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...
Buchanan Announces Service Academy Nominations
SARASOTA, FL - U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan announced today he has made 20 nominations to the nation's four U.S. Service Academies. Each year, members of Congress nominate young men and women for...
Clocks to “Fall Back” on Sunday — Buchanan Wants To Change That
WASHINGTON - As Americans prepare to turn their clocks back an hour this weekend, Congressman Vern Buchanan is urging Congress to pass his legislation making daylight saving time...
Buchanan Calls on EPA to Oversee Toxic Waste at Piney Point
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to oversee efforts to dispose of toxic wastewater at the former Piney Point phosphate...
Florida AG Ashley Moody Endorses Buchanan Bill to Protect Children
BRADENTON, Fla - Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has endorsed his legislation to protect children from predators.Buchanan's bill (the CREEPER Act...
Medicare Open Season Starts Today!
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan today encouraged seniors to review their Medicare coverage and ensure they have the best plan that meets their needs as Medicare open enrollment gets...
Buchanan Bill Designates The Little Manatee River a National “Scenic” River
BRADENTON, Fla - Congressman Vern Buchanan today introduced federal legislation to designate the Little Manatee River as a national "scenic" river.Designating the river as scenic would add...
Manatee, Sarasota & Hillsborough Sheriffs Endorse Buchanan Bill to Protect Kids
BRADENTON, Fla - Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today that Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells, Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister have...
Buchanan Talks With U.S. Senate Armed Services Chairman About Death of Bradenton Soldier
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan said today key congressional leaders have expressed strong support for his proposal to reform military training protocol following the accidental death of a...