Larry Bucshon

Republican Representative of Indiana's 8th district

Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Indiana, district 8
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-4636

bucshon.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

March 31, 1962 (62 years old)

Birthday

American politician and physician
Has been serving as a U.S. representative since 2011
Born and raised in Illinois, with a father who was a coal miner and Navy serviceman, and a mother who was a nurse
Graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Medical School at Chicago
Completed a residency and fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery, and served as chief resident in surgery
Served in the United States Navy Reserve for almost a decade
Specialized in cardiothoracic surgery, performing hundreds of heart surgeries and served in various medical leadership roles including as president of a heart care group and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Entered politics, receiving support from the National Republican Congressional Committee and endorsements from conservative interest groups and elected officials
Supports lower corporate and individual taxes, spending freezes at 2008 levels, extending Bush tax cuts, and reviewing government programs for spending reductions
Advocates for the repeal of the Affordable Health Care for America Act and supports medical care cost transparency
Describes himself as an ardent supporter of the Second Amendment and has been rated highly by gun rights organizations
Opposes abortion except in cases where the mother’s life may be in danger and supports legal challenges to Roe v. Wade
Supports a comprehensive strategy for the long-term sustainability of Social Security
Describes himself as a friend of coal and has received significant contributions from energy sectors
Has introduced legislation aimed at streamlining federal regulations affecting research and research universities
Has expressed skepticism about the consensus on climate change and opposes cannabis legalization for medicinal purposes in veterans
Voted to provide Israel with support following a Hamas attack
Serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce among others and is a member of several caucuses including the Republican Main Street Partnership
Married to a practicing anesthesiologist, with whom he has four children, and is a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Evansville