WASHINGTON - The Humane Society of the United States today named Congressman Vern Buchanan "Legislator of the Year," making him the only member of the U.S. House ever to win the prestigious award...
Buchanan Co-Sponsors “JUSTICE Act” to Reform Police Procedures
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan today co-sponsored legislation to reform police procedures nationwide following the brutal murder of George Floyd. The bill, which addresses chokeholds,...
Buchanan Announces Congressional Teacher Award Recipients
BRADENTON?—?Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today that eight teachers in the 16th Congressional District were chosen for the Congressional Teacher Awards. ?The Congressional Teacher Awards,...
Buchanan Urges DeSantis to Direct Significant COVID-19 Relief Funds to Manatee, Sarasota
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan today sent a letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis applauding the announcement that his administration will soon begin disbursing unused coronavirus relief...
After Tragic Death of Bradenton Soldier, Buchanan Calls for Military Training Reforms
BRADENTON, Fla - Following the tragic death of a Bradenton soldier during a training exercise, Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced he has urged the Defense Department and congressional...
Buchanan Statement on Protests and Challenges Ahead
WASHINGTON - The brutal murder of George Floyd should outrage every American. Peaceful protests demanding justice are understandable and are protected by the First Amendment. But violence, looting...
Buchanan Encourages Residents to Prepare for Above-Active Hurricane Season
SARASOTA, Fla - As hurricane season officially begins today, Congressman Vern Buchanan urged Suncoast residents to take steps to prepare for and remain safe during the coronavirus pandemic."As...
President Expected to Sign Buchanan-Backed Holocaust Education Bill
WASHINGTON - President Trump is expected to sign legislation this week co-sponsored by Congressman Vern Buchanan to help educate students nationwide about the horrors of the...
Buchanan Doubles Down on Pandemic Planning
WASHINGTON - On the heels of introducing legislation to increase domestic production of life-saving drugs, Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced he has co-sponsored another bill...
Buchanan: Americans Should be Allowed to Sue China Over COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today he has co-sponsored legislation that would allow U.S. citizens to sue China over the coronavirus. "China's lies about the origin,...