ResolvedCampaign & ElectionsEthics Violation
improperly influencing a witness before the FEC and illegally reimbursing campaign contributors
Vern Buchanan
RepublicanFL-16 · Representative
May 9, 2012
First Reported
June 24, 2016
Concluded
4 years, 2 months
Duration
2
Actions Taken
What Happened
In 2012 Buchanan was investigated for improperly influencing a witness before the FEC and illegally reimbursing campaign contributors. The House Committee on Ethics concluded that there was insufficient evidence on the allegation of witness tampering, but that the illegal reimbursements did occur, albeit without the representative's knowledge.
Timeline
May 9, 2012House Office of Congressional Ethics
recommended that the Committee on Ethics further review the allegations
Source →June 24, 2016House Committee on Ethics
concluded that there was insufficient evidence on the allegation of witness tampering, but that the illegal reimbursements did occur, albeit without the Representative's knowledge
Source →Data: GovTrack.us Misconduct Database (CC0 public domain)