¶ Overview
- McGuire supported extreme anti-choice policies that put Virginian women at-risk. In 2023, he co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act, a near-total abortion ban that provided no protection for IVF. He celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, pushed anti-abortion legislation that was rooted in misinformation, and proudly supported anti-abortion organizations.
¶ McGuire Was An Anti-Choice Extremist Who Supported Policies That Could Put Virginia Women At Risk
¶ McGuire supported a total abortion ban that had no protections for ivf
1/20/23: McGuire Cosponsored The Life At Conception Act. [H.R. 431, “Life at Conception Act,” Introduced 1/20/23, Cosponsored 5/16/24]
- The Life At Conception Act Would Have Banned Nearly All Abortions Nationwide. According to the Washington Post, "The congressional proposal, known as the Life at Conception Act, defines a ‘human being’ to ‘include each member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization or cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being.’ The bill would also provide equal protection under the 14th Amendment ‘for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.’ The measure has no provisions for processes like IVF, meaning access to the procedure would not be protected. It would ban nearly all abortions nationwide." [Washington Post, 2/25/24]
- The Life At Conception Act Did Not Protect IVF. According to the Washington Post, “The congressional proposal, known as the Life at Conception Act, defines a ‘human being’ to ‘include each member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization or cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being.’ The bill would also provide equal protection under the 14th Amendment ‘for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.’ The measure has no provisions for processes like IVF, meaning access to the procedure would not be protected. It would ban nearly all abortions nationwide." [Washington Post, 2/25/24]
¶ McGuire Celebrated The overturning Of Roe V. Wade, Calling It A “momentous Victory For Life”
McGuire Celebrated The Three-Year Anniversary Of The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade, Called The Decision A “Momentous Victory For Life” And Said The Fight Was Not Over Until “All Women & Unborn Children Are Protected From The Violence Of Abortion.” Rep. John McGuire tweeted, “Today commemorates the three-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The Dobbs ruling rightfully overturned Roe v. Wade & affirmed that abortion is not a constitutional right. This decision was a momentous victory for life; however, our fight is not over until all women & unborn children are protected from the violence of abortion. Over 66 million abortions have occurred in the United States since 1973. I will continue the fight to protect & support expectant mothers & be a voice for the voiceless & most vulnerable, the unborn.” [Twitter, @RepJohnMcGuire, 6/24/25] (video)
¶ McGuire Pushed An anti-abortion measure that Was rooted in misinformation
1/23/25: McGuire Voted For The So-Called “Born-Alive” Bill And Urged His Fellow Congressmembers To “Vote For Life.” According to a press release from Rep. John McGuire, “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. ‘Life is a miracle, and it must be protected,’ said Rep. John McGuire. ‘I was proud to cosponsor the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation that continues House Republicans’ theme for the 119thCongress – 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.’” [Press Release – Rep. John McGuire, 1/23/25]
- KFF: “Claims Of Abortions Occurring ‘Moments Before Birth’ Or Even ‘After Birth’ Are False. These Scenarios Do Not Occur, Nor Are They Legal In The United States." According to KFF, "Claims of abortions occurring ‘moments before birth’ or even ‘after birth’ are false. These scenarios do not occur, nor are they legal in the United States." [KFF, 2/21/24]
- CNN: “It Is Already Considered Homicide In The US To Intentionally Kill An Infant That Is Born Alive.” According to CNN, “Opponents have argued that such measures restrict abortion access by threatening health care providers. It is already considered homicide in the US to intentionally kill an infant that is born alive.” [CNN, 1/12/23]
¶ McGuire Proudly Supported Anti-Abortion Organizations
1/23/26: McGuire Attended The Annual March For Life And Said He Was Committed To Ensuring Taxpayer Dollars Do Not “Fund The Death Of Innocent Unborn Children.” Rep. John McGuire tweeted, “I had the pleasure of attending the annual March for Life. As a Christian, father, and Navy SEAL veteran, I am committed to protecting the lives of those who can not defend themselves. Life is a miracle and must be protected. I am ensuring your tax dollars will not fund the death of innocent unborn children.” [Twitter, @RepJohnMcGuire, 1/23/26]
September 2021: McGuire Attended The Virginia March For Life And Urged Americans To “Keep The Faith” And “Protect Life.” According to Detroit Catholic, “Republican Delegate John McGuire said he often wears a baby sock pinned to his lapel to signal his support for the protection of the unborn. ‘Our most precious, our most vulnerable must be protected at all costs,’ he said. ‘My father and mother had alcohol and substance abuse problems, I was abandoned and I ended up in foster homes. ‘Some of these foster homes had religion, and some didn't, but those Sunday school lessons stuck with me for life. God always gets the last word. Keep the faith. Together we will protect life.’” [Detroit Catholic, 9/21/21]
119th Congress: McGuire Received An “A+” Rating From Anti-Abortion Organization Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. According to the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America website,
[Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, “Scorecard,” Viewed 1/30/26]
- McGuire Touted His “A+” Score And Said He Was “Proud” To Stand Up To Abortion Providers Such As Planned Parenthood. Rep. John McGuire tweeted, “I am proud to have earned an A+ on @sbaprolife ’s scorecard for consistently voting to protect the lives of the unborn and to stop forced taxpayer funding of abortion, including standing up to Big Abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood.”
[Twitter, @RepJohnMcGuire, 1/23/26]
- HEADLINE: "Planned Parenthood Is A Target Of Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories Dating Back Decades" [Teen Vogue, 6/13/23]
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Sought To “End Abortion.” According to the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America website, “SBA Pro-Life America's mission is to end abortion by electing national leaders and advocating for laws that save lives, with a special calling to promote pro-life women leaders.” [Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Website, “About,” Viewed 1/6/26]
¶ September 2026: McGuire Urged Virginians To Vote Against Protecting Women's Right To Make Personal Decisions About Abortion And Childbirth
9/14/26: McGuire Told Virginians To Vote Against The Three Amendments On The Ballot For November. According to Rep. John McGuire on Jeff Katz, “MCGUIRE: So, the early voting starts all across Virginia. Remember, we have a U.S. Senate candidate, Bert Mizusawa, we've got to get him. And we've got these three amendments. I'd ask everybody to vote no on those.” [Rep. John McGuire, Jeff Katz, 9/14/26] (audio)
- One Of The Three Amendments On The Ballot Sought To Amend Virginia’s Constitution To Protect Women’s Right To “Make Personal Decisions About Prenatal Care, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Birth Control, Abortion, Miscarriage Management, And Fertility Care.” According to the Floyd County website, “Official Ballot Question 1. Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient’s health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive? A YES vote approves this amendment. A NO vote rejects this amendment.” [Floyd County, VA Website – 2026 Proposed Constitutional Amendments, Viewed 9/15/26]