NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICTDear Friend,
Friday’s vote on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was disappointing. You need help paying your bills, not more failed policies that drive up costs.
This vote proves how out-of-touch Democrats are with hardworking Americans. I’ve spoken with Florida farmers, small business owners, and seniors in our district, and they are struggling with high gas prices, expensive grocery bills, and supply chain shortages. Spending more on radical climate initiatives and expanding the IRS is not an effective way to combat inflation.
The Biden Administration, Speaker Pelosi, and House Democrats must realize that we cannot spend our way out of inflation. Their frivolous spending and failed policies are what got us here in the first place.
Please read about my week below:
Top Reads of the Week
A Recap of My Week
Updates from Agencies
Top Reads of the Week
FLORIDA POLITICS: Congress leans on NOAA to avoid major Florida fishery closures
WTXL (TALLAHASSEE): US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000
FLORIDA POLITICS: Mar-a-Lago FBI raid outrages state Republican pols, dubbed ‘3rd World’ move
A Recap of My Week
What Friday’s Vote Means for Health Care 
I recently spoke with Nicole from Tallahassee, who has a daughter with epilepsy. During our discussion, she told me about the many obstacles they went through for her daughter to get the right medication. Her physician recommended a prescription drug that helps limit her seizures. However, Nicole’s insurance company required her daughter to fail on a series of drugs of their choosing before allowing her to use the medication her physician prescribed.
This led to out-of-control seizures, trips to the emergency room, and costly medical bills. As a parent, I sympathize with Nicole. There is nothing more grueling than helplessly watching your child suffer. The good news is that her daughter is finally on the right medication, but now Nicole’s daughter pays over a thousand dollars per month for one medication – and that’s WITH her insurance.
People like Nicole and her daughter need real solutions and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 fails to meet that mark. The government price control policies in this bill will limit prescription drug options and access to care. This will hurt our supply and drive-up costs.
I am a proud cosponsor of the Lower Costs More Cures Act (H.R. 19), an alternative bill that would lower prescription drug costs and increase innovation. H.R. 19 empowers patients with price transparency, caps insulin costs for seniors, and addresses harmful patent practices that delay entry into the market of cheaper generics. Additionally, my colleagues and I on the GOP Doctors Caucus recently sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi expressing our opposition to these drug price control policies.
Americans need REAL solutions, not socialist policies that cripple the prescription drug market and access to care.
End the COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration
I recently signed a discharge petition to terminate the COVID-19 national emergency declaration. I recognize that Americans are still testing positive for COVID-19; however, our country is in a much better place now in terms of testing and treatments. We must terminate this declaration to prevent the federal government from abusing its power. Read more here.
Updates From Agencies
ATTN Truckers: Deadline Approaching
The IRS reminds those who have registered, or are required to register, large trucks and buses that it’s time to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. The deadline to file and pay is Aug. 31, 2022, for vehicles used on the road during July 2022.
More information on how to file heavy highway vehicle use tax returns and pay the associated tax is in IRS News Release 2022-146, in English and Spanish. The online versions in both languages are easily shared on social media.
New School Year Reminder to Educators
As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators that they’ll be able to deduct up to $300 of out-of-pocket classroom expenses for 2022 when they file their federal income tax returns next year.
For 2022, an eligible educator can deduct up to $300 of qualifying expenses. If they’re married and file a joint return with another eligible educator, the limit rises to $600. But in this situation, not more than $300 for each spouse.
Learn more here.
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
| Constituent Casework Corner
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is moving into a new phase of its pilot Online Passport Renewal (OPR) program to the public. They are now offering a limited online passport renewal option for the first 25,000 members of the public to sign up here.
This pilot phase enables them to test functionality, ensure the system operates as designed, and ramp up training and customer support. Customers who volunteer can provide them valuable input that they will use to improve the customer experience before a full OPR roll out to the public.
Once they reach 25,000 volunteers, they will temporarily close the online portal. There will be additional opportunities to participate in the pilot in the coming months. If you have any questions about eligibility or how to participate, please see the FAQs on their webpage.
Do you need help with a federal agency? Contact my office at 850-785-0812 or at www.dunn.house.gov
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