WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan today applauded a bipartisan agreement reached by congressional leaders on legislation to protect patients from receiving surprise medical bills. He called for...
Buchanan Measure Headed to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate today passed the final version of a sweeping defense bill that includes Congressman Vern Buchanan's measure to reduce training accidents following the death of a...
U.S. House Passes Final National Defense Bill with Buchanan Measure Included
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House today passed the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act which included Congressman Vern Buchanan's amendment requiring the Pentagon to examine emergency...
Buchanan Honors Four Manatee Students Who Invented New App to Save Lives
BRADENTON, Fla — Four Manatee County students who designed a new tool to calculate the proper dosage for medicines are the 2020 winners of the 16th Congressional District App Challenge, U.S....
Buchanan: Tap Pandemic Funds to Protect Seniors
WASHINGTON - With COVID-19 spiking in long-term care facilities, Congressman Vern Buchanan today urged Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to dedicate a significant...
U.S. House Passes Buchanan-Backed Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House Tuesday passed legislation supported by Congressman Vern Buchanan to provide states with much-needed resources to combat the opioid...
BREAKING: Anti-Fraud Bill Led by Buchanan/Deutch Passes U.S. House
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...
Staying Put! Buchanan Applauds City Commission for Voting to Keep Statue on Bayfront
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...
Buchanan Wants COVID Deadline Extended
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...
Buchanan Co-Sponsors Bill to Expand Coverage for Veterans Exposed to Toxic “Burn Pits”
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...