John J. McGuire III
Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, McGuire has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while McGuire is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. McGuire votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
McGuire votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, McGuire votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. McGuire votes to cancel 24 and against cancelling 0. The rules McGuire votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
On all 57 Yes votes McGuire votes the same way as most House Republicans. On the 1 No vote McGuire votes differently from most of them.
McGuire did not vote on the law that gives certain licensed hydropower projects more time to start construction and the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Most recent No votes
Renames the Salem Maritime site in Massachusetts a National Historical Park and orders a study of expanding its boundary.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 7 laws and 3 executive orders.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
13 excerpts
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Rep. John McGuire introduces the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026
“Defines lawful, but temporary presence by reference to temporary presence categories reflected in Executive Order 14160, including the Visa Waiver Program and student, work, tourist, and other non-immigrant visas”
- Secure America ActJune 10, 2026
Rep. McGuire celebrates the passage of the Secure America Act
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the passage of S.2- Secure America Act, Rep. John McGuire issued the following statement.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJune 4, 2026
“Fully funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, and focuses resources on those who need them most, reflecting changes made in the Working Families Tax Cut Act ( H.R. 1 ).”
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActMay 21, 2026
Rep. John McGuire celebrates passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
“The House amendment to H.R. 6644 would address the nation’s ongoing housing shortage by promoting reforms intended to expand housing supply, reduce regulatory barriers, modernize federal housing programs, and improve affordability.”
- Making the District of Columbia Safe and BeautifulMarch 25, 2026
Rep. John McGuire celebrates passage of his Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
“This bill codifies key components of President Trump’s Executive Order 14252.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActFebruary 13, 2026
“At the U.S. Chamber, we are grateful to Congressman McGuire for his insights into the positive benefits of the pro-growth tax measures enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” said Brince Manning, Senior Manager of Regional Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Today’s discussion highlighted America’s need for a tax system where employers can plan and invest”
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- Restoring the United States Department of WarSeptember 19, 2025
Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025
“This bill codifies President Trump’s Executive Order 14347, which renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War.”
- Making the District of Columbia Safe and BeautifulSeptember 3, 2025
Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
“This bill codifies key components of President Trump’s Executive Order 14252.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 9, 2025
“Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act advances President Trump’s America First agenda, prevents the largest tax hike in American history, provides for American energy dominance, secures our border, supports families and small businesses, and cuts wasteful spending.”
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025March 11, 2025
Rep. John McGuire’s Statement on the Continuing Resolution
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), released the following statement about his vote in favor of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025:”
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Rep. John McGuire’s Statement on the Continuing Resolution
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), released the following statement about his vote in favor of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025:”
- Public Law 119-14March 5, 2025
Rep. John McGuire Supports H.J. Res. 61
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for H.J. Res. 61, a resolution that provides Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing.” The legislation was introduced by Representative Morgan Griffith (VA-09).”
- Laken Riley ActJanuary 22, 2025
Rep. John McGuire’s Statement on the Passage of the Laken Riley Act
“S. 5, the Senate’s version of the bill, passed the Senate on January 20, 2025. Read more about the bill here.”
Member-requested spending
Member-requested spending: none found in the 4 laws read so far.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
Online ads
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MCGUIRE FOR VIRGINIA Google Ads Transparency Center
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The library lists 3 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
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