Vernon Buchanan
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 16 · Congressional District 16
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Profile Snapshot
Vernon Gale Buchanan is an American businessman, politician, and Air Force National Guard veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, representing Florida's 13th congressional district until redistricting. His district is anchored by Bradenton. On January 27, 2026, Buchanan announced he would not run for re-election in 2026. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
26/27 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 26 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialVernon Buchanan is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 16profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $8,123,191.4 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Run, Sydney, run': Donald Trump pushes Sydney Gruters to run for Vern Buchanan's seat in Congress - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Buchanan, Moody Lead Letter Urging Trump Administration to Protect Florida Growers in USMCA Review - Congressman Vern Buchanan (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan announces retirement after 10 terms in Congress - Roll Call
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida Republican Vern Buchanan to retire from Congress - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan to step down from Congress this year after 20 years - Florida Phoenix
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who will run to succeed Vern Buchanan in Congress? - Florida Politics
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-01: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-04: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
2026-01-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
2025-12-09: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-11-19: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
2025-11-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2026-06-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-08-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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