Larry Bucshon

Larry Bucshon is an American politician and physician who has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district since 2011, succeeding Brad Ellsworth. Bucshon is a member of the Republican Party and has been involved in various organizations, including the American Medical Association and the Indiana State Medical Association. He has also been associated with Purdue University and University of Illinois.

● Early Life and Education

Bucshon was born in Taylorville, Illinois, and grew up in Kincaid, Illinois. He attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and later earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Bucshon completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has also been involved with St. Mary's Health System and Deaconess Hospital.

● Career

Before entering politics, Bucshon worked as a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Mary's Health System and was a clinical assistant professor of surgery at University of Illinois. He has also been a member of the Indiana State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Bucshon's medical career has been associated with American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. He has also been involved with Purdue University and Indiana University.

● U.S. House of Representatives

Bucshon was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, defeating Trent Van Haaften and succeeding Brad Ellsworth. He has been a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Bucshon has also been involved with the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Republican Study Committee. He has worked with John Boehner, Eric Cantor, and Paul Ryan.

● Political Positions

Bucshon has been a supporter of the Affordable Care Act repeal and has voted in favor of the American Health Care Act. He has also been a proponent of gun rights and has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association. Bucshon has been a member of the House Republican Conference and has worked with Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn. He has also been involved with the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute.

● Personal Life

Bucshon is married to Katherine Bucshon and has four children. He resides in Newburgh, Indiana, and is a member of the Evansville Rotary Club and the Newburgh Chamber of Commerce. Bucshon has been involved with University of Southern Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College. He has also been associated with Deaconess Hospital and St. Mary's Health System. Bucshon has worked with Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels on various initiatives.