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Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill that provides Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance in combating harmful algal blooms, such as red tide. Aptly named the Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act, Rep. Buchanan's bill would amend the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to […]
FL Bill Scrutinizing āChemtrailsā, Banning Weather Altering, Advances: āLike I was Being Assaultedā Floridians planning to modify the weather could be slapped with a $100,000 fine, according to a new bill targeting geoengineering and alleged āchemtrailsā advancing through...READ MORE FL Sen. Ben Albritton:Ā "I'm late posting this, but it was joy to see Lt. Gov […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Florida Delegation, has endorsed Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his 2026 gubernatorial bid. President DonaldĀ TrumpĀ (R) already endorsedĀ Rep. Donalds a few days before he announced his candidacy for Florida governor. Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) wife, Casey, is rumored to be mulling over a gubernatorial run. Rep. Buchanan described Donalds […]
State Launches Portal to Report LEO Violations of Immigration Law State Board of Immigration Executive Director Larry Keefe announced Thursday the creation of the "Law Enforcement Company Dashboard", which will allow Florida law enforcement officials to report...READ MORE Sen. Ashley Moody:Ā "The HALT Fentanyl Act has PASSED! The fentanyl crisis has torn communities and families […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced a bipartisan bill protecting patients' right to receive intravenous (IV) medications at home. Named the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act, Rep. Buchanan's bill specifically addresses issues related to using IV medications within one's house, namely the physical presence of a nurse requirement for providers of IV medication […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is relaunching the bipartisan Preventive Health and Wellness Caucus with Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) as obesity surges in the United States, even in the military, prompting the introduction of two pieces of legislation. The Congressional Preventive Health and Wellness Caucus will work to identify and highlight how obesity affects American life, […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing a bill encouraging universities to enroll more American citizens and lawful permanent residents through endowment calculations. The Protecting American Students Act would count only students who are American citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents toward endowment tax calculations. Provisions are also in place to include students who can prove […]
Representative Vern Buchanan's (R-FL) Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act has passed the House of Representatives and will now go to the Senate. The bipartisan bill, which Rep. Buchanan introduced with Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) in early February, allows employers that offer high-deductible health plans (HDHP) to employees an option to include pre-deductible coverage of healthcare […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) introduced a bill increasing tax incentives for small businesses, encouraging growth and innovation. The most significant provision of Rep. Buchanan's American Innovation Act is increasing the amount of income small businesses can deduct from federal income taxes from $5,000 to $20,000, a massive tax break. Additionally, startup expenditure deductions, like advertising, […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation to improve access to telehealth and lung cancer screenings. The telehealth bill, known as the Permanent Telehealth from Home Act, would remove the originating site and geographic limitations for telehealth services, meaning it can be accessed anywhere. Although limitless access is currently part of […]
Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Florida's manatees. Specifically, the Manatee Protection Act of 2025 would update the conservation status of the West Indian manatee from threatened to endangered according to the Endangered Species Act of 1973's system. As a result, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing two bipartisan bills to crack down on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially of children and bans child sex dolls. The first, cosponsored by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), is the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act, which implements training for school staff and teachers and raises awareness […]
Steube Introduces Bill to Abolish USAID Representative Greg Steube is introducing legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and immediately halt all federal funding. TheĀ TrumpĀ Administration has...READ MORE FL Rep. Berny Jacques:Ā "Great sitting down with @WFLAmackenzie about our bill (HB 401) that cracks down on corporate ownership of single-family homes!" Rep. […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing legislation to immediately deport and prevent the reentry of illegal aliens involved in criminal gangs. In addition to these provisions, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act denies illegal aliens found to be members of criminal gangs the right to asylum, temporary protected status (TPS), and special immigrant juvenile […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to expand treatment options for chronic diseases via workplace health insurance. Named the "Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage" Act, Rep. Buchanan's bill allows employers that offer high-deductible health plans (HDHP) to employees an option to include pre-deductible coverage of healthcare services treating common […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has reintroduced a bill strengthening the United States' relationship with the State of Israel in the world of healthcare. Rep. Buchanan's bill, the "Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging" (MIRACLE) Medical Technology Act, promotes joint research and development between the two countries and creates a U.S.-Israel Health Care […]
DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate Gov.Ā Ron DeSantisĀ announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat soon to be vacated by Sen.Ā Marco Rubio. Moody, 49, will take over...READ MORE Future FL Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Iām honored and humbled to be […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) have introduced new legislation removing taxes from income received through tips. Aptly named the "No Tax on Tips" Act, the bill allows for up to $25,000 in qualified tips to be deducted from income taxes and is reserved strictly for people working in traditionally tip-based jobs like […]