Press Releases

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) has introduced his first bill as a Member of Congress.  H.R. 2371, “The Transparency in Rulemaking when Using Scientific Testing (TRUST) Act of 2011” was placed in the hopper on Friday, June 24, 2011. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) states:            “I am… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement after attending the Department of Defense (DOD) Value Engineering Awards at the Pentagon where Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane division received two awards for leading the DOD as a value provider. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08)… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in response to the National Federation of Independent Business’ report on the decline of small business optimism for the third consecutive month. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “The NFIB’s report is more evidence… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the May jobless rate increasing to 9.1 percent. Congressman Bucshon states: “This is a clear indication that President Obama’s policies have failed.  His plan to tax and spend our way to recovery and economic prosperity is obviously not working.  We need fiscal restraint and… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) voted today to reject an increase of the debt ceiling. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “I voted NO because that is what my constituents elected me to do – restore fiscal sanity to Washington, D.C.  President Obama and Nancy Pelosi are not serious… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-8) recently became an original cosponsor of H.R. 1891, the Setting New Priorities in Education Spending Act. Congressman Bucshon states: “For too long, the federal government has increased its role and size within education while being complacent with flat results. There are more than 80 individual programs within the Elementary and… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in response to the Medicare Board of Trustees annual report on the program’s financial status that was released today. Congressman Bucshon states: “This report by the Medicare Trustees shows the urgency to solve this problem now.  With Medicare predicted to reach insolvency 5 years sooner… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to his Yes votes on H.R. 1229 – Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act and H.R. 1231 – Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act. Congressman Bucshon states: “With gas prices rising across our nation, it is important that we end these onerous regulations that hurt job… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to the April unemployment numbers increasing to 9 percent. Congressman Bucshon states: “I find it difficult that President Obama is in Indiana today to provide more rhetoric and talk about jobs with little action.  As Hoosiers are struggling to find jobs and all Americans are… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to his Yes vote on H.R. 1230 – Restarting American Offshore Leasing Act Now. Congressman Bucshon states: “With gas prices rising across our nation, it is important to move forward with the scheduled lease sales that President Obama has delayed or cancelled.  President… Read more »