Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Recent News About Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Louisiana receives FEMA funding for hurricane relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive $37,885,460.20 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Ida and Laura. The funds are allocated to assist with emergency protective measures in response to these natural disasters.
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Cassidy announces agenda for upcoming energy security summit in Baton Rouge
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the "Louisiana Energy Security Summit: Unleashing American Abundance in a Changing Global Landscape," set to take place on October 16, 2024, in Baton Rouge. The event will be held at the Louisiana State Museum – Capitol Park Museum.
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Cassidy highlights infrastructure investment benefits at rural community funding summit
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy hosted his second Rural Community Funding Summit of 2024 in Shreveport, with the collaboration of Minden Mayor Nick Cox, the Louisiana Municipal Association, the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, and LITACorp. The event aimed to encourage local officials to utilize opportunities provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Cassidy and Warner propose bill to enhance IRS customer service
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner have introduced a new bill aimed at enhancing customer service at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The legislation, known as the Improving IRS Customer Service Act, seeks to expand online information about refunds for taxpayers and requires the IRS to inform those applying for installment agreements about collection alternatives if they face economic hardship.
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Cassidy joins GOP resolution condemning Hamas on October 7 anniversary
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, representing Louisiana, has released a video statement marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks that resulted in the deaths of over a thousand Israelis and Americans. In conjunction with this, he has joined forces with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa and other members of the Republican Conference to introduce a resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas for its actions. The resolution also emphasizes support for Israel's survival and calls for the release of American hostages.
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Senator Cassidy attends ribbon-cutting for Monroe Street Corridor Project
This afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street Corridor Project in Ruston. The project aims to enhance roads and provide more space for runners and cyclists, particularly benefiting areas like Louisiana Tech University.
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Cassidy holds summit in Monroe on rural community funding opportunities
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) convened a Rural Community Funding Summit in Monroe, Louisiana today. The summit aimed to connect local officials with those distributing funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Cassidy announces FEMA funding for hurricane relief in Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive $144,330,926.38 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid recovery efforts for Hurricanes Ida and Laura.
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Louisiana senators urge action on veteran suicide prevention failures
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy have expressed their concerns over the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, following a report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report revealed that the facility failed to adhere to suicide prevention protocols, which resulted in both a suicide and an attempted suicide.
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Resolution introduced for National Energy Appreciation Day
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis, along with their colleagues, have introduced a resolution to designate October 4, 2024, as National Energy Appreciation Day. The resolution aims to honor the contributions of domestic energy workers who power the nation and beyond.
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Louisiana receives $609 million for grid resilience under infrastructure law
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing the grid reliability and resilience in Louisiana. The state is set to receive $609 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Senator Cassidy participates in groundbreaking ceremony for Livingston Executive Airport
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Livingston Executive Airport in Satsuma, Louisiana, on Thursday morning. The airport, part of an initiative launched by Livingston Parish in 2016, has secured land ownership and obtained necessary permits and recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Senator Cassidy visits CF Industries plant and Essential Federal Credit Union
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy visited CF Industries' ammonia production facility in Donaldsonville and the Essential Federal Credit Union in Baton Rouge to learn about local contributions to small businesses and economies. At CF Industries, Cassidy was briefed on the facility's capacity to produce nearly 8 million tons of nitrogen products annually for agricultural and industrial use. The facility leverages its location by the Mississippi River for efficient distribution across major crop-producing states and international markets.
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Senator Cassidy announces new food & beverage incubator launch
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the launch of the GNO Food and Beverage Incubator at the Churchill Technology and Business Park in Jefferson Parish. The announcement was made alongside officials from JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission), Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
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New CBO report shows financial benefits of federal flood mitigation investments
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has commented on a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report which indicates that federal spending on flood mitigation projects yields significant financial benefits. According to the report, every dollar spent on such projects helps communities adapt to flooding and reduces damages by $2 to $3 on average.
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Senator Bill Cassidy visits Prairieville High School; addresses Rotary Clubs
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited Prairieville High School today to teach 11th-grade students about the legislative process in Congress. During his visit, he engaged with a group of 20 students in Ms. Jill Sandridge’s U.S. history classroom through an exercise simulating the passage of a bill.
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Cassidy and Hirono introduce bill to improve veterans' health care
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) have introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of health care services provided to veterans. The VetPAC Act of 2024 proposes the creation of a new Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission (VetPAC) to facilitate a transparent, expert-driven review process for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
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Senator Bill Cassidy announces speakers for Louisiana Energy Security Summit
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has announced the keynote speakers and panelists for the "Louisiana Energy Security Summit: Unleashing American Abundance in a Changing Global Landscape." The summit will take place in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
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Cassidy introduces act to enhance energy recovery incentives
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Barrasso, and James Lankford have introduced the Enhanced Energy Recovery Act, a bill aimed at improving carbon capture incentives and energy production. The legislation seeks to create parity under the Section 45Q carbon capture tax credit by providing equal treatment for carbon captured for increased energy production, utilization, and sequestration.
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Senator Cassidy discusses tax credits for housing at New Orleans conference
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke at the Novogradac Housing Tax Credits and Bond Conference in New Orleans this morning. The discussion centered on preserving tax credits that facilitate affordable housing and the renovation of historic buildings.