Vern Buchanan

Representative · FL-16 · R

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2007

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Vern Buchanan

Representative · FL-16 · R

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2007

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

234 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 10789 · Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act
Introduced Oct 9, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10554 · SCREEN Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 119 · Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 13, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1524 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10073 · Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 10, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Aug 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9952 · Healthy Recess for Learning Act
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9951 · Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9590 · SAFE for Manatees Act
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
H.Res. 1402 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9500 · Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9474 · Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9211 · Jewish American Security Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 9139 · Medicaid Financing Clarification Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9094 · Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 2, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9041 · America Bikes Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 26, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9017 · Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
H.R. 8923 · At HOME Services Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): 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.
H.R. 8917 · No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8911 · AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1294 · Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 8780 · Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1252 · Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8627 · Petfax Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): 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.
H.R. 8438 · Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): 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.

234 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 10789 · Protecting Florida's Offshore Military Readiness Act
Introduced Oct 9, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10554 · SCREEN Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 119 · Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 13, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1524 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10073 · Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 10, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Aug 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9952 · Healthy Recess for Learning Act
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9951 · Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9590 · SAFE for Manatees Act
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
H.Res. 1402 · Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9500 · Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9474 · Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9211 · Jewish American Security Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 9139 · Medicaid Financing Clarification Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9094 · Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 2, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9041 · America Bikes Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 26, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9017 · Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
H.R. 8923 · At HOME Services Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): 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.
H.R. 8917 · No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8911 · AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1294 · Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 8780 · Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1252 · Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8627 · Petfax Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): 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.
H.R. 8438 · Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): 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.