Congressman Vern Buchanan

WASHINGTON – After Hurricane Irma wiped out as much as 70 percent of Florida's orange crop, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan today called for immediate action in Congress to help struggling citrus farmers recover.

WASHINGTON — Responding to inquiries from Congressman Vern Buchanan, the U.S. Justice Department said it will begin compensating the victims of scam artist Bernie Madoff within the next few months.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said today he will urge congressional leaders to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program to make sure that thousands of low-income kids in his district do not lose coverage.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan’s legislation dedicating $8 million to combat red tide passed the U.S. House today. The proposal was included in a government funding bill that now goes to the Senate for consideration.

WASHINGTON – Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan today urged the U.S. Justice Department to be on “high alert” for disaster-related fraud in the wake of Hurricane Irma. In a letter sent today to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Buchanan warned of con artists exploiting relief efforts as they have done following previous natural disasters.