History of Neal Dunn in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 16, 2026

Neal Dunn is an American politician and surgeon. A Republican, he has served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 2nd congressional district since 2017. Prior to his political career, Dunn was a medical doctor and served in the United States Army for eleven years, achieving the rank of major.

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February 16, 1953: Neal Dunn Born

On February 16, 1953, Neal Patrick Dunn was born. He is an American surgeon and Republican Party politician.

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August 2015: Announced Candidacy

In August 2015, Neal Dunn announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 2nd congressional district in the 2016 elections.

January 3, 2017: Sworn into Office

On January 3, 2017, Neal Dunn was officially sworn in as a U.S. Representative.

December 13, 2017: Letter Supporting Repeal of Net Neutrality

On December 13, 2017, Neal Dunn, along with 107 other Republican members of Congress, sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai supporting his plan to repeal net neutrality protections.

March 2020: Virtual Town Halls Due to COVID-19

Starting in March 2020, Neal Dunn began holding multiple virtual town hall meetings due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 13, 2026: Announced Retirement

On January 13, 2026, Neal Dunn announced that he would retire from Congress and would not seek another term in 2026.

February 27, 2026: Terminal Illness Report

On February 27, 2026, it was reported that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told Republican Donors that Dunn may have terminal illness.

March 16, 2026: Trump Shared Dunn's Private Health Details

On March 16, 2026 during a broadcasted board meeting of the Kennedy Center, President Donald Trump shared private details of Dunn's medical condition, disclosing that he "would be dead by June" if not for a recent medical intervention.