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Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

R FL-16 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 16)
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52
Sponsored
149
Cosponsored
347
Votes
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Industry Impact Profile

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Industries Helped

Direct (1398), Defense (94), Veterans Affairs (80), DoD (32), State (21), Legislative (20), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Congress (13), Agriculture (11), Coast Guard (9), DOJ (4), Judiciary (4), Justice (4), Oversight (4), Research (4), Treasury (4), Local (3), State Agency (3), Army Corps (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Foreign Affairs (2), Housing (2), Independent Agency (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Transportation (2), Cemeteries (1), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Legislative Branch (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (336), Veterans (88), Military Families (11), Foreign (2), Military (2), Nonprofit Sector Workers (1), Parents (1)
Direct (375), Air Force (2), Families (1)
Direct (331), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (201), Research (9), Community (2), Tribal (2)
Direct (172), Child Care (2), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Technical (1)
Direct (123), Livestock (3), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2)

Industries Burdened

Direct (1131), Defense (82), Veterans Affairs (50), Coast Guard (27), Regulatory (10), FDA (9), EPA (8), Agriculture (7), Legislative (7), Law Enforcement (5), Federal Child Welfare (4), Foreign (4), SEC (4), VA (4), DOI (3), Executive (3), Local (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), HHS (2), Military (2), China (1), DOE (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Health Administration (1), Intelligence (1), NNSA (1), Social Services (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1)
Direct (237), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (201), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (141), Veterans (12), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (131), Unaccompanied Minors (4), Undocumented (3)
Direct (120), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1)
Direct (85), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2), Specialized Services (2)

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Voting Alignment by Industry

Analysis coverage
90.5% of votes
S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (68 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (176), Veterans Affairs (130), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), Legislative (27) +63 more
+530
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
- +140
General Public (9 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (100), Military Families (11), Family Sponsors (4), Foreign (2), Military (2) +4 more
+274
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+121
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1)
- +24
Healthcare (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (9), Community (2), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2), Specialized Services (2) +1 more
- +111
Education (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (2), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Technical (1)
- +85
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Public Issuers (4)
+30
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (7), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+28
Immigration (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Unaccompanied Minors (4), Undocumented (3)
- -105
Taxpayers - - +33
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Livestock (3), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
- - +119
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- - +88
Technology (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (7), Cybersecurity (3), Blockchain/DLT (2), AI/Defense (1), Artificial Intelligence (1) +9 more
+37

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr4974-119

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To require the Comptroller General to submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the potential of artificial intelligence to assist the Internal Revenue Service in detecting tax fraud.

2 clauses Aug 15, 2025

hr4936-119

Cosponsor In Committee

TRAPS Act

2 clauses Aug 8, 2025

hr4780-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To identify and take action against international trade practices of high income countries that unfairly exploit innovation by deviating from market-based policies and unfairly exploit United States innovation, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jul 29, 2025

hr4752-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer.

2 clauses Jul 23, 2025

hr4699-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jul 23, 2025

hr4638-119

Cosponsor Reported

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.

4 clauses Jul 23, 2025
Federal Government Legal Services Law Enforcement Immigrants

hr4548-119

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for small employer pension plan startup costs and the retirement auto-enrollment credit available to tax-exempt eligible small employers.

1 clause Jul 21, 2025
Government Securities & Investment Nonprofit Organizations Business Services

hr4363-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To require elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education to ensure biological fairness in women’s sports as a condition of receiving Federal funds, and for other purposes.

4 clauses Jul 14, 2025

hres571-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President’s life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.

0 clauses Jul 10, 2025

hr4336-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide authority to adjust the rate of merchandise processing fees to offset the capital costs incurred by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Jul 10, 2025

hres562-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

0 clauses Jun 30, 2025

hr4145-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025

1 clause Jun 25, 2025

hr4091-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To require adequate traceability for expenditures by the Federal Government.

2 clauses Jun 24, 2025
Government Government Agencies

hr3946-119

Cosponsor In Committee

FIGHT Act of 2025

1 clause Jun 12, 2025

hr3987-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants.

2 clauses Jun 12, 2025

hr3904-119

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty for bicycle assembly and manufacturing parts, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 11, 2025

hr3859-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the removal and permanent inadmissibility of certain aliens convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 10, 2025

hr3750-119

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with continuous glucose monitoring technology.

2 clauses Jun 5, 2025

hr3699-119

Cosponsor Reported

Energy Choice Act

1 clause Jun 4, 2025

hres420-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the designation of May 16, 2025, as Endangered Species Day.

1 clause May 15, 2025

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