Congressman Vern Buchanan

WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan introduced 10 bills on the opening day of the new Congress, laying out priorities that include reopening the economy and creating jobs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, addressing veterans’ health and combating red tide.

WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan’s measure to reduce training accidents following the death of a Bradenton soldier became law Friday as a part of a sweeping defense policy bill. This marks Buchanan’s 23rd proposal to become law since he was first elected to Congress.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan today applauded a bipartisan agreement reached by congressional leaders on legislation to protect patients from receiving surprise medical bills. He called for the measure to be included in an end-of-the-year spending package.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today passed the final version of a sweeping defense bill that includes Congressman Vern Buchanan’s measure to reduce training accidents following the death of a Bradenton soldier

BRADENTON, Fla — Four Manatee County students who designed a new tool to calculate the proper dosage for medicines are the 2020 winners of the 16th Congressional District App Challenge, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan announced Monday.