Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), a veteran of the Navy Reserve, released the following statement honoring America’s fallen heroes in observance of Memorial Day:    “This Memorial Day, we remember those heroes who courageously gave their lives in service to our great nation. Our thoughts must also be with the families of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) voted in support of the HALT Fentanyl Act which passed out of the House of Representatives by a 289-133 vote. This legislation will help our nation’s law enforcement get this highly lethal drug off our streets by making the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act, introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), was approved by a unanimous vote out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.    Reps. Bucshon and Kelly introduced this legislation in response to market concentration concerns… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) spoke on the House Floor in support of the HALT Fentanyl Act. This critical legislation would help give law enforcement the tools it needs to get illicit fentanyl off our streets and protect Hoosier communities against losing a family member, friend, or loved one to this lethal drug.   Click… Read more »

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-05), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.-01), and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio-09) recently introduced the REAL ID Eligibility (RIDE) for Ukraine Act to grant REAL ID-eligibility to Ukrainian refugees.    Currently, Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion are… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) introduced the Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act of 2023 to improve and increase wireless connectivity in communities across Indiana and America.   This legislation would codify Federal Communications Commission (FCC) policies intending to streamline the ability… Read more »

U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed PM2.5 Air Quality regulation for power plants that was released yesterday.    “As part of the Biden Administration’s rush-to-green agenda, the EPA has proposed a new rule that could shut down power plants… Read more »

U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, after it passed out of the House of Representatives this afternoon. This legislation is a meaningful first step toward securing our southern border and addressing the national security and humanitarian crisis occurring there.    Title… Read more »

EVANSVILLE – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) announced the 2023 winners of the Eighth District Congressional Art Competition, which is part of a nationwide visual art competition to recognize the artistic endeavors of high school students. These pieces were chosen among 68 submissions from across Indiana’s Eighth District.     “The… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Calif.-25) introduced the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023. This bill would expand liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies.    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health… Read more »