FLORIDA-5 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
John H. Rutherford
- Republican
- 5 terms
- Born 1952
John H. Rutherford is a Republican Representative representing Florida-5 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 5 terms. John H. Rutherford has a 61.9% community approval rating based on 21 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
62% approve
- Total votes: 21
- 90-day change: +15.0
- Last 7 days: 3
- House rank: 32/445
13 support · 8 oppose
21 votes from unique devices, one per person · 3 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
John H. Rutherford has served in the House of Representatives since 2017. Congress.gov lists 49 bills and resolutions sponsored and 1,769 cosponsored by John H. Rutherford.
- Sponsored
- 49
- Cosponsored
- 1,769
Terms in Congress
- House · FL-4 — 2017–2023
- House · FL-5 — 2023–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 8842 (119th Congress) — FAST Act
Introduced May 15, 2026Latest action (May 18, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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H.R. 9503 (119th Congress) — Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 29, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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H.R. 6068 (119th Congress) — PROTECT Florida Act
Introduced Nov 17, 2025Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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H.R. 5699 (119th Congress) — Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 6, 2025Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Subcommittee Hearings Held
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H.R. 2577 (119th Congress) — PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 2094 (119th Congress) — HELPER Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 1773 (119th Congress) — Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 3, 2025Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 1551 (119th Congress) — Protect and Serve Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 470 (119th Congress) — Red Snapper Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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H.R. 6955 (118th Congress) — Investing in Uniformed Division Leadership Act
Introduced Jan 11, 2024Latest action (Jan 11, 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding John H. Rutherford's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative John H. Rutherford currently holds a community approval rating of 61.9% for 2026, drawn from 21 visitor votes (13 support, 8 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about John H. Rutherford right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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How to read this rating
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Frequently asked questions
How is John H. Rutherford's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
John H. Rutherford's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, John H. Rutherford holds a 61.9% community approval rating based on 21 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for John H. Rutherford?
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