Congressman John Rutherford

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Congressman John Rutherford Sheriff, surfer, tennis player, and occasional skydiver currently serving Northeast Florida as U.S. Representative for FL's 5th Congressional District.

Proud husband, father, and grandfather of six. Serving the 4th District of Northeast Florida. Former Jacksonville Sheriff focused on keeping communities safe & protecting your rights. This page is managed by the staff of Congressman Rutherford.

10/14/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Criminals are using more creative tactics every day to impersonate IRS agents and scam taxpayers. Please make sure to ALWAYS double-check before responding to an unknown number AND report any suspicious or scam texts by emailing [email protected]. To learn more about IRS scam warning signs, you may visit the IRS website here: https://www.irs.gov/help/how-to-know-its-the-irs

As the son of a Navy veteran, I join our sailors today in celebrating the U.S. Navy's 251st birthday! I am proud to repr...
10/13/2026

As the son of a Navy veteran, I join our sailors today in celebrating the U.S. Navy's 251st birthday! I am proud to represent a robust Naval community in Northeast Florida that will continue to support their efforts on land, in the air, and at sea.

Today, we celebrate the first historic landing in America and the first chapter in our nation’s rich history. Happy Colu...
10/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the first historic landing in America and the first chapter in our nation’s rich history. Happy Columbus Day!

Florida's farmers work hard to provide for our nation, feeding more than 100 million Americans and generating hundreds o...
10/12/2026

Florida's farmers work hard to provide for our nation, feeding more than 100 million Americans and generating hundreds of millions of dollars for our economy. This National Farmers Day, I'm proud to support and recognize our great Florida farmers.

I met with the American Trucking Association (ATA) and the owner of Moving and Storage of Jacksonville to discuss cracki...
10/09/2026

I met with the American Trucking Association (ATA) and the owner of Moving and Storage of Jacksonville to discuss cracking down on fraudulent movers and brokers who are committing crimes against Americans and the moving industry. We must protect against cargo theft, “crash for cash” staged accident schemes, and the rising number of frivolous lawsuits facing transportation businesses in our community and nationwide. I was proud to cosponsor and vote YES on H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, to help strengthen federal enforcement against organized retail and supply-chain crime, including cargo theft, and improve coordination among federal law enforcement agencies. I look forward to seeing this important legislation be passed by the Senate and signed into law.

I met with the Consortium of State School Boards Association (COSSBA) to discuss several issues impacting public educati...
10/08/2026

I met with the Consortium of State School Boards Association (COSSBA) to discuss several issues impacting public education, including support for high school career and technical education programs, special education services, and professional and leadership development for teachers. Preparing our children for all opportunities is important, and so is giving our educators opportunities to develop the skills they need to succeed. To help address local educator shortages and improve the education of all children, it’s important we invest in our schools, teachers, and special education programs.

On October 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law legislation requiring the U.S. service academies to admit qual...
10/07/2026

On October 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law legislation requiring the U.S. service academies to admit qualified women into their institutions. That next summer, for the first time in history, women enrolled in all of our nation’s service academies, including the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Military Academy, joining the class of 1980 and marking the beginning of gender integration in our nation’s prestigious military training institutions.

The 395 women at our service academies demonstrated courage, discipline, and commitment to service, paving the way for generations of women to come. That’s why I am proud to join Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and my House colleagues on a resolution to celebrate 50 years since the admission of women to the U.S. service academies. May we honor the courageous pioneering women of the Class of 1980 and the many that followed.

This week marks three years since the horrendous October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists. May we forever remem...
10/07/2026

This week marks three years since the horrendous October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists. May we forever remember the innocent lives lost that day and the days that followed. Today and every day, I stand with Israel and all freedom loving people.

First Coast Crime Stoppers is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that works with local law enforcement by allowing residents...
10/05/2026

First Coast Crime Stoppers is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that works with local law enforcement by allowing residents to anonymously report information about crimes and providing cash rewards when tips lead to arrests. In 2025, the organization received nearly 3,000 tips that resulted in 188 arrests and 484 cases cleared. The key to the success of First Coast Crime Stoppers is protecting and maintaining the anonymity of tipsters. Thank you for helping keep our communities safe. Keep up the great work!

Today marks 33 years since two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters were shot down over Mogadishu, Somalia, killing 18 Americ...
10/03/2026

Today marks 33 years since two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters were shot down over Mogadishu, Somalia, killing 18 Americans and wounding 73. We honor and remember the service members who sacrificed their lives that day and the days thereafter.

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4130 Salisbury Road, Suite 2500
Jacksonville, FL
32216

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+12022252501

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