Jobs and the Economy

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the Jobs and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 (S. 488): “Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Ensuring Hoosier small businesses have access to capital to get up and running,… Read more »

“Two years ago, I joined my fellow House Republicans in laying out a smarter policy agenda called, A Better Way. The goal was to address modern day problems with modern day solutions. And we are delivering on our promises with historic tax cuts, safer communities, and a stronger military. Unemployment is at historic lows, wages are growing, and there are more jobs than there are… Read more »

US Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and US Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and US Representative Larry Bucshon (R-IN) hosted Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane on Friday. Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the 2018 Farm Bill, officially known as the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2): “Our farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to ensure our nation has a safe and affordable supply of… Read more »

With hydropower currently accounting for 7.5 percent of total electricity generation in the United States, and 44 percent of all renewable energy generation, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power convened the hearing to explore strategies to expand hydropower by overcoming existing challenges and barriers. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R. 8): “Our water infrastructure is  vital to the economic success and prosperity of our nation. This is especially… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Aluminum Caucus, Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08), Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-06), and Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) and other members of the Congressional Aluminum Caucus met with U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss the Section 232 on aluminum. In this meeting, the Co-Chairs… Read more »

Google’s program teaches kids about the importance of STEM education with a hands-on coding activity. Read more »

Bucshon said all of Indiana’s coal mines and most of the state’s coal-fired electric generating plants are in his district and that 39 coal-fired plants already had retired in the state. “I’m concerned that if we don’t act soon, more coal plants will continue to retire prematurely, leaving my constituents and my state without reliable energy and many at risk of losing their jobs,” he said. Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after being honored by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) for leadership as an Innovator in Biotechnology: The biotech and life science industry is an integral part of the U.S economy – creating high-skill, high-wage jobs that… Read more »