John H. Rutherford
Republican Representative, District 5, Florida
7 bills245 cosponsored$895K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
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
- “In 2003, 2007, and 2011, John was elected Sheriff of Duval County.” source
- “John also served as Chair of the Legislative Committee for Florida Sheriff’s Association” source
- “U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
- “where he worked his way up to eventually serve as sheriff.” source
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
HR 10789cosponsor
To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10712cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to include certain emergency response providers as eligible institutions under mental and behavioral health education and training grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1584cosponsor
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10349cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Public Safety Mental Health Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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.
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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.
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.
Voting Record
474 yea135 nay64 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
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$895K raised
- Rachel GrageFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified$417K raised
- Mark HeggestadFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified$54K raised
- Mark KayeRepublican party of florida· state primary qualified$35K 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$895K
Small donors $1KLarge individual $326KPACs $555K
Spent $841KCash $232K
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
HR 10789: To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10712: To amend the Public Health Service Act to include certain emergency response providers as eligible institutions under mental and behavioral health education and training grant program, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1584: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10349: To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Public Safety Mental Health Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
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
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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