Press Releases

Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) announces the 2019 High School Congressional Art Competition for the Second District of Florida. The United States House of Representatives sponsors this competition each spring to recognize and honor talented young artists from each congressional district across the country. High school students residing in Florida’s Second District are encouraged to submit… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn issued the following statement on his vote against the House and Senate spending deal: “The spending deal worked out by House and Senate leadership fails to address the needs of those in North Florida. “It includes no money for Hurricane Michael disaster relief, does not seriously address the humanitarian crisis at our border, and was finalized at the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) highlighted Panama City and Tallahassee, Florida as prime locations for Amazon’s HQ2. This week, Amazon announced it will not be moving forward with plans to locate half of its second headquarters (HQ2) in Long Island City, Queens. Amazon’s HQ2 will bring 25,000 jobs and economic opportunity to a new city. In a letter to Amazon Chief… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement on the House and Senate passage of the Farm Bill Conference Report: “While not perfect, the 2018 Farm Bill gives certainty to our farmers, foresters, and ranchers at a time when many producers are struggling. Under the compromise legislation, we were able to strengthen the farm safety net, improve conservation programs,… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) commended Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson today for announcing Tyndall Air Force Base as the future home to three squadrons of F-35s. The announcement comes as Tyndall is working to rebuild after Hurricane Michael devastated the base in October. “These squadrons of F-35s are the future of the Air Force and will strengthen our national security, while… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) joined with members representing areas across the southeast in advocating for adequate agricultural disaster funding in the wake of Hurricanes Michael and Florence. A bipartisan coalition of 28 members from Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia wrote to Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging House action on… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) has introduced legislation to ensure that veterans continue to receive their GI benefits in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricane Michael. H.R. 7119 extends the amount of time that the Department of Veterans Affairs can continue to pay educational benefits to veterans when a school is temporarily closed. “Veterans returning to civilian life need… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) inclusion of the Port Panama City dredging project in their 2019 Work Plan. The USACE announced sufficient funding to complete the critical dredging project. The dredging will deepen the East Channel to 36 feet and expand the opportunities for larger vessels to unload large amounts of cargo in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) announced he will be introducing legislation to ease the financial burden on those who were devastated by Hurricane Michael. The Hurricane Michael Tax Relief Act allows individuals affected by the Category-4.9 storm penalty-free early access to their retirement savings and helps employers and businesses within the disaster area. Specifically, the bill… Read more »

Bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) addressing issues with the Coastal Barrier Resources maps will be voted on in the House this week. The Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018 makes technical corrections to the Coastal Barrier Resources maps that are adversely affecting areas in Bay and Gulf counties. The Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) was… Read more »