FILTERDr. Bucshon Commends President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis’ Final Report(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released following statement after President Trump’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis published its final report: “In countless communities across Indiana and th... READ MOREBucshon, Katko, Blackburn applaud president’s declaration of opioid crisis as public health emergencyU.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-IN), John Katko (R-NY) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) were in attendance at the White House last week in a show of support for President Donald Trump’s declaration that the national opioid epidemic is a public health emergenc... READ MOREDr. Bucshon Applauds President Trump’s Action to Declare Opioid Crisis a National Public Health Emergency, Attends White House Announcement(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after attending President Trump’s announcement at the White House declaring the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency: “Each day more than 90 A... READ MORECongressman Bucshon Favors Investigation Of Drug Companies Over Opioid CrisisWASHINGTON, DC -- Indiana's 8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon (R) says he is in favor of a Congressional investigation into drug manufacturers and distributors to uncover what information those companies may have had about the addictive nature o... READ MOREBucshon to attend White House speech on opioid crisisPresident Trump will address the opioid epidemic in a speech today. “I’m expecting him to announce it’s a crisis,” said Congressman Larry Bucshon, who was invited to the White House for the address. Bucshon said about 90 Americans are dying each day ... READ MOREDr. Bucshon Visits with Local Stakeholders to Discuss Opioid Epidemic’s Impact on Southwest Indiana and Solutions to the Nationwide Crisis, Participates in Drug Take-Back Event(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) spent the day in Evansville focused on the nation's growing opioid epidemic. His day included a meeting with the Substance Abuse Council of Vanderburgh County and a prescription drug take-bac... READ MORERep. Bucshon attends roundtable in Evansville about drug crisisEVANSVILLE (WEHT) - Congressman Larry Bucshon was in the Tri-State Tuesday learning firsthand the extent of the area's drug abuse crisis. Rep. Bucshon was in attendance at the substance abuse council's roundtable held in downtown Evansville. Rep. Buc... READ MOREHouse leaders testify on impact of opioid epidemic, potential legislative fixes at hearingA bipartisan group of more than 50 House members took the opportunity to share stories about the impact the opioid epidemic has had on the districts they represent and to advocate for solutions at a “Member Day” hearing on Wednesday. Convened by U.S.... READ MOREBucshon on the opioid crisisCongressman Larry Bucshon testified before the Energy and Commerce Committee this week. He said the federal government has pledged to fight the opioid epidemic. Over a year ago, a bipartisan effort, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA)... READ MOREDr. Bucshon: Inaction is not an optionDr. Bucshon: Inaction is not an option Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement following the Senate’s failure to pass legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare: "There is no excuse for the Senate’s inaction ... READ MORE |
