John Rutherford
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 05 · Congressional District 5
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Profile Snapshot
John H. Rutherford is a Republican Representative from Florida, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. Born 1952. Official website: https://rutherford.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
41/42 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 41 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJohn Rutherford is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,025,977.41 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rutherford Introduces U.S. Secret Service Police Act Honoring Fallen Officer Coffelt
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rutherford, Cuellar Introduce the Bipartisan FAST Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rutherford Statement on CR to End DHS Shutdown
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rutherford Joins Landstar Team for a Rutherford Ride Along
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rutherford Statement on Operation Epic Fury
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Rutherford raises $700K for re-election - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Landstar showcased in US Rep. John Rutherford’s ‘Ride-Along’ series - TheTrucker.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Rutherford surpasses $500K raised for congressional re-election - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: GOP congressman John Rutherford praises Operation "Epic Furry" - Boing Boing
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rachel Grage says Q4 haul shows ‘energy’ behind bid to upset John Rutherford in CD 5 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Rutherford responds to skipped-vote smear as wife fights for her life - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Rutherford maintains massive fundraising lead in CD 5 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Not just talk: John Rutherford draws Primary challenge from radio host Mark Kaye - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Rutherford wins reelection to Florida Congressional District 5 Seat - The Florida Trib
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Rutherford becomes sixth Florida congressional delegation member to endorse Donald Trump - Florida Politics
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
2025-11-17: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-11-19: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2025-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2024-01-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
mb"> Home Media Press Releases July 2, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Michael Guest (MS-03), and Ed Case (HI-01) introduced the bipartisan Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026 to honor fallen U.S. Secret Service Officer Coffelt and rename the “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division” to the “United States Secret Service Police” to better align with their day-to-day work and c
ess Release listings">Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Michael Guest (MS-03), and Ed Case (HI-01) introduced the bipartisan Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026 to honor fallen U.S. Secret Service Officer Coffelt and rename the “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division” to the “United States Secret Service Police” to better align with their day-to-day work and clarify their duties to
-28) introduced the Federal Agents Secure Travel (FAST) Act to give federal law enforcement officers free Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck to make airport security more efficient, support our federal law enforcement officers, and make air travel safer for all Americans. Issues : Congress March 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen and fun
ref="/issues/congress" hreflang="en">Congress Image March 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) joined Jacksonville’s Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along and tour of their Field Operations Center in St. Augustine with Landstar’s professional driver, Michael Smith. Issues : Congress Rutherford Statement on Operation Epic Fury February 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the fol
ess Release listings">Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) joined Jacksonville’s Landstar for a Rutherford Ride Along and tour of their Field Operations Center in St. Augustine with Landstar’s professional driver, Michael Smith. Issues : Congress February 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military operation in Iran: “The Irani
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