Vern Buchanan
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Vernon Gale Buchanan (/bjuːˈkænən/ 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.[1]
Vern Buchanan | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Katherine Harris |
Constituency | 13th district (2007–2013) 16th district (2013–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Vernon Gale Buchanan (1951-05-08) May 8, 1951 (age 73) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Sandy Buchanan (m. 1976) |
Children | 2, including James |
Education | Cleary University (BA) University of Detroit (MBA) |
Website | House website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1970–1976 |
Unit | Michigan Air National Guard |
Vern Buchanan speaks in support of H.R.115, the Thin Blue Line Act Recorded May 18, 2017 | |
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.[2] He received over $2.3 million in forgiven PPP loans.[3][4]