Press Releases

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the passage of H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011.  H.R. 3010 was introduced by U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith.  H.R. 3010 included a provision similar to H.R. 2371, the Transparency in Rulemaking when Using Scientific Testing (TRUST)… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the vote for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  The amendment failed by a vote of 261-165; 2/3 majority was necessary to advance the measure. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “I am disappointed… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment applauding the passage of H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry reciprocity Act of 2011 by a vote of 272-154.  Congressman Bucshon voted Yes and was a cosponsor of the bill. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “This is a commonsense… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment regarding the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to hear oral arguments about Obamacare. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “As a physician, I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to hear multiple challenges to the constitutionality… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment for Veterans Day. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “I would like to honor the brave men and women of our military that have dutifully served with honor and integrity.  Every citizen has had a neighbor, friend, or family member… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment regarding the President’s decision to delay the Keystone XL pipeline until after the 2012 election. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “While the President is travelling the country talking about the need for jobs, why is he… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the October jobless rate.  The rate decreased to 9 percent. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             "We know what it takes to create jobs and we know that it doesn't involve anymore stimulus spending that will add to our nation's growing… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) introduced H.R. 3294 – the State Transportation Emergency Flexibility (STEF) Act of 2011 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.  Congressman Bucshon is the only member of the Indiana Delegation that serves on the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08)… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the three pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Columbia, Panama, and South Korea. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “It is imperative that these pending trade agreements be implemented immediately to open new markets for Hoosier exports.  More exports mean more jobs.… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding a U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling in the NMA v. Jackson case that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been illegally overstepping its role in the 404 permitting process. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08)… Read more »