WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) joined Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) to introduce the 21st Century Dyslexia Act. The bill would modernize Dyslexia identification to help reduce the chances of the learning disability going unidentified in students. Dr. Bucshon and Rep. Houchin were joined by Rep. Julia… Read more »
WASHINGTON – In a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing this week, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08), who serves as Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee, covered a wide range of policies to improve the Medicare program for our nation’s seniors. In the hearing titled, “What’s the Prognosis?: Examining Medicare Proposals to Improve… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) along with Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA-01), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-25) penned an op-ed in The Hill promoting their bipartisan legislation, Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474). In the piece, Dr.… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) and Diana DeGette (D-CO-01) released the statement below following the release of the FDA’s proposed rule to ensure safety and effectiveness of laboratory developed tests.
“The FDA’s proposed rule to provide greater oversight of laboratory developed tests recognizes the need for… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544), which was introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) and Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02). This critical legislation will expand the pool of entities who can contract with the U.S. Organ Procurement and… Read more »
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 »
