Press Releases

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to President Obama’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).  Congressman Bucshon is a member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, which has jurisdiction over the NLRB. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am disappointed that President… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the agreement to extend the payroll tax holiday. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “It was important to come to an agreement before the new year.  I still believe the full year extension to provide certainty to tax payers, job creators, the unemployed, and Medicare providers is in… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the December 16th vote on government appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012.  Congressman Bucshon voted against the omnibus spending bill. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I was sent to Washington, D.C. to change the business as usual, not participate in it.  While it is… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to today’s vote on the yearlong payroll tax extension. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I support a one year extension of the payroll tax cut and extension of unemployment insurance benefits with the significant reforms contained in the House bill.  Both of which are… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to H.R. 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  Congressman Bucshon voted against the NDAA, which passed by a vote of 283-136. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Having worn the uniform myself, I will always support the men and women who volunteer to serve our… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011.  The bill passed by a vote of 234 to 193. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “It is important for me to support this legislation which will continue to help our unemployed Americans while it also… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011.  The bill passed by a vote of 268 to 150.  Congressman Bucshon is a cosponsor. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “This is another step that the House has taken to prevent onerous regulations from taking… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011.  The REINS Act will require congressional approval for any federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “As I have traveled… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to his bill, H.R. 3488, the Invest in America First Act of 2011.  H.R. 3488 will prohibit foreign aid from being given to countries with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over $1.5 trillion. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:            … Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the November jobless rate.  The rate fell to 8.6 percent, down from 9 percent the previous month.  In addition, the labor participation rate declined to 64 percent from 64.2 percent. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “It… Read more »