Indiana's 8th Congressional District
Recent News About Indiana's 8th Congressional District
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Dr. Bucshon Issues Passport Processing Update
On June 16, 2023, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement urging Hoosiers to renew or apply for their passports with significant lead time ahead of planned international travel.
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Bucshon, Colleagues Re-Launch Congressional Hockey Caucus
On June 9, 2023, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), along with Representatives Pete Stauber (R-Minn.-08), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-05), and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.-26), announced the Congressional Hockey Caucus has been re-launched for the 118th Congress.
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Bucshon Introduces Bipartisan Diagnostics Bill
On June 5, 2023, U.S Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), Greg Pence (R-Ind.-06), Andre Carson (D-Ind.-01), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-Wash.-08) introduced the Diagnostic Testing Preparedness Plan Act (DTPP), which would facilitate the innovation and development of diagnostics between the private and public sectors during Public Health Emergencies.
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Bucshon Joins Letter Calling for Formal Dispute Consultations under USMCA
Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) joined more than 60 colleagues on a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai.
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Bucshon Supports the Fiscal Responsibility Act
On May 31, 2023, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) voted in support of the Fiscal Responsibility Act which passed out of the House of Representatives on a 314-117 vote.
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Bucshon Honors our Nation’s Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
On May 29, 2023, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), a veteran of the Navy Reserve, released the following statement honoring America’s fallen heroes in observance of Memorial Day:
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Bucshon Protects Hoosiers from Fentanyl, Votes to Pass the HALT Fentanyl Act
On May 25, 2023, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) voted in support of the HALT Fentanyl Act which passed out of the House of Representatives by a 289-133 vote.
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Reps. Bucshon and Kelly’s Bipartisan Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act Unanimously Approved by Energy & Commerce Committee
Last week, the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act, introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), was approved by a unanimous vote out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Bucshon, Bipartisan Members Introduce RIDE for Ukraine Act
U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.-05), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.-01), and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio-09) recently introduced the REAL ID Eligibility (RIDE) for Ukraine Act to grant REAL ID-eligibility to Ukrainian refugees.
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Bucshon Introduces Bill to Improve Wireless Connectivity in Indiana
On May 15, 2023, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) introduced the Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act of 2023 to improve and increase wireless connectivity in communities across Indiana and America.
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Dr. Bucshon Votes to Secure the Border
U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement on H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, after it passed out of the House of Representatives afternoon of May 11, 2023.
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Bucshon Votes to Pass the Limit, Save, Grow Act
On April 26, 2023 , U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) released the following statement after voting on H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which will responsibly raising the debt ceiling by limiting Washington’s irresponsible spending, saving taxpayer dollars, and growing the American economy.
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Bucshon, Western Caucus Introduce Legislation to Promote All-Of-The-Above Energy
U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. joined 30 members of the Congressional Western Caucus in introducing a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an “all of the above” energy plan is the most viable approach to American energy independence.
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Bucshon, Costa, Murphy, Correa Introduce Resolution Honoring April as National Donate Life Month
U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08), Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21), Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-N.C.-03) Lou Correa (D-Calif.-46) introduced a resolution designating April as “National Donate Life Month,” honoring all Americans who are registered organ and tissue donors for helping save lives.
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Bucshon, Ruiz Introduce Bill to Facilitate Doctors’ Ability to Assist During Disasters
Last week, U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Calif.-25) introduced the Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023. This bill would expand liability protections for doctors who choose to volunteer during national or public health emergencies.