Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) released the following statement urging Republican Senators to oppose the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023:
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) applauds the delivery of the first two, of three total, brand new A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) at Hurlburt Air Force Base, Florida. These aircraft, assembled in Jacksonville, are essential equipment for AFSOC's Combat Aviation Advisor (CAA) mission, designed to bolster air attack capability for international partner Air Forces.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) joined Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-02) to introduce the Readable Legislation Act. This bill would help the public and Congress more accurately understand legislation introduced in Congress. A similar policy already exists in the Florida State Legislature.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act of 2022. The bill would make critical, targeted investments in local police departments and ensure that police officers in smaller communities across the country have the resources and training they need to keep themselves and their communities safe.
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Representatives John Rutherford (FL-04) and Al Lawson (FL-05) introduced the Keep Children and Families Safe From Lead Hazards Act. This legislation requires that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assess annually the risks of lead-based hazards on housing properties receiving federal rental assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) led a letter with 51 congressional colleagues to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Rutherford is seeking answers regarding chartered flights of illegal immigrants landing in Jacksonville, Florida.
The full text of the letter is below:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) is proud to introduce H.R. 5707, the Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns (PROTECT) Florida Act, to prevent drilling off the coast of Florida. This bill creates a drilling moratorium in the South Atlantic and the Straits of Florida and extends until 2032 the existing drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congressman Al Lawson (FL-05) reintroduced the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act of 2021. This legislation would designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum at Cecil Field as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum to honor all former prisoners of war and those still missing in action.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) hosted a roundtable discussion with Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook, Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith, and Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Sgt. Randy Reeves. U.S. Representatives John Katko (NY-24) and Greg Pence (IN-06) also attended virtually.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives John Rutherford (FL-04) and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) introduced the Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered (SAVE) Right Whales Act. This bipartisan plan would invest $5 million annually in grants that states, non-profits, and members of the fishing and marine shipping industries can use to fund research and efforts that restore the North Atlantic right whale population.