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119th Congress

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.


February 24, 2026

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. 


February 13, 2026

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.


February 13, 2026

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. 


February 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced a resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to ending all forms of human trafficking.


February 13, 2026

LYNCHBURG, VA — On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, and local business leaders for a roundtable to discuss the Working Families Tax Cut.


January 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Home Savings Act. This bill will remove penalties for withdrawing from a 401(k) account when the money is used for closing costs and down payments associated with purchasing a home. 

Issues: Economy

January 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the American Dream Act. This bill will allow individuals 65 years-of-age or older to sell any real property, including rental and vacation homes, with the sales price of $500,000 or less to a first-time homebuyer without the sale being subject to capital gains.


January 3, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John McGuire (VA-05) released the following statement following the arrest and indictment of Nicolás Maduro on charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and several other crimes against the American people:


December 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire’s (VA-05) legislation, the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, was included in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands’ legislative hearing. Senator Tim Kaine (VA) leads the companion legislation in the U.S. Senate with Senator Mark Warner (VA) as an original cosponsor.