Congressman Vern Buchanan supports Manatee County's grant application for the Fort Hamer Bridge project to enhance regional connectivity.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Vern Buchanan has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, advocating for federal funding for the Fort Hamer Bridge Project in Manatee County. The project aims to expand the bridge from two to four lanes and enhance pedestrian and bicycle access, which is deemed essential for traffic safety and hurricane evacuations.
Buchanan emphasized the project's significance for local residents, emergency services, and businesses, stating it would alleviate congestion on I-75 during emergencies. Manatee County is requesting $61.6 million from the Bridge Investment Program as part of a $190.5 million project cost to improve regional access.
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse expressed confidence that this investment will yield substantial long-term benefits for the community. The letter aligns with the county's efforts to address growth and improve safety and connectivity in the area.
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Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Vern Buchanan is worth $261.5M, as of September 11th, 2025. This is the 6th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Buchanan has approximately $4.5M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Vern Buchanan Bill Proposals
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- H.R.4974: DETECT Act of 2025
- H.R.4548: Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025
- H.R.4313: Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act
- H.R.3904: U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act
- H.R.3750: FORCE-FIT Act
- H.R.3389: Alzheimer’s Law Enforcement Education Act of 2025
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Vern Buchanan Fundraising
Vern Buchanan recently disclosed $395.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 220th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 45.1% came from individual donors.
Buchanan disclosed $152.0K of spending. This was the 366th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Buchanan disclosed $1.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 210th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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