Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) celebrated the passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. Congressman Dunn submitted four amendments related to critical minerals to ensure our nation’s fighting force has the necessary resources to defend our nation without relying on the foreign producers of critical minerals. Amid growing threats across the worl... Read More »
Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act (Improving CARE for Youth Act). This bipartisan legislation increases access to mental health services for children enrolled in Medicaid. Under current Medicaid policy, health care providers generally may ... Read More »
Following a markup of legislation in the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) urges his colleagues and House leadership to advance critical provisions of his bipartisan legislation, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, to the House floor following the exclusion of these provisions in H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. today introduced the Enhancing Clinical Laboratory Innovation and Access Act (Enhancing CLIA Act) of 2026 to update the regulation of diagnostic testing services under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), to further innovation. CLIA, created in 1988 to provide guidelines to ensure safe development of diagnostic tests, is overseen by th... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) celebrated the House passage of his bill to reauthorize the First Responders Network Authority and ensure reliable communications for first responders. H.R. 7386, the First Responders Network Authority Reauthorization Act, reauthorizes FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used exclusively by first responders during emergencies a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced that their bipartisan legislation, HR 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, unanimously advanced out of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce with favorable consideration. The legislation would reauthorize FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used exclus... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement following the line of duty death of Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner: "Leah and I are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Deputy Steven Bruner. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones in this difficult time. Please join me in keeping the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers as th... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) have introduced the Facilitating Access to Innovation in Cancer Care Act (FAIC Act) to ensure cancer patients on Medicare can access the most effective treatments available. Recent breakthroughs in cancer care have produced innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes while reducing long-term healthcare co... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced that their bipartisan legislation, HR 7386, The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, advanced out of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology with favorable consideration. This legislation would reauthorize FirstNet, a nationwide, preemptive broadband network used ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. released the following statement: Congressman Neal Dunn said, “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives. This will conclude my service after five meaningful terms representing the people of Florida’s Second Congressional District. As a phys... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Last week, the National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the approval of Florida’s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program. The NTIA, located within the Department of Commerce, is now in the process of allocating $1,169,947,393 to 73,944 eligible broadband serviceable locations in Florida. As a long-time advoca... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) introduced HR 6994, The Mental Health TALK SAFE Act of 2025, legislation designed to address America’s growing mental health crisis by increasing access to psychiatrists nationwide while strengthening patient safety and accountability in telemedicine. The United States faces a severe shortage of psychiatrists, with nearly 60% of counties lacking a singl... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement on the capture of illegitimate dictator Nicolas Maduro. Congressman Dunn said, "I applaud President Trump's decisive actions to stand up to narco-terrorists and the illegitimate Maduro regime. Thank you to Secretary Hegseth, General Caine, and our forces that carried out a successful and necessary operation to remove an... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) today announced the winners of the FL-02 Congressional App Challenge. The winners are Akshat Sharma, David Suo, and Alex Wang of Tallahassee. Their app, PillPOW was designed to address the dangers of medication non-adherence in seniors by providing reminders through voice alerts and large text as well as tracking dosages. Congressman Dunn said, “Congra... Read More »
