Press Releases

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) recently introduced the COVID-19 Access to Testing and Support for Immune Response Research Act of 2021 (H.R. 5745), a bill that would increase access to T-cell immunity testing. H.R. 5745 directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to coordinate scientific and clinical research related… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released a statement following the recent bombings in Afghanistan. “Yesterday, we lost thirteen members of the U.S. Armed Forces and several civilians in an attack at the Kabul airport. My heart breaks for the families shattered by this act of pure evil,” said Congressman Dunn. “The bombings that occurred in Afghanistan could have… Read more »

This week, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) joined members of the “Honoring our Promises” working group in a letter to President Joe Biden urging immediate action in facilitating the evacuation of Afghans allies eligible for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) from Kabul. Afghans who have actively supported U.S. efforts to advance democracy and human rights are likely targets of… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) recently introduced the Veteran’s Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act (H.R. 4880). Prostate cancer is the number one cancer diagnosed in the Veterans Health Administration with over 489,000 veterans undergoing treatment. This bill will direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a clinical… Read more »

This week, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) introduced a bill that would award Coach Bobby Bowden, a football legend and leader in Florida’s Second Congressional District, with a Congressional Gold Medal. “Coach Bobby Bowden is a leader on the field and in his community. While his grit and determination led the Seminoles to victory on many occasions, his kindness and… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released a statement following his recent appointment to the China Task Force, led by Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10). “China is a foreign agitator and a serious threat to the United States and our allies. China’s actions leading up to and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic are just the tip of the iceberg. The Chinese Communist… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released a statement following the news of Apalachicola Mayor Kevin Begos’ untimely passing. “Apalachicola Mayor Kevin Begos was an outstanding leader in his community, as well as in Florida’s Second Congressional District. Kevin led Apalachicola through the aftermath of Hurricane Michael and the COVID-19 pandemic, which was no… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released the following statement responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to let the Affordable Care Act stand without the individual mandate. “The Supreme Court’s decision to let the Obamacare stand is disappointing. Over the last several years, we have seen how detrimental Obamacare has been on this country. Americans… Read more »

LIVE OAK, FL – Recently, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. toured the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak, FL with Florida Farm Bureau. During the tour, Congressman Dunn discussed with representatives from UF/IFAS and Florida Farm Bureau the importance of protecting Florida producers from… Read more »

PANAMA CITY, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) has announced Kaitlyn McCarty of North Bay Haven Charter Academy as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the Second Congressional District of Florida. Kaitlyn’s artwork, titled “The Calm After The Storm,” is a watercolor portrait depicting a half-sunken sailboat off the coast of Panama City, left… Read more »