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Rep. Bucshon Votes to Support Servicemembers, Strengthen U.S. Readiness

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) voted in support of the final version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670). H.R. 2670 passed the House by a vote of 310-118 and now moves to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law, as the United States Senate had…

Rep. Bucshon Slams TikTok for Spreading Terrorist Propaganda, Antisemitism following Hamas attack on Israel

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) joined Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) and Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) in a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Chew demanding action to combat the platform’s spread of terrorist propaganda and antisemitic content surrounding Hamas’ attack on…

Rep. Bucshon, Rep. Banks Visit Indiana National Guard Troops in Kenya

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WASHINGTON – This week, Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN-03) returned from visiting Indiana National Guard troops at Camp Simba in Manda Bay, Kenya, over Veterans Day weekend. The delegation also visited with U.S. forces at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Over 130 Indiana National Guardsmen serve in the Horn of Africa as part of Task Force…

ICYMI: Rep. Bucshon Op-Ed Advocates U.S. Must Continue Supporting Ukraine and Israel

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) along with Senator Todd Young (R-IN) penned an op-ed in the Indy Star promoting Congress’ continued support for both Ukraine and Israel. In the piece, Dr. Bucshon and Senator Young argue the United States must provide security and stability in Europe and the Middle East or else much larger…

Rep. Bucshon Votes to Support Israel, Provide Critical Funding

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) voted to support the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6126), which provides critical supplemental funding for Israel. This vote reaffirms Dr. Bucshon’s unwavering support for Israel following the brutal and inhumane terrorist attack launched by Hamas, which has resulted…

Rep. Bucshon Joins Successful Effort in Pressuring Biden Administration to Re-Freeze Funds Released to Iran

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WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) and nearly 100 of his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to take specific actions that would prevent Iran from accessing billions of dollars to further subsidize terrorist activity in Israel and elsewhere around the…

Dr. Bucshon Joins Resolution Supporting Israel

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WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) joined over 380 of his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in cosponsoring a resolution to affirm the United States’ unwavering support of Israel. This resolution was introduced following the brutal and inhumane terrorist attack launched by Hamas that has…

Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul and President Biden’s Disastrous Withdrawal from Afghanistan

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U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul and President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. “Two years ago today, Taliban forces entered Kabul and took control of Afghanistan’s capital.  The Taliban’s capture of the city began a chaotic weeks-long exit of U.S. forces from Afghanistan…

Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on House Passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

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Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2670).  H.R. 2670 was passed by the House by a vote of 219-210. “One of the most basic responsibilities that the Constitution gives to Congress is to provide for our nation’s defense, and the…

Dr. Bucshon’s Reaction to President Biden’s State of Union Address

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement after President Biden’s State of the Union Address.   “It was important for America to hear from President Biden tonight regarding the ongoing invasion into Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The cornerstone of our Republic is freedom, which is why…