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John J. McGuire III

John J. McGuire III

RRepublicanVA-5 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence6
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone8
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency44
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
25
Total Statements
14
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
13
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 8Environment: 7Trade: 3Crime & Justice: 3Labor: 2Veterans: 2Infrastructure: 2Defense: 2Immigration: 2Gun Policy: 1Agriculture: 1Social Security: 1Foreign Policy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 15Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 3Bipartisan: 2

Statements (25)

Press Release2026-05-21Crime & Justice
Rep. John McGuire Introduces Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act

Rep. John McGuire Introduces Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act Rep. John McGuire Introduces Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction Act Image or Video Image Brittany.Slaug… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:03 Summary U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Federal…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16CeremonialAgriculture
CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.W. THOMAS GROCERY STORE AND DMV

CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF E.W. THOMAS GROCERY STORE AND DMV Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H2927] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27UrgentImmigrationTradeInfrastructureHR7084HRES1131
DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026

DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2782-H2788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-27CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE ON 125TH ANNIVERSARY

RECOGNIZING SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE ON 125TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Page H2782] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-26Ceremonial
HONORING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA'S FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

HONORING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA'S FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Page H2723] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyTaxesHR5103HR5
MAKE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL ACT OF 2025

MAKE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2698-H2705] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-03-04Urgent
Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Passes in the House of Representatives

Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Passes in the House of Representatives Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Passes in the House of Representatives Image or Video Image Brittany.Slaug… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:48 Summary This bill resolves a 25-year problem five other lawmakers had worked on in the past.…

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Press Release2026-03-04
Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Riley Gaines Act

Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Riley Gaines Act Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Riley Gaines Act Image or Video Image Brittany.Slaug… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:57 Summary The bill, which was crafted by working with Mrs. Gaines, stands up for women who have been sidelined, injured, or lost…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6365
WINTERGREEN EMERGENCY EGRESS ACT

WINTERGREEN EMERGENCY EGRESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2347-H2348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12TaxesEnvironmentVeterans
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR VETERANS

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR VETERANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2206] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04Bipartisan
HONORING EDITH YOUNGER EDMUNDS

HONORING EDITH YOUNGER EDMUNDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TIMOTHY C. HESS

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TIMOTHY C. HESS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-09Labor
RECOGNIZING RYAN SIGSBEE

RECOGNIZING RYAN SIGSBEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H605] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING RYAN…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11Ceremonial
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNE MOORE-SPARKS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNE MOORE-SPARKS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1080] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HAPPY…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04Taxes
RECOGNIZING GLEANING FOR THE WORLD

RECOGNIZING GLEANING FOR THE WORLD Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [House] [Page H954] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Floor Speech2025-02-27TaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING LYNCHBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT

RECOGNIZING LYNCHBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H884] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06CeremonialDefense
HONORING FRANCES MAE WEST BYERS ON HER 110TH BIRTHDAY

HONORING FRANCES MAE WEST BYERS ON HER 110TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H519-H520] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2025-01-04
Rep. John McGuire Sworn In To the 119th Congress

Rep. John McGuire Sworn In To the 119th Congress Rep. John McGuire Sworn In To the 119th Congress Image or Video Image Van.Nguyen@mai… Fri, 01/03/2025 - 21:20 Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03
119th United States Congress Convenes

119th United States Congress Convenes 119th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary The 119th Congress convenes in January of 2025, and will conclude in January of 2027. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03Defense
Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Instructions The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesTrade
Tours and Tickets

Tours and Tickets Tours and Tickets Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. Your application will be placed in a…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Help with a Federal Agency

Help with a Federal Agency Help with a Federal Agency Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Grant Applicants

Grant Applicants Grant Applicants Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 The following resources are for people seeking information or assistance applying for Federal Grants. Please contact our office for additional information or assistance. USA.gov Benefits, Grants and Loans pages The following is…

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Press Release2025-01-03Environment
Flags

Flags Flags Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Flag Order Form If you would like to order a U.S. flag from our office, please use the flag order form to calculate the price and shipping costs. Flags are available in different sizes and fabrics. All flag purchases include a dedication message,…

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Press Release2025-01-03Taxes
Internships

Internships Internships Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Washington, DC My Washington, DC office and Lynchburg District Office offer internship opportunities for students each semester. Each internship is a paid opportunity and runs throughout the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters for college…

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