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President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night to glowing approval from Republican lawmakers, including Representatives Aaron Bean (R-FL), John Rutherford (R-FL), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Rep. Bean said in a statement, "One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a plan to restore prosperity, secure our […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation codifying President Donald Trump's moratorium on drilling for oil off the Florida coast into law. During his first term, President Trump issued a moratorium on drilling, leasing, seismic testing, and exploration on Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts (along with the Straits) until 2032, a move that has […]
The House of Representatives has just passed a continuing resolution (CR) that prevents a government shutdown for seven weeks and now heads to the Senate. Members of Congress have taken to social media to express their thoughts. The resolution passed with 217 votes in favor and 212 opposed along strict party lines, although Representatives Thomas […]
The bill to cut $9 billion in federal spending has passed the House again and is now heading to President Donald Trump's desk, and several Florida Republicans are celebrating. Among the various cuts made by the rescissions package is the decision to defund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), as well […]
With the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" finally ready to be signed into law after a final House of Representatives vote, several Florida Republicans issued statements in celebration. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said, "Florida's Third District is home to hardworking families, first responders, small businesses, and rural communities—and this bill reflects their priorities." "It permanently extends […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) spoke with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a recent House Appropriations hearing, asking about the United States' efforts to develop autonomous vehicles. Rep. Rutherford began by noting that Jacksonville, which he partially represents, "has become a leader in autonomous vehicle circulators" via the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C). "As we look […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) discussed border security with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a recent House Appropriations Committee hearing. They discussed 287(g) and how to get recalcitrant countries to accept illegal aliens deported from the United States. Rep. Rutherford noted the "amazing speed with which you all turned around the southern border," saying […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation removing an excise tax on alternative fuels for marine vessels. The Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act (MFTPA) is a response to a longstanding excise tax levied on seafaring vessels using liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of diesel, which is currently exempt from excise taxes. After all, according […]
Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Representative John Rutherford (R-FL), and other U.S. Representatives have introduced the bipartisan Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act. When inmates and those in custody suffer a serious change in their health status (illness, injury, death), family members would be notified in a "timely and […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) joined nearly 100 of his colleagues in Congress to urge President Joe Biden (D) and his administration to lift the pause on civilian firearm exports. As Rep. Rutherford mentioned, a lift of the pause would “allow law-abiding civilians around the world to exercise their freedoms.” The members of Congress began their […]
