Virginia
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John J. McGuire

R

U.S. Representative · Virginia

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

380

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

380

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

4 actions

McGuire consistently supports electoral integrity measures that enforce citizenship verification and restrict non-citizen voting participation.

Criminal justice

22 actions

McGuire's criminal justice votes reflect competing priorities between supporting law enforcement interests and backing measures that would restrict defendant protections and juvenile justice reforms.

Fiscal policy

36 actions

McGuire demonstrates a fiscally conservative orientation through consistent support for spending restraint and presidential budget authority while opposing broad appropriations measures.

Healthcare

14 actions

McGuire's healthcare votes reflect inconsistency, supporting maternal health initiatives while opposing rural healthcare expansion.

Education

10 actions

McGuire supports workforce training and transparency initiatives in education but opposes measures expanding student support services and affordability for underserved populations.

Economy and labor

24 actions

McGuire consistently prioritizes market-driven solutions and deregulation to support small business growth while opposing labor organizing and federal intervention in business operations.

Environment and energy

87 actions

McGuire's voting pattern on environment and energy issues demonstrates a consistent opposition to environmental protections, favoring regulatory rollbacks and weakened enforcement mechanisms over conservation efforts.

Immigration

18 actions

McGuire demonstrates a consistent restrictive stance on immigration, favoring stronger enforcement measures, deportations, and border security while opposing protections for vulnerable immigrant populations.

National security and foreign policy

45 actions

McGuire's national security voting pattern is predominantly hawkish on defense spending and intelligence authorities, but his opposition to protecting critical energy resources from Chinese acquisition suggests inconsistency in applying strategic economic security principles.

Civil rights and liberties

18 actions

McGuire demonstrates inconsistent support for civil rights across diverse issues, combining strong backing for religious freedom, protection from violence, and Native American rights with opposition to transgender medical autonomy and disability access protections.

Social policy

12 actions

McGuire's voting pattern on social policy reflects inconsistent ideological commitments, supporting expanded benefits for veterans and housing assistance while opposing measures related to pregnancy support, child care accessibility, and abortion-related medical standards.

Technology and data

17 actions

McGuire demonstrates consistent support for technology regulation and government oversight of digital systems, particularly favoring frameworks that balance innovation with regulatory control and data security measures.

Civil liberties and government power

2 actions

McGuire consistently votes to preserve judicial authority and safeguard civil liberties protections against executive and legislative overreach.

Government accountability and transparency

56 actions

McGuire demonstrates a strong commitment to legislative oversight and accountability mechanisms, consistently supporting measures that enhance congressional review of executive actions, agency performance standards, and presidential accountability while opposing procedural changes that would insulate leadership from internal checks.

Infrastructure and public investment

11 actions

McGuire demonstrates strong support for direct federal investment in public infrastructure projects, particularly those involving preservation, utilities, and community development, while opposing measures that reduce federal oversight or financial commitment to infrastructure initiatives.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Mar 25, 2026

McGuire called up H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 1131.

On the record

Feb 12, 2026

McGuire addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss Charlottesville Hyperbarics' provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury, noting that the treatment has successfully helped over 59 veterans this year and that he visited the clinic in May to observe the healing process.

On the record

May 19, 2025

McGuire recognized the groundbreaking of Seneca Commerce Park in Campbell County, Virginia, an $11 million project that will include a 100,000-square-foot industrial spec building to be completed by spring 2027.

On the record

Mar 25, 2025

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes. — This bill would block energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, undermining efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 11, 2025

McGuire wished happy birthday to Anne Moore-Sparks, president of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, who celebrated her birthday on March 1.

On the record

Mar 4, 2025

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". — This bill enables Congress to exercise its constitutional oversight power by allowing votes to disapprove specific federal agency rules, reinforcing legislative checks on executive branch regulatory authority.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 26, 2025

McGuire introduced the Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act, which would increase the maximum weight allowance for trucks hauling agricultural and forest products on Virginia interstate highways from 80,000 pounds to 90,000 pounds.

On the record

Feb 24, 2025

SPUR Act — This bill advances small business economic opportunity by requiring federal agencies to track and report on contracts awarded to underrepresented small business owners, including veterans and disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 12, 2025

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill allows Congress to more easily overturn multiple regulations at once, which could reduce executive branch regulatory power but may also weaken the detailed scrutiny each regulation would normally receive.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Feb 12, 2025

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill allows Congress to more easily overturn multiple regulations at once, which could reduce executive branch regulatory power but may also weaken the detailed scrutiny each regulation would normally receive.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 11, 2025

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes. — This bill would make it easier for Congress to quickly review and reject last-minute regulations issued by outgoing administrations, increasing legislative oversight of executive agency actions.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 22, 2025

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. — This bill would streamline environmental reviews to speed up forest management projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk through vegetation removal and forest thinning on public and tribal lands.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 21, 2025

MAPWaters Act of 2025 — This bill advances environmental stewardship by improving public access to information about federal waterways, which can help people better utilize and care for these natural resources.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 21, 2025

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act — This bill directs federal resources toward constructing a public monument on the National Mall, representing a public investment in commemorative infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act — This bill would make it easier to deny entry to and deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to certain violent crimes, particularly those involving women and children.

ImmigrationBorder policy↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 15, 2025

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. — This bill would create a special tax rule for certain Taiwan residents earning U.S. income, potentially reducing federal tax revenue from this specific group.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 15, 2025

POWER Act of 2025 — This bill enables federal funding for utilities to combine power restoration with hazard mitigation improvements, increasing public investment in infrastructure resilience.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 15, 2025

McGuire voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which detains illegal immigrants who commit additional crimes until deportation.

On the record

Jan 14, 2025

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 — This bill restricts transgender girls and women from participating in school sports programs consistent with their gender identity, which some view as protecting opportunities for cisgender women while others view as limiting the civil rights and liberties of transgender students.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 14, 2025

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 — This bill restricts transgender girls and women from participating in school sports programs consistent with their gender identity, which some view as protecting opportunities for cisgender women while others view as limiting the civil rights and liberties of transgender students.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted no

Jan 14, 2025

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose detailed information about disaster assistance spending on a regular basis.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 13, 2025

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act — This bill requires FEMA to study ways to reduce paperwork burdens on disaster applicants while reporting its findings to Congress, which increases oversight and transparency in federal disaster assistance processes.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 13, 2025

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring a publicly-funded company to disclose executive compensation details to Congress and the public.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 9, 2025

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — This bill would protect Americans from prosecution by the International Criminal Court and use sanctions to deter foreign cooperation with ICC investigations, asserting U.S. sovereignty in national security matters.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 7, 2025

Laken Riley Act — This bill would require immigration authorities to detain immigrants arrested for certain theft-related crimes and allow states to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement decisions.

ImmigrationBorder policy↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 3, 2025

House roll call vote

Present

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