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Republican members on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee praised the U.S. Senate’s 99-1 vote this week on a sweeping $6 billion water infrastructure authorization bill that’s now headed to the president’s desk to become law. America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, S. 3021, contains several House Energy and Commerce… Read more »

One day after the US Senate overwhelmingly passed the new Farm Bill, the House followed suit. The House overwhelmingly passed the bill, with more than 360 representatives voting in favor. The bill passed with a 369-47 vote. The bill ensures farmers can rely on crop insurance to protect against financial risk and that low-income… Read more »

Hydropower facilities would get permits faster if the 2018 water projects authorization bill passes the Senate Wednesday — a rare inclusion of an energy title on the bill known for its transportation and drinking water projects. After senators voted 96-3 to invoke cloture Tuesday night on the water resources development bill, the… Read more »

Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN): “I am pleased to see that a trilateral agreement has been reached between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.” White House Press Releases Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after President Trump announced a new trade deal with our North American neighbors after months of negotiations resulting in the United Sates – Mexico – Canada Agreement: “I am pleased to see that a trilateral agreement has been reached… Read more »

President Trump has announced a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada. It's called the USMCA and it will replace NAFTA, that's if it gets congressional approval as well as approval from the governments of Mexico and Canada. Greencastle State Rep. Jim Baird, who grew up and still runs a farm in Putnam County, calls it the deal that… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement in support of multiple tax relief bills, the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act (H.R. 6760), the Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757) and the American Innovation Act (H.R. 6756): “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had… Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the final text of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), negotiated and agreed upon in a bipartisan manner by both the Senate and the House, moves onto the Senate for a final vote before heading to President Trump’s… Read more »

Bucshon clearly understands issue of climate change In his letter you published on Sept. 23, Jim Hughes claims that U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon “has been unable or unwilling to see any link between human made pollution and climate change.” Having discussed the subject of global warming and climate change in great detail with Rep.… Read more »

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) to bolster America’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, bioterror attacks or chemical incidents, received approval on Sept. 25 from the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am proud this comprehensive bill ensures our health… Read more »