Summary
Current Position: US Representative of FL District 2 since 2017
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Surgeon from 1980 – 2015
District: Eastern part of the Florida Panhandle along with much of the Big Bend region along the Emerald Coast. It straddles both the Eastern and Central time zones. It is anchored in Tallahassee, the state capital, and includes Panama City.
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About
Source: Campaign page
Neal’s entire life has centered on service to his country and his community, a quality he learned from his parents. He is also a lifelong Republican. Growing up, Neal was a strong student and an Eagle Scout along with his twin brother Alan. Neal attended Washington & Lee University where he was honored as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He then attended George Washington University Medical School and completed his residency training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Following his graduation from medical school, Neal followed his father’s footsteps and served his country in the United States Army for over ten years.
In 1990, after his service in many places here and abroad, Neal and his wife Leah transitioned from Army life and decided that North Florida was the best place to live in America. He began his Urology practice in Panama City and has been a leader in the medical and business community since the time he arrived. He founded Panama City Urology Center, Bay Regional Cancer Center and the Advanced Urology Institute, so he knows firsthand the health care issues that affect our communities.
He has served as President of his County Medical Society, Chief of Staff of Gulf Coast Medical Center and a Director of Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart. In his 35 years as a surgeon, Neal received numerous awards, including being named among America’s Top Physicians and America’s Top Surgeons and to the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame. He is proudest of being named Bay County’s Public Health Hero by the Florida Department of Health in 2014 for his service to the community.
Over the years, Neal has been active in several charities, but nearest to his heart is the Bay Cares program, which he chairs, a charity that provides free specialty care to the working poor, with an operational overhead of less than 0.5%. This critical care provides surgery, chemotherapy and other life-saving treatments to those who cannot otherwise afford it.
In addition to Bay Cares, Neal and Leah have both been involved in numerous community groups, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Bay Health Foundation, Relay for Life, Movember Foundation (men’s health), AMVETS, Bay Education Foundation, Florida State University Panama City, Gulf Coast State College, the Science and Discovery Center, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, numerous School PTAs, athletic and academic teams. For many years, Neal organized free physicals for Bay County students and scouts.
In 2008, Neal worked with community leaders to open Summit Bank, a local community bank that provides banking services to small businesses in North Florida. Summit Bank was recently named the 25th healthiest bank in the United States. In 2014, Neal was appointed to the Boards of Enterprise Florida and Space Florida, both of which are economic development organizations focused on growing jobs and building the economy in Florida.
Neal and Leah’s families both have a long tradition of military service and this was the common bond that brought them together. They have been married for over 30 years and have 3 sons, Alex, Patrick, and David and 3 wonderful grandsons. Christian values were the foundation of young Neal’s family life growing up where he was blessed to be born into a family where serving God, country and a fellow man was expected. Neal lives these values and is proud to pass on these foundations for life to his children and grandchildren.
Personal
Full Name: Neal Dunn
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Leah; 3 Children: Alex, Patrick, David
Birth Date: 02/16/1953
Birth Place: Boston, MA
Home City: Panama City, FL
Religion: Catholic
Source: Vote Smart
Education
BS, Washington and Lee University
MD, Urology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University
Political Experience
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2017-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 2, 2022
Professional Experience
Chair, Summit Bank, 2008-present
Former President, Advanced Urology Institute
Former Founding President, Bay Regional Cancer Center
Major, United States Army
Founding President, Panama City Urological Center, 1994-2012
Offices
Washington, DC Office
316 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5235
Fax: 202-225-5615
Panama City
840 West 11th Street
Suite 2250
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850-785-0812
Fax: 850-763-3764
Tallahassee Office
300 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 850-891-8610
Fax: 850-891-8620
Contact
Email: Government
Web Links
Politics
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Election Results
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Finances
Source: Open Secrets
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. The committee has responsibility for matters including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce among others.
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, & Commerce
- Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party
The China Select Committee will focus on reclaiming U.S. economic independence in key areas and on exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s coordinated, whole-of-society strategy to undermine American leadership.
The Republican Study Committee has served as the conservative caucus of House Republicans and a leading influencer on the Right since its original founding in 1973. It exists to bring like-minded House members together to promote a strong, principled legislative agenda that will limit government, strengthen our national defense, boost America’s economy, preserve traditional values, and balance our budget.
Caucuses:
- GOP Doctors Caucus
- House Border Security Caucus
- Conservative Climate Caucus
- Wildfire Caucus
- Congressional French Caucus
- House Army Caucus
- Friends of Belgium Caucus
- Bulgaria Caucus
- Congressional Wine Caucus
- Health Care Innovation Caucus
- Congressional Plasma Caucus
- American Seafood Caucus
Dr. Dunn has been appointed to the following:
- NATO Parliamentary Assembly
- House Democracy Partnership
New Legislation
Issues
Source: Government page
More Information
Services
Source: Government page
District
Source: Wikipedia
Florida’s 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Florida. The district consists of the eastern part of the Florida Panhandle along with much of the Big Bend region along the Emerald Coast. It straddles both the Eastern and Central time zones. It is anchored in Tallahassee, the state capital, and includes Panama City. With 49% of its residents living in rural areas, it is the least urbanized district in the state, and voters are generally conservative. The district is represented by Republican Neal Dunn.
Wikipedia
Neal Patrick Dunn (born February 16, 1953) is an American surgeon and Republican Party politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida’s 2nd congressional district since 2017.
Early life and career
Dunn was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 16, 1953.[1][2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary sciences from Washington and Lee University and a Doctor of Medicine from the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He completed his medical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dunn served in the United States Army for 11 years of active duty, reaching the rank of major.[3] He then settled in Panama City, Florida, where he helped found the Panama City Urological Center, the Panama City Surgery Center, and was the founding chairman of Summit Bank.[4]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2016
In August 2015, Dunn announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Florida’s 2nd congressional district in the 2016 elections. The district’s one-term incumbent, Democrat Gwen Graham, opted to retire after court-ordered redistricting made the district heavily Republican.[4][5][6] He won the Republican nomination, narrowly defeating attorneys Mary Thomas and Ken Sukhia,[7] and defeated Walter Dartland in the general election.[8] He was sworn in on January 3, 2017.[9]
2018
In 2018, Dunn won reelection against challenger Bob Rackleff, 67.4% to 32.6%.[10]
2020
Constituents voiced frustration with Dunn for his refusal to host town halls.[11] Dunn held multiple virtual town hall meetings since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.[12]
Dunn was reelected in 2020 with 97.9% of the vote in 2020. He had no primary election or official general election opponents.[13]
2022
In 2022, Dunn defeated U.S. Representative Al Lawson with 59.8% of the vote. The boundaries of the district had been redrawn as determined by the 2020 Florida redistricting cycle.
Committee assignments
For the 118th Congress:[14]
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Caucus memberships
- House Border Security Caucus
- Conservative Climate Caucus
- Wildfire Caucus
- Congressional French Caucus
- House Army Caucus
- Friends of Belgium Caucus
- Bulgaria Caucus
- Congressional Wine Caucus
- Healthcare Innovation Caucus[15]
- Republican Study Committee[16]
Political positions
Dunn’s campaign website identifies him as conservative.
Gun policy
Dunn received an “AQ” rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) during his 2016 run for office—the highest rating possible for a non-incumbent.[17] In 2020 and 2022 he was endorsed and graded “A”.[18][19] He does not support a ban of semi-automatic weapons.[20] From 2015 to 2016, Dunn accepted $1,000 from the NRA-PVF.[21]
Net neutrality
Along with 107 Republican members of Congress, Dunn sent Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai a letter on December 13, 2017, supporting his plan to repeal net neutrality protections ahead of the commission’s vote.[22] Dunn accepted $18,500 from the telecom industry before voting to repeal the rule.[23]
Tax reform
Dunn voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,[24] calling the bill “good medicine for America”.[25] He believes it will benefit many generations of Americans with a “great economy in which there will be jobs, there will be opportunity, there’s possibilities for literally a whole new generation or two of Americans”. Dunn says he has received support from “mostly small businessmen” in his district for supporting the bill.[26]
Education
Dunn wants to defund the Department of Education.[27]
Healthcare
Dunn supports repealing the Affordable Care Act, which he says is “failing”, saying “no one can afford” the premiums and deductibles.[28]
2020 presidential election certification
In December 2020, Dunn was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives to sign an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election, in which Joe Biden defeated[29] incumbent Donald Trump. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on the basis that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge the results of an election held by another state.[30][31][32]
After the 2021 storming of the Capitol, Dunn condemned the rioters, but still voted to object to the certification of several states’ electoral votes.[33][34]
Israel
Dunn voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[35][36]
Veterans
The PACT ACT which expanded VA benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service, received a “nay” from Dunn.[37] Regarding cannabis, despite lobbying from VSOs such as the DAV[38] Dunn also voted against 2022 MORE Act.[39][40]
Personal life
Dunn and his wife, Leah, have three sons and three grandsons.[6] On April 9, 2020, Dunn’s office announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.[41]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Dunn | 33,886 | 41.4 | |
| Republican | Mary Thomas | 32,178 | 39.3 | |
| Republican | Ken Sukhia | 15,826 | 19.3 | |
| Total votes | 81,890 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Dunn | 231,163 | 67.3 | |
| Democratic | Walter Dartland | 102,801 | 29.9 | |
| Libertarian | Rob Lapham | 9,395 | 2.7 | |
| Write-in votes | Antoine Edward Roberts | 3 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 343,362 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Dunn (incumbent) | 199,335 | 67.4 | |
| Democratic | Bob Rackleff | 96,233 | 32.6 | |
| Total votes | 295,568 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Dunn (incumbent) | 305,337 | 97.9 | |
| Write-in votes | Kim O’Connor | 6,662 | 2.1 | |
| Total votes | 311,999 | 100.0 | ||
See also
References
- ^ “Bioguide Search”. bioguide.congress.gov.
- ^ “Guide to the New Congress” (PDF). Roll Call. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 24, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ McMullian, Bo (January 14, 2016). “Jackson County Times – “Conservative for Congress” Neal Dunn visits Marianna”. Jackson County Times. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Burlew, Jeff (August 10, 2015). “Panama City surgeon Dunn announces run for Congress”. Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Garman, Valerie (August 7, 2015). “Neal Dunn announces candidacy for Congress”. Panama City News Herald. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Bennett, Lanetra. “Neal Dunn Announces Candidacy for Florida Congressional District 2”. WCTV-TV. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ “Dunn wins GOP CD2, Democratic race too close to call”. Tallahassee Democrat. August 30, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ “Lawson and Dunn head to Washington”. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ^ LAKANA (January 3, 2017). “Rep. Neal Dunn sworn in to 115th Congress”. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- ^ “Florida Election Results 2018: Midterm Results & Polls”. NBC News. December 21, 2018.
- ^ Mueller, Sarah. “Rep. Dunn Frustrates Constituents By Not Holding Town Hall”. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ “Dunn shuns citizens calling for town hall”. Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ “Republican Neal Dunn re-elected in US House District 2 race”. November 4, 2020.
- ^ “Neal P. Dunn”. Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ “Caucus List”. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ “Member List”. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ “Republican Candidate Neal Dunn Endorsed by NRA Political Victory Fund”. Neal Dunn Conservative for Congress. Friends of Neal Dunn. October 12, 2016. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ “NRA-PVF | Grades | Florida”. nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ “NRA-PVF | Grades | Florida”. nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Henderson, John (February 22, 2018). “Bay residents, leaders split on gun ‘common sense’“. Panama City News Herald. Panama City, Florida. Archived from the original on February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (February 21, 2018). “These Florida lawmakers accepted money from the National Rifle Association”. CNN. Atlanta. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ “Letter to FCC Chairman Pai” (PDF). December 13, 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ “Here’s a List of the Members of Congress Who Just Told Ajit Pai to Repeal Net Neutrality”. Motherboard. December 14, 2017. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
- ^ Almukhtar, Sarah (December 19, 2017). “How Each House Member Voted on the Tax Bill”. The New York Times. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Milbank, Dana (December 21, 2017). “Dana Milbank: Republicans have their own Obamacare now”. stltoday.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Holton, Jennifer (December 20, 2017). “Rep. Dunn on GOP tax reform victory: Win for “generations”“. WJHG. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Call, James. “GOP 2nd District candidates tout conservative credentials”. Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ “Florida Voices React to Senate Proposal to Repeal and Replace Obamacare”. Sunshine State News | Florida Political News. June 22, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Blood, Michael R.; Riccardi, Nicholas (December 5, 2020). “Biden officially secures enough electors to become president”. AP News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ Liptak, Adam (December 11, 2020). “Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Seeking to Subvert Election”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ “Order in Pending Case” (PDF). Supreme Court of the United States. December 11, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Diaz, Daniella. “Brief from 126 Republicans supporting Texas lawsuit in Supreme Court”. CNN. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Call, James. “Congressman and Trump loyalist Neal Dunn will back Electoral College challenge”. Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ Cobb, Nathan. “Congressman Neal Dunn condemns Capitol violence, still contests Electoral College results”. News Herald. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). “House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). “Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session”. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
- ^ “DAV Magazine July/August 2023 Page 5”. www.qgdigitalpublishing.com.
- ^ https://www.c-span.org/video/?519065-1/house-session&start=11123
- ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/166297/neal-dunn/101/marijuana
- ^ Florida, News Service of (April 10, 2020). “North Florida Congressman Positive For COVID-19”. news.wgcu.org. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ “Primary Election Republican Primary”. Florida Department of State Division of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ “2016 General Election”. Florida Department of State Division of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ “2018 General Election”. Florida Department of State Division of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ “2020 General Election”. Florida Department of State Division of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
External links
- Congressman Neal Dunn official U.S. House website
- Campaign website
- Neal Dunn at Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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