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Congress should reject a White House plan to cut $7 billion from the Children’s Health Insurance Program. There are plenty of other areas we should target before we touch this vital service for children. Back in 2007 I voted to override then-President Bush’s veto of a bill extending the program.
Kudos to Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and his officers for the arrest of seven gang members accused of murdering six people. Hard to imagine “criminal organizations” like this in our backyard but reassuring to know we have Sheriff Wells protecting us.
Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under 50. Opioids kill more people than breast cancer. The Suncoast region is especially hard hit. We need to do more to address this epidemic.
I just called on Governor Scott to direct new federal anti-drug funds to Manatee and Sarasota counties --two of the hardest-hit counties in Florida. So many overdose deaths in Manatee that at one point the morgue ran out of space. Read my statement
https://buchanan.house.gov/…/buchanan-asks-gov-opioid-fundi…
The Trump administration decision to undermine safety rules for offshore oil drilling is reckless and unacceptable. Have we learned nothing from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe? These safeguards should remain in place.
Trump administration now allowing elephant and lion trophy "imports" on case by case basis. Bad decision. Should stick to previous commitment to keep ban in place. Allowing "trophies" will only encourage slaughter of these magnificent animals.
Congrats to the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner from FL16 was Hayley Wahl’s “Cicada Study” (first photo). The “Facebook Fan Favorite Award” winner was Kyla Rudd’s “Self Portrait.” Hayley’s entry will be displayed in the main hallway leading to the U.S. Capitol and Kyla’s entry will be showcased in my Washington office.
Today is the 8th anniversary of the worst environmental disaster in US history — the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Administration’s plan to weaken safety rules put in place after the fatal explosion must be withdrawn.
A federal ban on slaughtering dogs and cats for human consumption was just approved by a U.S. House committee. The bill was introduced by my colleague Alcee Hastings and myself and is strongly supported by animal welfare groups.
Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for people under 50. My new bill, the Opioid Emergency Response Act, was endorsed today by hospital officials, mental health experts, sheriffs and two prominent mothers who lost their sons to the opioid epidemic. Honored to have their support.
http://www.bradenton.com/…/politics-g…/article209005544.html
Great talking with Sarasota Military Academy students Saturday at my Veterans’ Appreciation Fair. More than 100 vets and their families turned out for event.
Congressman Vern Buchanan added 41 new photos to the album: VOTE NOW: 2018 Congressional Art Competition.
Vote for your favorite piece of high school art by liking and sharing!
Mark Zuckerberg’s “apology tour” hits Capitol Hill today following revelations that Facebook users’ personal data was improperly shared. Big debate coming about best way to protect people‘s privacy.
Let me know what you think.
Teachers can have a huge impact on the lives of our children. Happy to announce the eight talented educators who won this year’s Congressional Teacher Award.
Children are 25% of the population but 100% of our future!
Great crowd last night at AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) annual dinner in Sarasota. We all share a commitment to protecting and promoting the U.S.-Israel partnership.
Red tide is a big health and environmental problem on the Suncoast. Watch the video to see what I'm doing about it.
