Vern Buchanan
Republican Representative, District 16, Florida
36 bills185 cosponsored$933K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “grew up with five siblings in a blue-collar household in a small town near Detroit, Michigan” source
Education
- “worked his way through college” source
Military service
- “He served six years in the Air National Guard” source
Public service
- “Since coming to Congress in 2007” source
Community
- “previously served as chairman of the Florida chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce” source
Family
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Legislation
HR 10789cosponsor
To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1524cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10073cosponsor
To assist in the conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1402cosponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9501sponsor
AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 701.
HR 9489cosponsor
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9139cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the intent of Congress with regards to Medicaid financing policies.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9094cosponsor
To appropriate sums for the Secretary of Agriculture to provide block grants to States for losses of revenue as a consequence of certain freezes or cold weather conditions.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 9041cosponsor
To establish programs to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and incentivize the use of bicycles in transit, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9017cosponsor
To provide that compliance with a certain biological opinion is deemed to be compliance with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purposes of a certain agency action, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
HR 8959sponsor
Semiconductor Superiority Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8917cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that overtime pay provided to certain border patrol agents is qualified overtime compensation.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8923cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a 2-year demonstration program for hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to Medicare beneficiaries at home.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8911cosponsor
To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1294cosponsor
Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 8780cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and improve the advanced manufacturing production tax credit.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1252cosponsor
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 8627cosponsor
To improve honesty in pet sales, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8438cosponsor
To provide for the conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1190cosponsor
Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
452 yea153 nay69 missed
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing 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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceCurrent candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.
- Sydney GrutersRepublican party of florida· state primary qualified$1.6M raised
- Tamika LylesFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified$122K raised
- Mark DavisNo party affiliation (partisan)· state general qualified$64K raised
- Ed PopeRepublican party of florida· state primary qualified—
- Eddie SpeirRepublican party of florida· state primary qualified—
- Glenn PearsonFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified—
- Jan SchneiderFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified—
- Jon HarrisFlorida democratic party· state primary qualified—
Plus 1 more filer with smaller totals.
Source: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$933K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $294KPACs $589K
Spent $1.0MCash $936K
2024 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $39KLarge individual $487KPACs $1.2M
Spent $2.2MCash $1.0M
2022 cycle$4.7M
Small donors $121KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $2.3M
Spent $3.4MCash $1.4M
2020 cycle$3.6M
Small donors $94KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $1.4M
Spent $3.6MCash $73K
2018 cycle$3.0M
Small donors $21KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $1.3M
Spent $4.4MCash $79K
2016 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $22KLarge individual $879KPACs $730K
Spent $918KCash $1.5M
2014 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $18KLarge individual $985KPACs $671K
Spent $1.1MCash $725K
2012 cycle$2.7M
Small donors $52KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $752K
Spent $3.6MCash $126K
2010 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $58KLarge individual $1.6MPACs $369K
Spent $1.2MCash $957K
Top Contributors
SELECT MEDICAL CORPORATION$43K
FLORIDA CRYSTALS$16K
DERICK DERMATOLOGY$13K
PHILANTHROPIST$12K
BLACKSTONE$8K
CASL$8K
MCIVER CLINIC$8K
SARASOTA BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY$7K
SCHOFIELD & SPENCER$7K
PACIFIC TOMATE GROWERS LTD$7K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Health
- Trade
Joint Committee on Taxation
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10789: To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Providing 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”
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing 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”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1524: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 162025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 162023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 162021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 162019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 162017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 162015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 162013-01-03, 2015-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 132011-01-05, 2013-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 132009-01-06, 2011-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 132007-01-04, 2009-01-03Republican
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