Representative Vern Buchanan (1951 - )In Congress 2007-Present
Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Representative Vern Buchanan
H.Res.1765 [111th]
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Latest Title: Supporting a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and condemning unilateral measures to declare or recognize a Palestinian state, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] (Introduced 12/15/2010) Cosponsors: 53 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 12/16/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.Res.1734 [111th]
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Latest Title: Reaffirming Congressional opposition to the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (Introduced 11/29/2010) Cosponsors: 33 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 11/29/10 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.Con.Res.323 [111th]
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Latest Title: Supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years. Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20] (Introduced 09/29/2010) Cosponsors: 105 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 12/01/10 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.6084 [111th]
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Latest Title: To award a congressional gold medal to Greg Mortenson, in recognition of his humanitarian work in Asia and elsewhere. Sponsor: Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] (Introduced 08/10/2010) Cosponsors: 47 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 08/10/10 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. H.Res.1571 [111th]
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Latest Title: Acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of the State of Florida. Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] (Introduced 07/29/2010) Cosponsors: 30 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 09/14/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R.5939 [111th]
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Latest Title: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/29/2010) Cosponsors: 186 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 07/29/10 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.Res.1522 [111th]
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Latest Title: Expressing support for designation of the last week of September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September as National Previvor Day. Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20] (Introduced 07/15/2010) Cosponsors: 93 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 09/15/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.Res.1525 [111th]
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Latest Title: Honoring the 50th anniversary of the publication of "To Kill a Mockingbird", a classic American novel authored by Nelle Harper Lee of Monroeville, Alabama. Sponsor: Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1] (Introduced 07/15/2010) Cosponsors: 85 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 07/26/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.Res.1503 [111th]
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Latest Title: Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11] (Introduced 07/01/2010) Cosponsors: 37 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 09/22/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.Res.1507 [111th]
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Latest Title: Expressing support for designation of July as "National Choroideremia Awareness Month". Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] (Introduced 07/01/2010) Cosponsors: 43 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 07/01/10 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.R.5655 [111th]
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Latest Title: To designate the Little River Branch facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 NE 84th Street in Miami, Florida, as the "Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17] (Introduced 06/30/2010) Cosponsors: 24 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Became Law.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 01/05/11 Became Public Law No: 111-363. H.R.5648 [111th]
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Latest Title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] (Introduced 06/30/2010) Cosponsors: 6 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 07/02/10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. H.R.5650 [111th]
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Latest Title: To extend the National Flood Insurance Program to May 31, 2011. Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] (Introduced 06/30/2010) Cosponsors: 12 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/30/10 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. H.Res.1485 [111th]
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Latest Title: Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] (Introduced 06/29/2010) Cosponsors: 106 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 09/29/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. H.R.5566 [111th]
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Latest Title: Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] (Introduced 06/22/2010) Cosponsors: 262 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Became Law.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Resolving Differences
- To President
- Became Law
Latest Action: 12/10/10 Became Public Law No: 111-294. H.R.5572 [111th]
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Latest Title: Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13] (Introduced 06/22/2010) Cosponsors: 14 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/24/10 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4784) H.Res.1445 [111th]
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Latest Title: Expressing support for designation of July 17, 2010, as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Day". Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16] (Introduced 06/15/2010) Cosponsors: 11 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/15/10 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.Con.Res.287 [111th]
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Latest Title: Recognizing Associated Builders and Contractors on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its founding and for the many vital contributions merit shop commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction contractors make to the quality of life of the people of the U... Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] (Introduced 06/14/2010) Cosponsors: 62 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/14/10 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.R.5501 [111th]
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Latest Title: America Stands with Israel Act Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] (Introduced 06/10/2010) Cosponsors: 90 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/10/10 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R.5453 [111th]
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Latest Title: Protecting Against Indebting our Descendants through Fully Offset Relief (PAID FOR) Temporary Extension Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean [R-NV-2] (Introduced 05/28/2010) Cosponsors: 48 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 05/28/10 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Appropriations, Education and Labor, Financial Services, the Budget, Small Business, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R.5424 [111th]
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Latest Title: Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: 49 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 08/10/10 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Herger. Petition No: 111-12. (Discharge petition text with signatures.) H.R.5434 [111th]
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Latest Title: Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: 150 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
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- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/30/10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. H.R.5446 [111th]
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Latest Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, as the "Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office". Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: 23 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 12/22/10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. H.R.5436 [111th]
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Latest Title: To prohibit the Minerals Management Service from issuing permits or environmental or safety waivers for any deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico until the discharge of oil from the last Deepwater Horizon well has stopped and a congressional committee has issued ... Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: 0 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Introduced.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
Latest Action: 06/01/10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. H.Res.1401 [111th]
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Latest Title: Expressing gratitude for the contributions that the air traffic controllers of the United States make to keep the traveling public safe and the airspace of the United States running efficiently, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] (Introduced 05/26/2010) Cosponsors: 134 Status of Legislation: This bill has the status Passed House.
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed House
Latest Action: 07/27/10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.