situations under which an administration can grant parole to illegal aliens.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to reduce amnesties for illegal border crossers
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.
No Action
End Birthright Citizenship
Minimal Action
Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards
0.5 out of 0.5 Total Points
2023: Voted for H.J.Res. 24 to disapprove of illegal-alien voting in the District of Columbia
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.J. Res. 24, introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.). The joint resolution would officially disapprove the the District of Columbia's Council amendment that allows illegal aliens to vote in local elections. The resolution passed the House 260-162.
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Strengthen Border Security
41 out of 41 Total Points
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would require DHS to restart border wall construction that has been authorized for and paid for by Congress and strengthen the Secure Fence Act of 2006 by requiring physical barriers along 900 miles of border. The legislation also provides retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents and defunds efforts to resettle illegal border crossers across the country.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to strengthen border security
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would require DHS to restart border wall construction that has been authorized for and paid for by Congress and strengthen the Secure Fence Act of 2006 by requiring physical barriers along 900 miles of border. The legislation also provides retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents and defunds efforts to resettle illegal border crossers across the country.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to prevent future border surges
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2432 to end catch and release
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2432, the Migrant Processing and Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation would require DHS to return an illegal alien to a contiguous country (i.e., MPP) to await adjudication if DHS is unable to detain the alien during the adjudication or return the alien to his or her home country.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 29 to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 29, the Border Safety and Security Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). The legislation would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens at the border if needed to obtain operational control of the border. In addition, the Secretary would be required to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain asylum seeking illegal aliens or place them into a program similar to the Migration Protection Protocols.
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Strengthen Interior Enforcement
47 out of 47 Total Points
2023: Voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. McClintock voted for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its non-enforcement of immigration laws. The legislation also mandates the detention of illegal aliens for selected crimes. The legislation passed the House, 251-170.
2024: Voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, introduced by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). The legislation bars localities that ignore ICE immigration detainer requests from receiving federal funds that are intended to benefit illegal aliens.
2024: Co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, to increase interior enforcement
Rep. McClintock co-sponsored H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA). The legislation would give legal standing to states to sue the federal government over its non-enforcement of immigration laws. The legislation also mandates the detention of illegal aliens for selected crimes.
2023: Voted in favor or H.R. 2494 to strengthen interior enforcement
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.). The legislation would make attacking a law enforcement officer a deportable offense.
2023: Voted in favor of H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. McClintock voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would require most employers to use E-Verify within two years to ensure that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. The legislation provides additional time for agricultural employers to comply. The bill would also make overstaying a visa a felony crime and allow Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries to be returned to their home countries.
2023: Co-sponsored H.R. 2 to mandate E-Verify and criminalize visa overstays
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.). The legislation would require most employers to use E-Verify within two years to ensure that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. The legislation provides additional time for agricultural employers to comply. The bill would also make overstaying a visa a felony crime and allow Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries to be returned to their home countries.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 2640 to mandate E-Verify and increase penalties for visa overstays
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 2640, the Border Security and Enforcement Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.). The legislation combined a number of smaller bills aimed at ending the Biden border crisis and preventing future border crises by mandating E-Verify for most employers within 2 years, closing the loopholes that lead to asylum fraud, reform the Flores Settlement Agreement and how DHS processes family units, allows DHS to reunite Unaccompanied Alien Children from noncontiguous countries with their immediate family members, increases penalties for visa overstays, and limits the administration's ability to grant parole to illegal aliens and illegal border crossers.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 319 to require all employers to use E-Verify Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 319, the Legal Workforce Act, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.). The legislation would require most employers to begin using the E-Verify system for all new hires within two years. Further, the legislation would increase fines for employers who knowingly hire illegal workers and would require the Social Security Administration to notify employers when a Social Security number is used multiple times.
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Leadership/Other Actions
5.25 out of 5.25 Total Points
2024: Spearheaded H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
Rep. McClintock spearheaded the House passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, introduced by Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (R-Fla.). H.R. 2 is the most sweeping immigration enforcement measure since 1996 that would close loopholes related to asylum and UACs, and mandate E-Verify nationwide.
2023: Sponsored H.R. 661 to require detention of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes
Rep. McClintock sponsored H.R. 661, Sarah's Law, introduced by Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa). The legislation would require the detention of illegal aliens who have been charged with a crime that results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.