Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, the Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act, which helps minimize burdens on value-based care organizations. We must move away from fee-for-service. As someone who has been in business for a long time, the incentives are wrong. That is part of the problem. The more you do, the more you make. The sicker you are, the more you make, and I just don't like it. Not to say that doctors take advantage of it, but the incentives are wrong, and we need to fix that. That is why I am in strong support of accountable care organizations.
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Vern Buchanan
Representative · Florida · Republican
Vern Buchanan
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent and finally end the biannual clock switch. Twice a year, Americans are forced to change their clocks. These changes disrupt their schedule for no good reason. The outdated practice is frustrating for families, workers, schools, and small businesses across the country. Let me just tell you, as someone who has been in business for 30 years, this is gigantic, especially for the small business person.
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, MI1975
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2007-PresentRepresenting Florida's 16th district
Founder and Chairman, Buchanan Enterprises
1992–2007Founder and Chairman, Buchanan Automotive Group
1992–2007Business 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
View details →- Joint Committee on Taxation
- House Committee on Ways and Means
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