Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsMcClain consistently supports measures to strengthen electoral integrity through citizenship verification requirements, enhanced ballot tracking systems, and Congressional oversight of elections, while opposing provisions that would expand voting access to non-citizens.
Criminal justice
50 actionsMcClain supports expansive law enforcement powers and stricter criminal penalties across multiple domains, including enhanced consequences for crimes against officers, robust drug enforcement and anti-trafficking initiatives, juvenile justice measures that increase adult prosecution, and immigration-linked penalties for fraud and impaired driving.
Fiscal policy
87 actionsMcClain demonstrates a pro-fiscal policy orientation through consistent support for revenue-enhancing measures and procedural mechanisms that enable fiscal discipline, as evidenced by her support for expanding the tax base through Social Security enrollment expansion while backing spending procedures and appropriations that maintain congressional control over budget authority.
Healthcare
35 actionsMcClain demonstrates support for healthcare initiatives focused on disease tracking, research funding, rural and underserved population access, veteran care, and cost transparency, while opposing maternal and child health spending.
Education
27 actionsMcClain demonstrates strong support for education initiatives that emphasize career readiness, veteran educational access, civics instruction, institutional accountability, and resources for underserved communities while opposing federal student debt forgiveness policies.
Economy and labor
47 actionsMcClain consistently prioritizes business-friendly policies that reduce regulatory burdens, expand capital access, and promote competitive markets while resisting labor protections and supply chain oversight mechanisms.
Environment and energy
166 actionsMcClain supports targeted environmental conservation measures like invasive species control and wildfire management but backs energy infrastructure streamlining and mining facilitation that can undermine broader environmental protections, reflecting a selective approach that prioritizes specific ecological issues over comprehensive environmental regulation.
Immigration
51 actionsMcClain consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including stricter border controls, expanded deportation authorities for immigrants with criminal records, and limitations on asylum access and migrant accommodations.
National security and foreign policy
184 actionsMcClain demonstrates strong support for hawkish foreign policy and counterterrorism measures, consistently backing sanctions against Iran, financial transparency initiatives targeting China, and enhanced domestic security infrastructure while prioritizing strategic deterrence through international pressure and intelligence-sharing mechanisms.
Civil rights and liberties
45 actionsMcClain demonstrates a consistent pro-civil liberties orientation prioritizing protection against discrimination and violence, Second Amendment rights, free speech protections, and religious freedom while opposing restrictions on individual liberty even when justified by safety concerns.
Social policy
25 actionsMcClain demonstrates consistent support for social policies that expand protections and benefits for vulnerable populations, particularly veterans, children in foster care and residential facilities, Native American families, and homeless individuals experiencing hardship.
Technology and data
34 actionsMcClain supports technology innovation and consumer protections in emerging digital markets while favoring streamlined regulatory approaches that reduce federal oversight burdens on private sector development.
Civil liberties and government power
6 actionsMcClain favors constraining government power over speech and information while supporting judicial and legislative mechanisms that limit state overreach into civil liberties.
Government accountability and transparency
136 actionsMcClain consistently supports legislative mechanisms that increase congressional oversight of executive agencies and enhance transparency through public reporting and independent oversight, while opposing internal disciplinary processes that lack transparent public procedures.
Infrastructure and public investment
31 actionsMcClain demonstrates support for public infrastructure investment that emphasizes economic development, historical preservation, and technological advancement, while opposing measures that prioritize affordability and resilience through extended federal financial assistance.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Sep 2, 2025
McClain spoke for 60 minutes during a Special Order hour to highlight stories of hardworking Americans who will benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sharing examples from small businesses, manufacturers, defense companies, and farmers in Michigan's Ninth District.
Jun 12, 2025
McClain called up H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 499.
Jan 3, 2025
McClain, as chair of the Republican Conference, nominated Mike Johnson of Louisiana for election as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress and delivered remarks supporting his nomination.
Jan 3, 2025
McClain reported to the House that Republican Members had selected Steve Scalise of Louisiana as majority leader.
Jan 3, 2025
McClain announced that Republican Members had selected Tom Emmer from Minnesota as majority whip.
Jan 3, 2025
McClain offered H. Res. 1, a privileged resolution to elect Kevin McCumber as Clerk of the House, William McFarland as Sergeant-at-Arms, and Catherine Szpindor as Chief Administrative Officer, and yielded to Mr. Aguilar to offer an amendment.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
Sep 20, 2024
McClain rose to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and spoke about mental illness affecting more than 60 million Americans, encouraging awareness about suicide prevention and breaking the stigma around mental health.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
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