Vern Buchanan
U.S. Representative for Florida
Vernon Gale Buchanan was born in May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. After high school, he joined in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Michigan Air National Guard for six years. He earned an undergraduate degree from Clear University and a master’s from the University of Detroit.
Buchanan went into business, creating an automotive dealer network and eventually owning interests in approximately 50 other businesses.
Buchanan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, assuming office in January 2007. He has won reelection every two years since then.
Buchanan is married to Sandy, and they have two sons. He is a Baptist.
In the News…
Representative Vern Buchanan of Florida introduced the 2025 Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Savings Time permanent across the U.S. The measure, also introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott of Florida, would allow an exemption for states that remain on standard time year-round.
Congressman Buchanan said, “It’s clear that Americans want to do away with changing their clocks twice a year, and my bill will end this outdated practice.”
The representative from Florida added, “I’ve had very promising conversations with House leadership, Energy and Commerce committee members and administration officials about holding hearings and acting on my bill this Congress.”
The measure has 29 cosponsors in the House of Representatives.
Contact this Leader…
Did you pray for Representative Buchanan today? You can let him know at:
The Honorable Vern Buchanan
Representative for Florida
2409 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
