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March 4, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his leadership, as well. I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act.…
— Vern Buchanan
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Vern Buchanan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as tax reform, healthcare, and economic development throughout his tenure in Congress. Buchanan has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting small businesses and improving the economy in Florida. He has also served on several committees, including the House Ways and Means Committee, which plays a significant role in shaping tax policy.
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4358, bipartisan legislation I introduced last July with my fellow Floridian Rep. Darren Soto, regarding the Little Manatee River. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join with…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, also known as SECURE 2.0. It is a sad reality that today too many hardworking Americans enter retirement without enough savings. In fact…
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to express my strong support the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The coronavirus is one of the most serious public health threats we have ever faced…
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this Emergency Supplemental bill. I commend the bipartisan leadership of the Appropriations Committee for bringing this critically needed bill to the floor so quickly. Time is of the essence for…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. I want to say up front, I am so excited about this bipartisan effort, that is going to make a big difference for American workers. Madam Speaker, I want…
Madam Speaker, I will vote today against both Articles of Impeachment because they are without merit and setting a dangerous precedent for our country. This political vendetta is an abuse of the impeachment process and would subvert the…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division C (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…
Mr. Chair, I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of my amendment. For my constituents and my area, it is very important to them. The amendment would prohibit permits for hunting and killing endangered lions and elephants for trophies in various…
Mr. Chair, I yield 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum), the chairwoman of the subcommittee. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, we should not be facilitating the hunting of species in countries that do not have good domestic…
Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), my co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus. {time} 1345
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