Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan | |
|---|---|
| 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 May 8, 1951 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2, including James |
| Education | Cleary University (BBA) University of Detroit (MBA) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1969–1975 |
| Unit | Michigan Air National Guard |
Vernon Gale Buchanan (/bjuːˈkænən/ bew-KAN-ən; born May 8, 1951) is an American businessman, politician, and Air Force 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.
Buchanan is 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.