Economy

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 »

Prominent conservative activist Grover Norquist is championing a tax reform proposal from a Florida congressman.  Towards the end of last week, Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform, announced his support for U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn’s, R-Fla., “Refund Rights for Taxpayers Act.” Pointing to a problem a constituent in his North Florida distract has had with… Read more »

Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) introduced the Refund Rights for Taxpayers Act, legislation that rectifies an unfairness in current law that gives the IRS three times as long to collect back taxes as it gives taxpayers time to collect refunds. The legislation is supported by Americans for Tax Reform, the nation’s leading anti-tax group. The issue was brought to Congressman… Read more »

Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations unanimously passed Congressman Neal Dunn’s (FL-02) legislation to expand government contract opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses. H.R. 2781, the Ensuring Veteran Enterprise Participation in Strategic Sourcing Act, closes a loophole that is currently denying veterans all the… Read more »

Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for including a provision addressing overbooked flights in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization this week.  Inspired by legislation Dr. Dunn previously introduced, the provision makes it an unfair business practice under federal rules to involuntary bump passengers from… 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 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) 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 »