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May 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction (FAFO) Act in response to the violent anti-federal law enforcement riots which have occurred across the country. 

This bill will expand the statutory definition of “domestic terrorism” to actions that result in significant property damage and impeding law enforcement and first responders.


May 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Representative John McGuire issued the following statement. 

Issues: Veterans

April 30, 2026

Rep. John McGuire celebrates the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the House


March 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act, introduced by Rep. John McGuire (VA-05).  This bill codifies key components of President Trump’s Executive Order 14252.


March 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Shall Not Be Infringed Act to allow people harmed by firearms in gun-free zones to seek compensatory damages from the state or locality in which the incident occurred.


March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) voted for the passage of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill in the House of Representatives. The vote is the second of its kind after Democrats previously failed to fund the DHS in protest to ICE, which was already funded in the Working Families Tax Cut Act.


March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) voted against the War Powers Resolution that would restrict President Trump's ability to protect the United States and the world from the terrorist regime leading Iran. As Commander-in-Chief, President Trump's actions against Iran are well within his authority under Article II of the Constitution.


March 4, 2026

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.


March 2, 2026

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.


March 2, 2026

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.