NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICTDear Friend, Speaker Pelosi’s Democrats trampled on your Constitutional rights again this past week with two new gun-control bills. One bill would criminalize the private transfer of firearms and the other would extend the waiting period for a background check. These bills will not thwart criminals or gun violence. Instead, they will limit your ability to protect yourself and your family.
Week after week, the Democrats are working to give the government more power. We saw this with the COVID-19 lockdowns and with last week’s election reform bill. This is unacceptable. They are even disregarding science and resisting sending our kids back to school nationwide in order to appease the teachers unions.
None of this is done in your best interest; this is about power. Your best interest and your child’s best interest are always at the forefront of my mind. You sent me here to represent you and I’m committed to doing just that.
Please read about my week below:
Update from Capitol Hill
This Week in the District
Coronavirus Updates
Update from Capitol Hill
Protecting Our Second Amendment Right
This past week, the House passed two gun-control bills. H.R. 8 would subject law-abiding gun owners to criminal penalties for simply loaning his or her firearm to a friend for self-defense or hunting. He or she could face a year in prison and a $100,000 fine. H.R. 1446 changes that period to 10 days and requires a purchaser to petition the federal government for permission to complete their firearm purchase if a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background check is not returned within that time.
Legally buying and owning a firearm is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Instead of strengthening and enforcing existing laws, Speaker Pelosi’s Democrats are instead seeking to make criminals out of law-abiding gun owners. And nothing they have proposed will keep guns out of the hands of criminals who aren’t concerned with following the law, to begin with.
These bills will not stop gun violence. They will only harm America’s responsible gun owners.
This Week’s Energy & Commerce Hearings
On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations met to discuss the vital mission of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We all value the mission of the EPA in ensuring we have clean air, land, and water for this and future generations. However, burdensome overregulation oftentimes does more harm than good. This is particularly true for communities in our district that are recovering from natural disasters and have large Agricultural economies. I’m glad that our subcommittee was able to have this discussion. That said, our farmers and ranchers, the leading conservationists of our natural resources, also deserve to have their voices heard when it comes to regulations that affect their lives and livelihoods.
On Thursday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met to discuss the impact online learning has had on children since the pandemic started. While I’m grateful that we have the technology to work remotely, the long-term impact remote learning is having on our children is one of the great travesties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has done an exceptional job in leading the way in reopening our schools. Other states have not been as fortunate.
Parents across the country know that it is in their child’s best interest to be in school. The data backs up that it’s possible to safely reopen schools. Let’s get our kids back to school. This Week in the District
An Important Update from the IRS
As noted in a recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) news release, as required by law, all first and second Economic Impact Payments have been issued. Eligible people who didn’t receive an EIP, or did not receive the full amount, can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit by filing a 2020 tax return. Those not required to file a return can find information at Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit if you aren’t required to file a tax return.
Taxpayers will need to know the amount of any Economic Impact Payments they received to calculate the amount of their Recovery Rebate Credit. That information is available using the IRS’s Get My Payment tool. As of January 29, 2021, Get My Payment will no longer be updated for the first and second Economic Impact Payments. Taxpayers can also view or request their tax records at Get Transcript.
Important Note: As we await the next Economic Impact Payment checks, please keep in mind that this process may take longer if your previous payments were not delivered via direct deposit. My team stands ready to help you should you have an issue, but please allow ample time for payments to be sent out.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Veterans Update
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible Veterans currently enrolled for VA health care at the NF/SGVHS.
Enrolled NF/SGVHS Veterans can opt to receive the vaccine at their preferred site of care by scheduling an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755 or by attending one of the health system’s no appointment needed vaccination events.
Each NF/SGVHS location has different operational plans in place. Click here to view the current COVID-19 vaccine administration sites and their operational status. Coronavirus Updates
Recent Updates
- Patients today have more treatment options in the battle against coronavirus disease thanks to Operation Warp Speed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved one drug treatment for COVID-19 and has authorized others for emergency use during this public health emergency. In addition, many more therapies are being tested in clinical trials to evaluate whether they are safe and effective in combating COVID-19. Read more about your treatment options here.
- You can now pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. The State of Florida has partnered with Sharecare to provide an easy-to-use platform that will save your spot for your shot. Pre-register here.
- Florida has many sites providing the COVID-19 vaccine. Use the vaccine finder to find a site near you. Supplies are limited and appointments may be required. At this time, the vaccine is available for:
- Persons 65 years of age and older.
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
- Residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
Thank you for your continued energy and enthusiasm, as reflected in your letters and Facebook posts. If you haven’t already, LIKE my Facebook page. You can also follow me on Twitter @DrNealDunnFL2. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in Congress!
Sincerely,
Dr. Neal Dunn
Member of Congress
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