Vern Buchanan

Buchanan, Moody and Members of the Florida Delegation Urge Department of War to Expand Florida National Guard Florida Ranks 53rd Out of 54 States and Territories in Guardsmen Per Capita While Carrying One of the Nation’s Heaviest Operational Burdens Letter Calls to Expand Florida National Guard…

HONORING NELLY KORDA, BRADENTON'S HOMETOWN CHAMPION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1054] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Make Bipartisan Case for Early Alzheimer’s Detection in The Hill Op-Ed “The time for waiting is over. We must act ASAP.” WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the Ways Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in The…

Buchanan Backs Bipartisan Bills to Help Kids Eat Better and Lead Healthier Lives Legislation Would Support Florida’s Specialty Crop Growers, Improve Student Nutrition and Tell Families Exactly What Their Children Are Eating WASHINGTON— Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and…

RECOGNIZING CHRISTINE OLSON, FOUNDER OF TO INFORM FAMILIES FIRST, ON HER RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E993] From the Congressional Record…

Buchanan Marks Final 100 Days in Office, Pledges to Keep Fighting for Florida Enters Final Months Building on Two Decades of Delivering Results for Florida WASHINGTON — Today marks the start of Congressman Vern Buchanan’s final 100 days in office. Buchanan, who announced his retirement in January…

CELEBRATING H. LEE MOFFITT'S 85TH BIRTHDAY AND 40 YEARS OF MOFFITT CANCER CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E965] From the Congressional Record…

Buchanan Urges Trump Administration to Take Action on Sulfur Shortage Threatening American Fertilizer Production “What Hurts American Phosphate Hurts the American Farmer and Costs American Families” Sulfur Prices Have Surged Nearly 600 Percent as Domestic Fertilizer Producers Cut Production and…

House Ways and Means Committee Advances Buchanan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Early Alzheimer’s Detection “Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease is Key to Giving Families More Time, Options and Hope” The ASAP Act Would Provide Medicare Coverage for Preventive Alzheimer’s Detection…

ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 “Everyone Remembers Where They Were on September 11, 2001” Op-Ed Remembers 9/11 and the Importance of Continued Action to Protect our Nation WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan recently penned an op-ed in the Sarasota…

ICYMI: Buchanan Warns of Looming National Debt Crisis in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed “Florida families balance their budgets every month. It is about time Washington does the same.” Op-Ed Details the $40 Trillion National Debt and Buchanan’s Balanced Budget Amendment WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern…

ICYMI: Buchanan Calls for USMCA Reforms to Protect Seasonal Produce Growers in The Hill Op-Ed “This USMCA review gives our country a real opportunity to restore fairness for our seasonal produce growers, strengthen our food security and build a food system Americans can rely on and trust.”…

Buchanan Named Most Bipartisan Member in Florida in National Congressional Scorecard Earns an “A” Grade in Bridge Grades Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan has earned an “A” grade with a score of 96.9 out of 100 from Bridge Grades, a nonpartisan scorecard…

ICYMI: Alzheimer’s Association Highlights Urgent Need for ASAP Act on Fox News Advocates Call for Passage of ASAP Act with nearly 200 Bipartisan Cosponsors WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee,…

Buchanan Joins Torres, Fitzpatrick in Cosponsoring Bipartisan 9-1-1 SAVES Act Legislation Would Recognize 9-1-1 Dispatchers as First Responders Washington, D.C. – Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced he is cosponsoring the 9-1-1 Supporting…

Buchanan Joins Salazar On Letter Urging Secretary Rubio to Designate Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally Calls to Recognize Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally to Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership with the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) joined a letter led by…

Buchanan, Huffman Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Global Extinction Crisis “Allowing a Species to Become Extinct Is a Tragedy, and We Should Do Everything in Our Power to Prevent It From Happening.” Bill Would Support Vital Conservation Projects and the Protection of Endangered Animals…

Buchanan Secures 10 Amendments in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that 10 of his amendments were included in the House-passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) (H.R. 8800). The FY27 NDAA provides authorization for…

House Passes FDA Modernization Act 3.0, Building on Landmark Reforms Led by Congressman Buchanan WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, celebrated House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 by…

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’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, 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 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…