by gslwpadm | Nov 18, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Tuesday passed legislation supported by Congressman Vern Buchanan to provide states with much-needed resources to combat the opioid crisis. “As we continue to combat coronavirus, we also need...
by gslwpadm | Nov 16, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House today passed legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Ted Deutch cracking down on fraud targeting older Americans. Florida has the highest percentage of seniors 60 and older in the United States and is a hotbed...
by gslwpadm | Nov 16, 2020 | Press Releases
SARASOTA, Fla – Congressman Vern Buchanan today applauded the Sarasota City Commission’s decision to officially keep the “Unconditional Surrender” statue on Sarasota’s Bayfront. “The statue symbolizes the end of World War II...
by gslwpadm | Nov 15, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Manatee County could lose as much as $30 million in coronavirus funds if a spending deadline is not extended by Congress, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan warned today.In a letter sent to House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate leader Mitch McConnell,...
by gslwpadm | Nov 10, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Following the death of a Sarasota County veteran, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today he will co-sponsor legislation expanding health coverage for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.Stephen Shull, 42, a Sarasota...