Representative Vern Buchanan, Republican from Florida

Vern Buchanan

Representative · Florida · Republican

Vern Buchanan

Biography
Vern Buchanan built a successful career as a business owner before entering public service. Elected to represent Florida’s 16th Congressional District in 2006, he has prioritized tax reform, environmental protection, and veterans’ issues. Buchanan authored legislation to expand access to mental health care for veterans and has served as the lead Republican on the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. He approaches his work with a focus on pragmatic problem-solving, aiming to address his district’s needs through bipartisan cooperation and fiscal responsibility.
Education
  • B.B.A. (Honorary), Cleary University, Howell, MI
    1975
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2007-Present

    Representing Florida's 16th district

  • Founder and Chairman, Buchanan Enterprises

    1992–2007

  • Founder and Chairman, Buchanan Automotive Group

    1992–2007

  • Business Owner

  • Chair, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

  • Chair, Florida Chamber of Commmerce

  • Member, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Policy Focus
Taxation26%
Health22%
Armed Forces and National Security17%
Crime and Law Enforcement11%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Vern Buchanan's record in Congress.

  • Tax Reform

    Co-authored and helped pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, lowering taxes for individuals and businesses.

  • Veterans' Health Care

    Secured funding for a new VA outpatient clinic in Sarasota to improve healthcare access for local veterans.

  • Red Tide Research Funding

    Championed federal funding for research and mitigation of harmful algal blooms affecting Florida’s coasts.

  • Animal Welfare Legislation

    Introduced and passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, making certain acts of animal cruelty federal crimes.

Committee Assignments
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  • Joint Committee on Taxation
  • House Committee on Ways and Means

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