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.
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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 »
U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21), Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-N.C.-03) Lou Correa (D-Calif.-46) introduced a resolution designating April as “National Donate Life Month,” honoring all Americans who are registered organ and tissue donors for helping save lives.
“During my time as a doctor, I worked with transplant patients and saw firsthand… Read more »
U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. joined 30 members of the Congressional Western Caucus in introducing a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an “all of the above” energy plan is the most viable approach to American energy independence.
“Implementing an ‘All of the Above’ energy strategy will help keep the lights on, rates down, and emissions low for… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement after voting on H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which will responsibly raising the debt ceiling by limiting Washington’s irresponsible spending, saving taxpayer dollars, and growing the American economy.
“President Biden and Washington… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Representative Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.-08) releases statement after FEMA Assistance was granted to West Central Indiana.
“The storms that tore through West Central Indiana devasted communities in Indiana’s 8thDistrict and across the Hoosier state. Now with the necessary assistance from the federal government, communities like Sullivan and others can… Read more »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.-04) introduced H.R. 2584, the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act. This bill, which is modeled after current protections for aircraft and airport workers like flight crews and attendants, would create legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02) introduced the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act.
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has held a monopoly over the contract to manage organ distribution since 1984. Recent reports have raised concerns about how this monopoly affects the… Read more »
