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How often we called Paul A. Gosar's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Based on 18 data points across public statements and recorded votes · AI analysis of public records
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Secure the Border Act of 2023
88/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The congressman's statement advocates for stronger border enforcement, opposing Democratic obstruction of DHS funding and supporting immigration restrictions. The Secure the Border Act directly advances these priorities through border wall construction requirements, asylum limits, and employment verification systems. His YES vote on passage aligns with his stated position on border security and enforcement.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
85/100
What they said
Dec 11, 2025
The release argues that Congress should pass HR 2315 to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which the author characterizes as an unauthorized guest-worker program that undercuts American workers, costs Social Security and Medicare billions annually, and poses national security risks.
The statement advocates for eliminating the OPT program through HR 2315, characterizing it as an unauthorized guest-worker program that harms American workers. The bill voted on (HR 5525) is a continuing appropriations measure that includes immigration-related provisions but does not directly address OPT elimination. The rep's NO vote on a broad appropriations bill does not directly contradict support for OPT elimination, as the vote could reflect objections to other provisions (funding levels, asylum changes, or unrelated appropriations) rather than disagreement with immigration restrictions generally. The statement and bill address related but distinct immigration questions.
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
80/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement supports citizenship verification and election integrity measures and opposes efforts that weaken immigration enforcement. The resolution Gosar voted for on passage nullifies a D.C. law extending local voting rights to noncitizen residents, which aligns with opposing noncitizen voting, though the statement does not address D.C. local elections specifically.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
80/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement opposes Democratic efforts to block DHS funding and calls for stronger border enforcement, and the bill is the FY2025 DHS appropriations act funding CBP, ICE, FEMA and other DHS components. Gosar's yes vote on passage is directionally consistent with supporting DHS funding and enforcement, though the statement's specific complaint concerns a 2026 shutdown fight while this vote occurred in 2024 on a different bill version, and the statement does not address the bill's specific provisions or restrictions.
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
The statement advocates for a 10-year moratorium on all immigration to address border security and vetting concerns. The bill creates criminal penalties for fleeing law enforcement near the border and bars non-U.S. nationals convicted of such offenses from immigration relief. Both address border security and immigration enforcement, and the rep's yes vote aligns with the enforcement-focused direction of the statement. However, the bill targets a specific criminal conduct (fleeing law enforcement) rather than implementing a broad moratorium, so the statements address related but distinct policy mechanisms within the immigration enforcement category.
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
The statement advocates for a 10-year immigration moratorium to address border security and vetting concerns. The bill is a broad FY2024 appropriations measure that funds multiple departments including DHS, State Department, and Labor—agencies involved in immigration enforcement and processing. Gosar's NO vote on the appropriations bill is consistent with his stated opposition to current immigration policies, as the bill funds the existing system he criticizes. However, the bill does not directly enact the moratorium he proposes; it funds ongoing operations. The vote reflects opposition to the current appropriations framework rather than a direct vote on the moratorium legislation itself.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
75/100
What they said
Dec 4, 2025
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
The statement advocates for a 10-year moratorium on all immigration and stricter border security and vetting. The bill imposes limits on asylum eligibility and includes DHS restrictions on immigration-related spending, which align directionally with the rep's stated concerns about border control and vetting. However, the bill is a continuing appropriations measure that bundles multiple unrelated provisions (defense, VA, disaster relief funding) and does not implement a comprehensive 10-year moratorium on all immigration. The rep's NO vote may reflect objection to the bill's overall structure, other provisions, or the absence of the full moratorium language from the statement, rather than opposition to immigration restrictions per se.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
74/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement advocates stronger immigration enforcement and opposes blocking DHS funding, and the bill requires DHS to detain and deport certain non-citizens who assault first responders, a stricter-enforcement measure the rep voted for on passage. The statement does not address the bill's specific question about assaults on law enforcement, so alignment is directional rather than a direct match.
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
72/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
Voted Yea on To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
The statement advocates citizenship verification and election integrity, and the bill bars non-citizens from voting in DC local elections and repeals DC's 2022 noncitizen local voting law. Gosar's YES vote on passage aligns with his stated support for limiting voting to citizens, though the statement addresses voter ID and registration generally rather than DC specifically, and it focuses heavily on border funding, which the bill does not address.
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement advocates stronger border enforcement and opposes Democratic efforts to weaken it, and the Police Our Border Act concerns the impact of border policy on law enforcement, a directionally aligned topic. The rep voted yes on passage, which fits the statement's emphasis on border enforcement, though the bill is a reporting requirement and the statement does not address that specific reporting question.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
72/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement opposes Democratic efforts to block DHS funding and advocates stronger border enforcement, which aligns with the DHS appropriations bill funding CBP, ICE, Coast Guard, and other enforcement agencies. The rep's yes vote on passage matches that direction, though the statement is focused on a 2026 shutdown while the bill is the FY2024 appropriations measure, and the statement does not address the bill's specific provisions.
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
The statement advocates for a 10-year moratorium on all immigration, while the bill addresses border security and asylum eligibility limits but does not impose a comprehensive immigration moratorium. Rep. Gosar's YES vote on the Secure the Border Act is directionally aligned with his stated concerns about border security, vetting, and asylum fraud. However, the bill's specific provisions (wall construction, asylum limits, employment verification) differ from the moratorium proposal in the statement. The vote reflects support for border-security measures broadly, but the bill does not enact the specific policy—a total 10-year immigration halt—that the statement emphasizes.
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement advocates stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, and the bill creates new federal offenses for fleeing Border Patrol near the border and makes non-citizen offenders deportable and ineligible for asylum, which aligns with that direction. However, the statement focuses on DHS funding and voter ID rather than fleeing-vehicle penalties specifically, so the bill's provisions are only partly addressed by the statement.
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
62/100
What they said
Feb 23, 2026
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement advocates stronger border enforcement and opposes Democratic efforts to weaken DHS funding, and the bill increases criminal penalties for interfering with border control measures and for transmitting law enforcement locations to facilitate immigration or drug crimes, which points the same direction on enforcement. However, the statement does not address this specific bill, its provisions on firearm enhancements, or the DHS funding fight the statement focuses on, so the match is directional rather than specific.
The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
The statement emphasizes stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, and the bill makes certain Social Security and identification document fraud grounds for inadmissibility and deportation of non-U.S. nationals, which is directionally aligned with tougher immigration enforcement. However, the statement focuses on DHS funding, border security, and voter ID rather than Social Security fraud specifically, so the bill's narrow provisions are not directly addressed.
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
45/100
What they said
Dec 4, 2025
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
Both the statement and bill address immigration enforcement and national security concerns. However, they target different specific questions: the statement advocates for a comprehensive 10-year moratorium on all immigration, while the bill creates a mandatory detention and deportation requirement for non-citizens who assault law enforcement. The rep's YES vote on the narrower enforcement bill is directionally aligned with restrictive immigration positions, but the bill does not implement the broad moratorium the statement promotes. The statement's sweeping call to halt all immigration and the bill's targeted response to a specific criminal category are distinct policy approaches within the same broad domain.
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
Both the statement and bill address immigration enforcement and border security, but they target different specific mechanisms. The statement advocates for a comprehensive 10-year moratorium on all immigration pending system reform; the bill creates deportation grounds for Social Security and identity document fraud. While both reflect restrictive immigration positions, the bill is narrowly tailored to fraud-related grounds for inadmissibility, not a blanket moratorium. The rep's yes vote on the fraud bill is directionally consistent with restrictive immigration views, but the bill does not implement the moratorium the statement promotes.
The representatives support legislation imposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States, citing border security concerns, insufficient vetting, and national security threats.
Both the statement and bill address immigration enforcement and national security concerns. However, they target different specific policy mechanisms: the statement advocates for a comprehensive 10-year moratorium on all immigration, while the bill creates a deportability provision for non-citizens convicted of assaulting law enforcement. The rep's YES vote on the POLICE Act is consistent with a general enforcement-focused immigration stance, but the bill does not directly implement the moratorium the statement promotes. The statement's core claim—that a total immigration pause is necessary—is not addressed by legislation that targets a narrow category of criminal deportations.
Pairs with ambiguous language and high uncertainty are withheld until more data is available. Procedural, cloture, and amendment votes are excluded — they don't cleanly signal substantive support or opposition.
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Social Security benefits should be means-tested for high-income retirees.
“Eliminate all offsets from other income sources so you can collect 100% of your benefits and take a side job if you want.”
People who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children should have a path to citizenship.
“I fought the Obama Administration's amnesty efforts, including those led by the so-called 'Gang of 8,' and continue to be an outspoken leader on border security.”
Passage votes where Paul A. Gosar broke ranks with ≥75% of Republicans. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Gosar Delivers Key Economic Development Opportunity for Kingman
Position: Rep. Gosar supports the FAA release of 832.6 acres of federally obligated airport property at Kingman Municipal Airport for non-aeronautical economic development, and argues federal requirements should not impede local development.
Kingman, AZ — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), today announced a major step forward in efforts to release 832.6 acres of federally obligated property at Kingman Municipal Airport, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s publication of a notice seeking public comment on the City of Kingman’s land-release request.
After years of work to move this process forward, Congressman Gosar has worked directly with FAA leadership and local officials to address outstanding issues and advance the proposal. The FAA’s notice, published in the October 29 Federal Register, brings the project one step closer to allowing Kingman to put this long-underutilized property to productive use.
“This has taken far too long, but we are finally making real progress,” said Congressman Gosar. “I have worked persistently with the FAA and Kingman officials to get this across the finish line. This land represents an enormous opportunity for Kingman, and I have pushed to make sure federal red tape does not stand in the way of local economic development. We are not at the finish line yet, but this is an important step in the right direction.”
The FAA is considering the City of Kingman’s request to release 832.6 acres from federal airport-use obligations, allowing the city to dispose of the property for non-aeronautical purposes. The property includes an approximately 790-acre parcel, and an additional 42.6 acres associated with the proposed Flying Fortress Parkway. The FAA notice identifies a fair market value of $8 million for the property.
Located adjacent to Kingman Airport and the Airport Industrial Park, with direct access to a BNSF Railway mainline, the property offers significant potential for industrial development, manufacturing, logistics and future job creation. Moving the land-release process forward will help Kingman attract private investment, expand its economic base and create new opportunities for residents throughout Mohave County.
Gosar also praised Kingman’s local leadership for its foresight and continued cooperation in pursuing the release.
“Kingman’s local officials understand what this property could mean for the community, and they have stayed at the table and done the work to move this forward,” Gosar said. “I appreciate their partnership and their willingness to work constructively with my office and the FAA. When local leaders have a vision for their community, the federal government should be a partner in making that vision a reality—not an obstacle.”
The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposed land release through November 27, 2026. Public participation is an important part of the process before the FAA makes its final determination.
Gosar encouraged interested residents and stakeholders to review the notice and submit comments before the deadline.
“This is an opportunity for the public to weigh in on a project that matters to Kingman’s future,” Gosar said. “We need to keep this process moving and get this land into a position where it can support economic growth, investment and good-paying jobs. I will continue working with local officials and the FAA until we get this across the finish line.”
The FAA’s notice of intent to rule on the land-release request is available in the Federal Register. Written comments must be received by November 27, 2026. Instructions for submitting comments and the FAA’s contact information are provided in the official notice.
Click here to read the FAA notice.
Gosar Invites Interior Secretary Burgum to Arizona: “Water Is Life for Arizonans”
Position: Rep. Gosar argues that Arizona is bearing a disproportionate share of proposed Colorado River water reductions and calls on the Interior Department to ensure fair treatment for the state and its Tribal Nations. He advocates for solutions beyond conservation, including desalination, advanced water treatment, aquifer recharge, water storage, and conveyance infrastructure.
Goodyear, AZ — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), today invited Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Arizona for a flyover tour of the Colorado River system and the communities, farms, mines, Tribal lands, and infrastructure affected by the federal government’s proposed water reductions.
In a follow-up letter to Secretary Burgum, Gosar expressed concern over the secretary’s recent characterization of Arizona’s impending water cuts as “completely manageable” during an interview with KOLD News 13, emphasizing the importance of evaluating these reductions in the context of their real-world consequences for Arizona’s communities and economy.
“Respectfully, what may look manageable in a Washington briefing room looks very different on the ground in Arizona,” said Congressman Gosar. “Arizona has conserved water, invested in infrastructure, and done its part. We cannot continue to shoulder a disproportionate share of the burden while other states are spared mandatory cuts. Arizona deserves fair treatment.”
Under the current federal framework, Arizona faces a reduction of 760,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water over the next two years—roughly one-quarter of its allocation. California faces a reduction of 440,000 acre-feet, Nevada faces 50,000 acre-feet, and the four Upper Basin states face no mandatory reductions under the framework.
“Water is life for Arizonans,” Gosar said. “It sustains our families, farms, communities, mines, military installations, and industries essential to our economic and national security. These decisions have real consequences, and we must ensure Arizona’s concerns are fully understood and fairly addressed.”
Gosar also emphasized the importance of protecting Arizona’s Tribal Nations and ensuring their concerns are fully addressed in negotiations over the Colorado River’s future.
“Tribal Nations are sovereign nations with water rights, communities, and futures at stake,” Gosar said. “Their concerns must be meaningfully addressed—not overlooked or treated as an afterthought in decisions that will affect generations to come.”
Gosar’s invitation builds on his September 29 letter to Secretary Burgum, in which he urged the Department of the Interior to ensure Arizona receives fair treatment under the new federal operating framework.
During the proposed flyover, Gosar hopes to show the secretary firsthand the challenges facing Arizona’s water delivery systems and the communities and industries that depend on them, while discussing practical solutions to strengthen the state’s long-term water security.
Gosar has long advocated for solutions that go beyond conservation alone, including desalination, advanced water treatment, aquifer recharge, water storage, and conveyance infrastructure.
“My goal is to work with the administration to find practical, lasting solutions that protect Arizona’s water security, respect Tribal sovereignty, and strengthen the future of the American West. I look forward to welcoming Secretary Burgum to Arizona and working toward a fair framework that recognizes the realities on the ground,” concluded Congressman Gosar.
Gosar Introduces VA Hiring Integrity Act to Keep Convicted Fraudsters Off VA Payroll
Position: Supports the VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026 (H.R. 10556), which would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from hiring or retaining individuals who have knowingly committed fraud involving federal funds, and would require an internal grievance process for affected health care employees.
Gosar Introduces VA Hiring Integrity Act to Keep Convicted Fraudsters Off VA Payroll
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 10556, the VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026, legislation that would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from hiring or retaining individuals who have knowingly committed fraud involving federal funds.
“Veterans who risked their lives to defend our country deserve to know that the people entrusted with their care and benefits can be trusted. It is unacceptable for someone who has committed fraud against the federal government to turn around and collect a federal paycheck—especially from the very department responsible for serving our veterans.
The need for stronger hiring protections is clear. A 2023 VA OIG report found four individuals on the Veterans Health Administration payroll who appeared on the HHS OIG exclusion list, including one convicted of health care fraud. The VA removed them only after the OIG identified the problem. As the VA itself recognizes, fraud, waste and abuse undermine the integrity of the agency and erode the trust veterans place in it.
My legislation gives the VA a common-sense tool to remove bad actors and protect veterans and taxpayers. There should be no such thing as a federal job for someone who has defrauded the federal government. We need to put veterans first, protect taxpayer dollars and make sure the VA has the authority it needs to deal with fraud and abuse,” stated Congressman Gosar.
“Veterans have tremendous potential to continue serving and strengthening their communities long after they leave the military, and they deserve a VA that helps them do just that,” added Michael Nudo, Federal Legislative Liaison for Concerned Veterans for America. “The VA Hiring Integrity Act is a commonsense safeguard that helps ensure bad actors don’t undermine the care and support veterans need to thrive and continue contributing to our country.”
Under the VA Hiring Integrity Act, an individual would be prohibited from employment at the VA if their conduct resulted in:
The bill also preserves due process protections. The VA would be required to establish an internal grievance process for health care employees subject to the legislation, ensuring the law is applied based on documented conduct and cannot be weaponized for political purposes by changing administrations.
Original Cosponsors (34): Alford, Baird, Bean, Bergman, Biggs (SC), Bilirakis, Bost, Brecheen, Burchett, Carter (GA), Cloud, Davidson, Edwards, Fine, Finstad, Fry, Harrigan, Lawler, Luttrell, Mann, McDowell, McGuire, Messmer, Miller (OH), Moore (NC), Murphy (NC), Norman, Obernolte, Rose, Self, Sessions, Van Duyne, Van Orden, Wittman
Group Support: Commissioned Officers Association of the USPHS, Concerned Veterans for America (CV4A), Military Order of the Purple Heart, Military-Veterans Advocacy (MVA), National Defense Committee, Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS), Vietnam Veterans of America
Gosar Applauds Committee Passage of Yuma Defense Readiness Act
Position: Congressman Gosar supports H.R. 8686, the Yuma Defense Readiness Act, which would withdraw and reserve approximately 22,000 acres of federal land adjacent to Yuma Proving Ground to expand military testing and training operations and its safety zone.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 8686, the Yuma Defense Readiness Act, during today’s markup:
“The House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of H.R. 8686 is a major win for military readiness, national security, and Arizona.
The Yuma Proving Ground in my district is one of the premier testing and training facilities in the world and generates more than $1.1 billion in economic activity for western Arizona. As the only facility capable of supporting high-altitude flight testing for next-generation defense technologies, it is critical that our warfighters have the space and resources necessary to prepare for evolving threats.
My legislation expands the Proving Ground’s safety zone, establishes a clearer and safer boundary for Yuma residents, and strengthens America’s defense capabilities while supporting a vital economic engine for our region.
I thank Chairman Westerman and my colleagues on the Committee for advancing this commonsense, bipartisan legislation. I look forward to securing its passage on the House floor and urge my colleagues to support our brave servicemembers and this important national security measure,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.
“A strong national defense begins with ensuring our military has the space and certainty needed to train and test the technologies that keep America safe. H.R. 8686 withdraws and reserves public lands adjacent to Yuma Proving Ground, helping support critical military operations while reducing conflicts with incompatible development. I appreciate Rep. Gosar's efforts to strengthen military readiness and reinforce the long-term mission of one of our nation's premier testing and training facilities,” added House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman.
H.R. 8686 authorizes the withdrawal and reservation of approximately 22,000 acres of federal land adjacent to the Yuma Proving Ground to enhance military testing and training operations while improving public safety and land management.
My Bill To Pause the H1-B Visa Will Protect American Workers
Position: The release supports H.R. 8443, the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which would impose a three-year pause on new H-1B visas, reduce the visa cap, replace the lottery with a wage-based selection process, raise salary requirements to $200,000, and end the Optional Practical Training program.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2026/05/18/protect-job-from-foreign-workers-opinion/90051568007/
For decades, Washington elites and multinational corporations have sold the American people a lie about the H-1B visa program. Americans were told the program existed to fill temporary labor shortages with highly specialized workers when no qualified American could be found. That may have been the original promise, but today the H-1B system has become something entirely different: a pipeline for replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labor while corporate executives reap larger profits.
That is why I proudly joined Congressman Eli Crane, R-Arizona, and several of my colleagues in introducing H.R. 8443, the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026.
This legislation is built on a simple principle: American jobs should go to American workers first.
How does the H-1B visa system work?
The current H-1B system is badly broken. Large corporations have learned how to manipulate loopholes to import lower-cost labor instead of investing in our own citizens. Too many Americans have experienced the humiliation of being forced to train their foreign replacements before being shown the door. Wages are suppressed, opportunities shrink and young graduates are told there are “worker shortages” while qualified Americans struggle to find jobs in their own country.
The End H-1B Visa Abuse Act imposes a three-year pause on new H-1B visas while reforming the system to put American workers first. The bill reduces the visa cap, eliminates loopholes, replaces the random lottery with a wage-based process, raises salary requirements to $200,000, bans staffing agency abuse and requires employers to prove they cannot find qualified American workers before hiring from overseas.
Most importantly, the legislation restores the program’s original purpose instead of allowing it to operate as a corporate outsourcing pipeline inside the United States.
One of the most important provisions in this legislation is ending the Optional Practical Training program, better known as OPT — a deeply flawed scheme I have fought against for years.
The OPT program was never authorized by Congress, yet unelected bureaucrats expanded it anyway. Under OPT, foreign students can remain in the United States and work for years after graduation, effectively bypassing the legal limits Congress established for H-1B visas. What was originally presented as temporary practical training has evolved into a shadow guest-worker pipeline benefiting multinational corporations at the expense of American graduates.
Even worse, the federal government actively incentivizes employers to hire OPT workers over Americans. Companies employing OPT participants are exempt from paying certain payroll taxes, including Social Security and Medicare contributions, for several years. That means foreign labor under OPT can cost employers significantly less than hiring an American worker with identical qualifications.
Think about how outrageous that is.
Young Americans spend years studying engineering, science, technology, mathematics and medicine. They take on enormous student debt, work hard and do everything society tells them to do to succeed. Yet many discover the system has been rigged against them from the start because corporations can save money by hiring foreign workers through visa loopholes.
That is not fairness. That is economic sabotage.
For years, I have led the fight to eliminate this unlawful and anti-worker program because our government should never reward companies for replacing American citizens with cheaper foreign labor. I first introduced legislation to end OPT during the 116th Congress and have consistently supported efforts to challenge the program.
Predictably, the political left and their allies in corporate America are already attacking this legislation. They claim industries like health care, engineering and technology would collapse without endless access to imported labor. That argument is dishonest and insulting to the hardworking Americans already serving in those professions and to the next generation preparing to enter them.
There is no shortage of talent in Arizona or across America. We have talented students, nurses, technicians, engineers and medical professionals who simply want a fair opportunity to compete. The real problem is that too many corporations have become addicted to cheaper labor instead of investing in recruitment, training, retention and competitive wages for American workers.
If an employer truly cannot find qualified Americans after offering fair pay, that is one thing. But too often, corporations use H-1B visas and OPT to avoid recruiting, training, and fairly compensating American workers.
America should prioritize Americans
For years, politicians in both parties told Americans they must accept stagnant wages and shrinking opportunities because “global competition” demanded it, while the elites promoting those policies avoided the consequences as working families paid the price.
The America First movement rejects that failed ideology.
Every country prioritizes its own citizens. America should do the same.
Congress now faces a clear choice: continue allowing corporations to manipulate the system while American families fall behind or rebuild an economy that rewards Americans instead of replacing them.
America First means putting American workers first. This legislation does exactly that.
Congressman Paul Gosar is a Republican representing Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gosar Introduces Bill to Strengthen Yuma Proving Ground and Support Military Readiness
Position: Congressman Gosar supports H.R. 8686, legislation withdrawing and reserving approximately 22,000 acres of federal land in Yuma and La Paz Counties for the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground to support military testing, training, and readiness.
Yuma, Arizona — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 8686, legislation authorizing the withdrawal and reservation of approximately 22,000 acres of federal land in Yuma and La Paz Counties to support the critical national security mission of the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground:
“The Yuma Proving Ground plays a vital role in America’s national defense and military readiness. This legislation ensures our service members can safely conduct advanced testing and training operations while protecting the long-term mission of one of the most important military installations in the country. Arizona is proud to support the men and women who defend our nation, and this bill strengthens that mission for decades to come.
This is not a partisan issue. This is about military readiness, national security, and protecting the safety of the troops training at Yuma Proving Ground. Our military must have the tools, land, and operational flexibility necessary to prepare for modern threats and evolving battlefield conditions.
The Yuma Proving Ground is a cornerstone of Arizona’s economy and our nation’s defense infrastructure. This legislation strikes the right balance between military readiness, responsible land management, public access, and regional infrastructure needs,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.
The legislation would establish a permanent withdrawal for lands necessary to safely conduct military testing, training, and advanced air delivery operations while preserving existing public land management responsibilities and utility access.
Specifically, H.R. 8686 authorizes the withdrawal of approximately 21,783 acres adjacent to Highway 95 to create a larger safety buffer zone for military air delivery system testing. According to Army analysis, the additional land is necessary to allow higher-altitude testing, longer glide distances for guided parachute systems, and more complex tactical training scenarios that cannot safely occur under current land limitations.
The bill also formally withdraws and reserves approximately 249 acres within the Howard Cantonment area that has been continuously used by the Army since 1955 under authorities that have since expired.
Importantly, the proposal originated during the Biden Administration and received environmental review and approval across multiple agencies before ultimately being formally approved under the Trump Administration, underscoring the nonpartisan nature of the military’s operational need.
Under the legislation, the Department of the Interior would continue managing the withdrawn lands pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act while allowing for ongoing conservation activities, protection of wildlife habitat, preservation of cultural resources, wildfire management, recreation, hunting access, and management of wild horses and burros.
Additionally, the legislation preserves the Parker-Blaisdell Utility Corridor and authorizes continued rights-of-way for critical regional utility infrastructure, including transmission lines, ensuring the proposal does not interfere with regional energy reliability or future utility needs.
The bill amends the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 by adding a new subtitle pertaining specifically to the Yuma Proving Ground withdrawal area.
A copy of the legislation can be found by clicking here.
Gosar Introduces the SWALWELL Act to Drain the Swamp
Position: Introduces the SWALWELL Act, which would bar the use of federal funds for congressional misconduct settlements, require Members and professional staff to personally pay such settlements, create a public searchable database of settlements and liability findings, and require allegations of criminal conduct to be referred to the Department of Justice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-09) released the following statement after introducing the “Stopping Wasteful Allowances for Lawmaker Wrongdoing and Ensuring Legal Liability Act,” or the SWALWELL Act—a direct strike against Washington’s culture of corruption, secrecy, and self-protection.
“For decades, the swamp in Washington, D.C. has protected its own—letting corrupt politicians bury misconduct behind closed doors while sticking taxpayers with the bill. That ends now. If a Member of Congress or professional staff breaks the law or abuses their position, they should pay the price themselves—not the American people, and not in secret.
The SWALWELL Act slams the door on taxpayer-funded hush money. It bans the use of federal dollars for misconduct settlements and forces Members and professional staff to pay every penny out of their own pockets—no bailouts, no pass throughs, no campaign fund loopholes, no excuses. Lawmakers will have to certify under oath that they didn’t use public money to cover their tracks.
This bill also rips the curtain back on decades of buried abuse. It creates a public, searchable database naming those who settled or were found liable, including how much they paid and why—while fully protecting victims. And it exposes every taxpayer-funded payout going back to 1995, finally revealing the true scale of this congressional slush fund.
Just as importantly, it ensures that potential crimes can’t be swept under the rug. Any allegation of criminal conduct must be sent straight to the Department of Justice—no NDAs, no internal deals, no delays. Washington, D.C. doesn’t get to police itself in secret anymore.
And for those who try to game the system, the penalties are severe—at least double damages and ethics investigations, enforced by the Attorney General.
This is about ending the two-tiered system in Washington, D.C. where politicians play by their own rules. The SWALWELL Act restores accountability, enforces transparency, and makes it clear: if you betray the public trust, you will be exposed, and you will pay for it,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.
Click here to view a copy of SWALWELL Act.
Current cosponsors: Biggs (AZ), Boebert, Burchett, Carter (GA), Fine, Luna
Congressman Paul Gosar: Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America
Position: The congressman advocates for stronger border enforcement and immigration restrictions, opposing Democratic efforts to block Department of Homeland Security funding. He also supports voter ID requirements and citizenship verification for voter registration as election integrity measures.
Congressman Paul Gosar: Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America
By Representative Paul Gosar
As published in the Parker Pioneer
https://www.havasunews.com/search/?l=25&sd=desc&s=start_time&f=html&t=article%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube%2Ccollection&app=editorial&q=gosar
As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his upcoming State of the Union address, the contrast in American politics could not be more clear. On one side stands an administration focused on restoring sovereignty, strengthening enforcement, and rebuilding public trust. On the other stands a Democratic Party that has repeatedly chosen obstruction over security — particularly when it comes to the border and election integrity.
In recent weeks, that divide has come into sharp focus.
After the House passed a bipartisan, full-year funding bill, Democrats blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security at the eleventh hour, triggering a partial shutdown. The consequences were immediate: TSA agents, Coast Guard members, Secret Service personnel, and FEMA responders forced to work without pay; cybersecurity operations slowed; counterterrorism readiness strained.
This was not an unavoidable impasse. It was a deliberate political maneuver.
For border states like Arizona, the implications are deeply concerning. Our communities have lived with the consequences of federal inaction — fentanyl pouring across the border, cartel activity expanding, local law enforcement stretched thin, ranchers and families bearing the brunt of chaos. When DHS operations are disrupted, even temporarily, Arizona feels it first.
Yet rather than strengthen enforcement, many Democrats appear intent on weakening it. Shutting down Homeland Security to gain leverage over immigration policy sends a dangerous message: that political positioning matters more than border security. For families who have lost loved ones to drug trafficking or crime tied to illegal immigration, that message rings hollow.
The same troubling pattern is evident in the debate over election integrity.
The SAVE America Act, recently passed by House Republicans, affirms a simple principle: voting is a right of U.S. citizenship. It requires proof of citizenship to register and a government-issued photo ID to vote — safeguards that mirror the requirements Americans meet every day to board a plane, buy alcohol, or conduct routine transactions.
These are hardly radical proposals. They are basic measures designed to restore confidence in elections.
Yet Democrats overwhelmingly oppose them.
After years of unprecedented illegal immigration and documented weaknesses in voter registration systems, public trust demands stronger verification — not looser standards. For a border state like Arizona, where migration pressures and administrative strain intersect, maintaining accurate voter rolls is not theoretical. It is essential to ensuring lawful citizens alone determine electoral outcomes.
As President Trump takes the podium for his State of the Union, he will outline an agenda centered on secure borders, economic renewal, and institutional accountability. He will speak of enforcement restored, inflation curbed, energy unleashed, and American strength reasserted at home and abroad.
Across the aisle will sit lawmakers who recently forced a shutdown of the agency responsible for homeland security and who continue to resist basic election safeguards.
The choice before the country is unmistakable. Secure borders or political brinkmanship. Verified ballots or vulnerable systems. Enforcement of the law or erosion of it.
The contrast could not be sharper — and for Arizona, the stakes could not be higher.
Paul Gosar represents Arizona's District 9, which includes Lake Havasu City and Mohave County, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressman Gosar Thanks DHS Secretary Noem for Her Transparent Response to Surprise, AZ Processing Facility
Position: Congressman Gosar supports the proposed ICE processing facility in Surprise, Arizona and criticizes Democratic obstruction of border security efforts through government shutdown.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement after receiving a detailed response from the Department of Homeland Security to his recent letter regarding the proposed ICE processing facility in Surprise, Arizona:
“I want to thank Secretary Noem for her prompt, direct, and transparent response to each of the questions I raised regarding the proposed ICE processing site in my district in Surprise, Arizona. At a time when our nation faces unprecedented challenges from illegal immigration, largely caused by the previous administration’s open-border policies, I appreciate Secretary Noem’s willingness to work collaboratively with my office to ensure that this project is carried out responsibly, securely, and with full consideration for local communities.
According to the response, the Surprise site is under consideration to serve as a 500-1,500 bed processing facility used for intake and short-term transfer of illegals placed into removal proceedings. The average length of stay would generally be three to seven days before transfer to a larger detention center. DHS further indicated that ICE anticipates onboarding such facilities by the end of Fiscal Year 2026, subject to the procurement process and available funding.
Secretary Noem’s response outlined that the facility would adhere to ICE National Detention Standards, include a fully staffed on-site medical unit, reimburse local partners for emergency services, and maintain robust security staffing to ensure the safety of detainees, personnel, and surrounding communities. DHS is also committed to continued engagement with state and local stakeholders and congressional oversight as the project advances.
However, DHS made clear that the Democrats’ current government shutdown is directly impacting its ability to provide specific timelines for development and operational commencement.
Nearly a century ago, Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis warned that when a government fails to uphold the law, it “breeds contempt for law” and “invites anarchy.” His words remain relevant today. When federal immigration law is ignored, unfunded, or obstructed for political gain, the result is disorder at our border and danger in our communities. The American people deserve a federal government that enforces the law consistently and without apology.
Unfortunately, Democrats’ partisan political stunts are once again interfering with the core mission of protecting the American people. The ongoing shutdown is preventing DHS from establishing a realistic and transparent timetable for this critical public safety project. Every day Democrats continue this reckless obstruction they delay border security efforts and put American lives at risk.
Border security is national security. Democrats must end their political games, reopen the government immediately, and allow DHS and ICE to do their jobs. The safety of Arizona communities – and all Americans – cannot be held hostage to partisan theatrics.
I will continue to work closely with Secretary Noem, ICE officials and local stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and the safety of Arizona residents as this project moves forward,” concluded Congressman Paul Gosar.
Click here to read a copy of the response letter from DHS.
Gosar Seeks Answers from DHS on Reported Immigration Detention Facility in Surprise
Position: Congressman Gosar supports immigration enforcement and ICE operations while calling for transparency, coordination, and consideration of local impacts when federal detention facilities are sited in communities.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to sending a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking answers regarding reports that a warehouse facility in Surprise, Arizona may be converted into a large-scale federal immigration detention center:
“The rule of law is not optional. I strongly support Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws. Detention capacity is a necessary component of a functioning immigration system—particularly after years of reckless open-border policies under the Biden administration that allowed millions of illegal aliens to flood into the United States, overwhelming resources and forcing reactive federal measures that could have been avoided.
At the same time, while immigration policy is set at the federal level, its impacts are felt most acutely at the local level. Reports of a large-scale detention facility in Surprise raise legitimate questions for residents, schools, first responders, and local governments. Concerns about infrastructure, traffic, emergency services, and public safety deserve serious and transparent consideration and Empowering state and local officials in decisions that affect their communities consistently produces the most effective outcomes.
These are not anti-illegal alien concerns. They are common-sense expectations of transparency and coordination. I trust that DHS will work cooperatively with state and local officials and communicate openly with the communities affected by its decisions.
“My goal is straightforward: immigration enforcement must be carried out effectively while respecting the legitimate interests of the communities that bear its local impacts. I am confident that DHS will provide clear answers and will work collaboratively with local stakeholders moving forward,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.
Recent reports indicate that the Department of Homeland Security may convert a warehouse facility in Surprise, Arizona into a large-scale federal immigration detention center. Surprise is a rapidly growing community, and any facility of this scale has the potential to significantly affect local infrastructure, traffic patterns, public safety resources, and emergency services.
In response, Congressman Gosar, who represents Surprise and the surrounding area, sent a formal oversight letter to DHS requesting detailed information about the proposal. The letter affirms strong support for ICE and the enforcement of federal immigration law, while emphasizing the importance of transparency, planning, and coordination with state and local officials.
The letter requests answers regarding the facility’s capacity, operational structure, security measures, funding sources, infrastructure impacts, and whether the site would operate on a temporary or permanent basis. It also seeks clarity on DHS’s consultation with local governments and first responders, as well as how the department plans to communicate with residents and Congress if the facility moves forward.
Congressman Gosar’s inquiry reflects his constitutional oversight responsibilities and his commitment to ensuring that federal immigration enforcement is conducted transparently, without disregarding the legitimate interests of the communities most directly affected.
A copy of the letter can be found by clicking here.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, PAC2 contributions$10,000
2.FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND2 contributions$10,000
3.BUCKEYE LIBERTY PAC2 contributions$10,000
4.ANTI-WOKE FUND3 contributions$10,000
5.LETS GET TO WORK PACLeadership2 contributionsLeadership or member-affiliated PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name alone.AI · low$7,000
6.ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FRANCHISEES INC PAC1 contribution$5,000
7.AMERICA'S BOLD ERA PAC1 contribution$5,000
8.DEFENDING THE AMERICAN DREAM PAC2 contributions$5,000
9.RUDY FOR INDIANA2 contributions$4,000
10.JIM JORDAN FOR CONGRESS2 contributions$4,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF - EMPLOYED$14,119
2.DELTA FRESH$7,231
3.BILL LUKE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP$7,000
4.RIPPLE LABS INC$7,000
5.HCSS$7,000
6.NOGALES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT$7,000
7.CAS$7,000
8.MARWEST SERVICES$7,000
9.SAFTI$7,000
10.EL DORADO HOLDINGS$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
