I spoke on the House Floor today in favor of HR 516 to protect two of America’s greatest pastimes – hunting & fishing – from the Biden Admin's senseless top-down federal regulations.

Let’s leave it to state & local authorities to decide what can & can’t be used on public lands.

No car driven in the U.S. should be used by a foreign government to surveil and endanger Americans.

That's why I pressed Secretary Pete Buttigieg on what U.S. Department of Transportation is doing to ensure Chinese EVs & auto equipment are not a risk to our national security during today's House Appropriations hearing.

Calling all high school students! This is the LAST WEEK to submit your artwork for this year's Congressional Art Competition.

The winner will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year for thousands of visitors to see!

Learn more 👇
rutherford.house.gov/art

Congrats to Pastor Terry 'Uncle Sam' Horn & his wife Rev. Cynthia Horn on celebrating the 50th anniversary of children’s ministry through their org, Metro City Kids. Their investment in our next generation has made NE Florida a safer, more loving place. youtu.be/I9WvBDkvsm0

When local police use the 287(g) program, illegals who commit crimes are taken off our streets. ICE Acting Dir Lechleitner and I recently talked about the importance of federal and local officers working together to better enforce our immigration laws. youtu.be/s8hqulDdjGg

This week I had the honor of receiving the 2024 Patient Safety Advocate Award from Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety. As Congress works to improve quality care for patients, we must continue to protect and strengthen the doctor-patient relationship.

Wishing a peaceful and happy Passover to all my Jewish brothers and sisters. We must continue to support our Jewish communities at home and abroad as we work towards peace. Chag Pesach Sameach, to all who celebrate!

I recently met with CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN Ret. during MOAA's Advocacy in Action week. I am proud to support the Major Richard Star Act, restore BAH to 100%, & protect TRICARE for Life for veterans who have earned it.

Congratulations to the Ponte Vedra Sharks (Class 6A) and Creekside High (Class 7A) girls varsity soccer teams on their 2024 FHSAA State Championships. I was proud to congratulate these incredible student athletes on the House floor. Watch here: youtu.be/o9CvHK3BLHM

Protecting Americans & providing for our national defense is the fundamental duty of the federal gov't. I voted to pass the national security package to invest in U.S. weapons stockpiles & support the U.S. military. My full statement can be found here: rutherford.house.gov/media/press-re…

Thank you for taking the time to visit me on your trip to Washington. I enjoyed discussing Jacksonville’s top-tier care options and growing health technology innovations that make us a medical destination for Floridians and patients across the globe.

Last weekend, for the first time ever, Iran directly attacked our ally, Israel. Today, I was proud join my House colleagues to pass H.Res. 1143 to condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack and uphold Israel's right to self-defense.

As a former sheriff with 40 yrs in law enforcement, I strongly oppose HR4639, the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act. This dangerous, anti-police bill will make communities LESS SAFE by preventing local law enforcement from solving crimes. I urge my House colleagues to vote no.

.Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd is exactly right. The 'Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act' empowers criminals by blocking police access to publicly available data used to solve crimes. This dangerous, anti-police bill will be on the floor this week. I urge my House colleagues to vote NO.