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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL) and Representative Al Lawson (FL-05), along with 21 bipartisan members of the Florida congressional delegation, to petition U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to initiate a Section 301 investigation of fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico and to secure trade relief for Florida growers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) led 28 of their colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter asking National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Richard Spinrad to suspend further consideration of area closures in the South Atlantic until data from the ongoing South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count can be integrated into management decisions.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) released the following statement on Democrats' proposal to implement tax increases on American businesses:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) joined Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26) in introducing the Migrant Protection Protocols Act, which codifies the Trump Administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy that kept migrants in Mexico for the duration of their immigration proceedings instead of being let loose in the country while they await to appear in court.

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.