Press Releases

Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation prohibiting funds from being used in response to Iranian aggression and removed our troops’ legal authority to engage our enemies in Iraq. Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) was strongly opposed and released the following statement in response: “This weekend, the United States Embassy in Iraq was attacked by mortar fire from… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) legislation to help veterans build STEM careers passed the House of Representatives. S. 153, the “Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act,” instructs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a veterans’ outreach plan to connect them with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) job and educational… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) applauded the House passage of tax extenders and disaster tax relief as part of the compromised government funding bill. Dr. Dunn has been fighting for routine disaster tax relief since Hurricane Michael hit the Panhandle in October 2018. “The passage of these crucial tax extenders is a big win for Hurricane Michael victims who are still picking… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement after U.S. Circuit Judge Paul Kelly Jr. of New Mexico issued his findings in the Florida vs. Georgia water wars case, siding with Georgia: “Judge Kelly’s recommendation is very disappointing and completely ignores the decades of damage that Georgia’s water use has had on families and the ecosystem in Florida.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) supported final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which continues to rebuild and strengthen our military. The bipartisan legislation is the military’s annual policy bill that authorizes funding levels for our nations National Security and Defense programs. “While the passage of this vital legislation to support our… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) applauded Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on the announcement of block grants to aid timber producers devastated by 2018 disasters. Hurricane Michael caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses and devasted the timber industry. Timber was not eligible for loss payments in the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP). After… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement on the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry vote: “This vote is more political theatre, as Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats try to backtrack and validate the tainted process of their partisan witch hunt against President Trump. Their goal has been impeachment since November 9, 2016. They want to undo the election.… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement in strong support of President Trump’s decision to not engage in a partisan “impeachment” without a vote by the People’s elected Members of the House of Representatives. “Speaker Pelosi’s partisan impeachment proceedings are a farce and an effort to overturn the 2016 election. Even worse, they… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) introduced H.R. 4503, the VA Workplace Integrity Act, to combat the use of financial incentives to pressure federal employees into joining unions. The VA Workplace Integrity Act protects Veterans Affairs employees from undue financial manipulation stemming from labor unions. Currently, new hires to the Department of Veterans Affairs are often approached… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that the House will move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump: “Speaker Pelosi has finally laid her cards on the table with the opening of a baseless impeachment inquiry. For once she is being honest about the Democrats’ agenda of… Read more »