McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
Republican · VA · 13 bills sponsored
Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
# Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Summary **What it does:** This bill would allow the Department of the Interior to create an emergency exit road through the Blue Ridge Parkway to help residents of Wintergreen, a community in Nelson County, Virginia, evacuate during emergencies like wildfires. Before approving the road, the federal government must first complete several studies to ensure it's necessary and won't cause undue environmental harm. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts Wintergreen residents who would benefit from an additional evacuation route, as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the surrounding environment. The Department of the Interior would be responsible for conducting the required evaluations and making the final decision. **Key requirements:** Before the road can be approved, Interior must evaluate whether non-federal alternatives exist (such as converting existing trails to roads), analyze how wildfires might behave if the road is built, and complete environmental reviews required by federal law. This means the bill doesn't automatically authorize construction—it sets conditions that must be met first. **Status:** The bill has passed the House and is awaiting Senate action.
Riley Gaines Act
# Riley Gaines Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Riley Gaines Act is a federal bill that would prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity. Instead, it would require athletes to compete based on their sex assigned at birth. The bill would apply to any school or athletic program that receives federal funding, potentially affecting colleges, high schools, and other educational institutions across the country. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact transgender student-athletes, school athletic programs, and educational institutions. It would also affect parents, coaches, and school administrators who would need to implement these new rules. The bill is named after Riley Gaines, a University of Kentucky swimmer who competed against a transgender athlete. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill would need to pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Home Savings Act
# Home Savings Act (HR 7185) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Home Savings Act is currently pending in Congress but lacks detailed public information about its specific provisions. Based on the title alone, it appears designed to help Americans save money related to homeownership, though the exact mechanisms are not specified in the available data. This could potentially involve tax benefits, savings accounts, down payment assistance, or other housing-related financial incentives. **Who It Affects:** If passed, this bill would likely impact homebuyers, current homeowners, and possibly renters trying to save for a home purchase. The specific populations affected would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, which are not yet publicly available. **Current Status:** HR 7185 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative John McGuire (R-VA). For more detailed information about the bill's specific provisions, you would need to check Congress.gov or request details from the sponsoring office, as the summary information available is limited at this early stage.
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026
# Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would create a federal commission to advise on crime and immigration issues in Washington, D.C., and establish a federal program to clean and maintain commonly visited areas in the nation's capital. The commission would include representatives from federal prosecutors' offices in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, along with other federal agencies. It would make recommendations on enforcing immigration laws in D.C., reducing crime, and helping recruit and retain police officers for the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects residents and visitors to Washington, D.C., as well as federal law enforcement agencies. It focuses on addressing crime prevention, immigration enforcement, and maintaining public spaces and monuments in the district. The bill also covers law enforcement recruitment and retention issues. Notably, President Trump issued a similar executive order in March 2025 that created a comparable task force and program with the same goals. **Current status:** The bill (HR 5103) is currently in committee in the House of Representatives during the 119th Congress and has not yet been voted on or passed.
American Dream Act
# American Dream Act (HR 7051) Summary I don't have access to the specific details of this particular bill (HR 7051 from the 119th Congress). To provide you with an accurate summary covering what the bill would do, who it affects, and its key provisions, I would need to review the actual bill text. **What I can tell you:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a floor vote yet. It was introduced by Rep. John J. McGuire (R-VA). **To get accurate information, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching "HR 7051" for the full bill text and summary - Checking the bill's official summary section, which outlines its stated purpose - Reading nonpartisan analyses from sources like the Congressional Research Service I want to avoid guessing at the bill's contents, which could spread misinformation. If you have access to the bill text or summary and would like help understanding specific provisions, I'm happy to help explain them in plain language.
Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers Act” or the “REMIT Act.
# REMIT Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The "Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers Act" (REMIT Act) would impose a new federal excise tax on money transfers sent by immigrants to people in other countries. If passed, this tax would apply to remittances—funds that foreign-born workers send back to family members abroad. The bill would create a new revenue stream for the federal government through this taxation mechanism. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect immigrants and foreign-born residents who regularly send money to family members, relatives, or others in their home countries. It could also impact money transfer services and financial institutions that facilitate these transactions. Families in recipient countries who depend on these remittances could potentially be affected if the tax reduces the amount being sent. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative John J. McGuire (R-VA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No specific provisions or tax rate details are publicly available at this stage.
Peace Through Strength Act of 2025
# Peace Through Strength Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Peace Through Strength Act of 2025 (HR 5522) is a proposed law currently under review in Congress. However, specific details about what this bill would actually do are not available in the information provided. Without access to the bill's text or detailed summary, it's unclear what policies or changes it would implement. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative John J. McGuire (R-VA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee review—meaning it's being studied and debated by the relevant congressional committee before any vote by the full House. At this stage, it has not advanced to a floor vote. **Next Steps:** To learn what this bill specifically proposes, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov or the House website, which would include details on which Americans or programs it affects and what exact provisions it contains. The bill's vague title suggests it may relate to defense or national security policy, but the actual content would clarify its purpose and impact.
Border Wall Status Act
# Border Wall Status Act (HR 5218) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Border Wall Status Act would require the federal government to provide regular reports on the status and progress of border wall construction projects. Based on the bill's title and basic information available, it appears designed to create transparency and accountability regarding U.S.-Mexico border barrier initiatives, though specific details about reporting requirements, timelines, and funding mechanisms are not provided in the available information. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect federal agencies responsible for border security and construction (particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection), Congress, and taxpayers funding border infrastructure projects. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5218 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. This means it is still in the early legislative stage and may not receive further consideration. --- *Note: Without access to the full bill text, this summary is limited to what can be inferred from the title and metadata. For complete details on specific provisions, you would need to review the full legislation on Congress.gov.*
FAIR Act
# FAIR Act (HR 4603) Summary I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide a detailed summary because the bill information provided is quite limited. The database entry only shows basic metadata—the bill number, sponsor, and committee status—but doesn't include the actual text, summary, or provisions of the legislation. To give you accurate information about what the FAIR Act would do, who it affects, and its key provisions, I would need access to: - The bill's official summary or text - A description of its specific provisions - Committee documents or sponsor statements explaining its purpose **What I can tell you:** HR 4603 is currently in committee (meaning it hasn't been debated or voted on by the full House yet) and was introduced by Rep. John McGuire, a Republican from Virginia's 5th District. If you'd like a summary of this bill, I'd recommend checking Congress.gov, which has the full text and official summaries of all federal legislation. Alternatively, if you can share the bill's stated purpose or key provisions, I'd be happy to help explain them in plain language.
VA Data Transparency and Trust Act
# VA Data Transparency and Trust Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The VA Data Transparency and Trust Act (HR 3643) would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to be more transparent about how it handles and shares veterans' personal health and medical records. The bill appears focused on establishing clearer rules around what data the VA collects, how it's used, who it's shared with, and ensuring veterans have better oversight and control over their own information. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects veterans whose medical records and personal information are held by the VA. It would also impact the VA itself and potentially other government agencies that receive veteran data. Based on the bill's subjects, it likely includes requirements for better congressional oversight of VA data practices, rules about sharing medical records between government agencies, and possibly enhanced transparency reporting. However, without access to the full bill text, specific provisions cannot be detailed here. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3643 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative John McGuire (R-VA), suggesting it may reflect concerns raised by Virginia constituents about veterans' privacy and data handling.
Manned Aircraft Clarification Act
# Manned Aircraft Clarification Act (HR 3478) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Manned Aircraft Clarification Act seeks to clarify federal regulations regarding manned aircraft operations. Based on its title and sponsorship, the bill appears aimed at defining or updating rules about crewed aircraft to distinguish them from unmanned aircraft (drones) in federal law. However, specific details about what regulatory changes it would make are not available in the current summary information. **Who It Affects:** This bill would likely impact aircraft manufacturers, commercial pilots, drone operators, and aviation companies by establishing clearer legal definitions and operating rules. It could also affect federal agencies like the FAA that oversee aviation regulations. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 3478, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn more about the bill's specific provisions, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.
Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025
# Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would officially designate uranium as a "critical mineral" by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Uranium was on the critical minerals list from 2018 until 2022, when it was removed. This bill would put it back on that list, meaning uranium would be treated as a strategically important material for the country's economic and national security. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily affects energy producers, nuclear power plants, uranium mining companies, and federal agencies responsible for managing mineral supplies and national security. By designating uranium as critical, the government could develop strategies to secure domestic uranium supplies, reduce dependence on foreign sources, and ensure reliable access for nuclear energy production. This could lead to increased mining, domestic production incentives, and supply chain planning efforts. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1622) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act
# Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would allow Virginia to permit agricultural and forestry trucks to carry up to 90,000 pounds on interstate highways within the state, compared to the current federal limit of 80,000 pounds. The heavier loads would only apply to vehicles transporting unprocessed agricultural crops (like corn or wheat) or raw forest products (like logs, wood chips, or biomass). Currently, Virginia already allows these heavier loads on its non-interstate roads, and this bill would extend that permission to interstate highways. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects Virginia's agricultural and forestry industries, as well as trucking companies that transport these products. Farmers, logging operations, and related businesses could potentially reduce the number of trips needed to haul their products, lowering transportation costs. It may also have minor impacts on interstate highway maintenance and safety considerations. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It was introduced by Representative John McGuire (R-VA).