Transportation/Infrastructure

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.) released the following statement after voting against the INVEST in America Act, which is a highly-partisan “infrastructure” package. This bill passed the House of Representatives on a vote of 221-201. “There is bipartisan consensus that the federal government needs to make smart, responsible… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Larry Bucshon M.D (R-IN8) helped reintroduce the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act. This bill creates a much-needed federal framework to help the deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States.  “Known as the Crossroads of America, Indiana is home to a number of industries… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Indiana’s Congressional Delegation today announced that Indiana will receive a total of $27.5 million in Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for highway improvement projects.  In Hancock County, a $22.5 million BUILD Grant is being awarded to widen Interstate 70 from two to three… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) announced the Trump Administration will invest $462 million to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities across the nation including a $3,099,000 grant and a $515,000 loan for the Town of Spurgeon: “I am pleased that the Trump… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement supporting the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575) that prioritizes improvements to our national water infrastructure: “I am pleased to support this legislation that will no doubt help improve and maintain our… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) today announced that the Dubois County Airport Authority will be receiving a $5.97 million grant from the Department of Transportation for the Huntingburg Regional Airport’s runway extension project. “Regional airports like Huntingburg Regional Airport in Dubois… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) spoke on the floor today as the House voted to pass the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act (H.R. 3245), which he authored, when the bill was considered by the House of Representatives. The Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act was passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits further consideration by the United States… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement to announce that West Terre Haute, Indiana will be receiving federal funds to bolster infrastructure as part of the USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in rural areas: “I am pleased to announce that the city of West… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement announcing that Evansville Regional Airport will receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) supplemental grant in the amount of $8.9 million: “The Evansville Regional Airport is an important economic… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the state was awarding $121 million in matching funds for rail crossing safety improvement projects across the state, including projects in… Read more »