Press Releases

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) has been selected to serve as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research during the 113th Congress. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) stated: “I am honored to be selected as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research during my second term in Congress.  Because of my background in science and medicine, I understand very well… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following statement regarding the December jobless rate which remained at 7.8% while the economy gained 155,000 jobs.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Today’s jobless report is another sign that our nation’s economy continues to stagnate.  Although we added 155,000 jobs last month, millions of… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the November jobless rate.  The rate decreased to 7.7 percent, down from 7.9 percent the previous month.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “The decrease in the unemployment rate should not be celebrated as it was a direct result of more people deciding… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the passage of Russia PNTR by a bipartisan vote of 365-43. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am proud to support Russia PNTR in order to put American goods on a level playing field with the rest of the world with Russia joining the World Trade Organization in August.  Increasing… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement honoring Veterans Day. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “Each year we take a day to honor and recognize the sons and daughters of the United States that have proudly worn our nation’s uniform. This past… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the October jobless rate.  The rate increased to 7.9 percent, up from 7.8 percent the previous month.  The unemployment rate was 7.8 percent when President Obama took office in January 2009. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Today’s jobs report… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the September jobless rate.  The rate decreased to 7.8 percent, down from 8.1 percent the previous month.  The unemployment rate is at the same level, 7.8 percent, when President Obama took office in January 2009. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “With… Read more »

By unanimous consent, the House of Representatives today passed S. 3624, the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012, an identical companion to H.R. 6456 which was introduced by Representatives Larry Bucshon (IN-08), John Carney (DE), and Mike Quigley (IL-05).  The legislation gives active duty military personnel, military reserves, members of the… Read more »

On Thursday, September 20, 2012, Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08), along with Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05) and John Carney (DE), introduced H.R. 6456, the Military CDL Act of 2012.  The legislation is a companion to S. 3624, which passed the U.S. Senate on Friday, September 21, 2012 by unanimous consent. Below are statements from leaders in the trucking and… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act.  Additionally, Congressman Bucshon introduced an amendment to require the publication of scientific studies for proposed rules.   The amendment passed by a voice vote. Click Here to view Congressman Bucshon’s speech on… Read more »