119th Congress
Vern Buchanan
Representative, FL-16, Florida
Party
- Republican
- Born
- May 8, 1951 (age 75)
- In Congress
- House since 2007
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 19%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5015
- Website
- buchanan.house.gov
Committees
- Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Taxation
Who Is Vern Buchanan?
Vern Buchanan is a Republican representative from FL-16 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2007. Born May 8, 1951, Buchanan is 75. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Buchanan voted on 250 and missed 60. Buchanan voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Buchanan sponsored 46 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Vern Buchanan Voted
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- Did Not VoteProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- Did Not VotePROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- Did Not VoteRatepayer Protection Act
- Did Not VoteWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- Did Not VoteRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Vern Buchanan Sponsored
- ASAP Act (H.R. 6130, In Committee)
- AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026 (H.R. 9501, Out of Committee)
- Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 139, Passed the House)
- Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act (H.R. 5347, Passed the House)
- Semiconductor Superiority Act (H.R. 8959, In Committee)
- AI Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 7786, In Committee)
- MINKS are Superspreaders Act (H.R. 6513, In Committee)
- Protecting Animals in Military Training Act (H.R. 6514, In Committee)
- Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313, Passed the House)
- To Inform Families First Act of 2025 (H.R. 6051, In Committee)
- DETECT Act of 2025 (H.R. 4974, In Committee)
- Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025 (H.R. 4548, In Committee)
See All (46)
- U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act (H.R. 3904, In Committee)
- FORCE-FIT Act (H.R. 3750, In Committee)
- Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 3389, In Committee)
- Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2025 (H.R. 2760, In Committee)
- Fair Accounting for Condominium Construction Act (H.R. 2759, In Committee)
- SAFE Act of 2025 (H.R. 1661, In Committee)
- Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act (H.R. 2408, In Committee)
- Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (H.R. 2172, In Committee)
- Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025 (H.R. 1290, In Committee)
- Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1289, In Committee)
- To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to treat obesity as a disease and reduce the prevalence of obesity in certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes. (H.R. 1978, In Committee)
- To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. (H.R. 1977, In Committee)
- Protecting American Students Act (H.R. 1905, In Committee)
- Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 919, Passed the House)
- American Innovation Act of 2025 (H.R. 1778, In Committee)
- Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407, In Committee)
- Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 (H.R. 1406, In Committee)
- Enhancing Domestic Drug Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (H.R. 1405, In Committee)
- CREEPER Act 2.0 (H.R. 1186, In Committee)
- Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act (H.R. 1185, In Committee)
- Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (H.R. 1050, In Committee)
- Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act (H.R. 920, In Committee)
- Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 (H.R. 136, In Committee)
- Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025 (H.R. 721, In Committee)
- MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 (H.R. 661, In Committee)
- Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act (H.R. 483, In Committee)
- No Tax on Tips Act (H.R. 482, In Committee)
- Thin Blue Line Act (H.R. 378, In Committee)
- Hurricane Helene and Milton Tax Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 140, In Committee)
- Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025 (H.R. 138, In Committee)
- TCJA Permanency Act (H.R. 137, In Committee)
- Manatee Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 135, In Committee)
- Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act (H.R. 134, In Committee)
- Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. (H.J.Res. 3, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Buchanan spoke on the floor 5 times on 5 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 14, 2026, 305 wordsSunshine Protection Act of 2025
I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent and finally end the biannual clock switch.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 29, 2026, 244 wordsHealth Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act
I thank Chairman Smith for his incredible leadership over the years.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 1, 2025, 248 wordsHospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act
I thank the chairman for his leadership on this topic. It has been key to what we have accomplished today.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 15, 2025, 153 wordsWelcoming Dr. John Cross
I rise to recognize Dr. John Cross, who just delivered this morning's opening prayer.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 4, 2025, 204 wordsChronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act
I thank the chairman for his leadership, as well. I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
Florida in Congress →
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- Kat Cammack (R, House)
- Kathy Castor (D, House)
- Mario Diaz-Balart (R, House)
- Byron Donalds (R, House)
- Neal P. Dunn (R, House)
- Randy Fine (R, House)
- Lois Frankel (D, House)
- Scott Franklin (R, House)
- Maxwell Frost (D, House)
- Carlos A. Gimenez (R, House)
- Mike Haridopolos (R, House)
- Laurel M. Lee (R, House)
- Anna Paulina Luna (R, House)
- Brian J. Mast (R, House)
- Cory Mills (R, House)
- Jared Moskowitz (D, House)
- Jimmy Patronis (R, House)
- John H. Rutherford (R, House)
- Maria Elvira Salazar (R, House)
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D, House)
- Darren Soto (D, House)
- W. Gregory Steube (R, House)
- Daniel Webster (R, House)
- Frederica S. Wilson (D, House)
Questions About Vern Buchanan
Is Vern Buchanan still in Congress?
Yes. Vern Buchanan is serving as representative from FL-16 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Vern Buchanan?
Vern Buchanan is a Republican.
When is Vern Buchanan up for reelection?
Buchanan's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Vern Buchanan?
Vern Buchanan was born May 8, 1951 and is 75.
How often does Vern Buchanan vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Buchanan voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Vern Buchanan on?
House Committee on Ways and Means; Joint Committee on Taxation.