Vernon G. Buchanan

Republican Representative of Florida's 16th district

Representative
Florida, district 13
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Representative
Florida, district 13
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
Florida, district 13
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Florida, district 16
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Florida, district 16
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Florida, district 16
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Florida, district 16
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Florida, district 16
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Florida, district 16
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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January 1, 1951 (74 years old)

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Served as U.S. representative for Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2013, previously representing the 13th district from 2007.
Member of the Republican Party.
Only Republican member from Florida on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Before Congress, was a businessman for over 30 years and chaired the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Served on the board and executive committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Net worth reported as $157.2 million, making him the 6th-wealthiest member of Congress.
Received over $2.3 million in forgiven PPP loans.
Grew up in Inkster, Michigan, and served in the Michigan Air National Guard for six years.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleary University and an MBA from the University of Detroit.
Reported over $100 million in assets in 2007, with wealth largely from automotive empire and ownership interests in about 50 other businesses.
Involved in several legal disputes related to his business practices, including lawsuits from franchisees and a dispute over taxes with the IRS.
Entered politics by running for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, winning a closely contested race.
Has been re-elected multiple times, with his campaigns often involving significant personal financial contributions.
Cleared by the House Ethics Committee in 2012 of charges related to misleading Congress in financial disclosure forms.
Has been investigated for campaign finance misconduct but no criminal charges were filed.
Supported legislation for balanced budget amendment, veterans’ benefits, and anti-gang initiatives.
Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and supports lowering corporate tax rates.
Opposes abortion and has a “C” rating from NORML for his voting history on cannabis-related issues.
Describes himself as a strong defender of the Second Amendment and has received varying ratings from the NRA over the years.
Co-sponsored the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018.
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
Lives in Longboat Key, Florida, with his wife, Sandy, and has two sons, including James, who was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018.
Received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise award and the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Legislative Achievement Award.
Tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2021 despite being fully vaccinated.