Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Recent News About Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Senator Bill Cassidy announces Louisiana Energy Security Summit in Baton Rouge
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced he will be holding the "Louisiana Energy Security Summit: Unleashing American Abundance in a Changing Global Landscape" in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The summit aims to gather leaders from federal, state, and local governments, industry representatives, and members of the research community. The full agenda and list of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Cassidy announces $4.7 million for Plaquemines Port Harbor
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant $4,732,022 to the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District. The funding, sourced from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), aims to enhance port safety.
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Louisiana delegation urges President Biden to approve disaster declaration after Hurricane Francine
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01), and U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Garret Graves (R-LA-06), Julia Letlow (R-LA-05), and Troy Carter (D-LA-02) have urged President Joe Biden to approve Louisiana’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine.
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U.S. lawmakers criticize cancellation of U.S.-Honduras extradition treaty
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Rick Scott (R-FL), along with U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Carlos Giménez (R-FL-28), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26), Mike Waltz (R-FL-06), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), and Keith Self (R-TX-03) have issued a statement in response to Honduran President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya’s decision to revoke the longstanding extradition treaty between the United States and Honduras.
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Cassidy discusses Hurricane Francine recovery efforts with Governor Landry
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) participated in a Unified Command Group meeting with Governor Jeff Landry to discuss Louisiana’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Francine.
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Senators introduce bill aimed at protecting dialysis patients' healthcare choices
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have introduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. This legislation aims to ensure individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, continue to have access to private health care.
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Louisiana delegation urges Biden for pre-storm emergency declaration
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01), and U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Garret Graves (R-LA-06), Julia Letlow (R-LA-05), and Troy Carter (D-LA-02) have urged President Joe Biden to approve Louisiana’s request for a federal emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill protecting Social Security for American hostages
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) have introduced the Retirement Security for American Hostages Act to safeguard the Social Security benefits of Americans who have been held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).
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Senator Cassidy outlines plan against China's growing influence
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently took to the streets of Washington, D.C., to discuss his concerns about communist China’s growing influence in the third episode of the Bill on the Hill series. Cassidy highlighted that China is expanding its economy and military at the expense of American workers. After hearing from fellow Americans who share his concerns, Cassidy presented his plan to address the intersection of economic development, national security, and environmental issues. His Foreign Pollution Fee Act aims to level the playing field while holding China...
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Lawmakers warn auto part firms against importing illegal Chinese products
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI-02) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) have expressed significant concerns regarding U.S. auto part firms purchasing products from Qingdao Sunsong, a company based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and its U.S.-based subsidiary, which is under federal investigation.
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Cassidy urges Biden to approve emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Francine
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), has called on President Joe Biden to approve a federal emergency declaration for Louisiana in anticipation of Hurricane Francine’s landfall as a Category 1 or 2 hurricane.
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Cassidy hosts service academy day in Baton Rouge
On Saturday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke at Service Academy Day in Baton Rouge, featuring presentations from all five of America’s Service Academies for students interested in becoming commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces. Cassidy hosted the event along with the offices of U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) and five of Louisiana’s six U.S. Representatives.
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Cassidy announces $24.8 million for Louisiana airports from his infrastructure law
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate $24,765,278 to enhance local airports in Louisiana. This funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Senator Bill Cassidy highlights federal initiatives supporting veteran health
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has written an op-ed in the American Press emphasizing federal resources that support American veterans' physical and mental health. His commentary follows the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games held in New Orleans.
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Senator Cassidy discusses rural broadband expansion at Amite Chamber
BATON ROUGE – Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed the Amite Chamber of Commerce, focusing on the benefits of his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), particularly in extending high-speed broadband to rural Louisiana.
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Cassidy announces $24.4 million for Louisiana road safety projects
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $24,427,862 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for road safety infrastructure projects.
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Senator Bill Cassidy meets student veterans at Southeastern Louisiana University
BATON ROUGE – This morning, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met veterans attending Southeastern Louisiana University, where he thanked them for their service and pledged to ensure they receive the health care benefits they earned.
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Senator Bill Cassidy visits senior centers; praises local environmental efforts
Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), visited the West Ouachita Senior Center, where he toured the facility and learned about its various programs for seniors. He also visited the Ouachita Council on Aging, serving meals to seniors alongside Ouachita Parish Sheriff Marc Mashaw.
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Cassidy highlights job creation efforts through infrastructure investments in Monroe
MONROE – This morning, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed the Monroe Chamber of Commerce regarding efforts to boost job creation and support small businesses through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The legislation has led to investments aimed at attracting new residents and entrepreneurs to Monroe.
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Cassidy announces $14.8 million for flood mitigation in St. Bernard Parish
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that St. Bernard Parish will receive $14,844,923.25 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Phase III of the Lake Lery Marsh Creation and Rim Restoration Project. The federal funding aims to establish a lake rim along the northern perimeter of the project area and restore 401.2 acres of broken marsh to protect against future flooding events.