Tom McClintock, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 5th district since 2009, recently used his social media platform to highlight legislative initiatives and policy discussions.
On February 4, 2026, McClintock posted about a new legislative proposal: “This bill, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act, restores the freedom to meet the challenge Daniel Webster set before us by realigning our institutions on behalf of the American people so that we, too, can perform something worthy to be remembered, to end the self-destructive https://t.co/VyUjBbwynA”.
The following day, February 5, he referenced another legislative effort: “Congressman McClintock highlights his Proven Forest Management Act on Connect to Congress https://t.co/GF9908dgmw”.
On February 6, McClintock discussed a range of national issues in a media appearance: “Rep. McClintock joined Washington Journal to discuss ICE and immigration policy, give his thoughts on Voter ID, the developing Iran situation, and more. https://t.co/zbK0PHVXiN”.
McClintock has served in Congress since replacing John Doolittle in 2009. Prior to his current role representing California’s 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, he served in both chambers of California’s state legislature between 1996 and 2008. Born in White Plains, New York in 1956 and currently residing in Elk Grove at age 66, McClintock is an alumnus of UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree earned in 1988.



