Vern Buchanan

ICYMI: Buchanan Calls for Senate to Pass His Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed “Now the Senate has the Opportunity to Finish the Job.” WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune celebrating the bipartisan House…

SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4445-H4451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Buchanan Celebrates Passage of His Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act Passes House in Bipartisan Vote Click here to watch Buchanan’s House floor speech on the Sunshine Protection Act. WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement…

Buchanan Statement Ahead of Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act to Receive House Vote Tomorrow WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement ahead of the House floor vote tomorrow on his Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139),…

ICYMI: Buchanan Questions Sports Experts on Health and Tax Impacts on College Athletes Advocates For Collegiate Athletes’ Health and Wellbeing WASHINGTON — During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on federal tax policy’s impact on college and professional athletes, Congressman Vern Buchanan,…

Buchanan Applauds Trump Administration’s Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge The Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge Aims to Implement Better Dietary Options for Patients WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health…

ICYMI: Buchanan Celebrates 250 Years of the American Dream in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed “The American Dream is Still Alive” WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence and applauding our…

Buchanan Bill to Encourage Use of AI Tools to Detect Tax Fraud Advanced by House Ways and Means Committee Establishes Pilot Program to Use AI to Identify Fraudulent Tax Returns, Requires Report to Congress on Results WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and…

Buchanan, Barragán, Bilirakis, Sanchez Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing June 2026 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Advocates Passage of Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act to Support Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Dementia WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern…

HEALTH CARE EFFICIENCY THROUGH FLEXIBILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4272-H4273] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Buchanan Bill to Support Health Care Providers Passes House in Unanimous Vote Healthcare Efficiency Through Flexibility Act Eases Burdens on ACOs, Encourages Value-Based Care Model Click here to watch Buchanan’s speech on the House floor WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman…

Buchanan Praises Trump Administration Suspending Export of Live Horses to Mexico Urges President Trump to Permanently Ban Export of American Horses for Slaughter WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, led a letter signed by 17 members…

Buchanan, Colleagues Lead Call to Trump Administration to Ensure Foreign Nations Pay Their Fair Share for American Pharmaceutical Innovation Lead Letter to USTR Greer, Secretary Lutnick Urging Section 301 Investigation to Support American Patients and Taxpayers WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern…

Buchanan Applauds Passage of Secure America Act to Fully Fund ICE and Border Patrol, Combat Fentanyl Delivers Resources Needed to Secure the Border, Combat Human Trafficking, Keep Communities Safe WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement following the passage…

Buchanan Initiative to Strengthen Enforcement of Animal Welfare Laws Passes House Amendment Provides $2 Million to Investigate and Enforce Animal Welfare Statutes WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, released the following statement…

ICYMI: Buchanan Questions Treasury Sec. Bessent on Support for Small Businesses, Seniors Applauds Working Families Tax Cuts and Bessent’s Leadership WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott…

HONORING SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL EDUCATION AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E517] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Buchanan, Thompson Lead Landmark Bill to Transform U.S. Cycling Industry The America Bikes Act Bolsters Safety, Increases Access to Bikes, Onshores Bike Manufacturing WASHINGTON — Co-Chairs of the Congressional Bike Caucus Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced the…

ICYMI: Buchanan Makes Case for Locking the Clock for Good in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed “After Nearly a Decade of Work, With the Support of the President and Growing Momentum in Both Chambers, We Have a Real Chance to Deliver It.” Op-Ed Details Health, Safety and Economic Benefits of Making…

Buchanan Celebrates Committee Approval of FDA Modernization Act 3.0 Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Legislation to Modernize Drug Testing and Reduce Animal Experiments Builds on Buchanan’s FDA Modernization Act 2.0 Law to Accelerate Safer, More Humane Drug Development WASHINGTON – Today,…

Buchanan, Titus, Fitzpatrick Introduce the AVERT Future Violence Act Bill Assesses Link Between Acts of Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, joined Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Congressman Brian…

Buchanan’s SAFE Act, BIKE Act Advanced Through Five-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Bills End Horse Slaughter and Support Bicycle Safety Education Marked Up by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following…

Buchanan, Bilirakis Applaud Passage of Provision to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act Sent to House Floor WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House…

Buchanan Leads Bill to Ensure American Semiconductor Superiority in Space Bipartisan Legislation Clarifies Section 48D Investment Credit Eligibility for Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee,…

ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Push for Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention in Punchbowl News Interview Advocate to Pass ASAP Act with 100+ Bipartisan Cosponsors WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee,…

Buchanan’s Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Advances to House Floor Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act Marked Up in E C Committee WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after his Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), a bill to make Daylight Saving…

Buchanan, Castor Introduce Bill to Expand Hospital at Home, Lower Health Care Costs WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) introduced the bipartisan At Home…

Buchanan’s Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Advances to Markup Buchanan’s Sunshine Protection Act Slated for E C Committee Markup Tomorrow WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after his Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139), a bill to make Daylight…

Buchanan Digital Health Reporting Bill Advanced by House Energy and Commerce Committee E C Health Subcommittee Marks Up Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act to Expand Reporting Options for ACOs WASHINGTON —Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means…

Buchanan Announces 2026 Service Academy Appointments 16 FL-16 Students Appointed to Service Academies Photograph L to R: Micah Pubillones, Jack Crosbie, Caine Cokkinias, Hunter Wilk, Dax Morgan, Caitlin Nguyen, John Wheaton Riverview, Fla. — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that 16 of the…

During National Police Week, Momentum Grows for Buchanan’s Thin Blue Line Act Gains Democratic Support, Trump Administration Endorsement Bipartisan Legislation Strengthens Penalties Against Cop Killers WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced new bipartisan support for his Thin Blue…

Buchanan Recognizes Endangered Species Day Leads Congressional Resolution Supporting Endangered Species Day, Pens Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Congressman Don…

Buchanan, Griffith Urge CMS to Protect ACOs While Cracking Down on Medicare Fraud Write Letter to CMS Administrator Oz Praising CMS Initiatives, Calling for Stable Benchmarks WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health…

Buchanan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition Ireland Cates of Bloomingdale High School in Valrico Named 1st Place Winner BRADENTON, FL – Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, a district-wide showcase for high…

Buchanan Announces Congressional Education Award Recipients Awards Presented to 287 School Employees in the 16th District BRADENTON, Fla. — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced the recipients of his Congressional Educations Awards. Buchanan established the Congressional Education Awards 12…

Buchanan, Ross Reintroduce Bipartisan Petfax Act to Increase Transparency in Pet Sales “Families Across America Deserve Transparency When Bringing a New Pet into Their Home, And Breeders Should Be Held to a Basic Standard of Accountability.” Legislation Empowers Consumers and Cracks Down on…

Buchanan Leads Multi-Front Effort to Advance SAFE Act, End Horse Slaughter "Protecting America's Horses from Slaughter Is a Commonsense, Bipartisan Priority That Reflects Our Values as a Nation." Leads Bipartisan Efforts, Meets Advocates to Protect America's Horses WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern…

95 Organizations Urge Support for Buchanan’s Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act Broad Coalition of Health Care, Aging and Financial Services Organizations Calls on Congress to Provide Financial Relief for Family Caregivers WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House…

Buchanan Applauds HHS Action to Strengthen Hospital Nutrition, Support Florida Farmers "What we serve patients matters as much as their prescriptions." Announcements Made During 'Take Back Your Health' Tour in Miami WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and…

Buchanan, Bilirakis, Lee Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Dangerous Synthetic Drug Buchanan, Bilirakis, Lee Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Dangerous Synthetic Drug "Florida Has Led the Way in Addressing Emerging Drug Threats, But We Need a Clear, Nationwide Standard to Prevent Bad…

Buchanan Celebrates HHS’ National Effort to Strengthen Nutrition Education for Future Physicians "Improving Nutrition Education for Doctors, Students and Families Is One of the Most Important Steps We Can Take to Make America Healthier." 53 Medical Schools Pledge to Update Nutrition Education…

Buchanan, Moody Lead Letter Urging Trump Administration to Protect Florida Growers in USMCA Review "Florida's Farmers Are Being Squeezed Out of Their Own Market by a Flood of Low-priced Imports from Mexico." Lawmakers Call for Targeted Tariff Measures to Stop Unfair Mexican Trade Practices…

Health Chairman Buchanan Opening Statement: Hearing on Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee , delivered the following remarks…

ICYMI: Buchanan Chairs Hearing on Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment "We've Got to Find a Way to Help People, Educate People ... To Make Better Choices Themselves." Discusses Rise of Chronic Kidney Disease, Need for Prevention and Innovative Treatments…

ICYMI: Buchanan Highlights Benefits of Working Families Tax Cuts in Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed "By Lowering Taxes, Rewarding Work and Strengthening Our Economy, We Are Restoring Opportunity and Ensuring the American Dream Remains Within Reach for the Next Generation." Op-Ed Details Tax Relief for…

ICYMI: Buchanan Highlights Early Impact of Working Families Tax Cuts During IRS Hearing "199A is Another Powerful Tool Where You Get Some Parity with Corporate America" Discusses Tax Relief for Workers, Support for Small Businesses and Faster Refund Processing WASHINGTON - Today, C ongressman Vern…

ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Highlight Alzheimer’s Prevention, Early Detection at Hill Interview "You Need to be, in Today's World, the CEO of Your Own Health" Advocates for ASAP Act , Early Screening and Support for Families WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House…

ICYMI: Department of Justice Endorses Buchanan’s Thin Blue Line Act "Our Message Is Clear: We Stand with Our Law Enforcement and They Have Our Full Support." Trump Administration Backs Legislation to Strengthen Penalties Against Cop Killers WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced…

Leading Alzheimer’s Advocates Urge Support for Buchanan’s ASAP Act 459 Organizations and Researchers Call on Congress to Fight Alzheimer's: "The Need for Action is Urgent." WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan , Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health…

Buchanan Beyer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity "Earth Day Is the Perfect Opportunity to Advance Commonsense Solutions That Ensure the Future of Our Nation's Wildlife." Earth Day Legislation Establishes a National Wildlife Corridor…