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Dr. Bucshon Cosponsors Legislation Authorizing Federal Funding to Construct Border Wall, Calls on House Leadership to Quickly Schedule Vote

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after cosponsoring the Border Security for America Act of 2017 (HR 3548): “Our nation is confronting multiple national security challenges around the globe the likes of which our nation has not seen in some time, and our national security must continue to be a top priority. For too long, our…

Dr. Bucshon Applauds President Trumps Executive Actions on Border Security

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed executive orders today to begin the process of securing the border and uphold the rule of law:    “Today’s action is welcomed news after eight years of failed immigration policy,” said Bucshon. “President Trump is getting to work on…

Dr. Bucshon Statement on SCOTUS Decision

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On Thursday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision to uphold the lower court’s ruling in United States v. Texas: “The Constitution is crystal clear: the American people, through their elected Representatives, write the laws that govern this country, not the…

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Pause Syrian Refugee Program

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4038, a plan to pause the government's Syrian refugee program, with a veto-proof majority: “This is a security measure that prioritizes the safety of the American people,” said Bucshon. “Terrorists have made clear their intentions to exploit…

Dr. Bucshon Applauds Governors Call to Suspend Syrian Refugee Resettlement in Indiana

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement commending Governor Mike Pence’s decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana: “We are a welcoming, humanitarian nation and state; however, in light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris – and the threats we face around the world – it’s critical that we…

Hoosier Delegation Urge Donnelly to Allow Debate on DHS Funding Bill

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On Thursday, seven Hoosier Lawmakers penned a letter to Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly requesting that he reconsider three recent votes to block full and open debate on the House-passed bill fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), H.R. 240 the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2015.  “As you know, DHS funding will expire in 15…

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Fund DHS, Defund Presidents Executive Action

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On Wednesday, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. voted for and the House passed H.R. 240, the FY15 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which fully funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September 30, 2015 and defunds President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions on immigration. Dr. Bucshon released the following statement…

Dr. Bucshon's Statement on President Obamas Unilateral Executive Action

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Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician from Southern Indiana, released the following statement regarding President Obama’s unilateral executive action on immigration. Dr. Bucshon released the following statement: “We need to fix our nation’s broken immigration system – this is something on which we all agree.  That being said, any attempt to act…