U.S. Representative for Florida’s 5th District
John H. Rutherford
Position · +0.43
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 6%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Crime and Law Enforcement · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 74
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DRachel Grage$272K
- DMark Peter Heggestad$53K
- RMark Kaye$31K
- DAlexander Hazen$19K
Bottom line
Where Rutherford has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9503 Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Rutherford’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Rutherford breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Rutherford voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 6% · 3 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces and National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
See all 4 issues where Rutherford has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Rutherford broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Rutherford is saying
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Rutherford Statement on President Trump’s Recreational Fishing Executive Order
Praised President Trump's executive order on recreational fishing management and data collection improvements.
“As Co-Chair of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force, I am pleased to see President Trump sign an EO to strengthen management of our fisheries, advance science-based conservation, support artificial reef development, and expand recreational access to our fisheries.”
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Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
Praised NOAA's announcement of 2026 South Atlantic red snapper fishing season.
“Finally, the long-awaited South Atlantic red snapper season is here, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of Florida’s beautiful waters and go fishing.”
CommerceAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Rutherford voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 365 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Rutherford’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 9
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
9 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 9 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 9 sponsored billsSponsored 9 (House median 25) · cosponsored 328 (median 289), 23 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 1773 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9503 Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026Honors Officer Leslie Coffelt with a designation or memorial related to U.S. Secret Service. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 8842 FAST ActEstablishes procedures and requirements for federal transportation programs and infrastructure. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5699 Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Dec 5, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6068 PROTECT Florida ActEnergy · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 2577 PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025Education · Introduced Aug 29, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 1551 Protect and Serve Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 2094 HELPER Act of 2025Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Mar 31, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 142 | 91% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 67 | 60% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 59 | 71% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 29 | 72% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 86% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 27 | 81% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% | Pro |
| Energy | 26 | 69% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 24 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 21 | 90% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 50% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Animals | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RRudy Yakym IIIIN-298%agreement
- RNathaniel MoranTX-198%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Rutherford most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Rutherford’s campaign raised $727K: $274K (38%) from individuals and $453K (62%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $269K.
Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Rutherford
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 133.
- Motorola Solutions, Inc. Corporate PAC
- General Dynamics Corporation Corporate PAC
- National Propane Gas Association PAC Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Rutherford this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inRutherford’s own leadership PAC: Strengthening the American Republic (Star) PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Rutherford’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, FL-5Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, FL-4Republican2017–2023
Seat
- State
- Florida
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 74
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2501
1711 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Jacksonville
- Website
- rutherford.house.gov
- RepRutherfordFL
- reprutherfordfl
- YouTube
- Reprutherfordfl
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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