Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04), along with Congressman Al Lawson (FL-05), recently introduced H.R. 3965, the Veterans Armed for Success Act. This legislation creates a grant matching program for organizations that provide job readiness programs for veterans. These programs help ensure veterans have the skills they need to transition into a civilian workforce.

Congressman John Rutherford released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2266, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act. This supplemental disaster funding package provides an additional $36.5 billion in relief for Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, and Maria, as well as wildfire response in the Western U.S.

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Washington, D.C. –Speaking on the U.S. House of Representatives floor last night, Congressman John Rutherford praised local, state, and federal officials after Hurricane Irma, and explained the challenges Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands face as they recover from Hurricane Maria.

Key excerpts of Congressman Rutherford's remarks are transcribed below:

Today, Rep. John Rutherford voted in support of H.R. 36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which passed the House on a 237-189 vote. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act restricts abortions beyond 20 weeks fertilization, the gestational age when unborn children begin to feel pain. Specifically, H.R. 36 establishes criminal penalties for any person who performs or attempts an abortion on a fetus after the 20-week mark, with exceptions for saving the life of the mother or for cases of rape or incest.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Rutherford announced his staff will be holding mobile office hours throughout Florida's 4^th Congressional District. During these meetings, a representative from the Congressman's staff will be on hand to assist constituents with questions or problems related to federal agencies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Northeast Florida begins to recover from Hurricane Irma, Congressman Rutherford pointed residents to federal disaster relief programs that can help with recovery.

As we monitor Hurricane Irma, I urge every Floridian to prepare for potential life threatening impacts of the storm. Sit down with your family and prepare an emergency plan, including special needs family members, grandparents, and pets.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford issued the following statement after President Trump signed into law two important bills for veterans - the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, and a bill to extend the authorization of the Veterans Choice health care program which also includes the authorization for a new outpatient clinic in Jacksonville. These bipartisan, bicameral packages are the product of collaboration between many veteran service organizations, the House and Senate VA Committees, and veteran advocates.