Vern Buchanan, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 16th district since 2007, has recently shared his thoughts on several issues via social media. Buchanan, who succeeded Katherine Harris in this role and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives, is an advocate for various community and national concerns.
On May 9, 2025, Buchanan highlighted the urgency of addressing chronic diseases in the United States. He noted that it is “one of the most urgent health challenges facing our country today.” In response to this issue, he joined CEOs from the health and fitness industry to discuss ways to promote healthier communities and preventive care initiatives. “Addressing the chronic disease epidemic is one of the most urgent health challenges facing our country today.”
Later that day, Buchanan expressed gratitude towards his D.C. interns. He tweeted a special thank you to Neo and Carolina for their dedication over recent months. “It’s a pleasure of mine to host Florida students in our nation’s capital,” he wrote, expressing optimism about their future career paths. “I want to extend a special thank you to my D.C. interns, Neo and Carolina, for their hard work over the past few months.”
In another tweet on May 9th, Buchanan paid tribute to military spouses by acknowledging their strength and resilience. He emphasized that behind every service member is a family contributing significantly through their support roles. “Today, we honor the strength, sacrifice and resilience of our military spouses.”
Vern Buchanan was born in Detroit in 1951 and now resides in Sarasota at age 71. His educational background includes degrees from Cleary University (1975) and the University of Detroit Mercy (1986).
