US Representative
Vern Buchanan Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Co-Sponsor of Legislation
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1028
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1057
Introduced
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for the obstruction of interstate highways.Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to knowingly engage in a listed activity with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. The listed activities are (1) deliberately delaying traffic, (2) standing or approaching a motor vehicle, or (3) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle.A violation is subject to criminal penalties.The bill provides an exception for any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the federal government or by a state or local government.
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1062
Introduced
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act of 2025
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1081
Introduced
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1156
Introduced
2/10/25
Refer
2/10/25
Report Pass
2/12/25
Engrossed
3/12/25
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement ActThis bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The bill extends the statute of limitations for (1) criminal charges related to fraud, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud; and (2) civil actions involving false claims. However, the bill does not apply to a criminal prosecution or civil enforcement action if the applicable statute of limitations expired before the date of the bill's enactment.Additionally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the Department of Labor for anti-fraud and program integrity activities.
Primary Sponsor of Legislation
US
Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session
Us Congress House Bill HB1050
Introduced
2/6/25
Refer
2/6/25
Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act