Congressman Vern Buchanan

WASHINGTON — Two animal welfare measures sponsored by Florida Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Alcee Hastings were approved today by the U.S. House.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Animal Protection Caucus in Congress, called on the Trump administration today to withdraw a plan weakening the Endangered Species Act. Buchanan said the plan is “an assault against nature” that would lead to the extinction of wildlife.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today he has filed a formal objection letter with the U.S. Agriculture Department, calling its food labeling plan for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) "grossly inadequate."

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House has approved legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Vern Buchanan to restore health coverage for 90,000 Navy veterans who were potentially exposed to the toxic chemical Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House last night passed Congressman Vern Buchanan’s bipartisan proposal to create a national clearinghouse on the best ways for patients to manage pain and prevent opioid addiction.