John H. Rutherford
Republican Representative, District 5, Florida
7 bills236 cosponsored$727K raised655 votes recorded
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Congressional sourceEducation
Career
- “He began his career in law enforcement in 1974 as a patrolman in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO)” source
Public service
Community
- “John and Pat are devoted members of Assumption Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida.” source
Family
- “John has been happily married to his wife, Pat, for 53 years with whom he shares two children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.” source
Also stated
- “John has lived in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1958” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9503sponsor
To change the name of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division to the United States Secret Service Police.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1351cosponsor
Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9195cosponsor
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9094cosponsor
To appropriate sums for the Secretary of Agriculture to provide block grants to States for losses of revenue as a consequence of certain freezes or cold weather conditions.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9059cosponsor
To direct the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League to improve academic and social outcomes for youth and reduce both juvenile crime and the risk that youth will become victims of crime by providing productive activities conducted by law enforcement personnel during non-school hours.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8927cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the doxxing of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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HR 8925cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Defense to align the Job Corps program with the defense industrial base, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8842sponsor
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide eligibility for Federal law enforcement officers for certain expedited security screening, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
HR 8776cosponsor
To require a report by the Attorney General on effective strategies and best practices to reduce stigma related to mental health among law enforcement officers.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8750cosponsor
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HCONRES 98cosponsor
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1252cosponsor
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HRES 1223cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8564cosponsor
Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1213cosponsor
Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8493cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish an interagency working group on peer-to-peer behavioral health programs for law enforcement officers and first responders, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1199cosponsor
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8205cosponsor
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.
Voting Record
456 yea134 nay64 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceCurrent candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.
- John H. RutherfordRepublican party of florida· this member· state primary qualified$727K raised
- Rachel GrageFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified$272K raised
- Mark HeggestadFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified$53K raised
- Mark KayeRepublican party of florida· state primary qualified$31K raised
- Alex HazenFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified—
- William Lintag UphamWrite-in· qualified write in—
Source: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$727K
Small donors $759Large individual $273KPACs $453K
Spent $636KCash $269K
2024 cycle$897K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $238KPACs $589K
Spent $965KCash $178K
2022 cycle$786K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $243KPACs $400K
Spent $647KCash $246K
2020 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $19KLarge individual $445KPACs $490K
Spent $1.3MCash $107K
2018 cycle$872K
Small donors $7KLarge individual $457KPACs $401K
Spent $508KCash $366K
2016 cycle$835K
Small donors $14KLarge individual $592KPACs $166K
Spent $833KCash $2K
Top Contributors
EASTLAND PARTNERS$11K
STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS$10K
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$8K
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION$7K
ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC$7K
STAPLETON & ASSOCIATES LLC$7K
ICEBREAKER STRATEGIES LLC$7K
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES$7K
CLEARPATH ACTION$7K
THE STELLAR GROUP$7K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Homeland Security
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
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
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 52025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 52023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
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