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WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) along with Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Verifying Accurate Leading-Edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act. This bipartisan legislation would level the playing field by establishing a new risk-based framework for the review and approval of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Brad Wenstrup, M.D. (R-OH) yesterday introduced legislation to grow the physician workforce in underserved and rural areas of the country. The Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021, would address the national physician workforce shortage by empowering new teaching… Read more »

Today, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act: “From the beginning, the Affordable Care Act was not the direction to take the country. This flawed policy obstructs patient care by placing the government squarely between the patient and the physician,” said Dr.… 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–Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s six trillion-dollar budget proposal:   “President Biden’s budget proposal… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:   “This Memorial Day, I join my fellow Hoosiers in remembering the brave men and women who laid down their lives in defense of our country. It is because of their service that we are able to live in the land of the free and enjoy our uniquely American… Read more »

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) was named a ‘Taxpayer Hero’ by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste. Representative Bucshon’s voting record scored him a 97% congressional rating for fiscal responsibility and defending taxpayer interests.   “Hoosiers have been repeatedly asked to pay for Washington’s reckless spending habits, wasting… Read more »

This Congress, I supported all of the below bills to support law enforcement officers. Back the Blue Act Qualified Immunity Act Defending our Defenders Act Protect and Serve Act David Dorn Back the Blue Act National Police Week Resolution Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon M.D. (IN-08), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera (CA-07) introduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for seniors by streamlining and standardizing the way Medicare Advantage (MA) plans use prior authorization and increasing oversight and… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement honoring Indiana’s fallen police officers during the 2021 National Police Week between May 9th – May 15th .  “Our communities are safer because of the daily sacrifices made by Hoosier law enforcement. Patrolman Robert Pitts, Officer Charles W. Schmitt, and City Marshal… Read more »