(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report (H.R. 2810):
“Our military safeguards the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. To carry out their mission, our troops must be properly equipped and taken care of. This year’s NDAA authorizes the funding needed to ensure our… Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after President Trump announced his nomination of Alex Azar as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
“I commend President Trump for his decision to nominate Alex Azar as Secretary of Health and Human Services. His leadership experience in both government and the private… Read more »
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
On Saturday, at Oakhill Cemetery in Evansville, dozens attended a program to honor those who have served our country.
The speakers included several veterans as well as Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Congressman Larry Bucshon.
One veteran we spoke to said those who have died fighting for our country paid the ultimate price and that every day should be… Read more »
(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day:
“Every year on November 11th we celebrate Veterans day, taking time to thank those who selflessly put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Today, there are over 20 million American men and women that have the distinct honor of being called a… Read more »
“Shingles is a painful disease that affects nearly one million Americans annually, with one out of three Americans developing shingles during their lifetime,” said Dr. Bucshon. “However, the risk of getting shingles is significantly higher for individuals who are 50 years of age and older. In fact, according to the CDC, the number of adults developing shingles is on the rise. The great news is that seniors can protect themselves from shingles simply by receiving a vaccine. The bad news is that too few seniors receive the vaccine or don’t even know that it’s an option. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released following statement after introducing the Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4297), which would help increase access to the Shingles vaccine for Seniors, with Congressman Gene Green (TX-29), Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV) and Senator Mazie Hirono (HI):
“Shingles is a painful disease that… Read more »
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 3441):
“Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of the American economy. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, firms with fewer than 20 workers make up almost 90 percent of businesses. I hear time and again from Hoosier… Read more »
Dr. Bucshon Votes to Reauthorize Funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and Other Important Public Health Programs
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Championing Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 3922):
“Americans are a compassionate people, and federal social… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Kenny Marchant (TX-24), and Ron Kind (WI-03), introduced bipartisan legislation, the Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017, to enable increased physician coordination leading to better patient care and Medicare spending efficiency.
The Medicare Care Coordination Improvement Act of 2017… Read more »
