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SPONSORED LEGISLATION
HR 2925 - Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act
Introduced byAaron Bean , Vern Buchanan , John Garamendi , John Rutherford , Jill Tokuda
Last updated 4 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act
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HR 1301 - Death Tax Repeal Act
Introduced byRobert Aderholt , Mark Alford , Rick Allen , Mark Amodei , Jodey Arrington
Last updated 6 months ago
171 Co-Sponsors
Death Tax Repeal Act
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HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Robert Aderholt
Last updated 6 months ago
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Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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HR 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 6 months ago
207 Co-Sponsors
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
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HR 1046 - Marc Fischer Memorial Act
Robert Aderholt , Robert Aderholt , Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Gus Bilirakis
Last updated 6 months ago
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Marc Fischer Memorial Act
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HR 4091 - LEDGER Act
Andy Barr , Andy Barr , Tom Barrett , Tom Barrett , Michael Baumgartner
Last updated about 1 month ago
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LEDGER Act
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HR 4359 - To establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes.
Bonnie Watson Coleman , John Rutherford
Last updated 24 days ago
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To establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes.
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HR 1993 - 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Joyce Beatty , Julia Brownley , Ken Calvert , Salud Carbajal , André Carson
Last updated 5 months ago
66 Co-Sponsors
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
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HR 2036 - Credit for Caring Act of 2025
Rick Allen , Mark Amodei , Don Bacon , Michael Baumgartner , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 5 months ago
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Credit for Caring Act of 2025
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HR 2687 - End Kidney Deaths Act
Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Stephanie Bice , Stephanie Bice , André Carson
Last updated 4 months ago
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End Kidney Deaths Act
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
John Henry Rutherford, born on September 2, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska, has been a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, since 1958. He began his law enforcement career in 1974 as a patrolman with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office , eventually serving as Director of Corrections from 1995 to 2003. In 2003, Rutherford was elected Sheriff of Duval County, a position he held for three consecutive terms until 2015. During his tenure, he implemented intelligence-led and community-based policing strategies that significantly reduced violent crime rates in Jacksonville. Transitioning to politics, Rutherford was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016, representing Florida's 4th congressional district. Following redistricting, he has represented Florida's 5th congressional district since 2023. In Congress, he serves on the House Appropriations Committee and the House Ethics Committee.
Education
- Associate of Science in Criminology from Florida State College at Jacksonville
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University, 1974
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy, 171st Session
- Graduate of the National Executive Institute
Political Experience
- Patrolman, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, 1974–2003
- Director of Corrections, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, 1995–2003
- Sheriff of Duval County, Florida, 2003–2015
- U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th Congressional District, 2017–2023
- U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th Congressional District, 2023–present
Throughout his career, Rutherford has been recognized for his commitment to public safety, veterans' affairs, and community development. He has been married to his wife, Pat, for over 50 years, and they have two children and six grandchildren.
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