John J. McGuire

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1. “Katz established the Lieutenant Jan McTernan Blue Friday Honor, a recognition that has been bestowed to many Federal, State, county, and city officers for their service and sacrifice. Mr. Katz' unwavering support to the law enforcement community extends far beyond the establishment of this honor. He is also a board certified mental health coach specializing in services for first responders and holds the certified advanced peer support provider designation from the Virginia Peer Support Association. Mr. Katz is an exemplary member of the Commonwealth, and I thank him for his commitment to the law enforcement community. ____________________”

   House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗

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2. “Mr. Speaker, we wouldn't have a country without our brave men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives to keep us safe. Today, I have the privilege of recognizing a friend, a constituent, and a former law enforcement officer, Jeffrey A. Katz, from Virginia's Fifth Congressional District, whose dedication to honoring law enforcement officers has made a profound impact across central Virginia. Jeffrey A.”

   House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗

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3. “Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith for their leadership. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this historic National Defense Authorization Act. In the Navy, we used to say: The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war. For decades, our Defense Industrial Base was allowed to decay, but thanks to President Trump, our Secretary of War, and this Armed Services Committee, we are finally turning the ship around. This bill supercharges our industrial base and builds on last year's acquisition reforms. For Virginia's Fifth District, this bill unleashes local expertise in munitions manufacturing and next-generation nuclear power. We wouldn't have a country without our men and women in uniform. We owe them the best we have. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”

   House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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4. “Thomas Jefferson gave the Nation its words in the Declaration of Independence and served as Virginia's wartime Governor and our third President. He left this district with Monticello and the University of Virginia. James Madison gave those words structure, helping shape the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Though Montpelier now sits just outside today's Fifth, his work still lives in Charlottesville through the university he helped build and lead. James Monroe was a soldier, diplomat, Governor, and the fifth President. He gave us the Monroe Doctrine, and he carried that work forward from his Albemarle home, Highland. Jack Jouett rode through the night from Louisa to Charlottesville to warn Jefferson and save Virginia's leadership from capture. Together, these Virginians helped write, defend, and steady the American experiment.”

   House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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5. “Mr. Speaker, imagine riding 40 miles through dark Virginia woods to save the American Revolution. In June 1781, militia Captain Jack Jouett did just that, galloping from Louisa County in the Fifth District to Monticello, also in the Fifth District, to warn Governor Thomas Jefferson of an impending British capture. Jouett's warning saved Jefferson and the general assembly in Charlottesville, preserving our young Nation's leadership.”

   House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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6. “Noreen has earned an Emmy Award, a Virginia Association of Broadcasters Award, and the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for her incredible reporting. Her dedication to seeking truth and giving a voice to the voiceless has made her a trusted newscaster and beloved community member. I congratulate Noreen on over three decades of excellence in journalism. ____________________”

   House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗

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7. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize journalistic excellence in Virginia's Fifth Congressional District. This year, news anchor Noreen Turyn will retire after 36 years at ABC 13 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Noreen began her career at WJLA, right here in Washington, D.C., followed by time at a station in Baltimore before finding her way to the Fifth District.”

   House of Representatives14 July 2026Source ↗

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8. “Her strong faith in God and positive attitude will keep her on the road to recovery. Tracy and I are with Gail, and I know she is going to fight hard and beat this thing. I ask that everyone include her in your prayers. ____________________”

   House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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9. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Gail Acampora from Prospect, Virginia. I am lucky enough to call Gail a close friend of mine. She has always been interested in politics and is an avid supporter of President Trump. In 2021, Gail was diagnosed with lung cancer. She has had a lobe and lymph nodes removed and went through tough chemotherapy. Unfortunately, she is still fighting after another cancer diagnosis.”

   House of Representatives30 April 2025Source ↗

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10. “He continued his life of service after he returned home. In 2010, he became headmaster of Benedictine College Preparatory, and in 2020 he was announced as president of Benedictine Schools of Richmond. The Benedictine Schools of Richmond offer a good, Christian-based education that prepares their students for life. Mr. Speaker, as a fellow veteran and Navy SEAL, I know you can never have enough marines around. I thank Mr. Grapes for his service to our country and our community. ____________________”

    House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗

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11. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a fellow veteran and champion for students in the Goochland and Richmond community, the president of the Benedictine Schools of Richmond, Jesse Grapes. Mr. Grapes embodies the spirit of service. The day after the September 11 attacks, Mr. Grapes joined the Marine Corps as an infantry platoon commander. He deployed for three combat tours in Iraq and earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.”

    House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗

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12. “Mr. Speaker, we have some amazing people in Virginia's Fifth Congressional District that spend their life helping others. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish happy birthday to the president of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Anne Moore- Sparks, who celebrated her birthday on March 1.”

    House of Representatives11 March 2025Source ↗

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13. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gleaning For The World, a Christian-based nonprofit in my district, Virginia-05, that helps people recover from disasters. Mr. Speaker, they have distributed over 100 million pounds of humanitarian aid around the globe. When devastating floods hit southwest Virginia due to Hurricane Helene and when southwest Virginia was hit by harmful snowstorms, Gleaning For The World answered the call.”

    House of Representatives4 March 2025Source ↗

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14. “Mr. Speaker, southwest Virginia, in Congressman Morgan Griffith's district, has been hit hard by storms over and over again in the past few months, including Hurricane Helene. I visited Damascus in October, where I cooked and served food for first responders with my team for the victims of Hurricane Helene.”

    House of Representatives27 February 2025Source ↗

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15. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the award-winning TV anchor, Mark Spain. On December 18, central Virginia lost a friend in WSET ABC 13 News anchor Mark Spain after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark Spain was known for his sense of humor, his smile, and his positive nicknames for his friends in the office. Mark was a consistent voice in the community and will be remembered as a pillar in the Lynchburg, Virginia, area.”

    House of Representatives11 February 2025Source ↗

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16. “Mr. Speaker, today I rise today to honor an amazing person, Frances Mae West Byers from Bumpass, Virginia, in my district, Virginia's Fifth Congressional District. Mrs. Byers was born on January 25, 1915, in Hanover County, where my family is from, in the district, and she just celebrated her 110th birthday on January 25, 2025.”

    House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗

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17. “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 in favor of this legislation. As thousands of people come to our Nation's Capital and rally to support the right for life, I would like everyone to take a moment and remember the millions of unborn feet this small sock could have warmed. Recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month”

    House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗

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18. “Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the March for Life. Life is a miracle, and it must be protected. I have this small camouflage backpack I have carried in the general assembly for 7 years and now in Congress with a small baby sock to remind us of our most vulnerable. This week I was proud to cosponsor the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation that continues House Republicans' theme of commonsense measures for the 119th Congress.”

    House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗

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19. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the Representative of Virginia's Fifth Congressional District. I am honored to serve nearly 800,000 Virginians. Virginia, thousands of miles from the border, is a border State. Every county, city, and town is a border county, city, and town under the current administration. Last week, I voted on my first bill, the Laken Riley Act.”

    House of Representatives15 January 2025Source ↗

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