Energy

Dr. Bucshon’s Response to President Trump’s First State of the Union (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) responded to President Trump’s first State of the Union, applauding a year of accomplishments focused on putting America first. In a video posted… Read more »

"Back home in Indiana, there are six non-powered dams located throughout the 8th district that could benefit from an expedited permitting process that promotes hydropower generation and provides quality Hoosier jobs," said Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., who introduced the bill. "Streamlining the permitting process for qualifying non-powered dam projects represents an important first step in modernizing our energy infrastructure." Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives unanimously passed his clean energy bill, the Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act (H.R. 2872): “Hydropower provides benefits in the form of jobs, economic investment, improved public health, and resource conservation. It’s also a… Read more »

“These bills expand the nation’s access to domestic energy resources, improve recycling and reuse of materials, and provide small businesses with the regulatory flexibility they need to meet environmental standards while still growing the economy and creating jobs,” Walden added. Read more »

Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) toured the CountryMark Oil Refinery in Mount Vernon on Monday to view a completed renovation project. The facility is Posey County's second largest employer. It recently completed $80 million in upgrades. The investment replaces aging equipment which will reduce air emissions and produce higher quality, more energy-efficient fuels. CountryMark's CEO said… Read more »

Bucshon’s bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authority to grant exemptions from licensing requirements to help foster development of hydropower capabilities at existing dams, where Upton said he sees the most potential for new hydropower projects. Read more »

Both measures look to cut through the thicket of regulations that has brought what once was at least incremental growth of U.S. hydropower capacity to a virtual standstill. Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement. Read more »

On Thursday, President Trump signed into law an important measure to protect Hoosier coal jobs, which was passed out of Congress earlier this month. The resolution, H.J. Res. 38, nullifies a rule submitted by the Department of Interior, known as the Stream Protection Rule.  The resolution is a part of an effort by Congress to exercise its authority under the Congressional Review… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after language to protect the health benefits of retired coal miners was included in the government funding legislation:    “As the son of a retired UMWA coal miner and a physician, I’m happy that Congress has come to a temporary solution that will protect the healthcare benefits of… Read more »