Buchanan Recovers $8.1 Million for Florida’s 16th Congressional District

Millions in Benefits Rightfully Returned to Constituents

BRADENTON, Fla. — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that his office has recovered $8.1 million in owed benefits and payments from various federal agencies on behalf of Florida’s 16th Congressional District residents through August 2025.

“I am proud to announce that through our office’s casework efforts, my team and I have successfully recovered $8.1 million previously withheld by federal agencies for Florida’s 16th District residents since January 1^st,” said Buchanan. “These are benefits that my constituents have earned through years of service, hard work and dedication. Whether it’s a veteran finally receiving long-overdue VA benefits, a senior resolving a Social Security dispute or assisting a small business owner in securing an Employee Retention Credit refund, my team is committed to cutting through red tape and advocating on my constituents’ behalf. If you or someone you know is having difficulty resolving an issue with a federal agency, such as the VA, IRS, SBA or Social Security, please contact my Bradenton or Brandon office. I am committed to ensuring your government works for you!”

Benefits and payments returned to Florida’s 16^th District resident include:

$6.6 million in owed IRS benefits
$1.3 million in owed VA benefits
$260,000 in owed Social Security benefits

Buchanan’s district offices in Bradenton and Brandon works daily to assist constituents navigating federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Social Security Administration (SSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), among others. These efforts have helped secure overdue tax refunds, veterans’ benefits, Medicare payments, disaster relief funds and more.

Constituents in need of assistance can contact Buchanan’s Bradenton or Brandon offices:

Bradenton Office – (941) 951-6643
Brandon Office – (813) 657-1013
Online Casework Request Form: https://buchanan.house.gov/casework-federal-agency-assistance

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