Press Releases

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) announced Kate Kirchhoff of Lawton Chiles High School as the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for the Second Congressional District of Florida. Kate’s artwork, titled “Feather Head,” is a self-portrait constructed entirely of images of birds. “Kate’s ability to take the wildlife around her and turn it into a… Read more »

The American Farm Bureau Federation honored Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) with the Friend of Farm Bureau award for the 115th Congress. Members of the Florida Farm Bureau, Ernest and Sarah Fulford of Jefferson County, Sue Dauphin of Bay County, Allen Scheffer of Jackson County, Sarah Carte of Suwannee County, and Rod and Brenda Gayle Land of Lafayette County, presented the award to Dunn at… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) supported the passage of H.R. 2157 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019, which passed the House 257 to 150. Congressman Dunn worked with the House Appropriations Committee to ensure adequate funding was included for the rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base and Camp Lejeune. “While less than we worked for, this disaster supplemental is a step in… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement after Attorney General William Barr released Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s final report to the public: “I commend Attorney General Barr for his timely release of the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation and for his commitment to transparency for the American people. I look forward to… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement after the Air Force announced its intent to move the Formal Training Unit for the F-22 Raptor fighter jet from Tyndall Air Force Base to Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia: “These squadrons were a great part of our community for years and will continue to make America great at their new home. We look forward to… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) urged Congress to immediately pass disaster supplemental funding in light of Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson’s announcement that critical readiness projects are being suspended: “Congress must pass a disaster supplemental bill immediately. “I have worked this issue for months, emphasizing the humanitarian needs in my district and the… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in response to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State: “Governor DeSantis laid out a bold vision for Florida in his State of the State today. He reaffirmed his support for those in North Florida recovering from Hurricane Michael and vowed to work with local, state, and federal entities to rebuild our… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) legislation to help veterans build STEM careers passed the House of Representatives. H.R. 425, 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 opportunities.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) questioned Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on the agency’s response to Hurricane Michael. Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle of Florida in October and amounted to $1.5 billion in agriculture losses in the state. Secretary Perdue visited the Panhandle after Hurricane Michael to survey the damage firsthand and expressed support for… Read more »

Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) has announced he is hosting a United States Military Service Academy Day for students in Florida’s Second Congressional District. Informational sessions will be held in Columbia, Leon, and Bay counties on March 9th. High school and eighth grade students who are interested in attending a service academy are invited to come, along with their parents. Dr. Dunn has… Read more »