U.S. House of Representatives
John H. Rutherford
U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th District
- Party
- Republican
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
John H. Rutherford represents Florida's 5th District in the U.S. House. Rutherford first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2017, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Rutherford's recent roll-call votes. Rutherford sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Appropriations
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Rutherford voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Florida's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Florida and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →99% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · 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". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
Bills Rutherford sponsored
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FAST Act
Latest action (May 18, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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PROTECT Florida Act
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Subcommittee Hearings Held
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PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HELPER Act of 2025
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$913,650
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Dec 19, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Nov 28, 2022 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2022 · filed Apr 29, 2022 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Florida's 5th District
People
818,508 residents
Household income
Median $89,255 a year
Rent
Median $1,654 a month
Internet
3.4% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.