Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan, a longtime member of the Ways and Means Committee, announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection this year after nearly two decades in Congress.
Buchanan, 74, joins a growing list of Republicans departing the House, including fellow Floridians Neal Dunn and Byron Donalds, who is running for governor.
“I came to Congress to solve problems, to fight for working families and to help ensure this country remains a place where opportunity is available to everyone willing to work for it,” Buchanan said in a statement. “After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life.”
