Biography
Neal Patrick Dunn, born on February 16, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 2nd Congressional District since 2017. Prior to his political career, Dr. Dunn was a surgeon in Panama City, Florida, for over 25 years and served in the U.S. Army for over a decade, achieving the rank of Major. He was the founding president of the Panama City Urological Center and the Panama City Surgery Center, and also served as the founding chairman of Summit Bank.
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Sciences from Washington and Lee University
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Doctor of Medicine from the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Medical Internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Political Experience
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U.S. Representative, Florida's 2nd Congressional District
- Serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including the Subcommittees on Health; Communications and Technology; and Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- Appointed to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Played a significant role in shaping the VA MISSION Act, which aimed to improve care and choice for veterans.
- Introduced the "10th Amendment Restoration Act" to return certain federal functions to the states.
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Committee Assignments:
- Previously served on the Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and Science, Space, and Technology Committees.
Dr. Dunn's extensive medical background and military service have informed his legislative priorities, particularly in healthcare, veterans' affairs, and national defense.
