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Thursday, November 7, 2024

U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL)

Recent News About U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL)

  • Lawmakers urge USDA action for hurricane-affected farmers

    Congressman Neal Dunn, representing Florida's 2nd district, alongside 14 other lawmakers, has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate measures to support farmers and rural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The bipartisan group sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, outlining specific steps needed for an effective recovery in the Southeast.

  • Officials survey hurricane damage in North Florida

    Yesterday, Speaker Mike Johnson joined Congressman Neal Dunn and Congresswoman Kat Cammack to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in North Florida. The officials visited Steinhatchee and conducted aerial surveys of agricultural losses in Lafayette County. They concluded their visit with an agriculture roundtable at the University Air Center.

  • Dunn requests expedited disaster declaration for Florida after Hurricane Helene

    Congressman Neal Dunn has formally requested President Biden to expedite a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida in response to Hurricane Helene. This request, supported by the entire Florida Delegation, aims to unlock Federal funds crucial for recovery efforts in affected communities.

  • Congressman Dunn requests federal resources ahead of major storm

    Congressman Neal Dunn of Florida has sent a letter to President Biden in support of Governor Ron DeSantis' request for a Pre-Landfall Emergency Declaration. This comes as a tropical cyclone intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a threat to the Florida Panhandle.

  • Congressman Dunn's bill on commercial space launch requirements passes House

    Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released a statement following the passage of the Senate companion to his bill, the Launch Communications Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is now headed to the President's desk for final approval. This legislation aims to remove barriers that hinder private companies from obtaining spectrum licenses necessary for launching rockets and equipment from the United States.

  • House committee set to mark up Congressman Neal Dunn's FEMA loan relief act

    Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02), announced today that the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will markup his bill, H.R. 2672, the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, on Wednesday, September 18. This legislation aims to provide financial assistance to local governments and electric cooperatives by reimbursing them for interest payments on loans used to fund disaster recovery activities under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

  • Congressman Dunn honors fallen heroes at Congressional Gold Medal ceremony

    Yesterday, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) joined a bipartisan group of legislators in honoring the thirteen U.S. service members killed at Abbey Gate during America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. The ceremony was hosted by House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), where they presented the Congressional Gold Medal to surviving family members. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by Congress.

  • Legislation introduced to end China's unfair advantage in environmental agreements

    Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) introduced H.R. 9447, the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act of 2024, in Washington, D.C., on September 4, 2024. This bill is the House companion to Senator John Barrasso’s (R-WY) legislation, S. 1035, the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act of 2023. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit the use of American taxpayer dollars to fund the Montreal Protocol’s Multilateral Fund and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) until China is no longer designated as a developing nation.

  • Congressman Dunn urges reversal on Gulf County RESTORE Act fund decision

    On August 21, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Director of Remediation, Office of Recovery Programs Troyling R. Harris, urgently requesting that the Department of Treasury reverse a final ruling requiring Gulf County, FL, to return $360,352.60 in Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act) funds.

  • Congressman Dunn requests more aid for Madison and Jefferson counties after Hurricane Debby

    On August 12, 2024, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) wrote a letter to President Biden requesting additional funding for residents of Madison and Jefferson counties affected by Hurricane Debby. The Administration had previously granted a Major Disaster Declaration (MDD) for the State of Florida on August 10, which enabled the release of federal funds to assist people and communities in recovering from the storm.

  • Congressman Dunn congratulates local Olympians from North Florida

    Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released a statement today congratulating local athletes for earning the honor of representing the United States at the Paris Olympics.

  • Dunn introduces legislation condemning VP Harris over border security issues

    Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced legislation today to condemn Vice President Kamala Harris for her handling of the southern border crisis. On March 24, 2021, just 93 days into his presidency, President Joe Biden assigned Harris to oversee the border situation, stating, “When she speaks, she speaks for me.”

  • Congressman Dunn votes against redefining Title IX protections

    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released a statement after voting in favor of H.J.Res 165, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at preventing the Biden administration from altering Title IX protections for women and girls in school and sports. If passed, the resolution would overturn a Department of Education final rule titled “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” which seeks to redefine “sex” to include gender identity.

  • Congressman Dunn supports bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) released a statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The legislation mandates that every state must obtain proof of U.S. citizenship in person when an individual registers to vote and requires states to remove all non-citizens from their voter rolls.

  • Congressman Dunn seeks answers on CMS' decision to recompete contact center operations contract

    Recently, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) sent a letter to the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, seeking clarification on the department's decision to hold a full and open competition for the CMS Contact Center Operations (CCO) contract.

  • Dunn introduces amendment to stop border security funds from sheltering illegal immigrants

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) has introduced an amendment to the FY2025 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. The proposed amendment aims to prohibit the transfer of funds from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for activities under the Shelter and Service Program (SSP). The SSP program utilizes FEMA dollars to support non-federal entities in providing humanitarian services to illegal immigrants.

  • Federal aid approved following severe storms in Florida

    TALLAHASSEE, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Florida. This declaration will release federal funds to aid individuals and communities affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred on May 10, 2024.

  • Congressman Dunn calls for action after USPS audit reveals failures in Leon County

    TALLAHASSEE, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) has issued a statement following the completion of a comprehensive audit by the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) of postal facilities in Leon County. Requested by Dunn, the audit examined operations at the Tallahassee Processing and Distribution Facility as well as the Leon Station, Lake Jackson Station, and Westside Station Post Office locations. The investigation revealed numerous issues including letter clearance times, delayed mail, improperly handled packages, timekeeping...

  • Congressman Dunn supports sanctions against ICC for actions against US officials and allies

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) has voted in favor of H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which seeks to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The bill targets any ICC efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute American officials or those of allied nations.

  • Dunn's bill advancing prostate cancer screenings receives subcommittee approval

    Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) expressed his satisfaction today as his bill, H.R. 1199, the Facilitate Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act, received favorable advancement from the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. The FIND Act proposes to align Medicare reimbursement for radiopharmaceutical diagnostics with their actual value. This adjustment is expected to increase access to screenings, thus avoiding inaccurate treatment.