WASHINGTON - The U.S. House Monday overwhelmingly passed Congressman Vern Buchanan's amendment requiring the Pentagon to examine emergency medical services at U.S. military bases...
Opioid Deaths Explode in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla - Responding to a shocking surge of drug overdose deaths in Sarasota County, Congressman Vern Buchanan said today he will seek extra funding for drug treatment and prevention in...
U.S. Chamber: Buchanan Tops In Florida
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has rated Congressman Vern Buchanan tops in Florida for his record of bipartisanship and creating jobs. Buchanan won a perfect 100 percent score on the...
Humane Society Names Buchanan “Legislator of the Year”…. AGAIN
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...