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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) and Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) relaunched the bipartisan Crohn’s and Colitis Caucus in the 118th Congress. Both Representatives Rutherford and Gottheimer will serve as co-chairs of the caucus, which is dedicated to educating Congress and the American public on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) released the following statement after relaunching the Congressional Deaf Caucus in the 118th Congress. Rutherford and Takano will serve as co-chairs of this bipartisan caucus dedicated to bolstering the relationship between members of Congress and their Deaf and hard of hearing constituents and advocating for accessibility policies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This afternoon, Congressman Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement in response to his reappointment to the influential House Appropriations Committee and House Ethics Committee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement in support of Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:
"In November, Republicans ran on our 'Commitment To America' - securing our border, ending IRS overreach, blocking wasteful spending, and holding the Biden Administration accountable. Now with a majority in the House, a small minority of obstructionists are holding Congress hostage from delivering on our promises.
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: