Immigration

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s announcement on DACA. Read more »

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and H.R. 3004, Kate’s Law to stop the dangerous expansion of sanctuary city policies and enforce U.S. immigration laws. Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Tonight, President Obama is set to deliver a prime time address where he will outline his plan for unilateral executive action that will ignore or change existing law related to immigration – action the Washington Post claims will “expand the authority of the executive branch into murky, uncharted territory.” In advance of the speech, I thought it would be… Read more »