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The first Republican congressional debate between the candidates running in Florida's 2nd District to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) came to pass, and while all of the candidates stuck to their talking points and threw out red political meat to voters, businessman Keith Gross surprised attendees by announcing that if he won the congressional […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the timeliness of Medicare services for patients. Rep. Dunn's Ensuring Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act increases stakeholder involvement, tightens rules on fulfilling requests on time, and creates a formal review process for reconsideration decisions. The bill comes as a result of Medicare patients reporting […]

Panama City—Republican businessman Keith Gross is trying to position himself as the clear frontrunner in the Republican congressional race to replace retiring Rep. Neal Dunn (R) in Florida's 2nd District, pressing the 'America First' agenda and his past military service as potential advantages in the contentious primary race. A recent Pew Research survey found that […]

This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted unanimously (50-0) to advance H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026, clearing the way for a full House vote. The bill, led by Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), would reauthorize the FirstNet Authority through September 2037, preventing it from sunsetting under current law in […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has announced he will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms, announcing, "The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders." In a statement, Rep. Dunn said, "After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House […]

Representatives Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve Medicaid care for patients who have sickle cell disease (SCD).

Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has spearheaded a bipartisan bill to expand housing for children in America's foster care system. Named the Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act, Rep. Steube's bill amends Part E of the Social Security Act, which covers federal assistance to state-level foster care and adoption systems, to authorize federal funding […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced legislation preventing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from attempting to "claw back" public assistance grants from natural disaster areas. Specifically, Rep. Dunn's Streamlined FEMA Cost Exemption Act renders project costs to FEMA Public Assistance projects executing a grant with the agency exempt while also prohibiting the recoupment of […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) discussed the Indo-Pacific security strategy against China in a recent Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hearing. Rep. Dunn began by asking Former United States Army Pacific Commander General (Ret.) Charles Flynn, "Can you talk about the critical infrastructure challenges in the Indo-Pacific and how they impact the military's […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would ease treatment coverage for anomalous congenital disabilities. Specifically, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) requires all health insurance plans for individuals or groups to cover medical necessities for congenital disabilities affecting eyes, ears, teeth, mouths, or jaws. Moreover, the coverage and services must […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to encourage greater investment in space exploration facilities. This would drive innovation and secure America's leadership in space exploration. Named the "Secure U.S. Leadership in Space" Act, Rep. Dunn's bill specifically allows state and local government investment in spaceports and related infrastructure to qualify as approved activity […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced legislation to prevent China's illegal organ harvesting from reaching the United States. Named the Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China (or BLOCK) Act, Rep. Dunn's bill prohibits federal reimbursement of organ transplants and similar medical procedures when the origin of the organs cannot be verified. Additionally, any organ transplant […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to revoke a Biden-Harris Administration regulation unfairly targeting Florida. Rep. Dunn explained that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced a new supplemental payment program for Florida. However, as The Floridian covered in […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is introducing legislation to allow vehicle owners access to important repair and diagnostic data needed for auto repairs. Named the "Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act," Rep. Dunn's bill allows consumers to access such data about their vehicles and find the best services at the best prices. […]

After the horrific terror attack in New Orleans on the famed Bourbon Street, where a man, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, drove into a crowd, killing 15 and injuring 35, several of Florida's Congressional delegation members reacted to the news on X (formerly Twitter), offering their prayers for the victims. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said […]

While the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been making headlines, Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has gone a step further and introduced a bill granting "formal congressional authorization to President Trump to eliminate unlawful powers exercised by federal agencies." Rep. Dunn named his bill the "10th Amendment Restoration Act," which, should it take effect, would establish […]

Congressman Neal Dunn (R-Fl) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding unregulated Chinese entry of into the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). According to Embassies.net, Chinese nationals need not present any visa for short-term travel into the CNMI.   Consequently, Dunn was joined by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and […]