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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the markup and passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction (MILCON) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to highlight the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) failure to appropriately enforce the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act in response to attacks against places of worship and pregnancy centers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement regarding the House passage of national security legislation:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement regarding the House passage of H.R. 2882, The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, by a vote of 286 to 134.

2023 Winning Artwork
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement following President Biden's State of the Union address:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement regarding House passage of The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 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.

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.

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.