Congressman Vern Buchanan

WASHINGTON— Congressman Vern Buchanan said today Congress should recognize “Save the Elephant Day” by cracking down on illegal poaching that has led to the slaughter of thousands of these majestic creatures.

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced the winners of the 2019 High School Congressional Art Competition, a district-wide showcase for young artists. The first-place winner of the annual competition was Mira Khazanchi of Out-of-Door Academy. Ella Pestova Habera of Manatee School for the Arts was this year’s Facebook Fan Favorite winner.

Congressman Vern Buchanan wrote an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune on the importance of passing legislation to crack down on illegal robocalls that victimize millions of Americans each year.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Humane Society has presented Congressman Vern Buchanan with its “Legislative Leader” award for his voting record and leadership on key animal welfare issues.Humane Society President Kitty Block and Humane Society Legislative Fund President Sara Amundson gave Buchanan the award during a ceremony last month in the U.S. Capitol.

At the start of National Police Week, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan announced the winners of his Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards.