Paul Gosar
Sourced recordU.S. House - AZ District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Profile Snapshot
Paul Anthony Gosar is an American politician and former dentist serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011. Representing Arizona’s 9th congressional district since 2023, he previously represented the 4th district (2013–2023) and the 1st district (2011–2013). He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
Corruption Record
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialPaul Gosar is a candidate for U.S. House - AZ District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,173,026.19 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Gosar Leads Arizona Delegation in Submitting 250 Copper Pennies to Congressional Time Capsule Honoring America’s 250th Birthday
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- VerifiedPublic statement: Gosar Applauds Committee Passage of Yuma Defense Readiness Act
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- VerifiedPublic statement: Gosar Introduces Bill to Strengthen Yuma Proving Ground and Support Military Readiness
- VerifiedNews coverage: 5 things to know about Rep. Paul Gosar’s health and reelection bid - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Paul Gosar dodges questions about his health - Arizona Daily Star
- VerifiedNews coverage: Health questions mount after Rep. Paul Gosar’s public remarks go viral - AZ Family
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrats question health of Rep. Paul Gosar after appearance - AZ Family
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Is Paul Gosar okay?' New scrutiny over congressman's health - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Paul Gosar Commends DHS Secretary Noem on Transparency Regarding Surprise, AZ Processing Facility - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar Presses DHS for Detailed Answers on Planned ICE Facility in Surprise - California Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: Effort to delist Mexican gray wolves, led by Arizona's Gosar, is advancing in Congress - KJZZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Paul Gosar requesting info on possible ICE facility in Surprise - 12News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Paul Gosar learned the hard way: supporting the insurrection has consequences in Congress - House.gov
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-06-10: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2026-04-30: On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-04-30: On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-04-30: On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-04-15: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
2026-02-04: Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Public Statements
}); Filter All Press Releases Weekly Columns and Op-Eds June 17, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Goodyear, Arizona — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement announcing that Arizona’s bipartisan congressional delegation has submitted 250 copper pennies for inclusion in the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Our submission reflects the story of both Arizona and… Read more » Gosar Applaud
7, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Goodyear, Arizona — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement announcing that Arizona’s bipartisan congressional delegation has submitted 250 copper pennies for inclusion in the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Our submission reflects the story of both Arizona and… Gosar Applauds Committee Passage of Yuma Defense Readiness Act June 10, 2026 | Posted i
al delegation has submitted 250 copper pennies for inclusion in the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Our submission reflects the story of both Arizona and… Read more » June 10, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases 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
/time> | Posted in Press Releases 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… Gosar Introduces Bill to Strengthen Yuma Proving Ground and Support Military Readiness May 8, 2026 | Posted in
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… Read more » May 8, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases 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
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