Vern Buchanan

Became law (3)

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  John Joyce (R-PA)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026

  H.R. 1703 Health

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clear up payment rules for manual wheelchairs under Medicare Part B.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill addresses specific needs for ultralightweight manual wheelchairs which are essential for mobility and independence.

  • Scored +2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill clarifies Medicare coverage rules for specialized wheelchairs which benefits older adults relying on Medicare Part B.

  The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the Medicare payment and the actual cost, which could create financial burdens.

  • Scored -2

    Does this lower what people pay out of pocket for care, such as deductibles, copays and surprise bills?

    The bill allows suppliers to charge individuals the difference between the actual charge and the Medicare payment amount.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  Cosponsored

  Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

  H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Rose (R-TN)· Sep 5

  Cosponsored

  Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

  H.R. 2808 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It seeks to prevent consumer reporting agencies from sharing consumer reports with others after a person requests a report for a residential mortgage loan.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill strengthens data privacy by preventing the sharing of credit reports after a mortgage request.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill provides significant protection for individual privacy regarding sensitive financial information.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (26)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Vern Buchanan (R-FL)· Jul 14

  Their bill

  Sunshine Protection Act of 2025

  H.R. 139 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  308 – 117

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Jul 15

  This bill aims to make daylight savings time permanent across the United States. To do this, the bill repeals the temporary period for daylight savings time found in the Uniform Time Act of 1966.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Young adults may enjoy having more daylight in the evenings for social activities and recreation.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in middle age be better off under this?

    Middle-aged individuals may appreciate the extended daylight hours for work-life balance and outdoor pursuits.

  The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -3

    Would children be better off under this?

    Permanent daylight savings could negatively affect children's sleep schedules, especially during the winter months when they may have to travel to school in darkness.

  • Scored -2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Seniors might find the shift to permanent daylight saving time disruptive to their routines and potentially impacting their health.

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  Vern Buchanan (R-FL)· Jun 29

  Their bill

  Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act

  H.R. 5347 Health

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Jul 13

  This bill seeks to amend the Social Security Act regarding the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill improves the quality reporting processes and flexibility for Medicare Shared Savings Program ACOs which benefit seniors' coverage.

  • Scored +1

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The bill's updates to Medicare data collection and quality reporting could improve efficiency for the Medicare system used by retirees.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund by $8,000,000.

  • Scored -1

    Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?

    The bill reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund from $2,062,000,000 to $2,054,000,000.

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  Vern Buchanan (R-FL)· Dec 1

  Their bill

  Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act

  H.R. 4313 Health

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Dec 2

  This bill seeks to amend the Social Security Act regarding acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities. It extends the deadline for these flexibilities from January 30, 2026, to September 30, 2030.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill funds a study to analyze the quality and costs of the hospital-at-home initiative.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    Extending acute hospital care at home flexibilities improves access to hospital-level care in a residential setting.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill slightly reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund by $2.5 million.

And 23 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 15 no, 74 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (6 yes, 3 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 21 no, 66 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 4 no, 54 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 3 no, 44 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 3 no, 68 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 7 no, 53 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 11 no, 46 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 4 no, 52 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber