John Rutherford

1599, 2019) Worked to provide grants for veterans to make it easier for veterans to get service animals (H.R.

For far too long, America’s broken tax code held back our economy from creating jobs, raising wages, and expanding opportunity for Americans. That’s why I was proud to support the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which has unleashed unprecedented economic growth in the United States.

The future of our nation rests on the education of the next generation, and Congress has an obligation to ensure state and local communities are well-equipped to meet the needs of their students.

Florida’s environment is central to our state’s economy and Florida way of life.  I take seriously the responsibility to be a good steward of our environment, so that it can be there for generations to come. That is why I have worked to protect our environment through prudent regulation that prevents unnecessary harm. 

America leads the world in healthcare innovation and providing patients the highest quality of care. Unfortunately, since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we have seen higher premiums, larger deductibles, and fewer choices for patients. While many have greater access to insurance through the health exchanges, this coverage does not truly equal care.  Americans deserve a path forward that makes the highest quality healthcare affordable to all Americans.

3103, 2019) Creating Jobs Voted to support President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, putting more money in your pocket and creating more jobs in our communities Supported hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money coming back to Northeast Florida to fund transportation and logistics projects that support tens of thousands of jobs Making Communities Safer Authored STOP School Violence Act and got it signed into law by President Trump to make our schools safer Voted to fund building President Trump’s border wall, secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws Supported protecting our coastal waters and banning oil drilling off the coast of Florida Promoting Our Quality of Life Worked to protect our beaches, ocean, and waterways from offshore drilling Fought for funding to rebuild our communities in the wake of deadly hurricanes Improving Our Healthcare System Fought for lower treatment and premium costs across the board Protect pre-existing condition coverage Fought for dependents to stay on parents’ insurance until age 26 Lower prescription drug costs for everyone Supported President Trump’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices for seniors

The United States has been and will continue to be a nation of immigrants that welcomes people from around the world who love this land. However, to ensure our immigration programs are fair and effective, the U.S. government must uphold its own laws and prioritize the protection of our citizens.

As a former Sheriff with over 40 years of law enforcement experience, nothing is more important to me than the safety and security of our community. In Congress, I’m advocating for policies focused on keeping kids safe in school, families safe at home, and police safe while doing their important and dangerous job. You may be interested to know some of the following legislative actions I’ve taken in this regard: 

Northeast Florida is proudly home to thousands of veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families. Our critical military installations such as Naval Station Mayport, NAS Jacksonville, USMC Blount Island Command, and the 125th Fighter Wing are key to America’s national security. In Congress, one of my top priorities is to continue rebuilding our military and ensuring our veteran community has the resources they need to successfully transition into civilian life.