Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Recent News About Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Senator Bill Cassidy named to National Shooting Sports Foundation's "Dean's List
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has been named to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Dean’s List.” Cassidy is one of only eight senators to receive this recognition, which honors lawmakers who have exceeded an A+ rating in protecting Second Amendment rights.
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Senators introduce resolution designating National Wildlife Refuge Week
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and 12 colleagues have introduced a resolution to designate the week of October 13-19, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution highlights the benefits of national wildlife refuges and acknowledges their role in promoting hunting, fishing, and conservation.
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Senator Cassidy votes to extend government funding and flood insurance program
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has voted to pass a bill that will keep the government open until December 20, 2024. The legislation also includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and additional funding for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Francine.
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Senators introduce bill aiming at banning state-enforced handgun rosters
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Risch (R-ID), and several colleagues have introduced the Modern Firearms Safety Act, aimed at prohibiting states from enforcing handgun rosters. These rosters require manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms.
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Cassidy announces $206 million for Louisiana flood mitigation projects
Louisiana will receive $206 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance program, according to an announcement by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). This allocation is the second highest amount given to any state. The funds, part of Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), will support 31 projects aimed at elevating flood-prone homes to reduce future damage and minimize flood insurance claims.
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Senator Cassidy pushes legislation targeting Chinese pollution
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called for new legislation to address pollution from China, advocating for the Foreign Pollution Fee Act (FPFA) in an op-ed published in The Washington Times. Cassidy's proposal aims to counteract China's economic and military growth, which he argues has come at the expense of the United States.
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Senator Cassidy announces themes for upcoming energy security summit
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has announced the themes for his upcoming summit, “Louisiana Energy Security Summit: Unleashing American Abundance in a Changing Global Landscape.” The event will take place in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The summit aims to bring together leaders from various sectors including federal, state, and local government, industry, and the research community. The full agenda and list of speakers will be released in the coming weeks.
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Senators introduce bill holding VA accountable for $3 billion shortfall
On September 20, 2024, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and 12 Republican colleagues introduced the Protecting Regular Order (PRO) for Veterans Act. This legislation aims to hold the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accountable for a $3 billion budget shortfall within the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The bill mandates a three-year requirement for the VA to submit quarterly in-person budget reports to Congress to enhance oversight and financial accountability. Additionally, further financial shortfalls would result in withholding...
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Dominican president endorses landmark Americas Act at CAF conference
President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic endorsed the Americas Act during a keynote address at the 27th Annual CAF Conference. The legislation, introduced earlier this year by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), along with U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), aims to strengthen economic and national security by establishing a permanent trade partnership across the Western Hemisphere while countering China's influence in the region.
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Republican senators introduce bill aimed at countering China's influence
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Risch (R-ID), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Todd Young (R-IN), John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), John Cornyn (R-TX), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have introduced the STRATEGIC Competition Act 2024. This legislation aims to position the United States and its allies for success in strategic competition against China.
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House committee advances COPPA 2.0 with bipartisan support
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) issued a statement following the House Energy and Commerce Committee's passage of their bipartisan, bicameral Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) by a voice vote.
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Federal court approves sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Center amid ongoing investigation
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas authorizing the sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA to Healthcare Systems of America (HSA). Glenwood was previously owned by Steward Health Care, which is currently under investigation by the HELP Committee for its financial mismanagement of its hospitals.
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Senators condemn Palestinian resolution targeting Israel at UN
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and their Republican colleagues issued a joint statement condemning the Palestinian Mission to the United Nations' resolution targeting Israel ahead of the UN General Assembly. The resolution could be voted on as early as this week.
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Senate designates September 21-28 as National Estuaries Week
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) announced that the Senate has designated September 21 through September 28, 2024, as National Estuaries Week. Whitehouse and Cassidy led a bipartisan group of 29 Senate colleagues in introducing the resolution calling for the protection and restoration of America’s estuaries.
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U.S. Senators meet Latin American ambassadors over Venezuela electoral crisis
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) recently met with five Latin American ambassadors to discuss the ongoing electoral crisis in Venezuela. The meeting included Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chilean Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés, Colombian Ambassador Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo, Guatemalan Ambassador Hugo Beteta, and Panamanian Ambassador José Miguel Alemán.
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Louisiana receives $4 million from infrastructure law for transportation projects
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for transportation projects.
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Senator urges reauthorization and reform of National Flood Insurance Program
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor urging Congress to reauthorize and reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). He called on Congress to take action before NFIP expires at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2024. He also urged Congress to roll back Risk Rating 2.0 to make NFIP affordable again. This is the sixth installment of a series of Senate floor speeches Cassidy is using to focus attention on unsustainable flood insurance premiums.
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Senator Bill Cassidy's COPPA bill passes Senate with bipartisan support
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has highlighted the recent Senate passage of his Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) in an op-ed published in The Advocate. The bill, which aims to update online privacy protections for minors, was passed alongside the Kids Online Safety Act in July with strong bipartisan support.
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Cassidy and Shaheen introduce bill aimed at reducing costs for small businesses
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Helping Small Businesses to Hedge Risk and Insure against Volatile Expenses (Helping Small Businesses THRIVE) Act on September 17, 2024. The legislation directs the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program that enables small businesses to lock in the cost of commodities such as gasoline and lumber, thereby protecting them from future price volatility.
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Senators call for enhanced Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and five Republican colleagues have called for additional protective resources for President Donald Trump’s security detail following a second assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15th.