Healthcare

Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and David Scott (D-GA) introduced H.R. 1427, the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act,” a bipartisan bill to protect healthcare consumers.  H.R. 1427 provides more information to consumers so they are able to make wise and informed decisions about their personal healthcare needs. This legislation would make it unlawful for… Read more »

 Saturday, March 23, 2013 marks three years since President Obama and his allies forced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on the American people, without one Republican vote in the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate. Today, the House GOP Doctors Caucus held a press conference to highlight their concerns with this law.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) signed on as an original co-sponsor to the “Protect Medical Innovation Act” put forth in a bipartisan manner by Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI).   H.R. 523 would repeal the 2.3 percent excise tax on the medical industry included in the Affordable Care Act.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08)… Read more »

Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) speaking on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment after voting for H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act.  Since taking office, this was Congressman Bucshon’s fourth… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) issued the following comment after the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold Obamacare. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am disappointed but respectful of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold this near government takeover of our health care system that negatively impacts one sixth of our nation’s… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment praising the bipartisan passage of the Food & Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012 by unanimous consent through a voice vote.  The legislation includes important components of the bipartisan Drug Shortage Prevention Act (H.R. 3839) introduced by Congressman John Carney (D-DE) and Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012 by a vote of 270-146. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am proud to have voted to repeal another provision of Obamacare.  This critical industry, necessary to the well-being of our citizens, should not face tax hikes… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment praising the bipartisan passage of the Food & Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 5651) by a vote of 387-5.  The legislation includes important components of the bipartisan Drug Shortage Prevention Act (H.R. 3839) introduced by Congressman John Carney (D-DE) and Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment praising the Committee on Energy and Commerce for unanimous passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Reauthorization Act (PDUFA), which includes important components of the bipartisan Drug Shortage Prevention Act introduced by Congressman John Carney (D-DE) and Congressman Bucshon. Congressman Bucshon… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the 2012 Medicare Trustees report. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “The Medicare Trustees report makes it clear that we need action now to preserve and protect this vital program for current beneficiaries and future… Read more »