Press Releases

Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in response to the Senate health care proposal: “Obamacare is failing. Americans are facing higher premiums and deductibles that no one can afford. Insurers are pulling out of Obamacare altogether. Some regions of the country have only one choice of coverage, and next year there may be many areas and entire states without any… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) supported the agreement reached by the Commerce Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to extend the federal Red Snapper season from three days in total to 39 days. The State of Florida has agreed to exchange Red Snapper fishing days in state waters during weekdays in the summer and weekends in the fall for the additional… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) today applauded the passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. This legislation will streamline the arduous process to remove, demote or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or misconduct. It will also ensure that VA whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. “The VA has failed… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) today delivered a proposal to the General Services Administration (GSA) to convert the Bay County Juvenile Justice Courthouse into a federal courthouse. The proposal, developed by a Bay County Chamber of Commerce task force, includes a letter of support from Congressman Dunn, the resolution of support from Bay County Commissioners, and a video tour of the… Read more »

Today, Dr. Neal Dunn (FL-02) introduced the Ensuring Veteran Enterprise Participation in Strategic Sourcing Act, legislation to increase government contracts for veteran-owned small businesses and ensure the VA is complying with federal law. The Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to give veteran-owned small… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in support of Governor Scott’s signing of the Gulf Coast Economic Corridor Act: “This is an historic day for Northwest Florida. With the Governor’s signature, the Triumph bill releases hundreds of millions in settlement money for sorely needed economic development projects. This much-needed infusion of… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) released the following statement in support of President Trump withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Accord: “The Paris agreement breaks faith with the Americans we were elected to represent. The pact demanded that America meet stricter emissions standards than it did for China, Russia or India. It also compelled American taxpayers to… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) urged Director Comstock of the Commerce Department to expand the 2017 private recreational Red Snapper season in federal waters. Recently, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a three-day 2017 Red Snapper season.  “We strongly urge you to use any authority at your disposal to expand the 2017 private recreational Red Snapper… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) today introduced legislation to help save veterans’ lives by improving their access to organ transplants.   The Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery (VICTOR) Act of 2017 allows veterans who live more than 100 miles from one of the nation’s 14 VA transplant centers to seek care at a federally certified, non-VA… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02) announced that Florida’s Second District will participate in the third 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… Read more »