U.S. Rep. John Rutherford (FL)
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Eesh Majithia wins 2024 congressional app challenge with 'Notecandy
U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Florida’s Fifth Congressional District.
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John Rutherford voices support for hostage families and national defense measures
Rep. John Rutherford recently tweeted about his engagement with families affected by hostage situations involving Hamas and his support for recent national defense legislation.
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Rep. John Rutherford addresses angler concerns and international property rights
Rep. John Rutherford recently voiced concerns about access to red snapper fishing in Florida and criticized Mexico's expropriation actions against Vulcan Materials' port operations via social media posts dated November 25-26, 2024
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Rutherford leads opposition against NOAA's proposed changes for South Atlantic red snapper
On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford and 22 House colleagues addressed a letter to NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad.
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Congressman Rutherford opposes Florida's Amendments 3 and 4
On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) expressed strong opposition to Florida’s Constitutional referendum process and Amendments 3 and 4 during a Special Order Hour on the U.S. House Floor.
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Rutherford comments on FY25 appropriations bill passage by House committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released a statement regarding the markup and passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee.
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Rep. John Rutherford urges reinstatement of troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
Rep. John Rutherford has called for the reinstatement of U.S. servicemembers who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, nearly three years after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mandated vaccination for all military personnel. The mandate, supported by President Joe Biden, led to the discharge of over 8,000 servicemembers.
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Rutherford praises House passage of FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released a statement regarding the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
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Congressman Rutherford comments on FY25 defense appropriations bill passage
On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released a statement regarding the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations bill.
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Congressman Rutherford comments on House passage of FY25 NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released a statement regarding the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Rutherford comments on FY25 defense appropriations bill passage
On June 13, 2024, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) issued a statement regarding the markup and passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee.
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Rutherford comments on FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released a statement regarding the markup and passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee.
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Congressman Rutherford comments on FY25 MILCON/VA appropriations bill passage
On June 5, 2024, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) issued a statement regarding the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction (MILCON) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Appropriations bill.
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Congressman Rutherford discusses FY25 MILCON/VA appropriations bill passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released a statement regarding the markup and passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction (MILCON) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee.
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Congressman Rutherford questions DOJ's enforcement of FACE Act
U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) has issued a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, raising concerns over the Department of Justice's (DOJ) enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The congressman alleges that the DOJ has not adequately responded to attacks on places of worship and pregnancy centers.
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FY2024 Funding Package Moves Conservative Agenda Forward
In a recent development in Washington, D.C., Congressman John Rutherford from Florida expressed his views on the House passage of H.R. 2882, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. Rutherford highlighted the significance of the bill's passage, stating, "This final package of Fiscal Year 2024 funding bills is far from the bills written by the House last year, but its passage means a win for Speaker Johnson and House Republicans successfully moving our conservative agenda forward."The Congressman outlined various conservative wins achieved through the funding...
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Congressman John Rutherford Announces Annual Congressional Art Competition for FL-05 Constituents
Congressman John Rutherford is excited to announce the launch of the annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students residing in Florida's 5th Congressional District. The competition, established in 1982, provides an exceptional opportunity for young artists to showcase their talents and have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol."We are thrilled to once again host the Congressional Art Competition, celebrating the artistic achievements of our talented youth in FL-05," said Congressman Rutherford.The deadline for submissions is May 3, 2024,...
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President Biden Has Made Our Nation Weak
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) has criticized President Biden's performance, stating that Biden has made the nation weak both domestically and internationally. Rutherford's statement comes in response to President Biden's recent State of the Union address.Rutherford accused President Biden of failing Americans with his economic policies, remarking, "Bidenomics is failing families, businesses, and anyone trying to buy a home." He criticized the president's approach to tackling inflation and rising interest rates by focusing on taxing the wealthy,...
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Rutherford, Scott Lead Congressional Letter Urging Biden Admin to Reconsider Pause on Florida LNG Export Permits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers from Florida, led by Congressman John Rutherford and Senator Rick Scott, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concerns about the pause on new export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG). The letter emphasizes the negative impacts of interrupting U.S. LNG exports and the potential reliance on foreign adversaries to meet global energy needs.Congressman Rutherford stated, "U.S. LNG exports provide our allies a source of stable, clean, American-made fuel that they rely on to meet their energy needs."...
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Rutherford Improves Access to Medically Necessary Food
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) has partnered with Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) to introduce H.R. 6892, the Medical Nutrition Equity Act. This bill aims to ensure that medically necessary food, vitamins, and individual amino acids are covered for Americans with digestive and inherited metabolic disorders. Without access to this vital nutrition, patients face severe health risks, including unnecessary surgery, hospitalization, intellectual disability, or even death.Congressman Rutherford, who serves as the co-chair of the Crohn's and Colitis...