John H. Rutherford

Republican Representative, District 5, Florida

7 bills234 cosponsored$727K raised643 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Education

“attended Florida Junior College and Florida State University where he studied Criminology” source
“He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, 171st Session and the National Executive Institute.” source

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

Legislation

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

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.

2026-06-29

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.

2026-06-09

HR 9195cosponsor

Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-08

Voting Record

446 yea133 nay63 missed1 present

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)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

Current 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 $3K

Top Contributors

EASTLAND PARTNERS$11K

STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS$10K

CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$8K

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION$7K

ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC$7K

ICEBREAKER STRATEGIES LLC$7K

STAPLETON & ASSOCIATES LLC$7K

THE STELLAR GROUP$7K

CLEARPATH ACTION$7K

WARE CAPITAL$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

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

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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BillsTracked · 241
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 4
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 6
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 12
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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.

2026-05-15

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.

2026-05-13

HR 8750cosponsor

COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-12

HCONRES 98cosponsor

Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-12

HRES 1252cosponsor

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-05-04

HRES 1223cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-28

HR 8564cosponsor

Local Law Enforcement Support Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-28

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.

2026-04-23

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.

2026-04-23

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.

2026-04-20

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.

2026-04-06

HR 8199cosponsor

SCHEDULES Act of 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

2026-04-06

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

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

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

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)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

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)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

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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

yea

2026-07-22

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Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

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)

yea

2026-07-21

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)

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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Main Street Act

nay

2026-07-21

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