Florida's 16th Congressional District
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Buchanan Tours Port Manatee, Demands Accountability Following Spill of Oil
Congressman Vern Buchanan today toured SeaPort Manatee following the recent oil spill in the area.
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Buchanan Highlights Local Small Business’s Effort to Improve Water Quality on the Suncoast
Congressman Vern Buchanan today toured Two Dock Shellfish, a local business specializing in growing clams and oysters.
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Buchanan, Wasserman Schultz Advocate for Agriculture in Fla. Delegation Meeting
U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Debbie Wasserman Schultz today co-chaired a bipartisan meeting of Florida’s congressional delegation discussing with key stakeholders some of the most pressing agriculture issues affecting the Sunshine State with a special focus on the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.
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Buchanan, Moskowitz Introduce Global Dog and Cat Meat Trade Resolution
Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for an end to the global trade of dog and cat meat.
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FIVE Buchanan Proposals Pass the House!
Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced that five of his proposals were included in the House-passed FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Buchanan Announces Congressional Teacher Award Recipients
Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today that eight teachers in Florida’s 16th Congressional District were chosen for the Congressional Teacher Awards.
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Buchanan, Moskowitz Introduce Legislation to Protect Children
During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) today announced that they have introduced legislation to ban the sale of sex dolls resembling children.
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Buchanan, Duncan Lead Letter to HHS, CMS to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
Congressman Buchanan today led a letter with Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to urge them to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on America’s health care workers when the public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023.
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Buchanan Calls for Action on his Legislation to Improve Access to Alzheimer’s Drugs for Seniors
Congressman Vern Buchanan today hosted a press conference with key stakeholders on his bill, the Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act, which would help ensure coverage of potentially life-saving drugs and new treatments for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
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Buchanan, Chu Introduce Bill to Help Struggling Performing Artists
Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Judy Chu (D-Calif.) today introduced the Performing Arts Tax Parity Act, legislation to update the existing Qualified Performing Artist (QPA) tax deduction to help struggling actors and performers.
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Reps. Buchanan, Titus Welcome New House Democracy Partnership Commission Members of the 118th Congress
Chairman Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) and Ranking Member Dina Titus (D-Nev.) are pleased to announce new members of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) for the 118th Congress.