Rep. John Rutherford

Proudly serving NE FL District 5. Former Sheriff focused on keeping communities safe & protecting your rights. @HouseAppropsGOP

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Today marks 249 years since our stars and stripes first flew over the land of the free and the home of the brave. Today, our star-spangled banner yet waves. Happy U.S. Flag Day to all! 🇺🇸

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Wishing a very happy 251st birthday to the @USArmy!

I am forever grateful for the brave servicemen and women who have put on a uniform to defend our freedoms at home and abroad. May we strive each day to be worthy of their sacrifices.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Happy 80th birthday to our Commander in Chief, President Donald J. Trump. God bless him, his loved ones, and our country. I am proud to support such a strong and resilient patriot, fighter, and leader in the White House who remains committed to making America Great Again. I wish him a wonderful birthday! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Fun fact: Florida has more landscape companies than any other state in the country and Florida’s nursery and landscape industry employs over 279,000 Floridians! That’s why I was happy to meet with the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association in Washington this week to talk about issues their industry faces, the importance of legal temporary immigration programs, and the need for a reliable workforce. We must continue to support Florida’s growers, nurseries, and landscapers.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar stolen from a working parent, a child in need, or a taxpayer who already paid the bill. I voted YES on the Stop Child Care Scams Act and Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse within child care and assistance programs nationwide.

Child care fraud alone costs American taxpayers at least $600 million a year and diverts critical resources away from working families who actually need them. This week, House Republicans voted to protect American families, not bankroll fraud.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Today, we remember and honor the American heroes who parachuted into the fields and stormed the beaches of Normandy to protect the free world. Let us never forget their sacrifices.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

The House passed Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to support our rural communities, strengthen our national security and food supply, and promote the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices nationwide.

Every day, American farmers and producers work hard to feed us. Proud to pass this legislation to support their efforts while protecting the American people.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Today, we remember those brave souls who stood up to the Chinese Communist Party in the Tiananmen Square protests 37 years ago. Their courage in the face of tyranny will NEVER be forgotten.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

🌀 Florida’s hurricane season is here!🌀

First step of being prepared is making a plan!

Visit https://t.co/qzicUSy52w for more information & hurricane preparedness tips.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

One of my greatest privileges as a member of Congress is nominating talented young men and women from Northeast Florida to attend America’s military service academies.

Calling high school students in Florida's Fifth District interested in serving our country to apply now! 🇺🇸

Applications close September 30, 2026. https://t.co/UhL5AIi2mo

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

I was proud to join Gold Star families at the Jacksonville National Cemetery Remembrance on Saturday morning to honor our nation’s brave servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep the air we breathe free.

I was also proud to be part of the St. Johns County Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday. It was an honor to personally thank two Gold Star moms, Krista Joseph and Joy Plant, for the service and sacrifice of their sons, Charlie Keating and Seth Plant. May we all live the rest of our lives worthy of their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. May their sacrifices never be forgotten.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

This morning was supposed to be the opening day of the 2026 recreational South Atlantic red snapper season. I, along with many anglers, was excited to see red snapper fishing once again off of our coast, especially after years of fighting for more days.

Unfortunately, yesterday the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia halted activities under the exempted fishing permits (EFPs) that authorized the 2026 state recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic. The EFPs for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are no longer in effect until further order from the Court, and the recreational harvest of red snapper in the South Atlantic remains closed.

I stand with @MyFWC, @NOAA, and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnik against this delay tactic.

We are not giving up on this year’s 39-day season. I hope to see this resolved quickly.

[NOAA Fish Southeast @NOAAFisheriesSE]

NOAA Fisheries Update: Effective Immediately, No Recreational Red Snapper Fishing is Authorized Under the South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits - South Atlantic Red Snapper Fishing in Federal Waters Remains Closed
https://t.co/9Ky0DOWHnF

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Thanks to the hardworking men and women of the First Coast’s booming maritime industry, Northeast Florida is a logistics hub for the entire Eastern Seaboard. This National Maritime Day, I’m grateful for the strong maritime industry right here in Jacksonville!

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Having more federal law enforcement officers in the air and in our airports makes air travel safer for all Americans, as does promoting efficient security protocols.

That’s why I introduced the bipartisan FAST Act with @RepCuellar to support our law enforcement officers by providing them with access to safe, efficient air travel.

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/6wmYDZmF7V

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

PASSED the House!

This year’s MilCon-VA bill invests in veteran care, improves quality-of-life for military families, and strengthens our critical infrastructure to support base readiness in Northeast Florida and nationwide.

Promises made and promises kept🇺🇸

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

Thank you to our many brave servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much to keep the air we breathe free. This Military Appreciation Month, we salute and thank you.

[Rep. John Rutherford @RepRutherfordFL]

This National Police Week is dedicated to the brave men and women of law enforcement who have fallen in the line of duty. As a lifelong law enforcement officer and a former sheriff, this day is both reflective and somber for me, my colleagues, and our law enforcement communities nationwide.

Our officers stand as a shield between the vulnerable they vow to protect and those intent on doing them harm. Today and every day, may we live our lives worthy of their sacrifice.