2018 Headliners Series ~ U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan

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United States Congressman Vern Buchanan

Learn about Buchanan-backed bills targeting the deadly opioid crisis, recovery from Hurricane Irma, oil drilling off our Florida coastline, citrus aid, tax reform and more.

Bring your questions and join us to hear a special update on Florida's 16th Congressional District and issues that may affect your business and our community.

U.S. Congressman Buchanan is co-chair of the bipartisan 29-member Florida congressional delegation and currently serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, international trade, health care,　welfare, Social Security, and Medicare. Buchanan is chairman of the Tax Subcommittee, and will lead efforts to update and fine-tune the tax reform bill just signed into law.

Buchanan is a member of the Health Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over Medicare and employer-provided health insurance benefits. With 190,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Florida’s 16th District, Buchanan is committed to preserving Medicare’s long-term solvency for senior citizens, as well as bringing down the cost of health care for all Americans.

In addition, Congressman Buchanan is a dedicated philanthropist. He has committed himself to diverse community causes, including the Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes, the American Heart Walk, the Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Ringling Museum of Art.