119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced his first bill as a Member of Congress: The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act. This bill reduces costs for farmers and loggers by increasing supply chain efficiency.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, legislation that imposes criminal and immigration penalties for individuals who intentionally flee a pursuing Border Patrol agent or law enforcement officer assisting Border Patrol while operating a motor vehicle. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Juan Ciscomani.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), penned a letter to the Defense Health Agency regarding the reported poor conditions and recent flooding incidents at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The letter requests a briefing for Members of Congress, particularly those serving on the Armed Services Committee, to discuss proposed solutions drafted to address the recent health and safety concerns.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today voted in favor of H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, legislation that would prohibit any moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today voted in favor of H.R. 27, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, legislation that permanently extends President Trump’s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), cosponsored the PROTECTS Act (Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries), legislation that was introduced by Rep. Rich McCormick.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today voted for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation that ensures that babies born after an abortion receive care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today released the following statement about the passage of the Laken Riley Act, legislation which would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft:
LYNCHBURG, VA. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) today announced the opening of a temporary district office location in Lynchburg, Virginia.
“We are open for business,” said Rep. John McGuire. “Today, as we get to work in our temporary space in the historic Lynchburg City Hall, I am looking forward to opening our doors and continuing to tackle casework for the hardworking people of the Fifth Congressional District.”
Background:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) today voted for the Preventing Violence Against Women by Aliens Act, legislation that demands that aliens who have been convicted of, or who have committed, sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable.
Rep. John McGuire is also a cosponsor of the legislation.