Press Releases

On Wednesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. was presented the “Guardian of Small Business” Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).  NFIB is the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses.  “Small… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) introduced the bipartisan Youth Opioid Use Treatment Help or YOUTH Act to help adolescents and young adults suffering from opioid use disorders access the treatment they need. Stigma, financial barriers, limited availability, and lack of information have contributed to the underutilization of… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement criticizing the Obama Administration’s political strategy to defeat the national defense bill as harmful to the country’s national security. “It’s clear the Obama Administration is more concerned with planning partisan political fights than funding our military and… Read more »

On Tuesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. helped host U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral John Richardson during his first trip to Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division in Crane, Indiana. The purpose of Admiral Richardson’s visit was to highlight Crane as a world leader in cutting-edge technological development critical to… Read more »

The recent senseless acts of violence perpetrated across the country – from San Bernardino, California to Nice, France to Orland, Florida to Tokyo, Japan – have unified the country with a sense of urgency that something must be done. The majority of these tragic events have been perpetrated by terrorist groups or individuals who have been radicalized by the dangerous… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. echoed House Speaker Paul Ryan’s call for accountability and an explanation regarding the Administration’s reported $400 million cash ransom payment to the Islamic Republic of Iran. “The Obama Administration should immediately provide an explanation to the American people and Congress regarding reports… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the terrorist attack in Nice, France: “Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific attack, their families, and the French people,” said Bucshon. “We must unite with our allies around the world not just in mourning, but in the fight against terrorism and… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to curb the ability of unelected bureaucrats to write legislation without the consideration of Congress: “Here in Indiana, we’ve seen firsthand the regulatory burden of an aggressive Executive Branch. The overregulation… Read more »

The final text of comprehensive legislation to curb opioid and heroin abuse passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday and included a provision authored by Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. Bucshon served on the special conference committee comprised of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate that negotiated legislative… Read more »

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s mental health treatment system. Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 2646: “Our mental health system is broken… Read more »