119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative John McGuire's (VA-05) Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act passed in the House of Representatives, resolving a 25-year problem five other lawmakers had worked on in the past. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on a specified section of NPS land, allowing the town of Wintergreen to construct an additional exit route to use in case of an emergency.
RICHMOND, Va. — Two Virginia lawmakers offered sharply different assessments of overnight U.S. strikes on Iran, with one calling the action necessary to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran and the other questioning whether the president had the authority — or a clear enough goal — to launch what he called "a war of choice."
(WSET) — Virginia lawmakers are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement on the U.S. military's "major combat operations" in Iran on Saturday.
You can read their statements below.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia’s Fifth District Representative John McGuire said Saturday, February 28, he applauds U.S. military action against Iran, adding that he believes the administration went through the proper channels to authorize the operation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the United States strikes on Iran, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) is applauding President Trump for his decisive action in confronting the threat that Iran poses to the U.S. and our allies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Riley Gaines Act. The bill, which was crafted by working with Mrs. Gaines, stands up for women who have been sidelined, injured, or lost professional opportunities and scholarships after being forced to compete against biological male athletes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) attended President Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term. Rep. McGuire applauded President Trump's speech that touted wins for the American people, including tax breaks for seniors, and the largest tax refund season expected in American history, and no tax on tips or overtime.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) voted for the Save America Act, which just passed in the House of Representatives. The crucial legislation works to secure America's elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, and a valid photo ID to cast a ballot. As a co-sponsor on the bill, Representative John McGuire has been an avid supporter of its passage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) condemned Governor Abigail Spanberger's Executive Order 12, that no longer mandates Virginia State Agencies to honor 287(g) agreements that require cooperation between state and federal law enforcement agencies.