Years in Office
18
Bills Sponsored
207
Bills Co-Sponsored
1849
Committees
2
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
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Vern Buchanan's congressional service.
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.
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