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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FLORIDA · 16TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FL-16 · REP
Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan has represented Florida in the U.S. House since 2007. Not seeking re-election in 2026.
A businessman and Air Force National Guard veteran, Buchanan entered Congress in 2007 after more than 30 years in business and chaired the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Buchanan earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleary University in 1975 and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1986. Before entering Congress, Buchanan spent more than 30 years in business, chaired the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber of Commerce, and served on the board and executive committee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Buchanan entered Congress in 2007 as representative for Florida’s 13th congressional district and represented the 16th district beginning in 2013.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2007
- Age
- 75
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2007
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 75
Photo: Official portrait, 2022 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
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Vern Buchanan at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 4 PTS IN 30 DAYS+14
▲ 41 GOOD LOOK72 VOTES31 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 5 STORIES
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NETVern Buchanan’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 90%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 68 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 96%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 2 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 72%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 13%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 6 of 46 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to conduct a study to explore mechanisms by which federal aut…NAY
FEB 24ROTOR ActYEA
DEC 18Pet and Livestock Protection ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSVern Buchanan’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Vern Buchanan in the 119th Congress
46Sponsored
6Out of cmte
4Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored46
Out of committee6
Passed House4
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 139 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Passed House | 35 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5347 | Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility ActHEALTH | Passed House | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4313 | Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization ActHEALTH | Passed House | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 919 | Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage ActTAXATION | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6130 | ASAP ActHEALTH | Out of committee | 224 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9501 | AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026TAXATION | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8959 | Semiconductor Superiority ActTAXATION | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7786 | AI Fraud Accountability ActCOMMERCE | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6513 | MINKS are Superspreaders ActANIMALS | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6514 | Protecting Animals in Military Training ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6051 | To Inform Families First Act of 2025TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4974 | DETECT Act of 2025TAXATION | Introduced | 7 COSPON. |
Plus 230 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Vern Buchanan’s committee assignments
Vern Buchanan’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2007 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · FL-13/16 2007–
- 2007 – NOWU.S. House · FL-13/16
- BORN
- May 8, 1951 · Detroit, Michigan
- OCCUPATION
- Businessman
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor in Business Administration, Cleary University, 1975 · Master of Business Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, 1986
2026 election: Florida’s 16th District
NEXT ELECTION · FL-16
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+19.0NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · FL-1659.5%
2022U.S. House · FL-1662.1%
2020U.S. House · FL-1655.5%
2018U.S. House · FL-1654.6%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 FL-16 HOUSE RACE →Vern Buchanan’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $930K
- CASH ON HAND
- $996K
- SPENT
- $983K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $296K · 33.5%
- PACs
- $589K · 66.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $2K
- Earmarked gifts · 8 donors
- $2K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $78K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Hughes, LeighSarasota Brookside Elementary · TEACHER$7K
Lutz, MeaghanMciver Clinic · UROLOGY PRACTICE$7K
Allen, DawnHomemaker · HOMEMAKER$7K
Pappas, Aris PSmoky Mountain Family Farms · AGRA$7K
Sullivan, Marsha L.Homemaker · HOMAMAKER$7K
Arison, MickyCarnival Cruise Line · CHAIRMAN$7K
Sullivan, Michael W.Gargiulo, INC. · WINERY$7K
Esformes, Jon DPacific Tomate Growers Ltd · PARTNER$7K
Shinn, ByronCarr, Riggs Ingram, LLC · CPA$7K
Spencer, Robert N.Westcoast Tomato · MANAGER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$471K
Refunds$119K
Transfers$50K
Fundraising$25K
Advertising$24K
How to contact Vern Buchanan
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2409 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0916(202) 225-5015Call (202) 225-5015BRANDON
510 Vonderburg Drive, Suite 303Brandon, FL 33511(813) 657-1013By appointment onlyCall (813) 657-1013LONGBOAT KEY
5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 210Longboat Key, FL 34228(941) 951-6643By appointment onlyCall (941) 951-6643ONLINE
Websitebuchanan.house.gov
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