Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Recent News About Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Senator Cassidy urges NFIP extension amid rising flood insurance costs
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy recently addressed the U.S. Senate to highlight the impact of rising flood insurance premiums on American families during the holiday season.
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Senator Cassidy secures $105M for Louisiana military bases in defense bill
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is on its way to being signed into law by the president.
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Cassidy announces benefits for Louisiana in Water Resources Development Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 will bring significant benefits to Louisiana's ports and waterways.
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Cassidy and Kaine introduce bill targeting illegal global fishing practices
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine have introduced the Protecting Global Fisheries Act to address the challenges posed by illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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Cassidy and Barrasso criticize Biden-Harris administration over LNG export study
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso have expressed strong opposition to a recent study on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports released by the Biden-Harris administration.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to tackle doctor shortages through improved Medicare GME program
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Catherine Cortez Masto, John Cornyn, and Michael Bennet have introduced a bipartisan draft legislation aimed at improving the Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.
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Louisiana delegation's bill for Atchafalaya expansion passes Senate
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has praised the Senate's approval of a bill that seeks to expand the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA) by including Lafourche Parish within its boundaries.
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Louisiana tribes receive over $5 million for broadband from infrastructure law
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will allocate $5,415,550 in funding for broadband infrastructure to tribal communities in Louisiana.
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Cassidy introduces legislation targeting flood insurance premiums and foreign pollution fees
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced a legislative measure aimed at reducing flood insurance premiums for Louisiana residents.
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Lawmakers urge exclusive date for Army-Navy football game
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Dan Sullivan, along with 54 congressional colleagues and two senators-elect, have addressed a letter to the executive directors of the College Football Playoff and Bowl Season.
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Senators introduce bill for improved temporary housing after disasters
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Alex Padilla have introduced the Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act.
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Foreign pollution fee act aims to boost US economy
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham have introduced a new trade and manufacturing policy discussion draft, which has been highlighted by Bloomberg for its strong industry support and potential economic benefits.
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Senators propose act targeting China's environmental practices
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham have released a discussion draft of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, aiming to balance competition between American and Chinese manufacturing.
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Senators propose tax credit for flood insurance relief amid rising premiums
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cory Booker have introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act, aiming to assist low- and middle-income households enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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Cassidy's efforts recover millions in wrongful pension payments
A recent report from the Inspector General of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has revealed significant savings in taxpayer dollars due to an investigation led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA).
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Cassidy announces FEMA funds for generators in St. Bernard Parish
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive nearly $4.8 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for generator projects in St. Bernard Parish, following the impact of Hurricane Ida.
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Louisiana to receive $5.5 million for hurricane and seawater intrusion relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive over $5.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Senator Cassidy sees six bills advance towards becoming law
This week, six bills led and sponsored by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) were signed into law, passed the U.S. Senate, or are headed to the President’s Desk.
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Senate passes bill targeting deepfake 'revenge porn' amid bipartisan support
Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Ted Cruz, and Amy Klobuchar has unanimously passed the Senate.
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Cassidy and Peters introduce act for genomic data protection
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Gary Peters have introduced the Genomic Data Protection Act, aiming to provide Americans using at-home DNA tests with the option to delete their genomic data and destroy biological samples.