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Larry Bucshon is an American politician and physician serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Bucshon has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative priorities. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and affordability for his constituents. Bucshon has also participated in discussions surrounding fiscal responsibility and economic growth in Indiana.
As a physician and a father of four, I understand the importance of ensuring the health of mothers during pregnancy and after the delivery of their newborns. This is a critical time for both the mother and the child. Sadly, Indiana has an…
It is an honor to be here on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives tonight with my fellow Doc Caucus members. I want to thank Dr. Roe for putting this Special Order together. It is really important that the American people hear…
First of all, I want to echo all the points made by Mr. Walden in his opening statement. A decade ago, ObamaCare became the law of the land. This massive, near government takeover of our Nation's healthcare system came full of empty…
These unprecedented times call for unity to help Hoosiers and all Americans who are struggling medically and/or financially through no fault of their own. This relief package puts Americans first, with aid for families, workers, small…
We all want to keep our communities safe from chemicals that can pose a threat to the health of our constituents. However, we need to get the solution right and not settle on a one-size-fits-all approach. As currently written, the PFAS…
Well, because it has not been shown to be toxic. It has been approved by the FDA and shown to be safe for patient use. And we might not be able to use them in the future if it is declared toxic.
House Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump since he was elected. He wasn't supposed to win. ``How could the voters support him?'' they asked. The American people were told the only way the Speaker would move forward…
There are over 150 medical device companies in the State of Indiana representing more than 20,000 jobs. These are high-paying, stable jobs, with more than $1 billion in Indiana payrolls. But, more importantly, they provide lifesaving…
It is an honor to rise today in support of H.R. 3245, the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act. The Harmony Way Bridge is a local landmark and was an engineering marvel when it opened in 1930. Throughout the 20th century, the bridge…
I was unavoidably detained on May 17, 2019, in order to deliver the Commencement Address at the Concordia Seminary in Saint Louis, Missouri. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 215, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 216…
Unnecessary government red tape is preventing us from taking advantage of clean, renewable hydropower generation at existing nonpowered dams. The current regulatory process simply takes too long, taking up to a decade for the project to be…
I thank Mr. Olson and Mr. Johnson for hosting this Special Order. Manufacturing is a key industry that helps drive Indiana's strong economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, Indiana manufacturers exported $33.78…
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