Energy

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing on H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, a bill that approves the Keystone XL pipeline project. H.R. 3 eliminates the need for a Presidential Permit to approve the Keystone XL pipeline and finds that the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), issued by the Secretary of State on August 26, 2011… Read more »

Today, Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), along with Senators Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), welcomed the news that Vectren Fuels received the material license the company needed to open its second underground coal mine, leading to over 100 new jobs in Knox County. “The 8th District is home to an abundance of natural resources that are vital to… 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 »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012 which passed by a vote of 248-163. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Supporting affordable, American made energy over Middle Eastern oil is a common sense vote.  I proudly support initiatives to improve and… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the Obama administration’s decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                “I am outraged that the President continues to deny hard working Americans well paying… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment following a facility tour of Indianapolis Power & Light Company’s Petersburg Generation Station on Monday, January 9, 2012. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                “I appreciate hearing… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the Federal Court of Appeals’ decision to place a stay on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am pleased that the federal courts have issued a stay on the EPA’s costly Cross-State Air Pollution… 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 »

(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 »

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 »