PANAMA CITY, FL: Congressman Neal Dunn applauded the decision by the General Services Administration (GSA) to keep a federal courthouse for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida in Panama City. The current federal courthouse in Bay County is expected to close when its lease expires on December 31, 2018. GSA selected the proposal put forth by the Bay County Chamber… Read more »
GAINESVILLE, FL/LAKE CITY, FL: Last week, House VA Subcommittee on Health Chairman Neal Dunn (FL-02), and Congressmen Ted Yoho (FL-03) and John Rutherford (FL-04), conducted oversight visits of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGHVS) in Gainesville and Lake City. The representatives visited Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida and met with… Read more »
Today, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) announced that Florida’s Second District will participate in the fourth annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) – a programming competition for students in high school and younger. Students, individually or in teams, are tasked with creating, coding, and implementing a new and innovative computer application. “The demand for… 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 the Department of Defense. “Our military has been shorted on vital funding over 8 years, leaving our troops with… Read more »
Today, Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, was appointed to the House-Senate conference committee charged with resolving the differences over the 2018 Farm. “I am honored to represent our farmers in Florida and the Second District on the bicameral Farm Bill Conference Committee,” said Dr. Dunn. “We all depend on a thriving agriculture… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) issued the following statement after the House failed to pass H.R. 6136 - Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: “I stand with President Trump in his efforts to strengthen our border security, stop illegal immigration, and close enforcement loopholes, while keeping immigrant families safe and together. Today we took a step in the right direction… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Florida v. Georgia “water wars” case: “Today is a great day for North Florida and the future of the Apalachicola River and Bay. It’s clear – our fisheries, our economy, and our environment have been devastated over the years by… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in support of the passage of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, or the 2018 Farm Bill: “Today is a great day for Florida farmers – we just passed the 2018 Farm and Food Bill. This historic legislation will ensure that our farmers are protected for years to come. From improving crop insurance and preserving… Read more »
Today, Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) attended the signing into law of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Networks Act or the VA MISSION Act of 2018 by President Trump. The VA MISSION Act builds upon the success of the Choice Program by streamlining community care programs so a veteran can access care from a… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) supported the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 with the inclusion of his amendment to modernize the F-22 training wing at Tyndall Air Force Base. The NDAA is the military’s annual policy bill that specifies the Department of Defense budget. Dr. Dunn’s amendment accelerates upgrades of the F-22 training… Read more »
