2022 Session Update
Week 6
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VA Delegate John McGuire
(Navy SEAL - Father - Business Owner)
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The General Assembly convened on January 12, marking the beginning of the 402nd legislative session of the House of Delegates. |
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We have much work ahead of us to make Virginia the best place to live work and raise a family. It is an honor to be your voice and fight for you in Richmond. We are now at crossover, which means House bills still alive are being considered in the Senate, and Senate bills still alive are being considered in the House.
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Governor Youngkin Promises Kept |
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Senate Bill 739 giving parents the choice for their students to wear a mask in school, by Senator Siobhan Dunnavant of Henrico County, was signed by Governor Youngkin. This law goes into effect March 1st! |
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My bill to reduce taxes on Veteran retirement pay passed the house 98-0 with two Democrats, Helmer and Reid, voting to abstain. The Senate version passed 40-0. The Governor should sign it into law soon. Virginia is currently one of three states that fully tax veteran retirement pay. Fifty percent of retiring veterans move to other states. This bill will help Governor Glenn Youngkin keep his campaign promise, keep more veterans in Virginia, and make Virginia the most veteran friendly state! |
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This bill says that drug dealers who distribute fentanyl and other controlled substances resulting in a fatal overdose can be charged with homicide. It passed the house 53-46. We have a fatal overdose epidemic in Virginia. I asked everyone on the floor, “How many more Virginians need die before this General Assembly takes seriously the unprecedented health emergency caused by drug traffickers?” |
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False Mailer on School Choice |
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I have and always will vote for school choice. This is easy to confirm online. Unfortunately, an organization named Young Americans for Liberty sent out a completely false mailer saying John McGuire is blocking a critical education freedom bill. They mailed similar mailers, which had negative and false information about a few other reliable Republicans, throughout Virginia. I'm not sure what their agenda is, but misleading fellow conservative voters only helps Democrats advance their radical agenda. Please spread the word!
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The Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, General Craig Crenshaw, and the Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, Jason Pak, stopped by my office to discuss veteran related legislation. My office neighbors, Delegate Buddy Fowler and General Janice Igo, both from Hanover County, were there as well. We are working hard to make Virginia the most veteran friendly state in the country! |
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Louisa County’s Sherman Schifflet Passes Away |
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We are praying for the family of Louisa County School Board Member Sherman Shifflett, who recently passed away. We appreciate his many years of positive service to our community. RIP, Sir.
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Henrico's Sydney Gunst Passes Away |
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I attended a memorial service for Sidney Gunst with his wife, Sheila, family members, Tommy Branin - Three Chopt Supervisor, Pat O'Bannon - Tuckahoe Supervisor, County Manager John Vithoulkas, and other members of the community in Henrico county. The Henrico County Board of Supervisors honored Sydney with a rarely given distinguished community service medal, and they added signs on Cox Road at Insbrook naming it Sidney Gunst Avenue. Sydney was a highly skilled developer who founded Innsbrook, a mixed-use corporate center in Central Virginia in 1979 at age 28. Innsbrook is home to almost 500 businesses and 22,000 employees. Sydney was very active in the community and gave me, as well as many other people, business advice throughout the years. RIP, Sir. |
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It is a shame pandemic related policies over the last two years have destroyed families and businesses across the Commonwealth and our country. The mixed messages are ridiculous. On the same day Washington D.C. announced that they are ending vaccine mandates, the U.S. Embassy in the Ukraine told American citizens that they must be vaccinated and present a recommended negative test before fleeing the country. Do you think the thousands of Afghan refugees that flooded our planes during the botched evacuation in Afghanistan had the same strict requirements as Americans citizens fleeing the Ukraine? Meanwhile the Super Bowl had 75,000 people in attendance, with hardly anyone wearing a mask! It’s past time to stop peddling fear, end the hypocrisy, and move on with life. |
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VA Federation of Republican Women Legislative Breakfast |
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It was good to see our friend and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears at the Virginia Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day breakfast. She, along with Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares, spoke at the breakfast. Thank you, ladies, for all that you do for Virginia! www.vfrw.org
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I ran into our Attourney General and Top Cop Jason Miyares on the Capitol Steps. Isn't it great to have an AG who is a real prosecutor, supports our police, and is a strong advocate for victims? |
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We are praying for the families and students who are affected by the burning down of this 110 year old elementary school. |
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2022 McGuire LEGISLATION
McGuire Legislation as Chief Patron:
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McGuire Legislation as Chief Co-Patron:
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McGuire Legislation as Co-Patron:
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Governor Youngkin led Bible Study this week. Attendance is growing. God is good! |
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Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Visit |
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I always enjoy meeting great Americans like these! The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets stopped by to visit me. Thank you for all that you do to prepare our young people to be future leaders of America. |
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This week I gave a legislative update in Goochland. This is my 5th year representing Goochland in the General Assembly. |
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I attended the last Rural Caucus this session. Thank you to everyone who supports Rural Virginia. |
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Virginia National Guard Reception |
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One of my favorite events each year while in session is the Virginia National Guard Reception. Pictured here is Virginia State Senator Mark Peake, who represents part of Louisa County in House District 56, and my brother, Rusty McGuire, Commonwealth Attorney for Louisa County. Rusty is also a Colonel O-6 in the Virginia National Guard. |
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Virginia Legislative Education Reception & Dinner |
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I attended the Virginia Legislative Education Reception & Dinner in Richmond with our new Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera, Senator Siobhan Dunnavant (Henrico), and other legislators. The Youngkin administration is focusing intently on education, in order to improve access to quality education, and to ensure that all Virginia students have an opportunity to succeed. |
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I attended the CTE Caucus and enjoyed presentations on Code Virginia, Computer Science, The Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education, and Developing Virginia's Aviation and Aerospace Workforce. |
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I hope you will stop by the Henrico GOP Breakfast tomorrow, especially if I have not seen you in awhile.
Location: Atlas 42 in Innsbrook – 4032 Cox Road #A, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Date: Feb. 19, 2022 at 9AM
Cost (cash): $5 for first time guests, $10 for members
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I am committed to adhering to the principal duties of Government, as stated in our Declaration of Independence, the protection of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I look forward to seeing you in the District. In the meantime, please continue the teamwork and let me know what you are thinking. You can reach me at deljmcguire@house.virginia.gov or 804-698-1056.
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Delegate John McGuire
Virginia House District 56
900 East Main Street
Pocahontas Building,
Suite E213
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-698-1056
Twitter: @JohnMcGuire4VA
Instagram: JohnMcGuire4VA
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