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2023 Winning Artwork
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2023 Winning Artwork
March 13, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) is excited to announce the launch of the annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students residing in Florida's 5th Congressional District. This prestigious competition provides an exceptional opportunity for young artists to showcase their talents and have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol.


March 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement following President Biden's State of the Union address:


March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement regarding House passage of The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024:

Issues:Congress

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Graphic outlining benefits of maintaining U.S. LNG exporting
February 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) and Senator Rick Scott (FL) led a bicameral letter to President Joe Biden expressing concerns about his pause on new export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Joined by Senator Marco Rubio (FL) and members of Florida’s congressional delegation, the letter underscores the dangerous impacts caused by interrupting U.S.

Issues:Environment

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Medical Nutrition Equity Act
January 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) joined Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) to introduce H.R. 6892, the Medical Nutrition Equity Act, which would cover medically necessary food, vitamins, and individual amino acids for Americans with digestive and inherited metabolic disorders.

Issues:Health Care

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Congressman John Rutherford speaking during committee
January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6955, the Investing in Uniformed Division Leadership Act, with Bennie G. Thompson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security.


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Rep. Rutherford at press conference
December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6613, the Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs (PLAN) for School Safety Act. This bill would provide resources to states to establish school safety development centers that will help schools conduct assessments of their safety, identify evidence-based solutions to improve security, and access state and federal grant funding.


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Congressman John Rutherford presenting Sarah Park with the certificate for first place in the Congressional App Challenge Competition.
December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) announced the 2023 Congressional App Challenge winners for Florida's 5th Congressional District.


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Floor vote on expulsion of Rep. George Santos
December 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the House’s decision to expel Rep. George Santos (NY-03) from Congress with a bipartisan vote of 311 to 114:

Issues:Congress

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The protect florida act
November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6212, the Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in (PROTECT) Florida Act to prevent drilling off Florida’s coast. This legislation codifies the moratorium on oil and gas leasing, seismic testing, and exploration in federal waters off the coast of Florida until 2032.

Issues:Environment