Senator Bill Cassidy announced he voted for a Republican budget resolution intended to fund ICE and CBP agencies amid an ongoing government shutdown. The vote aims at ending what Cassidy described as a prolonged closure affecting border security.
Senator John Kennedy pushed for key parts of the SAVE Act during a late-night Senate debate but fell short by two votes in amending a reconciliation bill with new voter ID requirements and faster ballot counting rules.
Senator Bill Cassidy urged Senate passage of the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship for federal voting eligibility. In a floor speech April 23rd, he addressed concerns about voter access while emphasizing broad public support for election security measures.
Senator Bill Cassidy announced nearly $15 million in federal funds for improvements at Louisiana airports under an infrastructure law he supported. The funds aim to boost safety, travel experience, and efficiency statewide.
Senator Bill Cassidy delivered opening remarks during a Senate HELP Committee hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2027 HHS budget. Topics included drug pricing reforms and patient-centered policies.
Senator Bill Cassidy has named Jim Banks as chairman of a key Senate subcommittee after Markwayne Mullin’s departure. Alan Armstrong was also welcomed as a new member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
Senator Bill Cassidy spoke about his Money and Value for Patients (MVP) agenda aimed at lowering healthcare costs during a Senate floor speech on April 21. The plan seeks direct payments for families’ medical expenses while promoting transparency in pricing.
Senator Bill Cassidy spoke on April 21 honoring eight children killed in Shreveport. He called attention to community grief following this tragedy while highlighting ongoing efforts related to health care access.
Senator Bill Cassidy visited LSU Health in New Orleans where he discussed chronic disease prevention initiatives before addressing support for people with dyslexia at a national conference. The visit emphasized healthcare innovation as well as legislative action on learning disabilities.
Senator John Kennedy urges American families to consider adopting teenagers from foster care rather than focusing solely on infant adoptions. He highlights that most adoptable children today are teens still waiting for homes.