Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02), today introduced the Veterans Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, an important step in the fight against the nation’s opioid epidemic. Dunn’s bill directs Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin to connect VA health care providers to a national network of state-based prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). PDMPs track… Read more »
Seeking to speed recovery efforts to Florida communities, today Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) led 10 members of the Florida delegation in requesting the President use his authority to waive certain federal procurement rules in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Current regulations prohibit “local preference” and sole-source contracting, which can dramatically slow rebuilding. … Read more »
PANAMA CITY, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement on the 16th anniversary of September 11, 2001: “Today is the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “As we all remember that tragic day in our nation's history, Florida is facing the ravages of a strong hurricane. “We will deal with this hurricane and stand strong and never forget… Read more »
As NAFTA renegotiations continue this weekend in Mexico City, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02), led a group of 20 Florida House members in support of the Administration’s efforts to protect Florida agriculture from Mexico’s unfair trading practices. “The new rules for seasonal and perishable products” sought by the Administration, the lawmakers wrote to… Read more »
TALLAHASSEE – Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02), released the following statement regarding the President’s tax reform remarks in Missouri: “The President’s speech was a call to action and an opportunity we cannot miss,” Dr. Dunn said. “President Trump and his allies in Congress are working together to pass the largest tax cut in American… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Afghanistan Announcement: “President Trump was clear: new strategy, new goals. We will win. Our new goal: to kill our enemies. We will give our troops the tools and rules to win. We fight for America and to keep us safe, to stop terrorism from reaching our shores, not to rebuild… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) will travel to Israel next week to gain a firsthand understanding of the United States’ relationship with Israel, regional security issues, and joint counter-terrorism efforts. As a part of the congressional delegation, Dr. Dunn will meet with senior Israeli, Palestinian, military and defense experts, local American leaders, and Knesset members from… Read more »
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) today announced the Department of Transportation will award a federal grant of $8.67 million to Taylor County, Florida to rehabilitate 80 miles of critical railway between Foley, Florida and Adel, Georgia. Congressman Dunn repeatedly urged the Department of Transportation to approve the grant application, which will strengthen… Read more »
In a victory for our national security and Florida’s military community, today the House passed Congressman Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) amendment to fast-track needed improvements to the military training range in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Dr. Dunn’s amendment to the defense appropriations bill provides $30 million to accelerate the next step of the… Read more »
Last night, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) legislation to expand government contracts for small businesses owned by veterans and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs is complying with federal law. The Ensuring Veteran Enterprise Participation in Strategic Sourcing Act requires the VA to work with the General Services Administration (GSA) to… Read more »
