Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544), introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) and Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02). The bill would expand the pool of entities who can contract with the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and modernize… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) cosponsored the More Options for Infants and Parents Act (H.R. 8010), a bill that aims to help prevent future baby formula shortages and help to address the immediate crisis families are facing.
“As a physician and a father of four children, I know just how critical it is to ensure that babies have the proper… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.-04) introduced the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act. This bill, which is modeled after current protections for aircraft and airport workers – like flight crews and attendants – would provide legal penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally… Read more »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement after President Biden’s State of the Union Address.
“It was important for America to hear from President Biden tonight regarding the ongoing invasion into Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The cornerstone of our Republic is freedom, which is why… Read more »
Last week, U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) joined Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.-05) and more than 70 House Republicans on a letter urging President Joe Biden and the Department of Health and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) led over 245 Members of Congress in a letter urging House Leadership to address looming Medicare payment cuts to health care providers that will further strain patient access to care. Click here to view the full letter.
“As a practicing surgeon for nearly 15 years, I believe that no doctor… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and David Scott (D-Ga.-13) introduced H.R. 5510, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act. This bipartisan bill would make it illegal to make misleading or deceptive claims about holding a State healthcare license, and would require advertisers to disclose the license that allows them to provide the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Calif.-36) announced the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve access to and diversity in clinical drug and treatment trials. The Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone Trials Act (DIVERSE Trials Act) would allow the U.S. Department… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), granting full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
“The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates what we have long known – these vaccines are safe, effective,… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) announced that he will Chair the Healthy Future Task Force Subcommittee on Doctor/Patient relationships. This Subcommittee will examine policy impacting doctor/patient relationships to craft a patient-focused agenda for the future by building off Republican successes.
“Giving patients and their doctors… Read more »
