Education
[{"year": 1975, "degree": "B.B.A.", "location": "Ann Arbor, Michigan", "institution": "Cleary University"}, {"year": 1986, "degree": "M.B.A.", "location": "Detroit, Michigan", "institution": "University of Detroit"}]
Career History
U.S. Representative
Chairman
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Chairman
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Board Member & Executive Committee
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chairman
Florida Chapter, Young Presidents' Organization
Businessman
Automotive dealerships and 50+ businesses
Airman
Michigan Air National Guard
Recent Legislation
H.R. 3904
· Sponsor
U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act
Jun 11, 2025
H.R. 1661
· Sponsor
SAFE Act of 2025
Feb 27, 2025
H.R. 721
· Sponsor
Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025
Jan 24, 2025
H.R. 133
· Sponsor
MERIT Act
Dec 19, 2024
H.R. 545
· Sponsor
Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act
Dec 17, 2024
Committee Assignments
Vice Chairman
Chairman
Member
Key Policy Positions
Stance: support
Key role in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the most significant U.S. tax code reform in over three decades
Stance: support
Worked with the White House to pass USMCA and free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea
Stance: support
Chairs the Health Subcommittee to protect Medicare, expand telehealth, and extend the Hospital-at-Home program for seniors and veterans
Stance: support
Signature bill is the Buchanan Balanced Budget Amendment Act to require Congress to balance the federal budget
Stance: support
Co-chairs the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus; named Humane Society Legislator of the Year twice (2015, 2020)
Contact & Resources
Florida(FL)
R
Ron DeSantis
In God We Trust
The Sunshine State's 28 representatives deal with everything from hurricane relief to Social Security—fitting for a state that's equal parts retirees and theme parks. As the ultimate swing state, Florida's where presidential dreams come to thrive or die.
Capital
Tallahassee
Population
22.6M
2024 Turnout
66.7%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
28
Electoral Votes
30
District
FL-16