Rep. Larry Bucshon does not plan to seek reelection this year.

The Indiana Republican — who sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee — is the latest in a steady stream of lawmakers to announce his plans to retire from Congress. His chief of staff announced Buchson’s intentions in an email shortly before he made a public announcement, according to an email obtained by POLITICO.

“Scripture teaches us, ‘For everything there is a season,’ and it became clear to me over the Christmas holiday with much discernment and prayer that the time has come to bring my season in public service to a conclusion,” Bucshon said in a press release.

He was first elected to the House in 2010, and took office in 2011.

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