Vernon Buchanan — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Florida, 2026

Vernon Buchanan advocates against amnesty, emphasizing the need to secure the border and enforce existing immigration laws. He states that granting amnesty would be an affront to those who follow legal immigration processes. In 2025, he filed the "Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act" to ensure the immediate deportation of illegal immigrants with gang affiliations, asserting that such individuals have no place in the country.

“"No Amnesty. Secure the Border. Enforce the Rule of Law. Respect the Constitution." - Vernon Buchanan, buchanan.house.gov/immigration”

Vernon Buchanan supports bipartisan health care reforms aimed at lowering costs and increasing transparency. He voted to pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. Buchanan states that lowering costs and increasing transparency are essential for a healthcare system that works for patients, and he champions preventative measures to address rising healthcare expenditures.

““Lowering health care costs and increasing transparency are essential to a system that works for patients.” (Congressman Vern Buchanan, Statement on Administration’s Efforts to Lower Health Care Costs, January 16, 2026)”

Vernon Buchanan voted 'Yea' on HR 261, a bill that would amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prevent the Secretary of Commerce from prohibiting or requiring permits for undersea fiber optic cables if already authorized by a federal or state agency. He also voted 'Yea' on HR 3617, the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act, which aims to increase the domestic supply of critical minerals.

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Vernon Buchanan supports strengthening U.S. supply chains and national security by securing critical minerals. He applauded new bilateral frameworks and championed a requirement in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries. He voted "Yea" on the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act and the PROTECT Taiwan Act, demonstrating a stance against Chinese threats. Additionally, he supports stronger border security and fair trade agreements like the USMCA to open global markets.

“America’s Economic Strength and National Security Depend on Critical Minerals. (Congressman Vern Buchanan, Press Release, February 6, 2026)”

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Vernon Buchanan voted against a 2022 Senate gun control bill, stating it infringed upon Second Amendment rights and lacked Fifth Amendment due process protections. He argued the bill should have focused on school security, police training, and mental health instead. In contrast, Buchanan supported H.R. 8 in 2019, which aimed to expand universal background checks to include internet and gun show sales. He identifies as a strong defender of the Second Amendment and a Life Member of the NRA.

“"The Second Amendment is one of the most fundamental and essential rights we have as Americans," Buchanan said in a statement after Friday's vote. "I voted against the Senate gun control bill because it infringed upon law-abiding Americans’ Constitutional right to keep and bear arms and failed to provide explicit due process protections under the Fifth Amendment. Instead of restricting gun rights, the Senate bill should have focused exclusively on school security, better police training and mental health."”