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Recently, Congressman Bucshon joined local veterans at an event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The ceremony was held at the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes, a fitting location to recognize the contributions of the brave men and women who served this great nation and the indelible mark they left on our history. Congressman Bucshon speaking with… Read more »

Congressman Bucshon spoke on the House Floor multiple times this month to recognize and discuss important Hoosier stories and concerns.  The Patrolman of Franklin Street “Nic has always wanted to be a police officer, and has become known for his support of local law enforcement and first responders. His dream recently became a reality as he was welcomed onto the Evansville… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to bring awareness to suicide and mental illness. September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Month. “Mr. Speaker, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young Americans ages 10 to 24…As a father of four, all in this age group, I… Read more »

Fighting opioid abuse, celebrating the Constitution, and stopping ransom payments to Iran in Congress.  In case you missed it, here's what happened last week...  Deaconess-MD Anderson Cancer Partnership As a physician, Congressman Bucshon knows firsthand the impact a cancer diagnosis has on a patient and their family. That’s why he’s working in Congress to… Read more »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. was one of eight lawmakers from around the country recognized on Thursday by the Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose for his significant work to solve the opioid abuse epidemic impacting Indiana. “I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose for my work to bring an end to this… Read more »

On Thursday, Reps. Todd Young (IN-09), Susan Brooks (IN-05), and Larry Bucshon (IN-08) requested answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson after an Inspector General report found as many as 1,811 individuals with deportation orders may have been erroneously granted citizenship. The Indiana lawmakers said they are focused on immediate actions needed to mitigate the security… Read more »

In case you missed it, here is what happened week… Helping Young Hoosiers Fight Opioid Abuse Opioid abuse disorder is an epidemic impacting all of our communities. Tragically, many of the Hoosiers hurt by opioid abuse and in need of the most help are adolescents and young adults. That is why Congressman Bucshon introduced the YOUTH Act last week to… Read more »

On Wednesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. was presented the “Guardian of Small Business” Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).  NFIB is the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses.  “Small… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) introduced the bipartisan Youth Opioid Use Treatment Help or YOUTH Act to help adolescents and young adults suffering from opioid use disorders access the treatment they need. Stigma, financial barriers, limited availability, and lack of information have contributed to the underutilization of… Read more »

Congress returned to session last week, and it was a busy week in Washington.  In case you missed it, here is what happened last week... Protecting the Medicare Promise In May, Congressman Bucshon introduced legislation to block a Medicare Part B payment model introduced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  A recent letter in the Evansville Courier and Press by… Read more »