Congress
It is my privilege to serve as your U.S. Representative in Congress. As your representative, I am focused on serving the people of Florida’s 5th District above all else, and I hope and expect you to hold me accountable.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) joined Jacksonville’s Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along and tour of their Field Operations Center in St. Augustine with Landstar’s professional driver, Michael Smith.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military operation in Iran:
“The Iranian regime has set the table for Operation Epic fury through their forty-seven years of state sponsored terrorism and murder of American citizens. The Iranian regime has continued their pursuit of “death to America” through their continued development of nuclear weapons capable of striking America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, member of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), released the following statement on the House passage of the short-term Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of President Trump’s rescissions package:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:
On February 28, 2026, The Department of State issued a worldwide caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran. U.S. citizens worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance of the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Departing individuals may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill:
The One Big Beautiful Bill will give Americans a much-needed tax break AND refocus our country on delivering for the American people. That’s why I voted YES.