US Representative

Vern Buchanan Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB71

Introduced
1/3/25  
Refer
1/3/25  
Veterans Health Care Freedom Act This bill requires the Center for Innovation for Care and Payment within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to improve the ability of veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system to access hospital care, medical services, and extended care services through the covered care system by providing such veterans with the ability to choose health care providers. Under the bill, the covered care system includes VA medical facilities, health care providers participating in the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP), and eligible entities or providers that have entered into a Veterans Care Agreement. A veteran participating in the program may elect to receive care at any provider in the covered care system. The pilot program removes certain requirements (e.g., location of the veteran) to access care at VA and non-VA facilities. After four years, the bill permanently phases out the requirements for accessing care under the VCCP and Veterans Care Agreements and requires the VA to provide such care under the same conditions of the pilot program. Additionally, after four years, veterans may receive care at a VA medical facility regardless of whether the facility is in the same Veterans Integrated Service Network as the veteran.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB943

Introduced
2/4/25  
No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB951

Introduced
2/4/25  
250 Years of Service and Sacrifice Commemorative Coin Act

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB721

Introduced
1/24/25  
Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB919

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage ActThis bill provides statutory authority for guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expands the types of preventive care that may be offered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold.Under current law, to be considered health savings account-eligible, an HDHP must have a deductible above a certain minimum threshold amount, which is adjusted annually. However, an HDHP may cover certain types of preventive care without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold. The IRS issued guidance expanding the types of preventive care that may be covered by an HDHP without requiring a deductible or with a deductible below the minimum threshold to includeangiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors for individuals with congestive heart failure, diabetes, or coronary artery disease;anti-resorptive therapy for individuals with osteoporosis or osteopenia;beta-blockers for individuals with congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease;blood pressure monitors for individuals with hypertension;inhaled corticosteroids and peak flow meters for individuals with asthma;insulin and other glucose lowering agents, retinopathy screening, glucometers, and hemoglobin A1c testing for individuals with diabetes;international normalized ratio testing for individuals with liver disease or bleeding disorders;low-density lipoprotein testing for individuals with heart disease;statins for individuals with heart disease or diabetes; andselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for individuals with depression. The bill provides statutory authority for the IRS's guidance. 
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB920

Introduced
2/4/25  
Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act