Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) was appointed by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe to lead the Subcommittee on Health. In his capacity as Subcommittee Chairman, Dr. Dunn will oversee the Veterans Health Administration, which includes medical services, research, facilities, and compliance. The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has oversight over the Department of… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act passed the House today, increasing transparency among VA prescribing of controlled substances. Dunn’s bill, H.R. 3832, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to connect VA health care providers to a national network of state-based Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). PDMPs track prescribing data to… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement after the Farm Bill vote today in the House: “It’s disappointing that issues completely outside of the Agriculture Committee’s jurisdiction led to the delay of the Farm Bill today – the swamp swallowed a bill that President Trump supports and America’s Farmers depend upon. Farmers, ranchers, and foresters… Read more »
In a major move to improve health care for veterans, tonight the House will pass the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Networks Act of 2018 or the VA MISSION Act of 2018, which included two initiatives led by Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02). The VA MISSION Act builds upon the success of the Choice Program by… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) announced Madison Retherford of Marianna High School as the winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for the Second Congressional District of Florida. Madison’s piece, titled “My sister, Avery,” is a drawing that depicts a young girl in great detail. “Madison’s ability to draw her sister with such detail truly brings her… Read more »
Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously passed Congressman Neal Dunn’s, M.D. (FL-02) legislation, the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act. This important legislation directs Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare providers to share prescribing data across a national network of interstate prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). PDMPs improve a… Read more »
Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement applauding President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Iran Deal: “I stand with President Trump in his decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. Iran has a proven record of state-sponsored terrorism and human rights abuses. Ensuring Iran does not have nuclear… Read more »
Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed the 2018 Farm Bill: “We need to give our producers confidence in a bright future, and I believe we did that today,” said Dr. Dunn. “The 2018 Farm Bill will give certainty to farmers, ranchers, and foresters across North Florida… Read more »
In a move to curb opioid abuse among veterans, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing on Congressman Neal Dunn’s, M.D. (FL-02) legislation, the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act. This important legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have healthcare providers share prescribing data across a national network of interstate prescription… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in response to House Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement that he will not seek re-election: “For a man who never wanted the job, Speaker Paul Ryan has achieved greatness as the leader of the House of Representatives. “From passing historic tax cuts for America’s families to rebuilding and standing firm for… Read more »
