Congressman Vern Buchanan

WASHINGTON — Ending months of “disgraceful” inaction, Congress finally approved $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus, providing much-needed help to Florida and other states, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said today.

WASHINGTON — With U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s strong support, Congress today voted overwhelmingly to override President Obama’s veto of legislation that allows American victims of terrorism to sue foreign countries involved in the attacks.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan today called on Congress to swiftly pass his bill mandating the screening of foreigners’ social media following a report that U.S. officials did not check Ahmad Rahami’s social media accounts, which included links to radical jihadist videos.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House has passed Congressman Vern Buchanan’s bipartisan legislation to aid Florida orange growers in their battle against the predatory citrus greening disease. The bill now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Vern Buchanan voted today to prevent the transfer of any terrorist from the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The bill now goes to the U.S. Senate for consideration.