Congressman Vern Buchanan

By a 401-23 vote, the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved Rep. Vern Buchanan’s measure to study the impact of red tide on human health.

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan applauded the State Department’s announcement that it is now screening social media accounts and phone numbers for nearly all applicants seeking U.S. visas – a proposal Buchanan introduced in Congress more than three years ago.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) urged Congress to pass his legislation to compel China to take on fentanyl produced and exported from the country.

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.