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Buchanan Votes In Support Of Florida Farmers

Congressman Vern Buchanan voted today for a federal farm bill that invests for the first time ever in Florida agriculture.  Buchanan was one of  16  bipartisan members of the Florida delegation to help pass the “Food, Conservation and Energy Act” (H.R. 2419).  The farm bill is a five-year overhaul of agriculture policy.  The bill includes $230 million in federal funding for specialty crop research and promotion, including fruits and vegetables grown in Florida.  

Buchanan Votes To Lower Gas Prices

Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) voted in favor of legislation last night to increase gas supplies by temporarily halting deposits to the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) – a move experts agree will lower prices at the pump. 

Buchanan Examines Border, Calls For Security Improvements

Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13), just back from a visit to the U.S. border with Mexico, said today more agents and additional resources are needed to stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

Buchanan Receives "A In English" Award

Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) yesterday received the “A in English” award from U.S. English, Inc. for his support of legislation making English the official language of the United States.

Buchanan Visits U.s. Mexico Border

Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) is in El Paso, Texas today to examine border security.  The Congressman is visiting the U.S. Mexico border to meet with U.S. border patrol agents and inspect technology used by the Department of Homeland Security to protect the border.