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John Rutherford

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John Henry Rutherford is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 5th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in office since January 3, 2017. Prior to his election to Congress, Rutherford was the Sheriff of Duval County, Florida, where he focused on public safety and community engagement. In Congress, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, including those related to law enforcement and veterans' affairs.

Quotes by year · 2017–2026319 total · peak 2023 (73)
2017: 54 quotes2018: 28 quotes2019: 46 quotes2020: 11 quotes2021: 5 quotes2022: 70 quotes2023: 73 quotes2024: 27 quotes2025: 1 quote2026: 4 quotes
Jun 8, 2026

“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Deaf Caucus, I have advocated for Deaf and hard of hearing Americans throughout my career in Congress, especially with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine,” said Congressman…

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Jun 6, 2026

Every student deserves to learn in an environment that suits their needs.

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May 12, 2026

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, as many of you know, this National Police Week is dedicated to the brave men and women of law enforcement who have fallen in the line of duty. As a lifelong law enforcement officer and a former sheriff, this day…

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Feb 24, 2025

I don’t think he would take it to the floor unless he thought he had a good shot of getting the votes.

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Jun 5, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Steube The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 5, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed.

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Jun 5, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Schweikert The Acting CHAIR. It…

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May 6, 2024

Therefore, I respectfully urge the members of the subcommittee to consider accepting this request from the Senate should it be presented to you during your fiscal year 2025 appropriation process.

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May 6, 2024

I further ask that you work with your colleagues to direct the Army Corps of Engineering--this is very important--to allow tribes, in addition to families, to petition for the return of remains.

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Apr 29, 2024

In fact, Mr. Secretary, federal statute expressly prohibits NHTSA from considering the fuel economy of EVs when determining maximum feasible cafe standards for passenger cars and trucks.

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Apr 29, 2024

But excuse me, did they say anything about collecting data here locally, keep it in America, as opposed to going back to the CCP?

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Apr 9, 2024

We're using the funding that we have for school safety to enable us to build the clearinghouse, add on additional guidance, and make sure that we can keep our kids and our educators safe across the nation.

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Apr 9, 2024

Well, OK. Well, I'll tell you, another area that I think you guys are doing just incredible work is in school safety.

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Apr 9, 2024

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Pekoske, with the work that you have and following up on Mr. Cloud's discussion about the personnel issues...

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Apr 9, 2024

That program first and foremost that is a fabulous program.

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Apr 9, 2024

Will that give you enough to actually start running fulltime at that training center?

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Apr 9, 2024

I will just tell you that rule will have devastating consequences, I think, and just want to point that out.

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Apr 9, 2024

You can't get a straight answer out of this guy.

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Apr 9, 2024

You said 630,000 have been returned. That is not accurate.

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Mar 19, 2024

Their success rate is truly amazing.

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