Press Releases

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 »

PANAMA CITY, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) hosted House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in Bay County this week to survey damage from Hurricane Michael, hear from local leaders about recovery efforts, and continue conversations on the timely rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base. Dr. Dunn and Leader McCarthy spent time with Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson and Panama City Mayor… Read more »

Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General audit of nine VA hospitals processing and cancelling of hundreds of thousands of diagnostics tests orders: “The recent reports of mass cancellations of medically necessary diagnostic appointments at VA hospitals across the country is incredibly troubling. Over the… Read more »

This week, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) and Republicans in the House took concrete steps to build upon the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by making the individual and small business tax cuts permanent. The Tax Cuts 2.0 package of bills are a continuation of Republican efforts to ease the burden on hardworking Americans by providing certainty that the tax cuts they receive this year… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) legislation to expand veterans’ job and educational opportunities in the sciences passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senator Dean Heller (NV) introduced companion legislation in the Senate similar to Dr. Dunn’s bill. Dr. Dunn’s bill, H.R. 4323, Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act, passed… Read more »