Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S., is serving his sixth term in Congress as the Representative from Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District. First elected in 2010, he came to Congress with no prior political experience. Paul believes that the Constitution is the cornerstone of our Republic, and always pursues policies that allow for more individual liberty and less government involvement.
Dr. Gosar is focused on bringing jobs back to the district, fighting illegal immigration and securing the border, challenging the status quo and holding Washington bureaucrats accountable, cutting wasteful government spending, and ensuring that he is representing the interests of his constituents.
I was sent to our nation’s capital with a clear message from hard-working Arizonans living throughout the 4th district: End the status quo of business as usual in Washington D.C. That means taking bold action to stop out-of-control federal spending and fighting for commonsense solutions to expand economic opportunities for Arizonans.
In pursuit of these goals, I am proud that I was the most effective member of the 113th Congress. During those two years I was able to get six bills and 12 other legislative efforts signed into law and passed 25 amendments through the House of Representatives – more than any other Member of Congress. During my relatively short tenure in Congress, I have passed 15 bills and 24 other legislative initiatives into law and 84 amendments through the House.
BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW:
1. H.R. 687—Southeast Arizona Land Exchange Act (Included in H.R. 3979). Will create 3,700 new jobs, generate $60 billion for our economy and provide 25% of U.S. copper supply. More HERE.
2. H.R. 1612—The I-11 Intermountain West Corridor Development Act (Included in H.R. 22). I-11 and the Intermountain West Corridor will generate $22 billion for our economy and create at least 240,000 permanent jobs. More HERE.
3. H.R. 4198—Grand Canyon Tourism Jobs Protection Act (Included in H.R.4348). Authorized 1,721 additional Grand Canyon flights per year utilizing quiet technology. The air tour industry supports 1,250 good-paying jobs in Arizona and Nevada. More HERE.
4. H.R. 1345—Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act (Included in H.R. 2642). Reauthorized stewardship contracting, Good Neighbor Authority, and insect and disease treatment to allow for healthier forests and watersheds throughout the country. More HERE.
5. H.R. 4924—Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act. Provided certainty for the Bagdad Mine which has an annual economic impact of $339.1 million to the state of Arizona, and sustains nearly 4,000 direct and indirect jobs. More HERE.
6. H.R. 304—the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act. Directed the Secretary of the Interior to convey 5,935 acres of Federal Land to La Paz County with the intent of using this land for economic development opportunities. More HERE.
7. H.R. 274—the Cottonwood Land Exchange Act. Authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to exchange, at the request of Yavapai County, 80 acres of federal lands in the Coconino National Forest for 369 acres of lands owned by the county. The County intends to maximize use of Windmill Park to better serve the residents of Yavapai County, the City of Cottonwood and the community of Cornville. More HERE.
8. H.R. 755—the Black Mountain Range and Bullhead City Land Exchange Act. The bill authorized Bullhead City to donate the 1,100 acre mountainous property currently owned by the City to the Bureau of Land Management in exchange for 345.2 acres of land in Bullhead City, known as Section 12, a highly sought property within city limits along the Colorado River. More HERE.
9. H.R. 756—the Embry-Riddle Tri-City Land Exchange Completion Act. Supported the continued growth and development of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the local community by removing the outdated reversionary clause from a 16-acre parcel. More HERE.
10. H.R. 1268—the Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act. This legislation increased transparency, consolidated multiple reports and required the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to do a thorough inventory of its assets as well as prioritize major repairs necessary at the agency’s facilities. More HERE.
11. H.R. 489—C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir Act. Provided a clear approval process for the Salt River Project (SRP) to maintain the Cragin Dam project and allows water to be delivered to Gila County and Phoenix. More HERE.
12. H.R. 4601—Transferred the reversionary interest on certain lands in Flagstaff, AZ. Authorized new economic development projects within the City of Flagstaff. More HERE.
13. H.R. 3027—Designating the Post Office in Prescott for Sen. Barry Goldwater. Named the Prescott Post Office at 442 Miller Valley Road after Conservative stalwart Barry Goldwater who kicked off his presidential campaign in Prescott, AZ. More HERE.
14. H.R. 1216—Designating the Prescott Vet Center for Dr. Cam McKinley. Named the Prescott Vet Center after Dr. McKinley, a veteran and doctor who spent his life treating veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. More HERE.
15. H.R. 862—Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance Act. A Gosar-Kirkpatrick bill. Gosar first introduced H.R. 1038 in the 112th Congress. Provided certainty and right of title for property owners. More HERE.