Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Recent News About Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Senator Cassidy condemns Maduro's election win in Venezuela
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor condemning what he described as another fraudulent election by the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. Despite exit polling indicating a significant advantage for the opposition party, Maduro claimed victory.
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Cassidy announces $3 million in FEMA funds for Louisiana school hurricane relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced that Louisiana schools will receive $3,039,453.84 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Ida relief efforts. The Jefferson Parish Public School System is set to receive $1,073,424.78 for permanent work on Joshua Butler Elementary. Additionally, the Office of Risk Management will obtain $1,966,029.06 for campus-wide remediation at Delgado Community College.
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Cassidy celebrates shipyard milestone; opens National Veteran Wheelchair Games
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined the employees and executive team of Conrad Shipyard, LLC in Morgan City to celebrate the completion of their first Yard, Repair, Berthing and Messing (YRBM) barge. The event marked the release of the barge in a First of Class Ceremony.
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Cassidy announces $1.1 million for Lafourche Parish in Hurricane Ida relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Lafourche Parish will receive $1,136,246.14 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Ida.
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Louisiana schools to receive $9 million in Hurricane Ida relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana schools will receive $9,390,538.48 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Ida relief efforts. The Lafourche Parish School Board is allocated $7,837,817.48 for the permanent restoration of S. Lafourche High School, while the Terrebonne Parish School Board will receive $1,552,721.00 for permanent restoration.
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Cassidy announces $9 million funding for Louisiana airports
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate $9 million to enhance local airports in Louisiana, as part of his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Senators urge Commerce Secretary Raimondo against granting market economy status to Vietnam
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and five colleagues have urged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo not to grant market economy status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, emphasizing the need to protect American industries and national interests. The senators cited concerns over Vietnam's controlled currency, lack of labor rights, and extensive state intervention.
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Senators urge Meta to extend access to transparency tool amid rising digital concerns
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and 15 other members have expressed concerns regarding Meta's decision to discontinue access to CrowdTangle, a transparency tool used by researchers and journalists to study public content on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms. In a letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the senators highlighted the limitations of Meta Content Library, which is intended to replace CrowdTangle, and urged Meta to extend access to CrowdTangle for an additional six months while improvements are made.
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Senate set to vote on updated children's online privacy act
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) issued a statement following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) announcement that the Senate would vote on their bicameral Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) this week.
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General Laura Richardson endorses landmark Americas Act at Aspen Security Forum
U.S. Southern Command Commander General Laura Richardson endorsed the Americas Act during a fireside chat at the 2024 Aspen Security Forum. The legislation, introduced earlier this year by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (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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Senator Cassidy visits Christian Youth Theater in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE – On Thursday afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited the Lafayette branch of the Christian Youth Theater (CYT Lafayette), which offers after-school programs and summer camps for children aged 4 to 18 in theater arts. In 2021, Senator Cassidy assisted them in securing a $200,000 grant from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program due to a revenue drop caused by the pandemic.
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Louisiana receives $4.7 million in Hurricane Ida relief funds
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $4,656,004.92 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Ida relief efforts. Terrebonne Parish is set to receive $3,340,194.23 for the replacement of the Houma Fire Department Airbase Station. Additionally, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will be allocated $1,315,810.69 for hazardous debris and tree removal operations.
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Cassidy announces major grant for airport expansion creating 200 jobs
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the Iberia Parish Airport Authority will receive $2 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The funds will support the construction of a new 200,000 square-foot hangar at the Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia. This project is expected to create 200 new full-time jobs with salaries ranging between $50,000 and $75,000.
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Cassidy announces $2.7 million for Jefferson Parish schools in Hurricane Ida relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the Jefferson Parish Public School System will receive $2,709,887.29 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ida.
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Senator Cassidy discusses infrastructure investment during Cenla visit
BATON ROUGE – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited Alexandria to speak at the monthly luncheon of the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce. He discussed opportunities in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to build roads, extend broadband, and create jobs in the region.
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Louisiana to receive $6.7 million in FEMA relief funds
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $6,748,398.58 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood and Hurricane Ida relief.
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Maternal health bill aimed at preventing stillbirths signed into law
On July 15, 2024, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the enactment of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act after it was signed into law. The legislation amends federal law to clarify that stillbirth prevention activities are an allowable use of federal funds, addressing the high rate of stillbirths and maternal mortality in the United States. Annually, one out of every 75 U.S. births results in stillbirths, totaling nearly 21,000 cases—exceeding the number of infants who die during their first year.
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Cassidy meets farmers advocating for agricultural needs
BATON ROUGE – On Friday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met with farmers and others in Louisiana’s agricultural industry alongside U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the highest-ranking Republican member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. They participated in discussions and tours regarding Louisiana’s agricultural needs in anticipation of a future Farm Bill.
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Kenner to receive $3.2 million in Hurricane Ida relief funds
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Kenner’s Emergency Operations Center will receive $3,247,813.88 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ida.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to secure U.S. supply of critical minerals
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Angus King (I-ME), Chris Coons (D-DE), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening America's national security by ensuring a diverse and secure supply of critical minerals. These minerals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, are essential for technologies crucial to national security such as military equipment, defense systems, and power grid storage.