{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"VA\" and year = 2025 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2630", "Rep. Cline Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Foreign Influence in State and Local Ballot Initiatives", "2025-12-16", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), alongside Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), introduced the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025, which would prohibit contributions and donations from foreign nationals seeking to influence state and local ballot initiatives and referenda.\n\n\u201cForeign nationals should have absolutely no role in influencing the outcome of American elections, whether at the federal, state, or local level. My Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act closes a dangerous loophole by ensuring that ballot initiatives and referenda are decided by American citizens alone, not foreign money or foreign interests. This commonsense legislation strengthens election integrity and reaffirms that the future of our communities must be determined by those who live in them,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline.\n\n\u201cFolks of all political stripes agree that U.S. citizens, not foreign nationals should determine the outcome of U.S. elections,\u201d said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. \u201cBallot measures can have an immense impact on life in the United States, and they must be protected from the whims of international bad actors. I take seriously my duty to keep our elections safe, secure, and solely decided by the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2629", "Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Restore Standard Rulemaking Procedures at Federal Agencies", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, legislation to bring transparency, accountability, and public input to federal agency consent decrees and settlement agreements. Currently, activist groups leverage behind-closed-doors lawsuits to pressure agencies into sweeping regulatory changes without meaningful input from the public, job creators, or affected industries, effectively sidestepping the traditional rulemaking process. Rep. Cline\u2019s bill restores accountability by requiring public notice and comment, strengthened judicial review, agency head certification of settlements, and detailed reporting to Congress to ensure these agreements serve the public interest.\n\n\u201cThe American people deserve a transparent, accountable government, not one where major regulatory decisions are made behind closed doors through backroom legal deals,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline. \u201cFor too long, activist-driven lawsuits have been used to force sweeping policy changes without public input or congressional oversight. The Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act restores openness and accountability by ensuring these agreements are subject to public notice, comment, and judicial review so that taxpayers, workers, and small businesses all have a voice.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguires-wintergreen-emergency-egress-act-advances-through-committee", "Rep. McGuire's Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act Advances Through the Committee Process", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire\u2019s (VA-05) legislation, the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, was included in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands\u2019 legislative hearing. Senator Tim Kaine (VA) leads the companion legislation in the U.S. Senate with Senator Mark Warner (VA) as an original cosponsor.\n\nWintergreen, Virginia is a popular tourist destination located off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Nelson County, Virginia. Currently, the Wintergreen community has only one entrance and exit route; presenting a significant safety concern if there were to be an evacuation due to a natural disaster.\n\nCongressman McGuire\u2019s Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way to Wintergreen to finish an emergency route upon the completion of the required reviews; ensuring residents and visitors have an alternative route to use to evacuate during a catastrophic event, while minimizing disturbance to federal land.\n\n\u201cI am proud to introduce this legislation which will help solve an over 25-year problem for the town of Wintergreen and puts public safety first,\u201d said Congressman McGuire. \u201cThe danger posed by limited evacuation routes is well documented. The difference between survival and catastrophe comes down to whether there is more than one way out during times of emergency. I\u2019m proud to have the support of seven of my House colleagues in the Virginia Delegation and both of Virginia\u2019s Senators on this straightforward bill that prioritizes public safety.\"\n\nWatch Rep. McGuire's testimony here.\n\n\u201cThere is currently only one road for entry to and exit out of Wintergreen, and residents have shared their concerns with me about the risks that poses if there is an emergency,\u201d said Senator Kaine. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be introducing this bipartisan legislation to support the construction of a new road and enhance public safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery American is taught as a child the importance of knowing where emergency exits are located. It\u2019s why schools have fire drills,\u201d said Curtis Sheets, Chief of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue. \u201cEvery American who travels by air understands the importance of knowing where the exits from the plane are located. That is why we have safety briefings on every single flight. Serious wildfire events such as those in Gatlinburg, TN, and Paradise CA, have all underscored the importance of having emergency exits from neighborhoods. The Wintergreen community does not have an emergency exit, even though creating such an exit would be incredibly simple. We have tried for over 25 years to gain approval from the National Park Service. We appreciate Congressman McGuire for helping us continue and hopefully finish the fight.\u201d\n\nWhile Congressman McGuire and other members of the Virginia Delegation work to pass this through the House, Virginia\u2019s Senator Kaine and Senator Warner are advancing it in the Senate. This important piece of legislation will provide the thousands of residents and visitors with a reliable and safe emergency evacuation route and help keep Virginians safe.\n\n\u201cCurrently, there is only one road in and out of Wintergreen, posing a great risk to residents and first responders in the event of an emergency,\u201d said Senator Warner. \u201cThis legislation takes the first step towards fixing this potentially life-threatening problem and prioritizing public safety during a natural disaster or emergency situation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis legislation is critical to the safety of the thousands of residents and visitors who visit Wintergreen Resort every year,\u201d said Congressman Wittman (VA-01) \u201cI am proud to support this investment into the emergency preparedness of Virginia\u2019s tourism industry \u2014 ensuring that both tourists and staff aren\u2019t put in harm\u2019s way.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe thousands of people who live in Wintergreen or are staying at the Wintergreen Resort deserve a safe and reliable evacuation route \u2014 this legislation would establish just that,\" said Congressman Vindman (VA-07) \"I'm proud to support the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act to decrease the risk in the event of a natural disaster or emergency, guaranteeing that federal partners can help Wintergreen build the infrastructure its residents and first responders have needed for years.\u201d\n\n\u201cWintergreen is one of Virginia\u2019s greatest treasures, and the safety of the families who live, work, and visit there must always come first,\u201d said Congressman Cline (VA-06) \u201cWith only a single road in and out, the risk during a natural disaster or emergency is simply too great to ignore. Congressman McGuire\u2019s Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act is a commonsense, life-saving solution that will give first responders and residents the critical access they need to safely evacuate when it matters most.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn the event of a natural disaster or emergency, we must prioritize the safety of our communities above all else,\u201d said Congresswoman McClellan (VA-04) \u201cConstruction of an additional exit route for Wintergreen will give residents and tourists the peace of mind that they can safely and calmly evacuate the area if needed. I am pleased to join Congressman McGuire\u2019s efforts to save lives through the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Blue Ridge Parkway is a major tourism engine that generates revenue for mountain communities in Virginia, including in Virginia\u2019s Ninth District,\u201d said Congressman Griffith (VA-09). \u201cI am proud to join my Virginia colleagues in exploring sensible policies that support the Parkway. The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act provides a safer environment for a significant Parkway attraction.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguire-votes-passage-national-defense-authorization-act-fiscal-year-2026", "Rep. McGuire Votes for Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 on the House Floor.\n\n\u201cAs a Navy SEAL veteran, I am pleased to see the House pass the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This year\u2019s NDAA advances President Trump\u2019s Peace through Strength Agenda,\u201d said Congressman John McGuire. \u201cThis legislation improves the quality of life for all servicemembers, invests in new equipment and systems for enhanced deterrence, removes radical DEI policies from the Department, and improves acquisition reform at the Pentagon so our warfighters get what they need to win now. Virginia is home to numerous defense innovators, installations, and military families. I was proud to support this critical legislation on the floor as it ensures our military is modern and lethal. I promised, when I took office, to deliver for Virginia\u2019s 5th District. This bill does just that and more for the Commonwealth, supporting the growing nuclear industry, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development sectors. I look forward to President Trump signing this critical legislation.\u201d\n\nWatch Rep. McGuire\u2019s House floor remarks in support of the NDAA here.\n\nThe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026:\n\nFundamentally reforms defense acquisition \u2013 streamlining the process, cutting through red tape, and getting our warfighters what they need when they need it.\n\nSupports the Trump Administration\u2019s budget request for a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.\n\nInvests in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and provides resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.\n\nEnsures our Armed Forces have the capabilities they need to prevail in the wars of the future by accelerating innovation, prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonics and autonomous systems.\n\nExpands U.S. production capacity and provides certainty to rebuild the defense industrial base.\n\nCodifies all or parts of 15 President Trump executive orders and 30 legislative proposals requested by the Trump Administration.\n\nSupports President Trump\u2019s top priorities, including the Golden Dome, F-47 fighter aircraft, submarines, warships, and autonomous vehicles.\n\nThis year\u2019s NDAA includes several key provisions critical to Virginia and the Fifth District, many of which Congressman McGuire championed:", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2628", "Cline Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Skinny Labels, Lower Drug Costs", "2025-12-08", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), alongside Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), introduced the Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act, a bipartisan bill to help lower prescription drug costs by protecting generic drug makers from abusive lawsuits and preserving patient access to affordable medications.\n\n\u201cFamilies across Virginia and the nation are facing rising prescription drug prices that strain their budgets and put their health at risk,\u201d said Congressman Cline. \u201cThe Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act is a commonsense solution that protects competition in the marketplace and ensures patients can get the medications they need at a price they can afford. By reinforcing a key pathway that brings safe, effective generics to market, we\u2019re putting patients ahead of profit.\u201d\n\nThe legislation strengthens protections for the use of \u201cskinny labels,\u201d a critical regulatory tool that allows generic and biosimilar manufacturers to seek FDA approval for uses of a drug that are no longer protected by patents. This pathway accelerates access to more affordable alternatives while respecting valid intellectual property rights.\n\n\u201cFor years, generic manufacturers have used skinny labels to lower drug costs without infringing on brand-name patents,\u201d Cline continued. \u201cBut now, some pharmaceutical companies are exploiting legal loopholes to sue generic competitors and delay their entry into the market. Our bill stops that abuse and restores fairness to the system.\u201d\n\nThe Skinny Labels Big Savings Act ensures that generic manufacturers who obtain FDA approval for skinny label uses are not held liable for method-of-use patent infringement when operating by federal law. It also provides clarity that drugmakers can describe their generics as FDA-approved therapeutic equivalents, provided that description aligns with FDA regulations. Importantly, the bill reinforces that the use of skinny labels does not weaken legitimate patent rights, but rather supports a system that was designed to bring savings to patients, insurers, and taxpayers alike. The bill has earned the backing of key patient and consumer advocacy organizations, including Patients for Affordable Drugs NOW and the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing.\n\n\"We have a prescription drug affordability crisis in this country. Lawsuits have eroded the \"skinny label\" pathway and delayed the rollout of lower-cost alternatives. With this bill, we are leveling the playing field and allowing generic drug manufacturers to get their lifesaving prescription drugs to the market faster, driving down costs for patients,\u201d said Rep. Zoe Lofgren.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2627", "Rep. Cline Statement on ICE Arrest of ISIS-K Terrorist in Waynesboro", "2025-12-04", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement regarding the ICE arrest of an ISIS-K terrorist in Waynesboro, Virginia. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan national who entered the United States under the Biden Administration\u2019s \u201cOperation Allies Welcome,\u201d was taken into federal custody.\n\n\u201cI am grateful to the ICE agents and the local law enforcement officers whose professionalism led to the arrest of this dangerous individual. This incident happened right here in our own community, and it underscores the real-world consequences of the Biden Administration\u2019s failure to properly vet the nearly 190,000 Afghan nationals released into the United States under Operation Allies Welcome. Republicans warned from the start that border security is national security, and every community has felt the impacts of the Biden-Harris border crisis,\u201d said Rep. Cline. \u201cThe people of Virginia\u2019s Sixth District deserve confidence that anyone entering this country has been thoroughly vetted. I appreciate President Trump and Secretary Noem for acting swiftly to end Temporary Protected Status for unvetted Afghan nationals and for restoring policies that put the safety of the American people first.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2620", "Rep. Cline Supports Bill to Release Epstein Files", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in support of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the production and release of all documents from Epstein-related investigations and prosecutions, flight logs and travel records, records of government officials connected to Epstein, records of entities with ties to Epstein, and all related communications.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote represents continued progress toward the transparency the American people rightly expect. As with my support for H. Res. 668 back in September, I have remained firmly committed to ensuring full accountability surrounding the Epstein files. My vote today for H.R. 4405 again reflects that commitment and my belief that openness and accountability are essential to ensuring justice for victims of Epstein\u2019s criminal enterprise and restoring trust in the federal government,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed all documents from the Department of Justice, the Epstein estate, and has summoned 11 witnesses to provide deposition testimony. Over the past year, the Oversight Committee has released over 50,000 pages of documents related to the Epstein files. Additionally, on September 3, 2025, Rep. Cline joined his colleagues in supporting and passing H. Res. 668, which formalized the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform\u2019s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell and also requires the Committee to make all relevant documents available to the public, while ensuring that the personal information of victims remains protected.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2621", "Rep. Cline\u2019s Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act Advances to House Floor", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act, sponsored by Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. If signed into law, the bill would protect American courts from potential threats posed by foreign entities seeking to manipulate legal and regulatory processes in the United States.\n\n\u201cForeign adversaries like the CCP have no business secretly influencing America\u2019s courts. My bill safeguards the integrity of our judicial system and ensures that the decisions made in U.S. courtrooms are driven by justice, not by hidden foreign interests. I am proud to see it pass out of the House Judiciary Committee today,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline.\n\nSpecifically, H.R. 2675 would:\n\n1. Require disclosure from any foreign person or entity participating in civil litigation as a third-party litigation funder in U.S. federal courts;\n\n2. Ban sovereign wealth funds and foreign governments from participating in litigation finance as a third-party litigation funder, either directly or indirectly; and\n\n3. Require the Department of Justice\u2019s National Security Division to submit a report on foreign third-party litigation funding throughout the federal judiciary.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2617", "Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Safeguard Second Amendment Rights During Government Shutdowns", "2025-10-31", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act to guarantee that law-abiding Americans can continue to exercise their Second Amendment rights during a government shutdown. The bill requires federal agencies to continue processing firearm applications and licenses even when the government is closed. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the companion measure in the U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cLaw-abiding Americans shouldn\u2019t lose their Second Amendment rights every time Washington fails to do its job. The Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act ensures that government dysfunction doesn\u2019t stand in the way of lawful firearm purchases or penalize small businesses that follow the law. I\u2019m proud to introduce this commonsense bill alongside Senator Jim Risch to ensure citizens\u2019 rights are protected and lawful commerce continues, shutdown or not,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline.\n\n\u201cThe government shutdown has real impacts on real people, but it certainly should not compromise our constitutional rights. While Democrats pander to their far-Left base, federal agencies have stopped processing firearm applications, unjustly restricting law-abiding Idahoans\u2019 Second Amendment rights,\u201d said Senator Jim Risch. \u201cMy Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act ensures our right to lawfully bear arms is not infringed when there is a lapse in appropriations.\u201d\n\nThe Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act is supported by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), National Rifle Association (NRA), Gun Owners of America (GOA), American Suppressor Association (ASA), and Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation (CSF).\n\n\u201cNSSF applauds Congressman Ben Cline for his leadership on the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act to ensure the firearm industry can continue to fully serve law-abiding Americans during government shutdowns. Their Second Amendment rights, and the constitutionally protected firearm commerce that makes the exercise of those rights possible, must not be held hostage by Congress\u2019s inability to keep the federal government open,\u201d said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel.\n\n\"While the Trump Administration has made the processing of NFA items an essential function during a government shutdown, there is still no guarantee under federal law. The Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans must not be harmed due to a Democrat lead government shutdown in Washington,\u201d said John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. \u201cNRA applauds Representative Cline and Senator Risch for introducing the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act, which will ensure firearms related processes within the Federal government continue and are deemed essential, regardless of the situation in Washington.\"\n\n\u201cWe applaud Congressman Cline and Senator Risch for standing up for millions of law-abiding gun owners and defending Second Amendment rights in the midst of the Democrat-led government shutdown,\u201d said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the American Suppressor Association. \u201cThe Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act would codify in statute that, while the unconstitutional NFA registry remains in place, government shutdowns cannot be used to punish gunowners. For too long, lawful firearm and suppressor owners have faced unnecessary delays and uncertainty every time Washington fails to do its job. The American Suppressor Association helped lead the fight to get NFA inspectors back to work during the shutdown, and we stand firmly behind this critical legislation to protect and preserve Americans\u2019 Second Amendment rights.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2614", "Rep. Cline Hosts Annual Sixth District Agriculture Conference", "2025-10-24", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) hosted his annual Agriculture Conference, visiting multiple agriculture operations and facilities across Virginia\u2019s Sixth Congressional District.\n\nRep. Cline toured multiple locations in Augusta and Rockbridge counties including MC Livestock operation and Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center at McCormick Farm. He also held a roundtable with Valley farmers and agriculture leaders at the Virginia Horse Center to hear their needs and concerns on how decisions in Washington impact their industry.\n\n\u201cVirginia\u2019s Sixth District is home to some of the most knowledgeable and hard-working farmers in the country,\u201d Rep. Cline said. \u201cWhether it\u2019s protecting Valley farmland and expanding opportunities for young farmers, putting American farmers first in trade negotiations, or cutting unnecessary government red tape, I\u2019ll continue working to ensure our agricultural community has the support it needs to grow and succeed.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2613", "Rep. Cline Leads 29 Colleagues in Requesting the ATF to Process National Firearms Act Forms During Shutdown", "2025-10-17", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) led a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) urging the agency to uphold Second Amendment rights and continue processing National Firearms Act (NFA) applications during the ongoing government shutdown. He was joined by Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Eric Burlison (R-MO), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Mike Collins (R-GA), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Troy Downing (R-MT), Randy Fine (R-FL), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Mark Harris (R-NC), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Rich McCormick (R-GA), John McGuire (R-VA), Mary Miller (R-IL), Barry Moore (R-AL), Riley Moore (R-WV), Robert Onder (R-MO), August Pfluger (R-TX), Chip Roy (R-TX), Michael Rulli (R-OH), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Victoria Spartz (R-IN), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Rudy Yakym (R-IN).\n\n\u201cAs you know, National Firearms Act (\u201cNFA\u201d) application examiners are among the ATF employees currently furloughed during this shutdown. This means that Americans are currently unable to acquire widely popular NFA-regulated firearms and safety equipment, such as shortbarreled rifles and silencers, because no one at ATF will approve their applications at this time,\u201d the lawmakers wrote.\n\n\u201cIndeed, NFA application approvals are related to the discharge of the President\u2019s constitutional duties and powers. The President of the United States is charged with protecting and defending the Constitution of the United States, and this includes the Second Amendment. To be sure, the National Firearms Act unquestionably violates the Second Amendment. But in enacting this statutory scheme, Congress tasked the Executive Branch with issuing application determinations. The President therefore has a constitutional imperative to ensure that Americans can exercise their Second Amendment rights even during periods of government shutdown. Otherwise, constitutionally enumerated rights rise and fall with congressional appropriation,\u201d they continued.\n\n\u201cGun Owners of America believes that the NFA is an infringement that should be repealed, and ATF\u2019s refusal to facilitate the lawful purchase and transfer of NFA firearms only proves the point. Thank you to Representative Ben Cline and his leadership in this issue to ensure that the Second Amendment rights of gun owners to obtain NFA firearms are not further treated like a second-class right,\u201d Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of GOA, said.\n\n\u201cGun owners should not have their rights infringed because of a lapse in government funding. I hope that Acting ATF Director Daniel Driscoll will reverse this longstanding ATF shutdown policy by redesignating NFA examiners as \u2018exempt\u2019 during this Democrat-shutdown,\u201d Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs of GOA, said.\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2611", "Virginia\u2019s Congressional Republicans Call for Immediate End to Government Shutdown in New Op-ed", "2025-10-16", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Ben Cline (VA-06), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), John McGuire (VA-05), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined together in an op-ed published in The Hill to highlight the serious impacts being felt across Virginia and call on Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown.\n\nRead the full piece here.\n\nKEY EXCERPTS:\n\n\u201cEvery single Republican member of Virginia\u2019s House delegation voted to fund the government, keep it open, and ensure that essential services for our constituents continued without interruption. We passed a clean, short-term continuing resolution \u2014 the same kind of measure that has been used routinely with bipartisan support for years.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen the government shuts down, Virginia doesn\u2019t just read about it \u2014 we live it. Nearly 150,000 federal employees call Virginia home. We host the Pentagon, Langley Air Force Base, the Navy\u2019s Atlantic fleet, and a dense network of defense contractors and federal agencies.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have heard for years that shutdowns are dangerous, disruptive, and damaging to the economy, particularly here in the Commonwealth. But when the opportunity came to prevent one, Senate Democrats chose to manufacture a crisis instead, hoping they could use it as a tool to advance a political agenda.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/virginias-congressional-republicans-call-immediate-end-government-shutdown-new", "Virginia\u2019s Congressional Republicans Call for Immediate End to Government Shutdown in New Op-ed", "2025-10-16", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "VIRGINIA \u2014 Today, Representatives Ben Cline (VA-06), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), John McGuire (VA-05), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined together in an op-ed published in The Hill to highlight the serious impacts being felt across Virginia and call on Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown.\n\nRead the full piece here.\n\nKEY EXCERPTS:\n\n\u201cEvery single Republican member of Virginia\u2019s House delegation voted to fund the government, keep it open, and ensure that essential services for our constituents continued without interruption. We passed a clean, short-term continuing resolution \u2014 the same kind of measure that has been used routinely with bipartisan support for years.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen the government shuts down, Virginia doesn\u2019t just read about it \u2014 we live it. Nearly 150,000 federal employees call Virginia home. We host the Pentagon, Langley Air Force Base, the Navy\u2019s Atlantic fleet, and a dense network of defense contractors and federal agencies.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have heard for years that shutdowns are dangerous, disruptive, and damaging to the economy, particularly here in the Commonwealth. But when the opportunity came to prevent one, Senate Democrats chose to manufacture a crisis instead, hoping they could use it as a tool to advance a political agenda.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/virginia-republican-delegation-issues-joint-statement-condemning-violent", "Virginia Republican Delegation Issues Joint Statement Condemning Violent Comments Made by Jay Jones", "2025-10-08", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), John McGuire (VA-05), and Ben Cline (VA-06) released the following statement condemning violent and threatening remarks reportedly made by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones:\n\n\u201cPublic service demands the highest standard of conduct and integrity. The newly reported violent and threatening comments made by Jay Jones are reprehensible and should disqualify him from the race for Attorney General in Virginia. Political violence and threats have no place in our democracy, and all leaders must be held to the highest standards. Our shared responsibility is to protect Virginians\u2019 trust in their government. We urge Mr. Jones to do what is right for Virginians and for the integrity of the office by stepping aside and dropping out of the race for Attorney General.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2610", "Rep. Cline Hosts Annual Higher Education Roundtable in Winchester", "2025-10-07", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) hosted his annual higher education roundtable at Shenandoah University with higher education leaders from across Virginia\u2019s Sixth District. The event was an opportunity for Rep. Cline to hear directly from participants and discuss technology integration, risk management, and more.\n\nCongressman Cline was joined by Shenandoah University President Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons, Radford University President Dr. Bret Danilowicz, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Assistant Vice President for Government Relations Stephanie Giesecke, Bridgewater College President Dr. David Bushman, Mary Baldwin University President Dr. Todd Telemeco, Eastern Mennonite University Interim President Rev. Dr. Shannon Dycus, Laurel Ridge Community College President Dr. Kimberly Blosser, Washington and Lee University President Dr. William Dudley, Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands, and Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia President The Honorable Chris Peace.\n\n\u201cEducators hold one of the most important roles in our nation. Today, institutions of higher education and their students face a range of challenges, from rising research costs and rapid technological change to internal pressures and student debt. Forums like these help me do my job more effectively by ensuring that federal policies create real opportunities for both students and faculty to succeed,\u201d said Rep. Cline. \u201cIt was great to join so many higher education leaders in Shenandoah to hear their ideas and share the steps I\u2019m taking to strengthen higher education across Virginia.\u201d\n\nIn the 119th Congress, Congressman Cline cosponsored the SCORE Act (H.R. 4312), which is designed to protect the rights of college athletes by providing a federal framework for NIL agreements. He also cosponsored the Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 (H.R. 925), which aims to prohibit certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government and federal funded entities. Finally, he cosponsored the Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025 (H.R. 632), which prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or employees.\n\nIn the 118th Congress, Congressman Cline cosponsored the Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2023 (H.R. 1216), which would strengthen loan counseling requirements to ensure colleges are fully preparing their students to take out loans in a responsible manner. He also cosponsored the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act (H.R. 1250), which would ensure that students of owners of family farms or small businesses would not be unfairly penalized in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process.\n\nIn the 117th Congress, Congressman Cline cosponsored the Responsible Education Assistance through Loan (REAL) Reforms Act (H.R. 8655), which offers commonsense, fiscally responsible reforms that protects students, borrowers, and taxpayers. He also cosponsored the Simplified Joint Consolidation Separation Act (H.R. 8909), which would establish a more efficient process for separating joint consolidation loans to ensure timely relief for borrowers and ensure the Education Secretary\u2019s authority is narrowly tailored to help those in need.\n\nIn the 116th Congress, Congressman Cline served on the House Education and Labor Committee\u2019s Subcommittee on Higher Education, and cosponsored the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019 (H.R. 4098), which revises requirements governing the financing and accreditation of postsecondary education. Congressman Cline also cosponsored the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2019 (H.R. 1605), which directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish a tax-exempt Military Education Savings Account to provide children with parents on active duty in the uniformed services with funds to pay educational expenses.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2609", "Rep. Ben Cline Statement on Government Shutdown", "2025-10-02", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after the Democrat-led federal government shutdown:\n\n\"The House fulfilled its responsibility by passing a clean, bipartisan Continuing Resolution that would have kept the federal government open, ensured our troops were paid, safeguarded essential services, and maintained critical government operations. I was proud to support this commonsense measure,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline. \u201cUnfortunately, Senate Democrats chose to put politics over people by rejecting this bill, forcing an unnecessary and entirely avoidable government shutdown. A CR is meant to fund government functions, not serve as a vehicle for partisan wish lists like taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants or funds for liberal media outlets. I urge Senate Democrats to set aside political games and work with Republicans to reopen the government and deliver the stability the American people expect and deserve.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-remit-act", "Rep. John McGuire Introduces the REMIT Act", "2025-09-29", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers (REMIT) Act. This bill will increase the current 1 percent tax on remittance transfers to 15 percent. Companion legislation in the United States Senate is led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO).\n\n\u201cThe United States of America is the greatest country in the world and the land of opportunity,\u201d said Congressman McGuire. \u201cUnfortunately, every year foreign nationals wire money back to their nations of origin, siphoning billions of dollars from our country. I was proud to join my Republican colleagues in passing the Working Families Tax Cut, which established a 1 percent tax on remittance transfers. However, that rate needs to be increased to deter foreign nationals from continuing to abuse our system. Increasing the tax to 15 percent strengthens our immigration system by closing the financial loophole that illegal immigrants have exploited for decades. I am proud to introduce the House companion of this bill and join Senator Eric Schmitt in putting our country first. We are making it clear that America will no longer be taken advantage of.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nEvery year, the United States of America loses billions of dollars in revenue to foreign nations through remittance transfers. This is a significant loss to our economy, as every dollar lost through a remittance transfer is a dollar that is not spent on goods and services in America. The Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers (REMIT) Act delivers for American workers and our economy by increasing the remittance tax to 15 percent, minimizing economic loss, and disincentivizing illegal immigrants from abusing our immigration laws.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-peace-through-strength-act-2025", "Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025", "2025-09-19", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Peace Through Strength Act of 2025. This bill codifies President Trump\u2019s Executive Order 14347, which renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War.\n\n\u201cWe wouldn\u2019t have a country without our men and women in uniform,\u201d said Rep. McGuire. \u201cThese warfighters make up the world\u2019s strongest and most lethal fighting force. But names have important meanings and convey certain messages to both friends and foes. Our world is too dangerous for us not to project strength at every opportunity. Thanks to President Trump, our military has regained its original purpose: fighting the nation\u2019s battles and wars. My bill, the Peace Through Strength Act, revives our warfighting department\u2019s historic name to signal to the world that we\u2019re not here to play word games. We\u2019re here to fight and win if we must.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nPresident George Washington established the Department of War on August 7, 1789. Over the next 150 years, the Department of War, alongside the later-formed Department of the Navy, fought and won some of the most fearsome conflicts the world has ever seen, including the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II.\n\nOur Armed Forces deserve to fight under a banner that commands respect from our allies and strikes fear into our enemies. The Peace Through Strength Act of 2025 will demonstrate America\u2019s comprehensive commitment to deterring and fighting wars by redesignating the \u201cDepartment of Defense\u201d to the \u201cDepartment of War.\u201d Specifically, this bill would:\n\nChange every reference in the United States Code from \u201cDepartment of Defense\u201d to \u201cDepartment of War\u201d and from \u201cSecretary of Defense\u201d to \u201cSecretary of War\u201d\n\nEnable subordinate officials within the Department to use secondary titles such as \u201cDeputy Secretary of War\u201d or \u201cUnder Secretary of War\u201d\n\nRead the full bill text here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2608", "Rep. Ben Cline Announces Lexington Town Hall", "2025-09-18", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Residents of Lexington are invited to a town hall event with Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) next week. This will be the 64th in-person town hall Rep. Cline has held since his election in 2018, where residents of Lexington will have the opportunity to engage in an open dialogue with Rep. Cline. Rep. Cline traditionally holds town halls in each of the 22 localities in the Sixth District each term.\n\nThe Lexington town hall will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and will be held at the Rockbridge County Courthouse at 20 South Randolph Street, Lexington, Virginia 24450.\n\n\u201cI look forward to having another great conversation with the citizens of Lexington next week,\u201d Rep. Cline said. \u201cAs with my previous town halls, this event allows me to hear directly from my constituents so that I can better represent them in Washington. In the wake of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, it\u2019s more important than ever to ensure that we embrace civil discourse and the free exchange of ideas.\u201d\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Constituents of Lexington can sign up here: https://repbenclinetownhall.eventbrite.com/. Constituents not residing in Lexington are invited to stay tuned for an event in their locality.\n\nThis event will also be livestreamed on Rep. Cline\u2019s official Facebook page for those who are not able to attend in person. Due to courthouse policy, cell phones, smart phones, iPads, iPods, or other electronic devices are not permitted inside the venue.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2607", "Rep. Cline Named Republican Conferee for FY26 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Bills", "2025-09-12", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was appointed as a Republican conferee for the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills. In this role, Rep. Cline will join 18 of his colleagues in negotiating with the Senate to finalize these funding measures.\n\n\u201cI am proud to join my Republican colleagues in the conference process with the Senate on these critical appropriations bills. It\u2019s been nearly six years since Congress last convened a conference committee, and House Republicans are steadfast in our commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington. This role gives me a vital opportunity to advocate for provisions that best serve the interests of America and Virginia\u2019s Sixth District,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguire-votes-house-passage-streamlining-procurement-effective-execution", "Rep. McGuire Votes for House Passage of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026", "2025-09-10", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA) on the House Floor.\n\n\u201cI am pleased to see the House pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Our warfighters deserve the best, not just on the battlefield, but at home,\u201d said Congressman John McGuire. \u201cThis year\u2019s NDAA advances President Trump\u2019s Peace Through Strength Agenda, improves the quality of life for all servicemembers, invests in new equipment and systems for enhanced deterrence, removes radical DEI in training requirements, and improves acquisition reform at the Pentagon so our warfighters get what they need to win now. Virginia is home to numerous defense innovators, installations, and military families. I was proud to support this critical legislation on the floor as it ensures our military is modern and lethal, and I will work with my colleagues to get this to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nWatch Rep. McGuire\u2019s House floor remarks in support of the NDAA here.\n\nThe Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026:\n\nFundamentally reforms defense acquisition \u2013 streamlining the process, cutting through red tape, and getting our warfighters what they need when they need it.\n\nSupports the Trump Administration\u2019s budget request for a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.\n\nInvests in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and provides resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.\n\nEnsures our Armed Forces have the capabilities they need to prevail in the wars of the future by accelerating innovation, prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonics and autonomous technologies.\n\nExpands U.S. production capacity and provides certainty to rebuild the defense industrial base.\n\nThis year\u2019s NDAA includes several key provisions critical to Virginia and the Fifth District:\n\nProvides a 3.8% across-the-board increase in basic servicemember pay.\n\nAuthorizes over $1.4 billion for new construction of barracks and family housing.\n\nExtends military recruitment bonuses.\n\nFully funds President Trump\u2019s request for counter-drone systems.\n\nIncludes critical language highlighting the need for Project Pele and continued support of the program.\n\nCodifies President Trump\u2019s Advanced Energy Executive Order and Advanced Nuclear Technologies Transition Working Group to coordinate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, such as portable nuclear reactors, at military installations.\n\nAuthorizes over $22 billion in shipbuilding for the construction of:\n\nThe third Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine and advanced procurement of future submarines\n\nOne Virginia-Class submarine\n\nAdvanced funding for the next Ford-Class aircraft carrier\n\nEstablishes a framework for smaller defense companies and start-ups to bridge the gap to be able to work with the Defense Innovation Unit and the Department of War.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-border-wall-status-act", "Rep. John McGuire Introduces Border Wall Status Act", "2025-09-09", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Border Wall Status Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a publicly accessible webpage on the Department of Homeland Security website individuals can use to view active border wall construction and progress.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump has done more to secure our southern border than any other President in our nation\u2019s history,\u201d said Congressman McGuire. \u201cIllegal crossings at our southern border are at a record low thanks to President Trump and his Administration\u2019s decisive action. I was proud to join my Republican colleagues in passing the Working Families Tax Cut, which provided the resources necessary to finish the border wall and make the southern border the most secure border in history. I am proud to introduce this bill which will allow the American people to view the historic progress at our southern border.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe American people want a secure border and deserve to see the historic progress made by President Trump in fortifying our southern border. The Border Wall Status Act delivers for the American people and will establish a public webpage through the Department of Homeland Security website, where the American people can view active border wall construction and the progress made.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-make-district-columbia-safe-and-beautiful-act", "Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act", "2025-09-03", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act. This bill codifies key components of President Trump\u2019s Executive Order 14252.\n\n\u201cOur Nation\u2019s Capital is a direct reflection on our great country and should be a symbol of pride for the American people and a safe and beautiful location for all who reside and visit,\u201d said Congressman McGuire. \u201cUnfortunately, tourists and residents feel unsafe in the city with the high crime rates, rampant homelessness, and graffiti on historic buildings and monuments. Our citizens deserve a safe capital city with clean streets and beautiful public spaces. I am proud to introduce this bill and take an important step in codifying President Trump\u2019s Executive Order to make Washington, D.C., safe and beautiful again.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nSoft-on-crime policies have turned Washington, D.C., into one of the most dangerous cities in our country and the world. In 2024, Washington, D.C. had the fourth-highest homicide rate in the country, and since 2025, there have already been nearly 1,600 violent crimes reported in our Nation\u2019s capital.\n\nThe Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act will make D.C. safe, beautiful, and prosperous by promoting law and order, protecting our revered American monuments, and promoting beautification and the preservation of our Nation\u2019s history and heritage. Specifically, this bill would:\n\nRequire the development and implementation of a program under the Secretary of the Interior to beautify the District of Columbia through the removal of graffiti, enhanced private-sector collaboration, and restoration of Federal public monuments.\n\nEstablish the DC Safe and Beautiful Commission to coordinate across federal agencies and D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and to develop joint priorities to enable the full enforcement of Federal and local laws within the District.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:07:37Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-john-mcguire-introduces-fair-act-protect-ratepayers-end-cronyism", "Congressman John McGuire Introduces FAIR Act to Protect Ratepayers, End Cronyism, and Prioritize Public Safety", "2025-08-20", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA\u201105) introduced the Fair, Affordable, and Inclusive Rates Act (FAIR Act) \u2014 legislation to ensure electric utility rates remain focused on delivering safe and affordable energy to all Americans, especially working families and rural households disproportionately impacted by rising utility costs.\n\n\u201cEnergy is not a playground for political agendas or corporate greenwashing,\u201d said Congressman McGuire. \u201cThe FAIR Act restores fairness to our utility system by protecting ratepayers from costly and dangerous distractions that are driving up bills, enriching executives, and putting entire communities at risk. I am proud to introduce this legislation.\u201d\n\nA Public Safety and Environmental Emergency\n\nThe FAIR Act is a direct response to mounting evidence that utilities are diverting billions of dollars into ideologically driven ESG and DEI initiatives at the expense of basic maintenance, infrastructure safety, and wildfire prevention.\n\nEnding Greenwashing, Confronting Real Environmental Threats\n\nThe FAIR Act prohibits state regulators from approving rate hikes if utilities engage in speculative ESG policies or discriminatory DEI practices that are not directly tied to public safety, environmental compliance, or delivering service.\n\nThe bill does not ban alternative energy investment or environmental compliance \u2014 it ensures such policies are scientifically justified, financially sound, and legally required, not politically fashionable.\n\nPutting Working People First\n\nThe FAIR Act also addresses bipartisan concerns around cronyism and utility abuse of public trust. While many families are facing 20%\u201340% rate hikes, utility executives are collecting record bonuses \u2014 often for meeting ESG or DEI benchmarks that don\u2019t improve safety or service quality.\n\nA Call for Oversight\n\nThe FAIR Act ensures that every community \u2014 especially historically underserved communities \u2014 is protected from unjustified rate increases and deceptive programs that distract from meaningful reform. It restores neutrality, transparency, and public trust to our energy system, reaffirming the government\u2019s duty to regulate in the interest of the people \u2014 not partisan ideologues or corporate shareholders.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-subramanyam-and-mcguire-lead-bipartisan-legislation-safeguard", "Representatives Subramanyam and McGuire Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Safeguard U.S. Against Emerging Quantum Cybersecurity Threats", "2025-08-20", "2025", "2025-08", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Congressman John McGuire (R-VA-05) led introduction of the Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act, along with Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) and Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10). This critical bipartisan bill is designed to proactively prepare the United States for the national security challenges posed by advancements in quantum computing. The bill would establish a comprehensive national strategy to protect sensitive data from future quantum-enabled cyberattacks.\n\n\u201cThe United States must prioritize quantum technology in order to promote peace through strength,\u201d said Congressman McGuire. \u201cQuantum technology is critical to our national security. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation because it prepares the United States for quantum threats from our foreign adversaries by ensuring our government and industry monitor, evaluate, and act on gaps in our quantum capabilities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe race for quantum supremacy is underway, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind in protecting our nation's most sensitive information,\" said Congressman Subramanyam. \u201cThe Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act is a vital step towards ensuring our government and private sector are prepared for the quantum era. We must assess our current standing, develop a robust national strategy, and work across the aisle to manage evolving threats.\u201d\n\nWhile quantum computing promises revolutionary benefits in fields like drug discovery and artificial intelligence, its rapid development also presents significant cybersecurity risks. Unlike conventional computers, quantum computers will possess the capability to break existing encryption standards that currently safeguard vast amounts of sensitive information. Experts warn that unless industries swiftly adopt more robust encryption, malicious actors could leverage quantum technology to compromise financial transactions, defense secrets, and other data vital to national security. Disturbingly, there is already evidence of adversaries collecting and storing encrypted data today, anticipating a future where quantum computers can decrypt it.\n\nCurrently, there are no comprehensive assessments detailing the United States government's and American companies' quantum capabilities and readiness relative to other nations. As the global push for advanced quantum computing intensifies, the need for a unified, nationwide strategy for quantum readiness has become paramount.\n\nThe Quantum Encryption Readiness and Resilience Act will mandate several crucial actions:\n\nAn assessment of the United States' quantum capabilities and readiness in comparison to other countries.\n\nTracking progress in quantum innovation and readiness across both private and public sector entities.\n\nIdentifying sectors of the economy most vulnerable to advancements in quantum computing.\n\nThe creation of a national plan to mitigate the risks identified by the assessment of the United States' quantum readiness.\n\nA plan for enhanced information sharing between the private sector and the Federal Government to foster a unified defense.\n\n\u201cQuantum technology will shape the future of our national security. I\u2019m proud to be an original cosponsor of this bill because it holds our government accountable to protect every American. By demanding regular, clear updates on our progress and risks, we ensure we stay one step ahead of our adversaries and safeguard our nation\u2019s critical infrastructure,\u201d said Congressman Harrigan.\n\n\u201cQuantum computing holds exciting promise, but its potential to break current encryption standards poses a serious national and economic security risk. While agencies like NIST are leading the development of post-quantum cybersecurity tools, we need a full understanding of the scale and urgency of the threat,\u201d said Congresswoman Stevens. \u201cThis bipartisan bill ensures the federal government is actively investigating these vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies to protect Michigan\u2019s small businesses, manufacturers, and research hubs in the post-quantum era.\u201d\n\nThis bipartisan legislation has garnered strong support from key industry stakeholders, including the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, the Quantum Industry Coalition, and the Business Software Alliance, underscoring the broad recognition of the urgent need for quantum cybersecurity preparedness.\n\n\u201cAs progress is made in the field of quantum computing, it is essential that the public and private sector move expeditiously to adopt post-quantum cryptographic standards,\u201d said Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium\n\n\u201cBecause adversaries are stealing encrypted data now for future decryption by quantum computers, now is the time to move to post-quantum cryptography. The Quantum Industry Coalition supports this important legislation and applauds Rep. Subramanyam, Rep. McGuire, and Rep. Harrigan for their leadership,\u201d said Paul Stimers, Executive Director of the Quantum Industry Coalition\n\n\"BSA supports the development and commercialization of quantum computing, along with prioritizing the upgrade to post-quantum cryptography. This legislation will leverage existing government expertise to assess cybersecurity and national security risks posed by quantum computers and we commend Congressman Subramanyam for his focus on ensuring America continues to lead in research, commercialization and adoption of quantum solutions,\" said Craig Albright, SVP of US Government Relations at BSA.\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2605", "Cline Introduces Bipartisan Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act", "2025-07-24", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 With the national debt topping $36 trillion and interest payments now exceeding spending on Medicare and national defense, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has introduced the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act with Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). This bipartisan bill would require the federal government to assess and report its ability to respond to major national emergencies like economic downturns, energy crises, and national security threats.\n\nThe legislation directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to produce an annual report measuring the government\u2019s fiscal strength and readiness. After this report is released, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) would conduct its own independent review and publish its findings to ensure accuracy and transparency.\n\n\u201cWith our debt piling up and interest payments skyrocketing, we cannot afford to be caught flat-footed when the next emergency hits,\" said Rep Ben Cline. Just like households plan ahead for tough times, the federal government must do the same. Americans deserve a clear picture of how much room we actually have to respond to future crises. Congress must face the facts and make responsible decisions now, before an emergency strikes.\u201d\n\n\u201cOne of the many lessons the Marine Corps taught me was to have a plan for the worst-case scenario,\u201d Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) said. \u201cThis bipartisan bill would force Washington to be clear-eyed about our fiscal outlook in potential national emergencies, which is the necessary first step for responsible planning to keep America stable and secure.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe know that when a crisis hits, preparation makes all the difference. The Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act is a commonsense step to ensure we\u2019re ready to respond to whatever comes our way - whether it\u2019s an economic downturn, a natural disaster, or a national security threat. If we\u2019re serious about keeping our Nation strong and secure, we need to start planning ahead and making our decisions based on reality - not scrambling to prepare after the fact.\" Rep. Jack Bergman added.\n\n\u201cAs a small business owner, I know how important it is to plan for a rainy day \u2013 and hardworking families in Southwest Washington know it too,\u201d said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. \u201cOur federal government should hold itself to the same standard and be ready to weather any crisis that comes its way. Our bipartisan legislation would require annual assessments of our national fiscal strength when faced with different crises \u2013 so we can better prepare our economy to work for the American people under any circumstances.\u201d\n\nAccording to the Congressional Budget Office, interest payments on the national debt will permanently exceed defense spending. By 2050, interest costs are expected to double the size of the defense budget. Gross federal debt is projected to hit 123% of GDP by September 2025, surpassing the previous World War II-era high of 119%.\n\n\u201cOur national debt is not just a number. It is a real and rising threat to our way of life. It impacts our economy, our national security, and our ability to respond in times of crisis. I am proud to see Representatives Cline and Golden take up the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act. This is a commonsense measure. Just like American families must prepare for emergencies, so should our government.\u201d said Former Senator Joe Manchin.\n\n\u201cPolicymakers and the public need access to the best available analysis on how a severe economic shock may impact the federal government's finances. While our nation\u2019s largest banks are required to undergo regular stress tests to prepare for an unexpected shock, the federal government lacks an equivalent playbook. It is essential that the federal government be prepared for a possible fiscal emergency, and we commend Representatives Cline and Golden for introducing this bipartisan, commonsense proposal to strengthen our fiscal resilience.\u201d said President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya MacGuineas.\n\nRep Ben Cline concluded \u201cThe best way to protect the American people is to be prepared. This legislation gives Congress the tools it needs to manage taxpayer dollars responsibly, respond to national emergencies, and chart a stable financial future for generations to come.\u201d\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2602", "Rep. Cline Introduces Bipartisan Don\u2019t Sell My DNA Act", "2025-07-17", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Don\u2019t Sell My DNA Act, a bill aimed at strengthening consumer privacy by safeguarding genetic data obtained from individuals through relationships with biotech companies.\n\nIn recent years, more Americans have begun to utilize at-home DNA testing services for additional insight into their personal health and ancestry lineage, the need to safeguard this sensitive information has never been more vital. The Don\u2019t Sell My DNA Act ensures that genetic data cannot be treated as just another corporate asset to be sold off when biotech or genetic testing companies undergo bankruptcy.\n\nThis bipartisan legislation serves as the House companion to S.1916, introduced in the Senate by Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA).\n\nThis legislation updates the current Bankruptcy Code to explicitly list genetic information in the definition of \u201cpersonally identifiable information\u201d and requires companies to provide written notice and obtain consumer consent before selling, leasing, or using their genetic data during bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, it mandates that any genetic data not part of an approved transaction between entities is to be permanently deleted by the trustee or debtor in possession of this critical data.\n\n\u201cBankruptcy should not lead to a fire sale of Americans\u2019 most personal information,\u201d Rep. Ben Cline said. \u201cYour DNA is not just another line item that can just be sold without the knowledge of the consumer. It is private, sensitive data that belongs to you. This bill helps ensure that genetic information is not sold off to the highest bidder when a company files for bankruptcy.\u201d\n\n\u201cPeople looking for long-lost relatives likely didn\u2019t expect that their genetic data could be sold to the highest bidder. There is rightful outrage about the 23andMe plans, and Congress must step in to safeguard Americans\u2019 privacy,\u201d said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. \u201cOur bipartisan Don\u2019t Sell My DNA Act should race through both chambers and become law because it\u2019s a straightforward way to protect our most sensitive data.\u201d\n\nThe Don\u2019t Sell My DNA Act is in response to the recent bankruptcy filing of 23andMe. Under current law, the Bankruptcy Code protects certain forms of personal information from being sold, such as one's Social Security number, but fails to include personal genetic information. This bill closes this glaring loophole and brings the bankruptcy code to the 21st century to protect this personal and vital information.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2603", "House Appropriations Approves Bill Including Cline Funding For I-81 Improvements", "2025-07-17", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced today that the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill passed by the House Appropriations Committee includes $17 million for improvements to Interstate 81. This funding, which Cline requested and supported as a member of the Appropriations Committee, will support key upgrades and potential widening along the corridor, which runs directly through Virginia\u2019s Sixth District and is one of the most heavily traveled highways in the region.\n\nThe I-81 Corridor handles an enormous volume of freight and passenger traffic. Each year, more than 12 million commercial trucks travel along the interstate, moving over $300 billion in goods. As traffic increases, so does the need to modernize the highway to support on-time delivery and reduce disruptions that hurt both local businesses and national commerce.\n\n\u201cI hear from constituents daily about the dangerous conditions on I-81,\u201d said Congressman Cline. \u201cThis funding will help reduce congestion, improve safety, and make the highway more efficient for the millions who rely on it. I\u2019m proud to deliver these federal dollars for our communities, along the 1-81 corridor.\u201d\n\nOriginally built over 50 years ago, I-81 has not kept up with growing traffic and freight demands. A 2018 state report identified urgent needs along the corridor, and while Virginia has taken important steps to address them, additional federal investment is necessary.\n\nTravel delays are becoming more frequent and unpredictable, impacting both freight movement and personal travel. To help fix this, Virginia\u2019s Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program (CIP) includes plans to widen the road from two to three lanes in critical sections. These upgrades will reduce congestion, create more room for emergency response vehicles, and lower the risk of crashes by allowing more space for vehicles to maneuver.\n\n\u201cI-81 is essential to our region\u2019s economy,\u201d Cline continued. \u201cWhether it\u2019s commuters, families, or truck drivers moving goods through the Valley, Virginians deserve a safer and more reliable interstate. I\u2019ll keep working toward real solutions to make that happen.\u201d\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguire-votes-committee-passage-fiscal-year-2026-national-defense", "Rep. McGuire Votes for Committee Passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act", "2025-07-15", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the House Committee on Armed Services. This NDAA enhances peace through strength, reforms defense acquisition, improves servicemembers\u2019 quality of life, expedites innovation to warfighters, and revitalizes the defense industrial base\n\n\u201cOur warfighters deserve the best, not just on the battlefield, but at home,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cThe Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA invests in better pay, healthcare, housing, and support for our military families. This year\u2019s NDAA funds next-gen weapons to ensure America stays ahead of China, Russia, and any foreign adversary. House Armed Services Committee Republicans are delivering on the promise to ensure our military is modern and lethal. The FY 2026 NDAA rebuilds American military power, restores deterrence, and puts America first.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongressman McGuire\u2019s experience as a former Navy SEAL drives his work to deliver critical investments to ensure our warfighters dominate future battlefields,\u201d said Chairman Mike Rogers. \u201cVirginia is home to countless defense innovators and military families, and Congressman McGuire\u2019s leadership on the FY26 NDAA makes sure they have the tools and support they need to keep America safe and strong.\u201d\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA:\n\nFundamentally reforms defense acquisition \u2013 streamlining the process, cutting through red tape, and getting our warfighters what they need when they need it.\n\nSupports the Trump Administration\u2019s budget request for a 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers and improves housing, education, and access to childcare for military families.\n\nInvests in the capabilities needed to maintain a strong U.S. posture. It strengthens nuclear deterrence, expands missile defense, and provides resources and authorities to counter adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.\n\nEnsures our Armed Forces have the capabilities they need to prevail in the wars of the future by accelerating innovation, prioritizing cutting-edge technologies like hypersonics and autonomous technologies.\n\nExpands U.S. production capacity and provides certainty to rebuild the defense industrial base.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguire-votes-final-passage-one-big-beautiful-bill-advance-america-first", "Rep. McGuire Votes for Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill to Advance the America First Agenda", "2025-07-09", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 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\u2019s 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.\n\n\u201cPromises Made, Promises Kept. Congressional Republicans and President Trump delivered for the American people by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act prevents the largest tax increase on middle- and working-class Americans in our nation\u2019s history. This legislation includes no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and a tax deduction for seniors. This allows American families to save more of the money they earned. Additionally, this legislation includes historic spending reforms that secure over $1 trillion in savings, secures our border, and provides for American energy dominance. The One Big Beautiful Bill truly invests in American workers, businesses, and families. Thank you to President Trump for putting America First.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguire-votes-military-construction-and-veterans-affairs-appropriations", "Rep. McGuire Votes for the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2026", "2025-07-09", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 3944 provides Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for military construction, the Veterans Affairs Administration, and related agencies that honor our commitment to veterans and servicemembers, funds critical military construction, and support a strong national security. This legislation supports those who have sacrificed for our country by fully funding veteran\u2019s health care, benefits, and other critical programs, while also reflecting the priorities and policies of the Trump Administration.\n\n\u201cWe owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans that can never be fully paid back,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cH.R. 3944 supports our veterans by fully funding veteran\u2019s health care, benefits, and VA programs. Additionally, it invests in President Trump\u2019s efforts to combat veteran homelessness, mental health, and research. This legislation also invests in our military construction by enhancing our posture against China and strengthens our national defense. I am proud to have supported this bill.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2599", "Congressman Ben Cline Receives Champion of Limited Government Award", "2025-06-18", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has been recognized as a Champion of Limited Government by the Institute for Legislative Analysis for his strong, consistent voting record in defense of the constitutional principles of limited government. The award is based on an extensive review of thousands of votes, making it the most expansive study performed in the U.S. Congress.\n\n\"One of my top priorities in Congress has been to rein in the size and overreach of the federal government and protect the constitutional freedoms of the people I represent in Virginia\u2019s Sixth District,\" said Congressman Cline. \"I\u2019m honored to receive this recognition and will keep fighting every day to defend limited government and the principles our nation was founded on.\"\n\n\u201cThe Institute for Legislative Analysis is proud to recognize Congressman Ben Cline with our Champion of Limited Government Award, honoring his outstanding voting record\u2014one of the most consistently aligned with the limited government principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution,\u201d said ILA CEO Ryan McGowan. \u201cCongressman Cline also earned an A+ on ILA\u2019s new district-based grading system, a reflection of his deep-rooted commitment to the people of Virginia and the values they sent him to Washington to uphold. We especially thank Congressman Cline for introducing critical amendments that protect our national security and put the safety of the American people first.\u201d\n\nTo view the rankings, click here.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1597", "Congressman Ben Cline Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition", "2025-06-11", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced that Brooke Justus, an 11th-grade student at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology in Salem, has been named the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia\u2019s Sixth District. Her piece, titled \u201cA Roanoke Forest,\u201d will be displayed in the United States Capitol for the next year.\n\nThe Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide initiative to showcase the creativity and talent of high school students. In Virginia\u2019s Sixth District, students from across the region submitted impressive works of art. In addition to the winning entry, artwork from the three runners-up will be displayed in the Congressman\u2019s district offices.\n\nAs part of her recognition, Brooke traveled to Washington, D.C., this week, where she met with Congressman Cline and saw her artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol.\n\n\u201cEach year, the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to recognize the talent of students across Virginia\u2019s Sixth District, and Brooke\u2019s piece, \u2018A Roanoke Forest,\u2019 is a proud representation of our region,\u201d said Rep. Cline. \u201cIt was a pleasure to meet her in Washington and see her artwork displayed in the Capitol for visitors from across the country to enjoy.\u201d\n\nBelow are the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition:\n\nFirst Place: Brooke Justus\n\nSchool: 11th Grade, Burton Center for Arts and Technology\n\nTitle: \u201cA Roanoke Forest\u201d\n\nSouthern Regional Runner-Up: Maddie Grow\n\nSchool: 10th Grade, Grow Classical School\n\nTitle: \u201cDowntown Lexington\u201d\n\nCentral Regional Runner-Up: Claudia Allemeier\n\nSchool: 11th Grade, Harrisonburg High School\n\nTitle: \u201cCrowned Cranes\u201d\n\nNorthern Regional Runner-Up: Mariska Sharma\n\nSchool: 9th Grade, John Handley High School\n\nTitle: \u201cVivaldi\u201d\n\nFor more information about the Congressional Art Competition, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T01:08:28Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcguire-and-chairman-bost-introduce-va-data-transparency-and-trust-act", "Rep. McGuire and Chairman Bost Introduce the VA Data Transparency and Trust Act", "2025-05-30", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), released the following statement regarding his introduction of The VA Data Transparency and Trust Act with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12)\n\n\u201cWe need to ensure that the government is working efficiently and effectively,\" said Congressman John McGuire, \"Nowhere is this more needed than within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA should be able to produce timely and accurate reports to Congress and respective oversight bodies to ensure that we are providing those who risked and sacrificed everything for our country the care they deserve. I want to thank Chairman Bost for cosponsoring this legislation and for his leadership and service to our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must ensure that VA is equipped with the right data to push VA forward and improve VA programs to meet veterans\u2019 needs where they are,\u201d said Chairman Bost. \u201cI want to thank my friend and fellow veteran, Rep. McGuire, for his leadership on the VA Data Transparency and Trust Act on behalf of veterans in Virginia and across the country. This commonsense modernization bill would build on House Republicans work to bring VA out of the Stone Age and into the New Age to provide the best care and services to the men and women who have served.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nCongress has long struggled to conduct meaningful oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) due to limited data availability and a lack of consistent, structured reporting. Unlike the Department of Defense and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), VA does not provide Congress, researchers, or the public with reliable access to essential demographic, cost, utilization, or outcome data from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).\n\nThis lack of transparency has prevented the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and other support agencies from accurately estimating the costs of proposed legislation to reform or expand VA programs or effectively evaluating the performance of existing VA programs.\n\nThe VA Data Transparency and Trust Act would require VA to issue annual reports to Congress by providing anonymized datasets that mirror practices for Medicare and TRICARE utilization. These reports would detail how VA benefits are delivered, who is using them, and how well the system is performing\u2014while safeguarding veterans\u2019 privacy. Specifically, the bill would:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1589", "Congressman Ben Cline\u2019s Statement on Voting for the One Big Beautiful Budget Reconciliation Bill", "2025-05-22", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2014 Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major budget reconciliation package that delivers meaningful wins for working families, small businesses, and taxpayers in Virginia\u2019s Sixth District.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill is a big win for the American people and for families across Virginia\u2019s Sixth District,\u201d said Rep. Cline. \u201cWhile the bill isn\u2019t perfect, it delivers on the core promises House Republicans made\u2014to secure our border, unleash American energy, rein in Washington\u2019s reckless spending, and stop the largest tax hike in our Nation\u2019s history.\u201d\n\nThe bill includes sweeping reforms designed to provide relief and stability for hardworking Americans. Among its key provisions, the legislation eliminates taxes on tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest, delivers additional tax relief for seniors, makes no changes to Social Security or Medicare, strengthens Medicaid by cracking down on fraud and protecting access for those who need it most, and ensures robust funding for our national defense.\n\nCongressman Cline also secured the inclusion of one of his top legislative priorities, the Hearing Protection Act, which he sponsored to remove suppressors from the outdated National Firearms Act of 1934.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud that this legislation includes portions of the Hearing Protection Act,\u201d Cline added. \u201cThis is a long-overdue win for law-abiding gun owners and a key step in defending our Second Amendment rights.\u201d\n\nCline warned that failure to pass this bill would have severe consequences for families and small businesses in the Sixth District as the Trump tax cuts are set to expire. Without this legislation:\n\nThe average taxpayer would face a 26% tax hike\n\n78,150 families would see their Child Tax Credit cut in half\n\n92% of taxpayers would have their Guaranteed Deduction slashed in half\n\n51,860 small businesses would face a 43.4% tax rate if the 199A Small Business Deduction is allowed to expire\n\n8,032 taxpayers would be hit by the return of the Alternative Minimum Tax\n\n7,445 family-owned farms would lose half of their Death Tax exemption next year\n\nThe legislation now moves to the Senate for further consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1588", "Congressman Cline Earns 2024 Club For Growth\u2019s Defender of Economic Freedom Award", "2025-05-16", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has been awarded the \u201cDefender of Economic Freedom Award\u201d by the Club for Growth, America\u2019s largest free market advocacy organization.\n\n\u201cOne of my top priorities in Congress is to support economic policies that benefit the citizens of the Sixth District of Virginia,\u201d said Congressman Cline. \u201cI\u2019ve voted to cut taxes, eliminate red tape, reduce regulations on small businesses, and fight inflation. It\u2019s a privilege to receive this award from Club for Growth as I continue working to advance fiscally responsible legislation that empowers Americans and strengthens our economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe congratulate Rep. Cline for earning Club for Growth\u2019s Defender of Economic Freedom Award for fighting for policies that advance limited government and prosperity,\u201d said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. \u201cMeanwhile Democrats have become more socialist than ever despite many of them claiming to be \u2018moderate.\u201d\n\nThe award is based on the Club for Growth Foundation\u2019s 2024 Congressional Economic Scorecard, the gold-standard in measuring the voting behavior of Members of Congress based on issues relating to limited government and economic growth. Club for Growth\u2019s Defender of Economic Freedom Award required Representatives and Senators to not only score 90% or better on votes cast in a year, but to also maintain a lifetime rating of at least 90% to receive the award.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1583", "Rep. Cline Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Close Loophole in Foreign Agents Registration Act", "2025-05-08", "2025", "2025-05", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Foreign Agents Transparency Act, joined by co-sponsors John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Rob Wittman (R-VA), and Don Davis (D-NC).\n\nIn a 2022 ruling, a D.C. district judge determined that a suspected foreign agent could not be held liable for not registering as a foreign agent since he had ceased lobbying for the Chinese government prior to the lawsuit being filed. This ruling sets a troubling precedent: if the DOJ takes legal action against an unregistered foreign agent, that agent could merely declare the end of their relationship and avoid registration altogether, facing no penalties for their actions.\n\nThis bill ensures that individuals no longer acting as foreign agents are required to register retroactively for their work as foreign agents.\n\n\u201cCongress must take decisive action to restore FARA to its original and critical purpose following the misguided ruling that weakened this statute,\u201d Rep. Cline said. \u201cWe cannot afford to stand idly by while the Chinese Communist Party and other adversaries exploit foreign agents to undermine our nation at every turn. This bill is essential because it mandates that anyone working on behalf of a foreign government must register as a foreign agent. We must uphold FARA\u2019s transparency requirements to safeguard America and protect our national security.\u201d\n\n\"To protect our democracy and national security, we must close loopholes that foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party exploit to run lobbying and influence campaigns,\u201d Chairman Moolenaar said. \u201cThe bipartisan Foreign Agents Transparency Act is a targeted measure to ensure that foreign agents cannot skirt disclosure requirements in law.\u201d\n\n\u201cForeign influence campaigns have no place operating in the shadows of our democracy,\u201d Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to co-lead the bipartisan Foreign Agents Transparency Act to close loopholes that let unregistered foreign agents evade accountability and deny the American people essential transparency. This bill will ensure more comprehensive disclosure of foreign influence to better protect our national security and democratic institutions.\u201d\n\n\u201cForeign agents have exploited loopholes to avoid registering with our government, undermining transparency and enabling foreign adversaries like China to influence U.S. policy and security without oversight,\u201d Rep. Johnson said. \u201cThe Foreign Agents Transparency Act will close these gaps by strengthening reporting requirements, ensuring foreign agents can no longer deceive our government.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to join my Virginia delegation colleague Rep. Cline and my colleagues on the Select Committee in reintroducing the Foreign Agents Transparency Act, which closes a dangerous loophole that adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party are eager to exploit,\u201d Congressman Rob Wittman said. \u201cAmericans deserve to know when foreign governments are working to influence our institutions. This bill restores accountability to the Foreign Agents Registration Act and ensures individuals can\u2019t evade transparency by simply walking away from their foreign principals -- strengthening this is absolutely critical to defending our national security and protecting our democracy from covert foreign interference.\u201d\n\nBackground: The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requires persons engaging in certain political, financial, or public-relations activities on behalf of a foreign principal to register with the Attorney General and to make periodic disclosures about the relationship with the foreign principal. The purpose of these disclosures is to \"prevent covert influence over U.S. policy by foreign principals.\u201d\n\nSection 612 of FARA states that \u201ctermination of [foreign agent] status shall not relieve such agent from his obligation to file a registration statement for the period during which he was an agent of a foreign principal\u201d (emphasis added). In 1987, the D.C. Circuit Court held that an agent\u2019s obligation to file \u201cexpires when the agent ceases activities on behalf of the foreign principal.\u201d This reading of the statute is textually strained and wrongly interprets congressional intent. In other words, agents should have an ongoing obligation to register their conduct that covers the period for which they were foreign agents. Under current precedent, an agent may simply terminate the relationship to avoid registration and will face no penalties for failing to register while actively representing the foreign principal. Despite the glaring inconsistencies of the D.C. Circuit\u2019s 1987 ruling, courts are still bound by it today.\n\nRead more in Breitbart HERE and the full bill text HERE.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:49:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-hasc-reconciliation-proposal", "Rep. John McGuire Votes For HASC Reconciliation Proposal", "2025-04-29", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), released the following statement regarding his vote for the House Armed Services Committee\u2019s (HASC) Reconciliation Proposal:\n\n\u201cWe would not have a country without a lethal military. Today, I was proud to vote for the House Armed Services Committee\u2019s Reconciliation proposal. The House Armed Services Committee's portion of the reconciliation package directly implements President Trump\u2019s Peace Through Strength Agenda and is a once in a generation investment in our military and the defense industrial base.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn April 10, the House adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 - 2034 Budget Resolution, which unlocked the Reconciliation process.\n\nFollowing the House adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 - 2034 Budget Resolution, the majority of the House standing committees received their Reconciliation instructions.\n\nAfter each committee reviews their instructions, they create their own recommendations and submit them to the Budget Committee for review. Upon review, the Budget Committee assembles the recommendations and reports them to the House. For more information on the Reconciliation process, please visit budget.house.gov.\n\nThe House Armed Services Reconciliation proposal:\n\nFunds key initiatives for President Trump\u2019s Golden Dome\n\nRevitalizes our defense industrial base\n\nStrengthens DoD efforts to secure our southwest border and stem the flow of illegal immigration\n\nDeters Chinese Communist Party aggression\n\nDelivers the systems needed for DoD to improve fiscal efficiency and pass a clean audit\n\nEnhances servicemember quality of life\n\nFor more information on the House Armed Services Committee recommendations, please visit armedservices.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:06:22Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-save-act", "Rep. John McGuire Votes for the SAVE Act", "2025-04-10", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill, authored by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office.\n\n\u201cElections in America are for Americans, period,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cThe SAVE Act delivers President Trump\u2019s promise to the American people to secure our electoral process, restore trust, and prevent election interference. I was proud to cosponsor and vote for the SAVE Act and protect the ballot box.\u201d\n\nThe SAVE Act:\n\nEnsures that only citizens are registered to vote in elections for Federal office.\n\nDemands proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote.\n\nRequires a valid government-issued photo identification card issued by a Federal, State, or Tribal government showing that the applicant\u2019s place of birth was in the United States.\n\nRep. John McGuire cosponsored the SAVE Act.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguires-statement-adoption-fy26-fy34-budget-resolution", "Rep. John McGuire\u2019s Statement on the Adoption of the FY26 - FY34 Budget Resolution", "2025-04-10", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today released the following statement about his vote for the adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 - 2034 Budget Resolution:\n\n\u201cToday, I voted to continue the budget proceedings and adopt the FY26 - FY34 Budget Resolution. I want to be clear; I did not vote in favor of the numbers the Senate sent over. Our national deficit is one of our country's largest concerns, and we must work together to formulate a budget that reins in our egregious spending. My vote today was to unlock the process, allowing committees the ability to create their budget goals. I have full faith that President Trump and Republican Leadership in both Chambers will deliver for the America First Agenda. We must work together to cut unnecessary spending, reduce our deficit, and promote our national defense.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1577", "Congressman Cline Introduces No Union Time on the Taxpayer\u2019s Dime Act", "2025-04-07", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the No Union Time on the Taxpayer\u2019s Dime Act, which would prohibit the use of \u201cofficial time\u201d by federal employees engaging in union activities while on the clock. This legislation would restore accountability to the federal workforce and ensure taxpayer dollars are used solely to serve the American people, not subsidize private union interests.\n\n\u201cTaxpayers shouldn\u2019t be footing the bill for federal employees to conduct union business instead of fulfilling their official duties,\u201d Rep. Cline said. \u201cEnding \u2018official time\u2019 is a commonsense step to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and to increase accountability across the federal workforce. Public funds should serve the American people, not private union interests.\u201d\n\nSenator Mike Lee (R-UT) is introducing the companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nIf enacted, this bill would:\n\nEliminate the Use of Official Time: The bill would amend 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7131 to make clear that any activity performed by an employee relating to the business of a labor organization must be carried out while the employee is in a non-duty status. In other words, federal employees can engage in union activities, but only on their own time and at their own expense.\n\nEnsure Taxpayer Funds Are Used Appropriately: According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), federal employees spent 3.6 million hours performing union-related activities in 2016 alone, costing taxpayers $177.2 million. Even after reforms under the Trump Administration brought that number down to 2.6 million hours and $134.9 million in 2019, the lack of unified reporting means the full scope of the problem remains unknown today.\n\nRestore Accountability to the Federal Workforce: The current lack of transparency and weak statutory guardrails have enabled widespread abuse of official time. Some federal employees are spending the vast majority or all of their time engaged in union work rather than fulfilling the responsibilities of the positions for which they were hired. If you are being paid by the taxpayer, you should be doing the work of the taxpayer.\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\n\u201cOfficial time\u201d was established under the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act to allow federal employees to represent labor organizations while remaining on the federal payroll. However, it has grown into an unaccountable and costly practice that diverts resources away from the core functions of government. Without reliable, up-to-date reporting requirements, the extent of the misuse is difficult to track, leaving the American people footing the bill for work that serves private union agendas rather than the public interest.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:33:40Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-and-rep-juan-ciscomani-pen-inter-agency-letter-regarding", "Rep. John McGuire and Rep. Juan Ciscomani Pen Inter-Agency Letter Regarding Drones at the Border", "2025-03-21", "2025", "2025-03", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives John McGuire (VA-05) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), penned a letter to Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Noem, and acting Administrator Rocheleau regarding countering unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS) at the Southern Border. Unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, are being increasingly utilized by cartels and pose countless safety and security risks to federal law enforcement officers and deployed military personnel.\n\nThe letter requests answers from the agencies regarding the jurisdiction and responsibility of monitoring and potentially countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at the southern border.\n\nIn the letter, Reps. John McGuire and Juan Ciscomani wrote, \u201cSince President Trump came to office on January 20th, 2025, the Administration, in particular the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, have prioritized securing the borders of the United States. Over the past weeks, our country has witnessed a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings, and the Department of Homeland Security has noted a decrease in migrant encounters.\u201d\n\nThe Members further wrote, \u201cDuring our time at the border, we heard firsthand from commanders and supervisors on the ground regarding their concern to be able to conduct c-UAS operations should the cartels attempt a drone attack on U.S. service members or federal law enforcement.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the letter as a .pdf here.\n\nThe full text of the letter is below:\n\nSecretary Hegseth, Secretary Noem, and Administrator Rocheleau,\n\nWe, the undersigned members of Congress, write to you to share a concern raised during a recent congressional delegation to the Southern Border regarding countering unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS) and the current authorities granted to the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.\n\nSince President Trump came to office on January 20th, 2025, the Administration, in particular the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, have prioritized securing the borders of the United States. Over the past weeks, our country has witnessed a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings and the Department of Homeland Security has noted a decrease in migrant encounters. Currently, the Department of Defense and United States Northern Command have committed approximately 9,000 personnel to complement the Department of Homeland Security, particularly U.S. Border Patrol in border missions. While the presence of active-duty personnel has granted enhanced capabilities, the drug cartels across the border are already seeking new plans for attack.\n\nAs demonstrated in active conflict zones across the globe, small and mid-sized UAS systems have dramatically affected the battlefield, most notably, during the Tower 22 attack in Jordan in 2024, which cost the lives of three United States servicemembers. Under 10 USC \u00a7 130i and 6 U.S.C. \u00a7 124n respectively, Congress granted authorities to the Department of Defense and the Homeland Security to conduct c-UAS within the Continental United States. However, as shown in recent cases, such as in Virginia and New Jersey, federal, state, and local law enforcement and the military have been reluctant to utilize these authorities or lack the equipment to respond. During our time at the border, we heard firsthand from commanders and supervisors on the ground regarding their concern to be able to conduct c-UAS operations should the cartels attempt a drone attack on U.S. service members or federal law enforcement.\n\nWe ask that within 30 days of receipt of this letter, the inter-agency provide answers to the following questions to allow us to assist you from our position as members of Congress:\n\nWhich agency is primarily responsible for responding to UAS threats at the Southern Border?\n\nWhat steps are being taken to determine if a drone poses an immediate threat?\n\nWhat is the current definition of a threat towards the Southern Border mission? Would this include drones that are suspected of gathering intelligence?\n\nHow quickly can a determination be made to take down a hostile drone if necessary?\n\nWhat equipment is currently in place at the border to perform c-UAS?\n\nWe look forward to your response and partnership in securing the border and preserving the safety of our servicemembers and their federal law enforcement partners.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-launches-first-annual-congressional-art-competition", "Rep. John McGuire Launches First Annual Congressional Art Competition", "2025-03-17", "2025", "2025-03", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LYNCHBURG, VA. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today announced the launch of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Virginia\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cMy favorite artist is my best friend, my wife, Tracy, so I am thankful that she is going to help lead the Art Competition,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cThe winning artwork will hang in the Capitol for Members of Congress, constituents, and visitors from around the world to see. In Virginia\u2019s Fifth, we have so many talented artists in the community, and I am looking forward to showcasing the many talents of our constituents.\u201d\n\nEach Spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each Congressional District. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.\n\nStudents submit entries to their representative\u2019s office, and panels of district artists and art teachers select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their District and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.\n\nIf you intend to participate, please email your intention to VA05artcompetition@mail.house.gov. In the email, please include your full name, address, phone number, high school, and high school art teacher.\n\nPlease submit your intention to participate via email by April 21, 2025. Additionally, your art must be submitted physically to the Lynchburg District Office by April 28, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET.\n\n**Submission reception for all artists will be distributed once your email is received by our office.**\n\nThe winner will be notified by May 6, 2025.\n\nRead the 2025 Rules and Regulations for Students and Teachers for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition here.\n\n\u201cFriends at School\u201d by Marcus Briggs won last year\u2019s VA-05 Art Competition.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-now-accepting-summer-internship-applications", "Rep. John McGuire Is Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications", "2025-03-14", "2025", "2025-03", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today announced that his office will now accept applications for summer internships both in Washington D.C. and in the District Office in Lynchburg.\n\n\u201cI am excited to welcome two classes of interns to our office and I am excited to welcome them to the team. This internship offers a stipend and will be an incredible opportunity for all of our young people,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire.\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. John McGuire\u2019s Washington, D.C. office offers internship opportunities for students each semester. Each internship is a paid opportunity and runs throughout the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters for college students.\n\nResponsibilities will typically include:\n\nAnswering phone calls for our constituents;\n\nResearching legislation for the Member and legislative staff;\n\nAttending hearings and briefings;\n\nAnswering constituent letters on various issues before the House;\n\nGuiding Capitol tours;\n\nWriting letters and assisting with office management;\n\nand other duties.\n\nInterns will learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a Congressional Office.\n\nThe internship sessions are as follows:\n\nFall Session: Mid-August to Mid-December\n\nSpring Session: Early January to Early May\n\nSummer Sessions: Mid-May through June and July through Mid-August (full-time, 40-hour/week commitment)\n\nApplications to intern in our office are ongoing.\n\nThe Deadline to apply for the two Summer sessions is April 14, 2025.\n\nTo apply for an internship, email Stephen Gallagher at stephen.gallagher@mail.house.gov and apply via our website using the following link: https://mcguire.house.gov/services/internships. Please specify which term you are applying for along with your availability, resume, and cover letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguires-statement-continuing-resolution", "Rep. John McGuire\u2019s Statement on the Continuing Resolution", "2025-03-11", "2025", "2025-03", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "March 11, 2025\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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:\n\n\u201cI voted for this legislation to support President Trump\u2019s vision for our country; avert a government shutdown; fund core government services; and safeguard Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients from the confusion that a government shutdown could bring at the beginning of this Administration. As a member of the DOGE Caucus, I am supportive of taking a tactical approach when stopping the taxpayer-funded gravy train and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. This legislation responsibly reduces discretionary spending and allocates funds for our mission-critical government operations and services.\u201d\n\nH.R. 1968 does the following:\n\nMaintains government operations without increasing the spending of taxpayer dollars.\n\nHelps the Trump Administration with border enforcement, specifically detention and removal operations.\n\nDecreases spending by $7B.\n\nEnhances defense investments and works towards the most significant pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers in over 40 years.\n\nUpholds responsibilities to our nation\u2019s veterans and ensures full funding for their healthcare services and benefits.\n\nFully funds the program that provides important nutrition assistance to mothers, infants, and children. It includes a more than $500M increase for WIC, as requested by the Trump Administration, for a total of $7.6B.\n\nThis legislation is not associated with an omnibus, which is the first time in years that Congress will not have an omnibus bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-supports-hj-res-61", "Rep. John McGuire Supports H.J. Res. 61", "2025-03-05", "2025", "2025-03", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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 \u201cNational Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing.\u201d The legislation was introduced by Representative Morgan Griffith (VA-09).\n\n\u201cWe have to support our manufacturers,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cBut far too often during the Biden Administration, our American manufacturers were forgotten and not prioritized over businesses and products overseas. In Virginia\u2019s Fifth Congressional District, Goodyear has a significant facility in Danville and is a critical economic partner for the region. This resolution supports our businesses and American manufacturers. I am proud to cosponsor this legislation and vote in favor of this important step that makes our manufacturers competitive again.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. John McGuire cosponsored this bill.\n\nH.R. Res. 61 reverses the Biden EPA's rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), which imposes strict emission limits on rubber tire manufacturers.\n\nThis joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing (89 Fed. Reg. 94886) and published on November 29, 2024. The rule addresses the decision in Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. EPA (D.C. Cir. 2020) by implementing emissions standards for the rubber processing subcategory of the rubber tire manufacturing industry to ensure all emissions of hazardous air pollutants from sources in the source category are regulated.\n\nRead the resolution here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T00:15:27Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguires-statement-uranium-energy-independence-act-2025", "Rep. John McGuire\u2019s Statement on the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025", "2025-02-28", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today released the following statement on the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025:\n\n\u201cMy bill, H.R. 1622, does not overturn the Commonwealth of Virginia\u2019s moratorium on uranium mining. The legislation aligns with the Trump Administration\u2019s goal of recognizing the national importance of uranium as a critical mineral, as it did during his first term. Uranium has defense, health, and technological uses. As introduced, the bill does not usurp the U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s ruling on the Commonwealth\u2019s moratorium as certified in 2019.\u201d\n\nRead the press release for the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025 here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-uranium-energy-independence-act-2025", "Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025", "2025-02-27", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "February 27, 2025\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today introduced the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025, legislation that adds uranium to the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) list of critical minerals.\n\n\"Uranium plays a vital role in our nation\u2019s nuclear capabilities and fuels 32 percent of the electricity in Virginia,\" said Rep. John McGuire. \"Unfortunately, it is not designated as a critical mineral. This oversight means that our energy producers are bogged down by unnecessary regulations, and our consumers are forced to rely on energy from our foreign adversaries, which compromises our national security. The Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025 supports President Trump\u2019s America First - U.S. energy dominance agenda, unlocks the potential for uranium use, and lists uranium on the United States Geological Survey\u2019s critical mineral list. I am proud to introduce this bill and take an important step toward securing our supply chains, promoting uranium as a critical mineral, and reducing our reliance on foreign nations.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThis bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02), and Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-06).\n\nOne of President Trump\u2019s Unleashing American Energy directives requires the Secretary of the Interior to instruct the USGS director to consider updating the survey\u2019s list of critical minerals, including the potential addition of uranium.\n\nThis bill takes an important step toward securing our supply chains, promoting domestic uranium mining, and reducing our reliance on foreign nations.\n\nAs a matter of national security, this bill ensures that we should not be reliant on foreign adversaries for our critical mineral needs.\n\nUranium ticks many of the criticality boxes. It's experiencing a step-change in demand, global supply is heavily concentrated, and the United States is almost totally import dependent.\n\nThis bill helps codify President Trump\u2019s America First energy policies.\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguires-statement-fy25-budget-resolution", "Rep. John McGuire\u2019s Statement on the FY25 Budget Resolution", "2025-02-25", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today released the following statement about the FY25 Budget Resolution:\n\n\u201cThe American people gave President Trump a historic mandate, and this Budget Resolution delivers the framework for the President\u2019s \u2018one big, beautiful bill\u2019 to the American people. I am proud to stand behind this resolution that puts America first, strengthens our border, invests in our small businesses, and supports our hardworking families. This Budget Resolution is the start of the Reconciliation process \u2013 rest assured that I am laser-focused on finding savings by slashing waste, fraud, and abuse. I will continue to work with House Republican leadership and my colleagues as we climb the mountain to promote policies that will, in fact, make America great again for all Americans.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-his-first-bill-agricultural-and-forestry-hauling", "Rep. John McGuire Introduces His First Bill:  The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act", "2025-02-21", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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.\n\n\u201cThe logging and agriculture industries in Virginia rely on our high-speed highways to deliver their goods and services across the Commonwealth,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cAgriculture and forestry are two of the largest industries in the Commonwealth of Virginia, combining for over $120 billion dollars in annual economic impact. For me, this is a safety thing. On one hand, this bill helps farmers and loggers feed and fuel this country by helping them move product across the Commonwealth, directly from their farms to their processors. But the bill also increases transportation safety. Unlike other states, currently, Virginia loggers are only allowed on our rural roads. I\u2019m proud that the first bill that I introduced in Congress is very important for not only my District, but for the rest of the Commonwealth. I would like to thank Congressman Rob Wittman for supporting this legislation and I want to thank the associations that advocated for this bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe agriculture and forestry industries, and the economy as a whole, will greatly benefit from increasing the weight limits for haulers of unprocessed agriculture and forest products,\u201d said Scott Sink, President & CEO of the Virginia Farm Bureau. \u201cIncreasing weight limits will make for greater efficiency, reduced truck traffic on rural roads, and alleviate hauling shortages during peak harvest seasons. Virginia Farm Bureau thanks Congressman McGuire for his leadership on this important issue.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Virginia Loggers Association is grateful to Congressman John McGuire for bringing forth legislation to increase the hauling weight of unprocessed agricultural crops and raw and unrefined forest products on interstate highways,\u201d said Ron Jenkins, Executive Director of the Virginia Loggers Association. \u201cVirginia approved a maximum weight of 90,000 on non-interstate highways in 2015 but this did not apply to interstate highways. Keeping our commercial trucks off the available interstates leads to more accidents and fatalities. This legislation is much needed and will improve highway safety for truck drivers and our public.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn order to improve transportation safety, increase transportation efficiency, improve mpg and reduce fuel consumption, and reduce emissions, Congressman McGuire introduced legislation to allow agricultural commodities to travel the safest route on interstates at weights that are already authorized in Virginia on local and state roads,\u201d said Scott Dane, Executive Director of the American Loggers Council. \u201cMany other states have this authorization on their respective interstates through prior legislation. The American Loggers Council strongly endorses this legislation and appreciates Congressman McGuire's leadership on improving the safety of Virginia roads and improving transportation efficiency.\"\n\nThe Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act is supported by the Virginia Loggers Association, Virginia Farm Bureau, American Loggers Council, Virginia Forestry Association, Virginia Forest Products Association, New Kent County Sheriff Lee Bailey, and several private businesses in Virginia\u2019s logging, transportation, and insurance industries.\n\nBackground:\n\nThis is the first bill that Rep. John McGuire introduced as a Member of Congress.\n\nThe Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act increases the federal maximum weight allowance from 80,000 pounds to 90,0000 pounds on interstate highways for trucks that are hauling agricultural and forest products, ensuring a safer and more efficient transportation system while reducing congestion and fatalities on secondary roads.\n\nThe Commonwealth of Virginia authorized a 90,000-pound weight limit for trucks hauling unprocessed agricultural crops and raw forest products on non-interstate highways in 2015.\n\nThe current limit is 80,000 pounds for interstates versus 90,000 pounds on Virginia's primary highways.\n\nThis legislation decreases accident risks, protects local infrastructure, and increases efficiency for our farmers and foresters.\n\nRead the text of the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1569", "Congressman Ben Cline Calls For Ethics Investigation into Virginia Lawmakers\u2019 Threats Against VMI Board", "2025-02-19", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Ben Cline is calling for an immediate ethics investigation into reports that members of the Virginia General Assembly have engaged in political coercion, attempting to strong-arm members of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Board by threatening to withhold funding if they do not extend the contract of VMI\u2019s superintendent. These disturbing actions reveal a clear and troubling effort to exert undue influence over VMI\u2019s governance.\n\n\u201cThe idea that members of the General Assembly would use their positions of power to intimidate VMI Board members by conditioning funding on the extension of the superintendent\u2019s contract is not just inappropriate, it is an outright abuse of power,\u201d said Congressman Cline.\n\nVMI, one of the nation\u2019s most storied military institutions, has long upheld a tradition of service, leadership, and honor. The men and women who serve on its Board of Visitors should be free to make decisions in the best interest of the school, its cadets, and its mission, without political interference from members of the General Assembly seeking to force ideological conformity.\n\nIn his letter, Congressman Cline highlighted that one VMI Board member reported that Senator Jennifer Carroll-Foy stated the following:\n\n\u201cI am just trying to help VMI. Cedric is African American. The leadership of the General Assembly is African American. Your board appointments and budget amendments are in peril. You can fix this by giving Cedric a four-year contract extension.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese comments, wholly unbecoming of a member of the General Assembly and completely inconsistent with the values of our nation, make plain the leadership of the General Assembly is attempting to exert undue influence on the decisions of the Board in exchange for funding priorities of VMI,\u201d Cline continued.\n\nCongressman Cline is demanding immediate accountability for those responsible and calling for an ethics investigation into this outrageous abuse of power. He will continue to stand with VMI against political intimidation and ensure that its mission remains intact, free from coercion and political interference.\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-supports-agent-raul-gonzalez-officer-safety-act", "Rep. John McGuire Supports the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act", "2025-02-13", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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.\n\n\u201cWe cannot support our border and keep Americans safe unless we support our law enforcement,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cAt present, illegal aliens can cross our border, and even if they are caught, they can run away from police and disappear into our communities without consequence. But that stops now. Thanks to Congressman Juan Ciscomani\u2019s Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, we can now increase penalties for illegal aliens who try to run away from border patrol, and we can protect our communities.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. John McGuire cosponsored this bill.\n\nThe Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act is named after a Border Patrol agent killed in a high-speed chase last year while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in Texas.\n\nThe legislation provides a federal criminal penalty for individuals who intentionally evade Border Patrol agents or law enforcement officers assisting Border Patrol.\n\nThe legislation establishes penalties for individuals who flee from the police. Penalties can include mandatory prison time for those causing death or serious injury.\n\nFurthermore, the illegal aliens detained under the provisions of the bill would be inadmissible to the United States and subject to removal.\n\nRead the bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-advocates-welfare-service-members-walter-reed-national", "Rep. John McGuire Advocates for the Welfare of Service Members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center", "2025-02-10", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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.\n\nIn the letter, Rep. John McGuire wrote, \u201cAs a Member of Congress and the Armed Services Committee from the Commonwealth of Virginia, but most importantly, a former United States Navy SEAL, I must advocate for the welfare of our servicemembers and the dedicated professionals who provide their care. The issues at Walter Reed raise serious questions about the quality and safety of the environment in our nation\u2019s military flagship hospital.\u201d\n\nRep. John McGuire further wrote, \u201cNumerous reports have highlighted unacceptable infrastructure deficiencies, including water damage, mold growth, and persistent flooding, that jeopardize patient health and the operational capacity of medical staff. These conditions are detrimental to patients' recovery and well-being and undermine the morale of healthcare providers committed to their care.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter is below:\n\nDear Dr. Smith and Lt. General Crosland,\n\nI write to you today out of deep concern regarding the reported poor conditions and recent flooding incidents at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. As a Member of Congress and the Armed Services Committee from the Commonwealth of Virginia, but most importantly, a former United States Navy SEAL, I must advocate for the welfare of our servicemembers and the dedicated professionals who provide their care. The issues at Walter Reed raise serious questions about the quality and safety of the environment in our nation\u2019s military flagship hospital.\n\nNumerous reports have highlighted unacceptable infrastructure deficiencies, including water damage, mold growth, and persistent flooding, that jeopardize patient health and the operational capacity of medical staff. These conditions are detrimental to patients' recovery and well-being and undermine the morale of healthcare providers committed to their care.\n\nI respectfully request an immediate and comprehensive review of the current conditions at Walter Reed. Specifically, I urge the Defense Health Agency to:\n\nConduct a thorough assessment of the facility's infrastructure vulnerabilities, including plumbing and drainage systems.\n\nProvide a detailed report on the extent of the damage, corrective actions taken to date, and a timeline for necessary repairs.\n\nOutline a long-term strategy to prevent similar issues from recurring and ensure the facility's resilience and safety.\n\nFurthermore, I request a briefing for Members of Congress, particularly those serving on the Armed Services Committee, to discuss the findings and proposed solutions. Our nation\u2019s servicemembers deserve the highest standard of care in facilities that reflect the honor and respect they have earned. I appreciate your immediate attention and look forward to your prompt response.\n\nSincerely,\n\nJohn J. McGuire III\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-favor-protecting-american-energy-production-act", "Rep. John McGuire Votes In Favor of the Protecting American Energy Production Act", "2025-02-07", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s time to unleash American energy,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cI voted for Congressman August Pfluger\u2019s Protecting American Energy Production Act. We should make money on energy, not rely on our foreign adversaries. This bill is another step in upending the Biden Administration\u2019s reliance on foreign nations and ensures we support America first and supply American energy to our allies.\u201d\n\nThe Protecting American Energy Production Act would:\n\nPrevent the Executive branch from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing without the advice and consent of Congress.\n\nEnsure American energy independence.\n\nProtect states\u2019 rights regarding hydraulic fracturing.\n\nDefend private landowners and their ability to use their land how they see fit.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-supports-halt-fentanyl-act", "Rep. John McGuire Supports the HALT Fentanyl Act", "2025-02-06", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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\u2019s 2018 Schedule I classification of fentanyl-related substances.\n\n\u201cFentanyl is crushing lives and families in Virginia\u2019s Fifth Congressional District, our Commonwealth, and across our country,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cI think it\u2019s important to know that according to the most recent data, the number one cause of death for people ages 18-45 in our country is fentanyl overdose. Each year around 76,000 people die from fentanyl overdose \u2013 that\u2019s more Americans lost in one year than the number of service members our nation lost during the Vietnam War. This chemical is sourced in China and coming across our southern border via the cartels. Just last year, the Lynchburg Police Department foiled a massive drug ring that included the seizure of over 48,000 pressed fentanyl pills. Our law enforcement officers around Virginia, and the country, are working hard to protect our communities, but they can\u2019t do it alone. The HALT Fentanyl Act will crack down on drug traffickers, and it will support law enforcement. It will also support our practitioners as they look to study the use and abuse of fentanyl. I am proud to support this legislation introduced by fellow Virginian, Congressman Morgan Griffith, and I hope this bill will help our communities and assist medical researchers.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. McGuire cosponsored this crucial legislation.\n\nFentanyl is a potent drug intended for medical use regarding pain management and the alleviation of pain.\n\nThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies substances and their potential for abuse as a \u201cSchedule.\u201d\n\nSchedule I drugs are the drugs with the highest potential for abuse, and Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential risk for abuse.\n\nThe Controlled Substances Act notes that Schedule I drugs are substances with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.\n\nThe Schedule I designation for fentanyl-related substances is temporary and is set to expire at the end of March.\n\nThe HALT Fentanyl Act ensures that fentanyl-related substances remain listed as Schedule I substances.\n\nThe HALT Fentanyl Act also ensures that practitioners can conduct research on Schedule I and Schedule II drugs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-cosponsors-protects-act-2025", "Rep. John McGuire Cosponsors the PROTECTS Act of 2025", "2025-01-29", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "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.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s simple, federal funds should not be used to give children sex change operations,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cI\u2019ve long believed that we must protect our children and surround them with the resources and support they need. This legislation shields children from life-altering and traumatic experiences associated with gender transition procedures and protects their mental health and development. I am proud to join Representative McCormick on this legislation to protect children.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a physician and father, I will never stop fighting to protect all children by ensuring these dangerous medical procedures are not funded by American taxpayers,\" said Rep. Rich McCormick.\n\nThe PROTECTS Act of 2025 prohibits federal funds from being used to provide gender transition procedures to minors. It does include a few practical exceptions for individuals with medically verifiable disorders. President Trump's Executive Order, that was announced last night, is very similar to McCormick's bill as it will stop federal funds from being used for such procedures. Rep. McCormick stated that, \"Executive Orders serve a purpose when immediate action is useful, but it is incumbent on us in Congress to go through the legislative process and codify it into law. This executive order is similar to my PROTECTS Act, and I look forward to my bill being passed.\"\n\n\u201cForcing so-called gender transition surgeries on minors is premeditated child abuse, plain and simple,\u201d said Rep. Andrew Clyde. \u201cThese radical procedures cause permanent, irreparable damage that no child should endure. It\u2019s disturbing that these dangerous experiments are being pushed on America\u2019s youth, and it\u2019s outrageous that federal funds are being used to support such harmful practices. The PROTECTS Act will stop this madness by ensuring Americans\u2019 hard-earned tax dollars do not fund the cruel, life-altering mutilation of children.\u201d\n\n\u201cRadical woke ideology has attached itself to America\u2019s children like Velcro,\u201d said Rep. Mike Collins. \u201cThe PROTECTS Act safeguards minors from dangerous, irreversible gender transition surgeries and prohibits American tax dollars from being used to finance these terrible procedures. I want to thank my fellow Georgian, Rep. Rich McCormick, for utilizing his medical background and reintroducing this crucial bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe radical left has preyed upon our young people by telling them that, if they are unhappy with their bodies, they need to undergo life-changing medical interventions that cause irreversible bodily harm,\u201d said Rep. Brad Finstad. \u201cI am proud to join Rep. McCormick in introducing the PROTECTS Act, commonsense legislation that keeps federal taxpayer dollars from funding these despicable, experimental gender transition procedures on our sons and daughters.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe PROTECTS Act is a critical step in ensuring taxpayer dollars are not used to fund harmful and experimental surgeries on minors,\u201d said Rep. Lance Gooden. \u201cI stand with Rep. Rich McCormick in defending our children and ensuring federal funds are not weaponized to promote a radical agenda that harms families and erodes our values.\u201d\n\n\u201cFederal funds should never be used to provide gender transitions for children,\u201d said Rep. Michael Guest. \u201cI am proud to support this legislation that protects our children from woke propaganda that damages them for life.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe attack on children has reached its peak, and supporting laws that keep them safe is the common sense choice Americans voted for on November 5th,\u201d said Rep. Abraham Hamadeh. \u201cThe PROTECTS Act prohibits federal funds from being used to provide gender transition surgeries to minors, shielding them from the permanent and avoidable damage these procedures cause. Preying on children for political purposes is reprehensible, I\u2019m proud to support a bill that puts an end to the attempts to corrupt and harm the next generation.\u201d\n\n\u201cMany of our government health care agencies are woefully underfunded,\u201d said Rep. Dusty Johnson. \u201cGovernment funds should not be used to cover transgender surgeries on minors when we have outstanding obligations to the healthcare needs of our seniors, veterans, and Native Americans. This bill is common sense, and I\u2019m grateful for Congressman McCormick\u2019s leadership on this issue.\u201d\n\n\"Our children are being put at risk by radical gender transition ideologies that promote irreversible and experimental medical procedures at the taxpayer's expense,\u201d said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. \u201cThese mutilation treatments are not only abhorrent but also dangerously misguided. Rep. McCormick's PROTECTS Act will ensure we act swiftly so that no American taxpayer is financing this harmful practice.\"\n\n\u201cThe mutilation of children should be unfathomable,\u201d said Rep. Andy Ogles. \u201cUnfortunately, many people living in America not only support transiting minors but also using taxpayer dollars to pay for it. I applaud and am proud to cosponsor Rep. McCormick\u2019s bill to block federal funding for so-called medical procedures that mutilate children.\u201d\n\n\u201cThere is no excuse for misusing taxpayer dollars to fund experimental and irreversible procedures on minors, especially when these decisions are made before they reach maturity and can fully understand the profound ramifications of such a life-altering decision,\u201d said Rep. Beth Van Duyne. \u201cFar too often, we see survivors of these childhood surgeries come forward and share their regret that no one stood up for them or warned them of the dire consequences. I\u2019m glad to join my colleagues in reintroducing this bill to protect young children from further abuse by harmful, experimental surgeries while they suffer from treatable mental disorders.\u201d\n\n\u201cNot a single taxpayer dollar should go toward funding gender reassignment surgeries for children,\u201d said Rep. Tony Wied. \u201cThese irreversible procedures are nothing short of mutilation of American children. I commend Rep. McCormick for introducing the PROTECTS Act, and I\u2019m proud to co-sponsor this important legislation.\u201d\n\nThe PROTECTS Act of 2025 is also being supported by four outside organizations, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), Frontline Policy Action, Family Research Council, and Family Policy Alliance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-born-alive-abortion-survivors-protection-act", "Rep. John McGuire Votes For the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act", "2025-01-23", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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.\n\n\u201cLife is a miracle, and it must be protected,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cI was proud to cosponsor the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation that continues House Republicans\u2019 theme for the 119thCongress \u2013 commonsense measures. This bill requires that healthcare providers treat babies born alive following an abortion, or attempted abortion, with compassion and dignity. I encourage all of my colleagues across the aisle to vote for life and in favor of this legislation.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. John McGuire cosponsored the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.\n\nThis legislation requires healthcare practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. Read more about the legislation here.\n\nRep. John McGuire delivered a speech on the House Floor about the need to protect life. Watch the speech here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-opens-temporary-district-office-lynchburg", "Rep. John McGuire Opens Temporary District Office in Lynchburg", "2025-01-22", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LYNCHBURG, VA. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) today announced the opening of a temporary district office location in Lynchburg, Virginia.\n\n\u201cWe are open for business,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cToday, 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.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe temporary office space is located at the Lynchburg City Hall (900 Church Street Lynchburg, VA 24505).\n\nThe temporary office space belongs to the constituents of the Virginia Fifth Congressional District.\n\nThis temporary space comes at the convenience of the constituents. In the coming weeks, Rep. John McGuire\u2019s office will announce, and open, a permanent district office where all are welcome.\n\nConstituents can meet with our staff, inquire about passport renewals, and seek help from federal agencies.\n\nPlease direct all phone calls to (202) 255-4711.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:38:47Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguires-statement-passage-laken-riley-act", "Rep. John McGuire\u2019s Statement on the Passage of the Laken Riley Act", "2025-01-22", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "January 22, 2025\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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:\n\n\u201cLaken Riley had a bright future \u2013 she was a nursing student who spent countless hours studying to improve and save the lives of others. Her life was unfortunately cut short when an illegal immigrant, murdered her while she was jogging one morning. As a husband, father, and a brother, I was appalled by the violent crime committed against Laken Riley. I am proud to cosponsor my good friend, Congressman Mike Collins of Georgia\u2019s bill and I am thankful for his hard work to bring the Laken Riley Act before the House. I am proud that this bill will be the first bill that President Trump signs into law.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Laken Riley Act is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old college student who was brutally murdered by an illegal alien from Venezuela. The murderer was part of the 10-15 million illegal immigrants who crossed the border during the Biden/Harris Administration. He was arrested by Border Patrol agents in 2022 and subsequently released with temporary permission to stay in the country under a program created by the Biden Administration to shield Venezuelans from deportation.\n\nThe Laken Riley Act amends federal law to require ICE to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit theft-related crimes, such as shoplifting, as defined by state and local law.\n\nH.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, was introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) and passed the House on January 7, 2025.\n\nS. 5, the Senate\u2019s version of the bill, passed the Senate on January 20, 2025. Read more about the bill here.\n\nThe bill voted on today also strengthens the list of criminal offenses, such as mandatory detention for assault on a law enforcement officer and crimes that result in serious bodily harm.\n\nThe legislation also allows state Attorneys General to sue the Secretary of Homeland Security for injunctive relief if immigration actions such as parole, violation of detention requirements, or other policy failures harm that state or its citizens.\n\nIn January, Rep. John McGuire cosponsored the previously House-passed version of the Laken Riley Act. Read the press release here.\n\nIn January, Rep. John McGuire delivered his first floor speech as a Member of Congress. The topic was the Laken Riley Act. Watch the floor speech here.\n\n###\n\nIssues: Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:38:47Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1554", "Congressman Ben Cline Appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence", "2025-01-16", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).\n\n\u201cI am honored to be appointed to the House Intelligence Committee,\u201d said Rep. Ben Cline. \u201cOur world has become an increasingly dangerous place over the last four years, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to strengthen our national security and helping to keep the American people safe against ongoing and emerging threats. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I also hope to bring a fresh perspective that ensures the Constitution, and in turn, the rights of the American people are vigorously defended within our intelligence community.\u201d\n\nCreated in 1977, HPSCI is charged with oversight of the United States Intelligence Community\u2014which includes the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the following eighteen elements of the U.S. Government\u2014and the Military Intelligence Program.\n\nCongressman Cline will continue to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on Judiciary, and the House Committee on the Budget.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and as a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-preventing-violence-against-women-illegal-aliens-act", "Rep. John McGuire Votes for the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act", "2025-01-16", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 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.\n\nRep. John McGuire is also a cosponsor of the legislation.\n\n\u201cEvery community is a border community,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cUnder the Biden Administration, criminal aliens have been given unrestricted access to rob, rape, and murder the American people without consequence. I was proud to cosponsor and vote for the Preventing Violence Against Women by Aliens Act, commonsense legislation that stands up for women and protects our American communities. It\u2019s time to address this commonsense issue and I look forward to working with the incoming Administration to solve this crisis.\u201d\n\nFor Background:\n\nIn Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19), the Trump Administration arrested aliens with 5,435 convictions and charges for \u201cfamily offenses.\u201d That number dropped to 3,439 \u2013 a 36.7% decrease \u2013 in FY23 under the Biden Administration. Aliens who commit child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence have no place in our country.\n\nUnder current law, there is not a specific ground of inadmissibility for aliens who commit certain domestic violence offenses, despite a ground of removability for crimes of domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, child abandonment, and violating a protection order.\n\nH.R. 30 strengthens our immigration laws and makes it clear that predators will not be tolerated in the United States by:\n\nCreating a ground of inadmissibility for aliens who are convicted of, who admit having committed, or who admit committing acts that constitute the essential elements of a sex offense, as defined by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, and creating an identical ground of removability for aliens who are convicted of such offenses.\n\nClosing a loophole in current law by establishing a new ground of inadmissibility for several domestic violence-related offenses and expanding the existing ground of removability related to domestic violence crimes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1553", "Congressman Ben Cline Reintroduces Hearing Protection Act", "2025-01-15", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA). This legislation reduces the overly burdensome barriers required to purchase a firearm suppressor to ease access for law-abiding citizens simply trying to obtain the hearing protection they need.\n\n\u201cAmericans who enjoy hunting and target shooting should be able to do so safely and legally without facing burdensome government regulations,\u201d said Rep. Cline. \u201cThe Hearing Protection Act will reclassify suppressors, making it easier for law-abiding gun owners to protect their hearing while enjoying recreational activities. It\u2019s time to ensure that our Second Amendment rights are upheld, allowing responsible citizens to enjoy their freedoms without unnecessary obstacles.\u201d\n\nCongressman Cline was joined by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA), Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), Rep. Michael Bost (R-IL), Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Rep. Fulcher (R-ID), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Rep. John McGuire (R-VA), Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Rep. Addison McDowell (R-NC), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN), Rep. William Timmons (R-SC), Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO), Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT), and Rep. James Comer (R-KY) as original cosponsors.\n\nThe Hearing Protection Act is supported by the American Suppressor Association (ASA), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation (CSF), and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA).\n\n\u201cThe Hearing Protection Act is the epitome of commonsense legislation. Law-abiding citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing when they exercise their Second Amendment rights. The American Suppressor Association applauds Rep. Cline for his leadership and willingness to fight for the rights of gunowners across the United States,\u201d said Knox Williams, ASA President and Executive Director.\n\n\u201cCongressman Cline\u2019s Hearing Protection Act will have the federal government recognize firearm suppressors for what they are. These are accessories to a firearm that make recreational shooting and hunting a safer experience,\u201d said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. \u201cThese safety devices reduce the report of a firearm to a level that won\u2019t cause instant and permanent hearing damage. Despite Hollywood\u2019s depictions, they do not mask the sound of a firearm. The focus should be on removing barriers to safe and responsible use of firearms and dedicating resources to ensuring firearms are safeguarded from those who should never possess them. Strict regulatory control of firearm accessories, and the parts of those accessories that have no bearing on the function of a firearm, is unnecessary and not the wisest use of federal resources. NSSF thanks Congressman Cline for his leadership for ensuring safe and responsible use of firearms and dedicating necessary resources where they are most needed.\u201d\n\n\u201cOnerous and unnecessary government regulation shouldn\u2019t prevent America\u2019s hunters and recreational shooters from protecting their hearing while exercising their constitutionally protected freedoms,\u201dsaid John Commerford, Executive Director of NRA-ILA. \u201cSuppressors do not silence firearms, but they are proven to reduce the severity of hearing loss. On behalf of our millions of members, NRA thanks Representative Ben Cline for introducing the Hearing Protection Act.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Hearing Protection Act has been a longstanding priority for the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation (CSF), and we are excited to see this legislation reintroduced. Suppressors are one of the fastest growing and most popular accessories for sportsmen and women, unfortunately, current law makes acquiring suppressors an overly burdensome process, which would be addressed by this legislation. CSF thanks Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Caucus Member Rep. Ben Cline for introducing this legislation, and we look forward to working with him in the 119th Congress to improve the suppressor purchasing process,\u201d said CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane.\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1551", "Congressman Ben Cline Reintroduces One Agency Act", "2025-01-14", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Ben Cline", "C001118", "cline.house.gov", "cline", "https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "On Tuesday, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) reintroduced the One Agency Act, a bill that proposes consolidating federal antitrust enforcement within the DOJ\u2019s Antitrust Division. The Federal Trade Commission would remain an independent agency, focusing on its consumer protection mission. This consolidation aims to strengthen consumer protection law enforcement while streamlining antitrust oversight.\n\n\u201cFor far too long, our antitrust enforcement has been plagued by bureaucratic infighting and delays that hinder competition,\u201d Rep. Cline said. \u201cThese inefficiencies have allowed sophisticated entities to manipulate the system to their advantage, escaping accountability for their anti-competitive actions. It\u2019s time we address these issues head-on. We need to streamline and reinforce our antitrust enforcement within the Justice Department. The Department is more directly accountable to the American people and is structured to deliver the decisive enforcement necessary to protect consumers and ensure a fair marketplace.\u201d\n\nRead the full bill text here.\n\nBACKGROUND: Under current law, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division share the responsibility for enforcing the antitrust laws.\n\nThis shared jurisdiction results in turf battles between the two agencies and backroom deals to investigate certain companies or industries, ultimately causing delays in investigations and harming enforcement.\n\nIn addition, today\u2019s FTC also looks and acts very differently from what Congress originally envisioned, and the agency is facing constitutional challenges that might result in a weakened agency.\n\nCongressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-illegitimate-court-counteraction-act", "Rep. John McGuire Votes for the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act", "2025-01-09", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) today voted for the Illegitimate Court Counteraction (ICC) Act, legislation that would protect our allies, like Israel, from politically motivated attacks by biased international organizations. Rep. McGuire cosponsored this legislation that was originally authored by Reps. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Brian Mast (FL-21).\n\n\u201cWe can no longer let the ICC go on a rampage and prosecute illegitimate cases that impact our allies,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cThe Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act shows the ICC that the United States will not stand for their biased attacks on our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly pass the Illegitimate Court Counteraction (ICC) Act so we can support President Trump and ensure that he has this crucial information ready and on his desk on day one.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn May 20, the ICC Prosecutor filed applications for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.\n\nThe ICC does not have jurisdiction over the United States or Israel.\n\nIf the ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli officials, it would set a dangerous precedent that is a risk to the United States, given the ICC\u2019s bias towards Israel and deference towards adversaries like Iran and North Korea.\n\nReps. Roy and Mast\u2019s Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act imposes sanctions on the ICC and prevents the organization from investigating or prosecuting a United States person, or ally of the United States that are not part of the ICC or have not granted the ICC jurisdiction.\n\nThe legislation also Defines \u201cally of the United States\u201d as NATO and major non-NATO ally member states including Israel.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-votes-hr-29-laken-riley-act", "Rep. John McGuire Votes For H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act", "2025-01-07", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today voted for 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.\n\n\u201cWe need all hands on deck to secure the southern border,\u201d said Rep. John McGuire. \u201cCriminal illegal aliens are robbing, raping, and murdering people in our communities, and they must be stopped now. What happened to Laken Riley was unacceptable, horrific, and preventable. My heart goes out to Laken family and the other victims across this country. I am proud this is the first bill I voted for in Congress, and I thank, my friend, Congressman Mike Collins of Georgia for carrying this bill.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Laken Riley Act is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old college student who was brutally murdered by an illegal alien from Venezuela. The murderer was part of the 10-15 million illegal immigrants who crossed the border during the Biden/Harris Administration. He was arrested by Border Patrol agents in 2022 and subsequently released with temporary permission to stay in the country under a program created by the Biden Administration to shield Venezuelans from deportation.\n\nThe Laken Riley Act amends federal law to require ICE to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit theft-related crimes, such as shoplifting, as defined by state and local law.\n\nThe legislation also allows state Attorneys General to sue the Secretary of Homeland Security for injunctive relief if immigration actions such as parole, violation of detention requirements, or other policy failures harm that state or its citizens.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/119th-united-states-congress-convenes", "119th United States Congress Convenes", "2025-01-03", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "January 3, 2025\n\nThe New Congress Meets in Washington, DC in January of 2025\n\nThe 119th Congress convenes in January of 2025 with Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives in attendance, and will conclude in January of 2027.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/newest-members-congress", "Newest Members of Congress", "2025-01-03", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "The newest Members of Congress to be sworn in after the first session of the 119th United States Congress convenes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-sworn-119th-congress", "Rep. John McGuire Sworn In To the 119th Congress", "2025-01-03", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), released the following statement after being sworn into the 119th Congress by House Speaker Mike Johnson.\n\n\u201cI am extremely honored and humbled to serve the over 775,000 Virginia residents who call the Fifth Congressional District home,\u201d said Rep. McGuire. \u201cAs a Member of Congress, I will work to promote President Trump\u2019s vision for our country and I will work to aggressively reduce waste, promote efficiency in our government, and fortify our border. I cannot wait to get to work for Virginians and restore the future for our young people.\u201d\n\nIn the 119th Congress, Rep. McGuire will serve on the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.\n\nRep. McGuire was born and raised in Central Virginia. As a child, he was abandoned and spent his early childhood years in the foster care system, attending nine different elementary schools. By the grace of God, his grandparents rescued him and his older sister from the foster care system and raised them until their dad obtained sobriety.\n\nAfter high school, Rep. McGuire immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He spent 10 years as a Navy SEAL, became a sniper, completed several deployments to countries around the world defending our nation against evil, and became a sniper instructor before returning home to Virginia.\n\nBack in his hometown in Central Virginia, Rep. McGuire founded his small business, SEAL Team PT, Inc., a fitness organization dedicated to helping teams and individuals become stronger, healthier, and confident.\n\nIn 2018, Rep. McGuire was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he quickly developed a reputation as a conservative leader who brings people together as a team to solve problems. Six years later, Rep. McGuire was elected to the Virginia State Senate where he served on the Local Government Committee, the Privileges and Elections Committee, and the Transportation Committee.\n\nRep. McGuire and his wife, Tracy have raised five children and now live in Goochland, Virginia.\n\nClick HERE to read Rep. McGuire\u2019s full biography.\n\nClick HERE to watch a video recording of the swearing in ceremony of the 119th Congress.\n\nClick HERE to stay up to date with all the ways Rep. McGuire is working hard for Virginia\u2019s Fifth.\n\nClick HERE to learn more about how Rep. McGuire can help you.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:10:36Z"], ["https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/taking-oath-office", "Taking the Oath of Office", "2025-01-03", "2025", "2025-01", "Republican", "House", "VA", "John J. McGuire III", "M001239", "mcguire.house.gov", "mcguire", "https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Representative John McGuire to be sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House.\n\nThe Honorable John McGuire was elected to serve as Representative of Virginia\u2019s 5th Congressional District. 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