Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan REPRepublican

United States Representative, FL-16

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Vern BuchananREPRepublican United States Representative, FL-16
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17
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FLResidence (state)

Vernon Gale Buchanan (bew-CAN-ən; born May 8, 1951) is an American businessman and politician 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.Buchanan is the only Republican member from Florida on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, international trade, health care and Social Security. Before serving in Congress, Buchanan was in business for over 30 years and chaired both the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber of Commerce. He served as a member of the board and the executive committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce. With a net worth of $157.2 million, Buchanan is the 6th-wealthiest member of Congress. He received over $2.3 million in forgiven PPP loans.

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Campaign Funding

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$2,905,820
Total Raised
$4,293,847
Total Spent
$79,240
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Real Estate$160,350
81%
Health Professionals$131,500
77%
Leadership PACs$125,500
76%
Insurance$123,350
69%
Lobbyists$112,080
67%
Hospitals/Nursing Homes$107,979
65%
Retired$105,605
41%
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products$65,650
40%
Securities & Investment$64,950
40%
Health Services/HMOs$64,000
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Detroit
MA Business Administration
1986
Cleary University
BA Business
1975
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2007 - Current
Founder and Chair
Buchanan Automotive Group and Buchanan Enterprises
1992 - 2007
Served
Michigan Air National Guard
1970 - 1976
Co-Owner
Greater Atlantic Insurance Company
Former Owner
American Speedy Printing
Owner
Jamat Reinsurance Company
Owner
Buchanan Reinsurance Company
Other Experience1 - 19 of 19
Member
Executive Committee, United States Chamber of Commerce
Co-Chair
Republican National Finance Committee
Former Chair
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Former Chair
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Member
Boys and Girls Club
Member
Community Foundation of Sarasota
State Finance Chair
Mel Martinez Senate Campaign
Chair
Friends of Panama Caucus, present
Former Chair
Tax Policy Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Chair
Subcommittee on Human Resources, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Veterans Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Budget Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Oversight (Ways and Means), United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Small Business Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Social Security Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
Member
Friends of Panama Caucus
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