Vern Buchanan
U.S. Representative · FL-16 · Republican
Statements and posts
247 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 247 statements
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Buchanan Highlights Key Priorities for Final Defense Bill
Led letter urging Senate inclusion of ten bipartisan amendments in final FY27 National Defense Authorization Act.
“As the House and Senate negotiate the final Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), I write to respectfully urge the inclusion of my amendments, which were unanimously approved and included in the House-passed bill (H.R. 8800)”
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Buchanan Joins Bipartisan House Entrepreneurship Caucus to Support America’s Small Businesses
Joined bipartisan House Entrepreneurship Caucus to support small business growth.
“As a small business owner, I know how much sweat and sacrifice it takes to build something from nothing”
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Urged Department of War to expand Florida National Guard personnel.
“Floridians have seen time and time again the importance of our National Guard in stepping up for our families and communities”
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Honoring Nelly Korda, Bradenton's Hometown Champion
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nelly Korda of Bradenton, Florida, one of the greatest golfers in the world, whose achievements have filled our hometown with pride. Nelly was born in Bradenton on July 28, 1998, into a family that loves sports. Her father, Petr, was a champion tennis player who…
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ICYMI: Buchanan, Tonko Make Bipartisan Case for Early Alzheimer’s Detection in The Hill Op-Ed
Buchanan and Tonko published op-ed promoting bipartisan Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act.
“Broadening access to Alzheimer’s screening tools can help people understand their risk for the disease long before symptoms appear”
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Buchanan Backs Bipartisan Bills to Help Kids Eat Better and Lead Healthier Lives
Cosponsored bipartisan bills to improve student nutrition and support specialty crop growers.
“Healthy kids become strong students, and strong students grow into the leaders our country will depend on. Children are 25% of our population, but 100% of our future, and these bills put fresh, local food in our schools and clear information in the hands of parents.”
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Recognizing Christine Olson, Founder of to Inform Families First, on Her Retirement
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Christine Olson of Bradenton, Florida, as she retires from TIFF, To Inform Families First, and to remember her beloved daughter, Tiffiany Marie Olson. On December 7, 2005, Tiffiany, just 22, was killed by a drunk driver on United States 19 in Manatee County,…
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Buchanan Marks Final 100 Days in Office, Pledges to Keep Fighting for Florida
Marked final 100 days in office, pledged to continue fighting for Florida constituents.
“Fighting for Florida over the last 20 years has been the honor of my life, and I’m continuing in that fight over my last 100 days in office”
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Celebrating H. Lee Moffitt's 85th Birthday and 40 Years of Moffitt Cancer Center
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor former State Senator H. Lee Moffitt and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Moffitt Cancer Center, an institution born from one man's vision. I congratulate former State Senator Lee Moffitt for bringing this vision to life and hope he has a good 85th birthday in…
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Urged Trump administration to address sulfur shortage threatening domestic fertilizer production.
“Sulfur is the backbone of domestic phosphate fertilizer production, and right now American producers cannot afford it”
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Advanced bipartisan bill to expand Medicare coverage for early Alzheimer's detection.
“Early detection of Alzheimer’s is key to giving families more time, options and hope”
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ICYMI: Buchanan Reflects on the 25th Anniversary of September 11
Reflected on 9/11's 25th anniversary and urged continued funding for national security agencies.
“Its brightest was September 12, when the country stood together. We honor that unity best not with speeches alone, but by making sure the people and agencies standing between us and the next attack have what they need, every year, not just this one.”
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ICYMI: Buchanan Warns of Looming National Debt Crisis in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed
Warned of national debt crisis and called for balanced budget amendment.
“Florida families balance their budgets every month. It is about time Washington does the same.”
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ICYMI: Buchanan Calls for USMCA Reforms to Protect Seasonal Produce Growers in The Hill Op-Ed
Called for USMCA reforms to protect seasonal produce growers in op-ed.
“This USMCA review gives our country a real opportunity to restore fairness for our seasonal produce growers, strengthen our food security and build a food system Americans can rely on and trust.”
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Buchanan Named Most Bipartisan Member in Florida in National Congressional Scorecard
Earned highest bipartisanship score among Florida's congressional delegation.
“Floridians didn’t send me to Washington to fight for the sake of fighting”
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ICYMI: Alzheimer’s Association Highlights Urgent Need for ASAP Act on Fox News
Highlighted bipartisan support for Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act with nearly 200 cosponsors.
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Buchanan Joins Torres, Fitzpatrick in Cosponsoring Bipartisan 9-1-1 SAVES Act
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers as first responders.
“Every day, 9-1-1 dispatchers are the calm, steady voice on the other end of the line when Americans are facing the worst moments of their lives”
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Joined letter urging Secretary Rubio to designate Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally.
“The United States must continue to strengthen partnerships with trusted allies in our own hemisphere”
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Buchanan, Huffman Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Global Extinction Crisis
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to support conservation of critically endangered species.
“Allowing a species to become extinct is a tragedy, and we should do everything in our power to prevent it from happening”
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Buchanan Secures 10 Amendments in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
Secured ten amendments in FY27 National Defense Authorization Act.
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House Passes FDA Modernization Act 3.0, Building on Landmark Reforms Led by Congressman Buchanan
Celebrated House passage of FDA Modernization Act 3.0 reducing animal testing.
“Patients deserve access to the most advanced medical technology available”
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Called on Senate to pass his Sunshine Protection Act making daylight saving time permanent.
“Florida has led the conversation on this issue for years, and the House has now acted with broad bipartisan support. It’s time for the Senate to send this commonsense legislation to the President’s desk.”
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Buchanan Celebrates Passage of His Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill
Celebrated House passage of bill to make daylight saving time permanent year-round.
“Permanent daylight saving time will improve public safety, promote healthier and more active lifestyles and give families more daylight to enjoy after work and school.”
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Buchanan Statement Ahead of Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill
Pushed House vote on Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.
“I’ve advocated for this change for years because it’s clear that year-round daylight saving time is a popular, commonsense reform that will improve everyday life for millions of Americans. I encourage all of my colleagues to vote for this crucial bipartisan bill to lock the clock for good.”
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ICYMI: Buchanan Questions Sports Experts on Health and Tax Impacts on College Athletes
Questioned experts on health impacts and tax policy effects on college athletes.
“In my situation, my son had a concussion for two months. He couldn’t go out of the house. He had to stay inside. But that happened with a lot of these kids, and we just must keep that in mind. As people are making billions of dollars on the other side, what are we doing for the kids?”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.
