John H. Rutherford

Official statement

FACT: The OBBBA is a lifeline to rural America. Permanently protects over 96% of family-owned farms and ranches in the U.S. from the death tax and secures the tools needed for them to invest, grow, and pass on their land to future generations Raises the federal threshold for the death tax to $15 million individually and $30 million for married couples Makes the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction permanent, which will protect the 98% of American farms that operate as pass-through businesses from the $2,500 annual tax hike if the OBBBA did not pass Reduces taxes on agricultural land and interest on production loans, helping ensure farmland stays in use and affordable for the next generation of Americans Permanently doubles Section 179 expensing to $2.5 million and allows immediate expensing of 100% of equipment and new production facilities Establishes Opportunity Zones (OZs) as viable opportunities for smaller communities by unlocking $100 billion in private investment to revitalize small towns, not just urban centers Provides vital investments in the farm safety net, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and Specialty Crop Block Grants

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

As a former Sheriff with over 40 years of law enforcement experience, nothing is more important to me than the safety and security of our community. In Congress, I’m advocating for policies focused on keeping kids safe in school, families safe at home, and police safe while doing their important and dangerous job.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6955, the Investing in Uniformed Division Leadership Act, with Bennie G. Thompson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Representatives John Rutherford (FL-05) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the Invest to Protect Act, along with Representatives Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) and Steven Horsford (NV-04). The Invest to Protect Act will make critical investments in smaller police departments, those with fewer than 200 sworn officers, that will help with recruitment, retention, mental health support, and officer training.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman and former sheriff of Jacksonville, John Rutherford (FL-04), together with Congresswoman and former chief of the Orlando Police Department, Val Demings (FL-10), introduced H.R. 5698, the Protect and Serve Act of 2018. This bipartisan bill would create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state, or federal law enforcement officers with violence...

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

As a former Sheriff with over 40 years of law enforcement experience, nothing is more important to me than the safety and security of our community. In Congress, I am focused on keeping kids safe in school, families safe at home, and police safe while they are on the job.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Authored STOP School Violence Act and got it signed into law by President Trump to make our schools safer

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (R-FL-05) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) reintroduced H.R. 1773, the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act, to increase penalties for robbing or burglarizing Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) dealers. They were joined by 42 additional cosponsors in the House.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

I have compiled the following list of legislative actions I’ve taken in this regard: Sponsored the bipartisan Protect and Serve Act to increase penalties for ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers. Authored the STOP School Violence Act, signed into law in 2018, to improve student safety and prevent acts of violence before they happen. So far, $300 million in STOP School Violence grants have been made available to increase mental health resources, expand coordination with law enforcement, create tip lines, and update school security infrastructure at schools nationwide, including $500,000 for Duval County Public Schools. Cosponsored H.R. 5229, the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, to create an information clearinghouse on school safety at the Department of Homeland Security. Supported the Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019 to promote threat assessment trainings for law enforcement, mental health professionals, and educational institutions. Advocated for the School Resource Officer Act of 2019 to hire additional School Resource Officers. Introduced H.R. 2379 to provide bulletproof vests for state and local law enforcement agencies. Cosponsored H.R. 1156, the LEOSA Reform Act, to continue concealed carry by retired law enforcement officers. Introduced H.R. 5403, the Courthouse Dogs Act, to allow emotional support dogs in federal courthouses.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Removing government red tape to reduce costs and allow small businesses to thrive

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

FACT: Workers across the country will see real wage growth. Raises real wages for American workers by as much as $7,200, helping families keep more of what they earn Helps grow paychecks faster than inflation, so you can buy more with the same amount of money

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Promoting commonsense legislation to help cut grocery, gas, and electric costs

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Exempts overtime premium pay from taxation for hourly workers More than 80 million hourly workers stand to earn up to $1,400 in added income under the bill’s tax relief for overtime earnings Rewards hard work, helps cover rising living costs, and puts more money directly in the pockets of over 80 million hourly workers

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

FACT: Tipped workers like waitresses, waiters, barbers, hairstylists, and taxi drivers will see a meaningful income boost. Cuts taxes on tips Provides up to $1,300 in additional income for the 4 million Americans who rely on tipped wages Allows service workers to keep every dollar they earn from customer gratuities up to $25,000, providing meaningful relief to hard-working Americans.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

FACT: The bill is expected to protect or create up to 7.2 million jobs, including 1.4 million new manufacturing positions, AND supercharge the U.S. economy by boosting the average annual growth by 1.2% annually. Creates more opportunity and prosperity for American families and increases job growth thanks to pro-worker tax policies Provides incentives to keep manufacturing and associated jobs here in America Strengthens the U.S. economy by providing stable, well-paying jobs for Americans and reduces reliance on foreign production Enhances national security and supply chain resilience by keeping critical industries and skills within our borders

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Creating Jobs Voted to support President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, putting more money in your pocket and creating more jobs in our communities Supported hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money coming back to Northeast Florida to fund transportation and logistics projects that support tens of thousands of jobs

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

FACT: The OBBBA is a lifeline to rural America. Permanently protects over 96% of family-owned farms and ranches in the U.S. from the death tax and secures the tools needed for them to invest, grow, and pass on their land to future generations Raises the federal threshold for the death tax to $15 million individually and $30 million for married couples Makes the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction permanent, which will protect the 98% of American farms that operate as pass-through businesses from the $2,500 annual tax hike if the OBBBA did not pass Reduces taxes on agricultural land and interest on production loans, helping ensure farmland stays in use and affordable for the next generation of Americans Permanently doubles Section 179 expensing to $2.5 million and allows immediate expensing of 100% of equipment and new production facilities Establishes Opportunity Zones (OZs) as viable opportunities for smaller communities by unlocking $100 billion in private investment to revitalize small towns, not just urban centers Provides vital investments in the farm safety net, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and Specialty Crop Block Grants

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

On Tuesday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (R-FL-05) and Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) introduced H.R. 2577, the Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs (PLAN) for School Safety Act. This bipartisan bill would provide resources to states to establish school safety development centers to help schools conduct assessments of their safety, identify evidence-based solutions to improve safety, and access state and federal grant funding.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

This week, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6613, the Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs (PLAN) for School Safety Act. This bill would provide resources to states to establish school safety development centers that will help schools conduct assessments of their safety, identify evidence-based solutions to improve security, and access state and federal grant funding.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

As a former Sheriff with over 40 years of law enforcement experience, nothing is more important to me than the safety and security of our community. In Congress, I am focused on keeping kids safe in school, families safe at home, and police safe while they are on the job.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Authored STOP School Violence Act and got it signed into law by President Trump to make our schools safer

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

I have compiled the following list of legislative actions I’ve taken in this regard: Sponsored the bipartisan Protect and Serve Act to increase penalties for ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers. Authored the STOP School Violence Act, signed into law in 2018, to improve student safety and prevent acts of violence before they happen. So far, $300 million in STOP School Violence grants have been made available to increase mental health resources, expand coordination with law enforcement, create tip lines, and update school security infrastructure at schools nationwide, including $500,000 for Duval County Public Schools. Cosponsored H.R. 5229, the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, to create an information clearinghouse on school safety at the Department of Homeland Security. Supported the Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019 to promote threat assessment trainings for law enforcement, mental health professionals, and educational institutions. Advocated for the School Resource Officer Act of 2019 to hire additional School Resource Officers. Introduced H.R. 2379 to provide bulletproof vests for state and local law enforcement agencies. Cosponsored H.R. 1156, the LEOSA Reform Act, to continue concealed carry by retired law enforcement officers. Introduced H.R. 5403, the Courthouse Dogs Act, to allow emotional support dogs in federal courthouses.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Offers additional childcare savings options and gives families more tools and freedom to plan for their futures Eliminates federal taxes on certain car loan interest for working families Allows parents to keep more of their paycheck by making the Child Tax Credit permanent, increasing it to $2,500 per child, and indexing it to inflation Provides greater access to the Adoption Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Expands access to the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), which gives families the ability to use their pre-taxed dollars to better manage health care and childcare costs Gives parents the opportunity to take control of their children’s education by creating a federal tax credit for education scholarships Provides Social Security tax relief for senior citizens, allowing retirees to keep more of their earned benefits Streamlines student loan repayment options, making it easier for borrowers to pay off their student debt, while also saving taxpayers billions of dollars through reforms to student aid programs

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Promoting commonsense legislation to help cut grocery, gas, and electric costs

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Supported protecting our coastal waters and banning oil drilling off the coast of Florida

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Worked to protect our beaches, ocean, and waterways from offshore drilling

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Florida’s environment is central to our state’s economy and Florida way of life. I take seriously the responsibility to be a good steward of our environment, so that it can be there for generations to come. That is why I have worked to protect our environment through prudent regulation that prevents unnecessary harm.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Supported protecting our coastal waters and banning oil drilling off the coast of Florida

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Worked to protect our beaches, ocean, and waterways from offshore drilling

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Includes common sense community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults aged 19–64, which can be waived by states on a case-by-case basis for temporary hardships like hospitalizations or disasters Protects the most vulnerable, including children, seniors, those with serious mental or physical disabilities, pregnant women, caregivers, and those already complying with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work rules Gives states control over work and community engagement requirements, providing $200 million to help implement the new requirements Roots out waste, fraud, and abuse by removing the deceased from enrollment rolls, verifying beneficiary addresses, and making sure only eligible Americans receive benefits FACT: The OBBBA protects vital programs like SNAP for Americans and rewards states for making proper payments. Establishes a new state matching requirement based on a state’s payment error rate (percentage of payments that are processed incorrectly, either overpaying or underpaying a recipient) If a state maintains a payment error rate of less than 6%, the entirety of the SNAP benefit is covered by federal funding, which rewards well managed states for making proper payments and holds poorly managed states accountable

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (R-FL-05) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) reintroduced H.R. 1773, the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act, to increase penalties for robbing or burglarizing Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) dealers. They were joined by 42 additional cosponsors in the House.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

I have compiled the following list of legislative actions I’ve taken in this regard: Sponsored the bipartisan Protect and Serve Act to increase penalties for ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers. Authored the STOP School Violence Act, signed into law in 2018, to improve student safety and prevent acts of violence before they happen. So far, $300 million in STOP School Violence grants have been made available to increase mental health resources, expand coordination with law enforcement, create tip lines, and update school security infrastructure at schools nationwide, including $500,000 for Duval County Public Schools. Cosponsored H.R. 5229, the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, to create an information clearinghouse on school safety at the Department of Homeland Security. Supported the Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019 to promote threat assessment trainings for law enforcement, mental health professionals, and educational institutions. Advocated for the School Resource Officer Act of 2019 to hire additional School Resource Officers. Introduced H.R. 2379 to provide bulletproof vests for state and local law enforcement agencies. Cosponsored H.R. 1156, the LEOSA Reform Act, to continue concealed carry by retired law enforcement officers. Introduced H.R. 5403, the Courthouse Dogs Act, to allow emotional support dogs in federal courthouses.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Fought for lower treatment and premium costs across the board

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Fought for dependents to stay on parents’ insurance until age 26

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Lower prescription drug costs for everyone

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

This week, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to introduce bipartisan and bicameral legislation to prevent opioid deaths and increase access to overdose reversal medications, like naloxone, also known as Narcan.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

On Friday, Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL) joined Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) to introduce H.R. 4988, the Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals (MAP) Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would secure the pharmaceutical supply chain and close vulnerabilities that allow counterfeit controlled substances, including lethal fentanyl, to enter the marketplace.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

MYTH: The OBBBA will gut Medicaid and kick the most vulnerable off vital programs. FACT: The bill protects Medicaid solvency and effectiveness, ensuring it remains sustainable and available for those who really need it. Ensures Medicaid goes to the truly vulnerable — not to able-bodied individuals who choose not to work

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Supported President Trump’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices for seniors

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Increase troop pay and give them greater resources to protect us at home and abroad Supported increased funding for mental health initiatives and efforts to combat PTSD in our veteran community Led the effort to provide grant money for programs that help veterans transition from active duty service to civilian life (H.R. 1599, 2019) Worked to provide grants for veterans to make it easier for veterans to get service animals (H.R. 3103, 2019)

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Includes common sense community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults aged 19–64, which can be waived by states on a case-by-case basis for temporary hardships like hospitalizations or disasters Protects the most vulnerable, including children, seniors, those with serious mental or physical disabilities, pregnant women, caregivers, and those already complying with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work rules Gives states control over work and community engagement requirements, providing $200 million to help implement the new requirements Roots out waste, fraud, and abuse by removing the deceased from enrollment rolls, verifying beneficiary addresses, and making sure only eligible Americans receive benefits FACT: The OBBBA protects vital programs like SNAP for Americans and rewards states for making proper payments. Establishes a new state matching requirement based on a state’s payment error rate (percentage of payments that are processed incorrectly, either overpaying or underpaying a recipient) If a state maintains a payment error rate of less than 6%, the entirety of the SNAP benefit is covered by federal funding, which rewards well managed states for making proper payments and holds poorly managed states accountable

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Offers additional childcare savings options and gives families more tools and freedom to plan for their futures Eliminates federal taxes on certain car loan interest for working families Allows parents to keep more of their paycheck by making the Child Tax Credit permanent, increasing it to $2,500 per child, and indexing it to inflation Provides greater access to the Adoption Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Expands access to the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), which gives families the ability to use their pre-taxed dollars to better manage health care and childcare costs Gives parents the opportunity to take control of their children’s education by creating a federal tax credit for education scholarships Provides Social Security tax relief for senior citizens, allowing retirees to keep more of their earned benefits Streamlines student loan repayment options, making it easier for borrowers to pay off their student debt, while also saving taxpayers billions of dollars through reforms to student aid programs

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to reintroduce the Public Housing Fire Safety Act. This bipartisan legislation provides funding for public housing authorities to equip older facilities with sprinkler systems to improve the safety of residents and local communities.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives John Rutherford (FL-05) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced H.R. 3170, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

The United States has been and will continue to be a nation of immigrants that welcomes people from around the world who love this land. However, to ensure our immigration programs are fair and effective, the U.S. government must uphold its own laws and prioritize the protection of our citizens.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Voted to fund building President Trump’s border wall, secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Provides over $170 billion in multi-year funding to agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to increase manpower, build infrastructure, and deploy modern technology to keep our homeland safe Includes $46.5 billion for wall construction, access roads, and sensors, plus another $6.2 billion for surveillance, vetting, and inspection equipment to prevent illegal crossings before they happen Provides $4.1 billion to hire and train new Border Patrol agents, air and marine officers, and CBP support staff – closing enforcement gaps and increasing operational strength at the southern border Designates $45 billion to expand detention centers and $30 billion for ICE to hire agents, upgrade facilities, and carry out lawful enforcement – including expanded 287(g) cooperation agreements with local law enforcement Reimburses local law enforcement agencies who shouldered the brunt of the Biden border crisis, empowering them to assist in federal efforts without draining local resource by creating two new grant programs, the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund and the BIDEN Reimbursement Fund Invests $3.3 billion into hiring immigration judges and prosecutors to address the backlog in our immigration courts Gives agencies flexibility to plan and execute missions without disruptions by providing funding through Fiscal Year 2029

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Fought for funding to rebuild our communities in the wake of deadly hurricanes

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Creating Jobs Voted to support President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, putting more money in your pocket and creating more jobs in our communities Supported hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money coming back to Northeast Florida to fund transportation and logistics projects that support tens of thousands of jobs

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Increase troop pay and give them greater resources to protect us at home and abroad

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

FACT: The bill is expected to protect or create up to 7.2 million jobs, including 1.4 million new manufacturing positions, AND supercharge the U.S. economy by boosting the average annual growth by 1.2% annually. Creates more opportunity and prosperity for American families and increases job growth thanks to pro-worker tax policies Provides incentives to keep manufacturing and associated jobs here in America Strengthens the U.S. economy by providing stable, well-paying jobs for Americans and reduces reliance on foreign production Enhances national security and supply chain resilience by keeping critical industries and skills within our borders

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Supported President Trump’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices for seniors

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Offers additional childcare savings options and gives families more tools and freedom to plan for their futures Eliminates federal taxes on certain car loan interest for working families Allows parents to keep more of their paycheck by making the Child Tax Credit permanent, increasing it to $2,500 per child, and indexing it to inflation Provides greater access to the Adoption Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Expands access to the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), which gives families the ability to use their pre-taxed dollars to better manage health care and childcare costs Gives parents the opportunity to take control of their children’s education by creating a federal tax credit for education scholarships Provides Social Security tax relief for senior citizens, allowing retirees to keep more of their earned benefits Streamlines student loan repayment options, making it easier for borrowers to pay off their student debt, while also saving taxpayers billions of dollars through reforms to student aid programs

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

The One Big Beautiful Bill will give Americans a much-needed tax break AND refocus our country on delivering for the American people. That’s why I voted YES.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Fighting inflation by blocking new taxes and slashing existing taxes

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

MYTH: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is just a tax break for billionaires. FACT: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) delivers the LARGEST tax cut for middle- and working-class Americans. Stops a scheduled $1,700 tax increase later this year The average American family of four making less than $100,000 will receive an additional $600 in tax cuts Working families who make $15,000 - $30,000 will have their taxes cut by 21% - the largest tax break for any income group

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

FACT: The OBBBA increases take-home pay and raises wages for millions of American workers. Preserves and expands the standard deduction by up to $1,500 for working families, providing tax relief to 91% of American taxpayers Keeps hard-earned money in the pockets of Americans by subjecting less of their income to federal income taxes

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Exempts overtime premium pay from taxation for hourly workers More than 80 million hourly workers stand to earn up to $1,400 in added income under the bill’s tax relief for overtime earnings Rewards hard work, helps cover rising living costs, and puts more money directly in the pockets of over 80 million hourly workers

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

FACT: Tipped workers like waitresses, waiters, barbers, hairstylists, and taxi drivers will see a meaningful income boost. Cuts taxes on tips Provides up to $1,300 in additional income for the 4 million Americans who rely on tipped wages Allows service workers to keep every dollar they earn from customer gratuities up to $25,000, providing meaningful relief to hard-working Americans.

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Creating Jobs Voted to support President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, putting more money in your pocket and creating more jobs in our communities Supported hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money coming back to Northeast Florida to fund transportation and logistics projects that support tens of thousands of jobs

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Official statement

Includes common sense community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults aged 19–64, which can be waived by states on a case-by-case basis for temporary hardships like hospitalizations or disasters Protects the most vulnerable, including children, seniors, those with serious mental or physical disabilities, pregnant women, caregivers, and those already complying with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work rules Gives states control over work and community engagement requirements, providing $200 million to help implement the new requirements Roots out waste, fraud, and abuse by removing the deceased from enrollment rolls, verifying beneficiary addresses, and making sure only eligible Americans receive benefits FACT: The OBBBA protects vital programs like SNAP for Americans and rewards states for making proper payments. Establishes a new state matching requirement based on a state’s payment error rate (percentage of payments that are processed incorrectly, either overpaying or underpaying a recipient) If a state maintains a payment error rate of less than 6%, the entirety of the SNAP benefit is covered by federal funding, which rewards well managed states for making proper payments and holds poorly managed states accountable

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

FACT: The OBBBA is a lifeline to rural America. Permanently protects over 96% of family-owned farms and ranches in the U.S. from the death tax and secures the tools needed for them to invest, grow, and pass on their land to future generations Raises the federal threshold for the death tax to $15 million individually and $30 million for married couples Makes the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction permanent, which will protect the 98% of American farms that operate as pass-through businesses from the $2,500 annual tax hike if the OBBBA did not pass Reduces taxes on agricultural land and interest on production loans, helping ensure farmland stays in use and affordable for the next generation of Americans Permanently doubles Section 179 expensing to $2.5 million and allows immediate expensing of 100% of equipment and new production facilities Establishes Opportunity Zones (OZs) as viable opportunities for smaller communities by unlocking $100 billion in private investment to revitalize small towns, not just urban centers Provides vital investments in the farm safety net, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and Specialty Crop Block Grants

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Official statement

Offers additional childcare savings options and gives families more tools and freedom to plan for their futures Eliminates federal taxes on certain car loan interest for working families Allows parents to keep more of their paycheck by making the Child Tax Credit permanent, increasing it to $2,500 per child, and indexing it to inflation Provides greater access to the Adoption Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Expands access to the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), which gives families the ability to use their pre-taxed dollars to better manage health care and childcare costs Gives parents the opportunity to take control of their children’s education by creating a federal tax credit for education scholarships Provides Social Security tax relief for senior citizens, allowing retirees to keep more of their earned benefits Streamlines student loan repayment options, making it easier for borrowers to pay off their student debt, while also saving taxpayers billions of dollars through reforms to student aid programs

rutherford.house.gov · Sources

Voted to reform the VA and hold its employees accountable for the way they treat our heroes

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources

Increase troop pay and give them greater resources to protect us at home and abroad Supported increased funding for mental health initiatives and efforts to combat PTSD in our veteran community Led the effort to provide grant money for programs that help veterans transition from active duty service to civilian life (H.R. 1599, 2019) Worked to provide grants for veterans to make it easier for veterans to get service animals (H.R. 3103, 2019)

johnrutherfordforcongress.com · Sources