Jobs and the Economy

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. this week with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth policies in the second session of the 114th Congress. Read more »

Washington, D.C., March 13, 2017 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) presented Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN-08) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) in Mount Vernon, Indiana. “Congressman Bucshon has been a great champion in support of the defense industrial base. We at BWXT especially appreciate… Read more »

On Thursday, President Trump signed into law an important measure to protect Hoosier coal jobs, which was passed out of Congress earlier this month. The resolution, H.J. Res. 38, nullifies a rule submitted by the Department of Interior, known as the Stream Protection Rule.  The resolution is a part of an effort by Congress to exercise its authority under the Congressional Review… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana announced plans to invest $600 million in the Princeton plant adding 400 jobs:  “Toyota is an economic powerhouse here in Southern Indiana and today’s announcement is great news for our community and for Hoosier workers,” said Bucshon.… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after language to protect the health benefits of retired coal miners was included in the government funding legislation:    “As the son of a retired UMWA coal miner and a physician, I’m happy that Congress has come to a temporary solution that will protect the healthcare benefits of… Read more »

On Wednesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. was presented the “Guardian of Small Business” Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).  NFIB is the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses.  “Small… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Commerce Committee Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), signed H.R. 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, legislation designed to update the nation’s customs laws to level the playing field for American workers: “This soon-to-be law helps provide our customs and border… Read more »

(EVANSVILLE, IN) – Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. will host an Evansville Job Fair with U.S. Senator Dan Coats in coordination with the City of Evansville, WorkOne Southwest Indiana, and the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 1.  The event, which will be held at the CK Newsome Center, will provide job seekers the opportunity… Read more »

Today President Obama vetoed a bill approving the Keystone XL Pipeline sent to his desk with bipartisan support from both chambers of Congress. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the President vetoed the pro-energy, pro-jobs, and pro-national security project: “By vetoing this pro-jobs, pro-energy, and pro-national security… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline project as amended and passed by the U.S. Senate. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting again to approve the pro-energy, pro-jobs, and pro-national security project: “The State Department’s own report confirms that construction of… Read more »