Larry Bucshon

Earlier this Congress, the House unanimously passed my bill, H.R. 2872, the Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Non-powered Dams Act.

What our Select Committee found and sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice against, organizations that were selling human body parts for profit.

I support the 340B program. I think it's a very important program.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Whether it is turning on the light above the kitchen table in a home or powering heavy machinery in a factory, the American people expect there to be reliable and affordable energy to power their lives…

I look forward to working with you and the agency to make the diagnostics reform a reality of this Congress.

Congress needs to do more, and I applaud your recent statements that it is time for legislation in this area.

I think participating in these APMs and the way we are redoing the system maybe will improve those circumstances.

I would encourage all my colleagues across Congress to work with the administration to secure the southern border using, as described, a multi-pronged approach.

Self-driving cars, once a providence of science fiction, are quickly becoming a reality. Self-driving vehicle technology has the potential to increase access to transportation in our rural communities, freedom for those unable to drive…

The FDA Reauthorization Act we are considering today provides the FDA the resources it needs to ensure innovative and lifesaving drugs and medical devices are brought to the market in a safe and expedient manner, while providing…

Let's be clear. So-called sanctuary cities have become a safe haven for illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. They undermine Federal law and put the safety of law-abiding citizens at risk. Kate Steinle was murdered in San Francisco…

As a physician I have seen firsthand how frivolous lawsuits against experienced physicians have hindered the health care system and increased costs to all patients. It is imperative we address this through common sense legislation. This…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for holding this Special Order tonight to talk about this really important subject on behalf of the American people. The opioid abuse disorder and drug addiction have impacted every community in our…

Law enforcement officers across this country go to work every day to serve and protect our communities. These brave men and women risk everything to keep our communities and our families safe and secure, and they do it selflessly. I…

My colleague Ms. Brooks and Mr. Butterfield and Mr. Peters introduced legislation yesterday to try to address some of these issues.

I think that is important that you do engage in that process really to try to improve everything across the spectrum as it relates to the device industry.

When ObamaCare was debated 7 years ago, I wrote my Member of Congress to urge him to vote against what I saw as a government takeover of our healthcare system. At that time, I was a practicing physician, and I could foresee the disastrous…

Many of us have come here to the floor to share with the country and our colleagues statistics and data demonstrating how ObamaCare is failing patients. We have shown the numbers related to skyrocketing premiums and deductibles and…

Last week, I met with a group of my constituents to discuss their experiences with the Affordable Care Act. Here is what I heard: My deductible went from $2,500 to $6,000, so it wasn't even worth it. The first year wasn't too bad until I…

As a medical provider, I understand how critical and necessary patient choice and input is to the overall quality of our healthcare system. Put simply, patients are better off when they are equipped to make their own decisions…

I want to use some of the last time that we have to honor a great Hoosier. I know others will have comments and, today, as we recognize Indiana's 200th birthday, it is also important to acknowledge the contribution of one of those who has…

I thank Mr. Rokita from the Fourth District for yielding and for putting together this Special Order on behalf of our State. You know, Indiana boasts two of America's Presidents and now eight Vice Presidents. We are the home of Hoosier…

May I ask how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Indiana has 5 minutes remaining.

This is about infant lives, but I would like address what else it is about. It is about science and research. The other side seems to only want to focus on politics and scare tactics. From the beginning, we recognized the other side would…

Tissue or cells for these studies could be derived from another source than aborted babies, like premature natural demise infants whose parents are willing to donate. The other grants use fetal tissue when alternatives are easily…