Paul Gosar — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Arizona, 2026

Paul Gosar reintroduced H.R. 6374, a bill proposing a 10-year moratorium on all immigration into the United States. He states that immigration must be legal, orderly, and in the national interest, and emphasizes the right of every nation to secure its borders and protect its people. Gosar also strongly supports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the strict enforcement of immigration laws, citing the rule of law as non-optional.

“Our immigration system is overwhelmed and unmanageable, thanks in large part to the previous administration’s open border policies, poorly vetted asylum claims, and visa overstays. We cannot maintain a lawful immigration process when we cannot control our borders or account for who is entering our country. Immigration must be legal, orderly, and in the national interest. Every nation has the right and responsibility to secure its borders and protect its people. I’m proud to join my friend and colleague Representative Eli Crane in reintroducing this legislation, which imposes a 10-year moratorium on all immigration until our system is restored, our borders are secured, and future immigration can occur safely and in a way that strengthens our country.” — Rep. Paul Gosar, January 4, 2026, as reported by AZ Free News.”

Paul Gosar has consistently voted to repeal or defund the Affordable Care Act (ACA), casting over 57 votes against its provisions, including H.R. 2 in 2011. He views the ACA as a "quagmire of bureaucracy" that is costly and leads to higher premiums and increased medical costs. Gosar also voted against extending ACA subsidies in 2026 and supported H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," aiming to create a patient-centered, market-based system.

“One of my first votes as a member of Congress in 2011 was in favor of H.R. 2, which sought to repeal the ACA in its entirety. Since then, I have voted 57 more times to fully repeal or defund various provisions of the law. Some may ask “Why this relentless effort against Obamacare?” It is because this law truly is a quagmire of bureaucracy that is poorly written, ill-conceived, and very costly to the average American." - Paul Gosar (gosar.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=15185)”

Representative Paul Gosar received a 3% score from the League of Conservation Voters. He introduced House Joint Resolution 46 to repeal the National Park Service's authority to prevent private drilling for oil, gas, and minerals in national parks. He also sponsored the LASSO Act (H.R.34) to redirect public land revenues to Social Security, aiming to encourage grazing, agriculture, mining, and oil and natural gas production on these lands. He rejects climate change, referring to it as "fake science" and "death cult predictions."

““Since the 1970’s, `experts’ have been warning us, like some Mayan Sun god, that the Earth will soon die and everyone on it as well,” seven-term Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Bullhead City, wrote in a weekly newsletter in March. “I reject fake science. I reject death cult predictions and if I am going to put my faith into something it will be in Jesus Christ and fact-based science.””

Paul Gosar identifies as pro-life and co-sponsored legislation like the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. He supported the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling it "amazing and historic" and thanking Donald Trump for the outcome. Gosar received a 100% rating from the National Right to Life Committee and a 0% rating from NARAL. He voted against the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Right to Contraception Act.

“"amazing and historic" and thanking Donald Trump "for making this possible." (Paul Gosar, on the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, via Wikipedia)”

Paul Gosar voted against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, which would prevent the president from withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan without congressional approval. He also co-signed a letter asserting the need to rein in the use of force that goes beyond congressional authorization. Furthermore, Gosar voted against condemning the withdrawal of troops from Syria.

“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. (Paul Gosar, "Secure borders, secure ballots: the stark choice facing America," as published in the Parker Pioneer, February 23, 2026.)”

Paul Gosar received a 100% score for Educational Freedom from TPAction, indicating strong support for this principle. He opposed the Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2026. Gosar also praised the U.S. Department of Education's recognition of Grand Canyon University as a nonprofit, stating it was a victory for fairness, rule of law, and religious freedom after previous administrations showed ideological bias. He also raised concerns regarding teacher union influence on school reopenings and announced a Congressional Art Competition.

“I applaud the U.S. Department of Education for finally doing what should have been done years ago: recognizing Grand Canyon University as the nonprofit institution it is. This decision is a victory for fairness, the rule of law, and religious freedom. - Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S., in a statement regarding Grand Canyon University's nonprofit status.”

Representative Paul Gosar reintroduced H.R. 7678/S. 3916, the Gun-owner Registration Information Protection Act (GRIP Act), to block the use of federal taxpayer dollars for state firearm owner registries. He states that Americans' Second Amendment rights should not have personal information tracked or exposed, and that the Second Amendment is not a second-class right. Gosar holds an "A" rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund and a 75% rating from Gun Owners of America, reflecting his opposition to efforts to restrict gun rights.

“Americans who lawfully exercise their Second Amendment rights should never have their personal information tracked or exposed through systems supported by federal taxpayer funds. The GRIP Act reinforces existing law and makes clear that Washington, D.C. will not bankroll gun registries at any level. The Second Amendment is not a second-class right. This legislation safeguards constitutional freedoms and protects the privacy of millions of law-abiding Americans," stated Congressman Gosar on February 25, 2026, in response to reintroducing H.R. 7678/S. 3916.”