Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Recent News About Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
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Cassidy's RISEE Act advances through Senate Energy Committee
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has advanced the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
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Louisiana leads nation as first state to award BEAD funding for broadband expansion
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and Governor Jeff Landry have announced that Louisiana is the first state in the U.S. to award federal Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding through its GUMBO 2.0 program.
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Senator Cassidy calls for congressional action on flood insurance reforms
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has urged Congress to address the escalating premiums in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) during a speech on the Senate floor.
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Cassidy highlights major infrastructure investments in West Monroe
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell have emphasized significant investments aimed at boosting the infrastructure of West Monroe.
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Senator Cassidy criticizes Democratic push against offshore energy
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has voiced concerns over what he describes as efforts by Congressional Democrats to hinder offshore energy development.
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FEMA allocates $5.8 million to aid hurricane relief in Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. will receive a significant sum of $5,781,659.91 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Senator Cassidy discusses healthcare access expansion at Northshore symposium
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed the "St. Tammany Sector Symposium: Healthcare Innovation and Economic Impact" event today in Metairie.
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Senators urge Biden to reconsider plastics treaty stance
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Jim Risch, and 18 other Republican colleagues have urged President Biden to reconsider his administration's stance on constraints related to manufacturing and the development of target lists for banning certain...
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Cassidy announces federal grant for Louisiana broadband expansion
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive $12,727,887.98 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to enhance access to high-speed affordable internet.
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Senators press DOJ on response to Stanford Ponzi scheme investigation
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with Senators John Kennedy and John Cornyn, has requested answers from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the Stanford Ponzi scheme victims.
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Senators file amicus brief challenging FHWA's emissions rule
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Kevin Cramer, Shelley Moore Capito, and their colleagues have submitted an amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Cassidy announces $1.7 million grant for Louisiana road safety
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide Louisiana with $1,651,340 for road safety infrastructure projects.
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Louisiana receives over $5 million in FEMA funds for hurricane recovery
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that Louisiana is set to receive over $5.6 million in federal aid for relief efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida.
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Louisiana receives nearly $10 million for hurricane and seawater intrusion relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive $9,866,737.76 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Senator Cassidy honors veterans at Denham Springs appreciation event
On Saturday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy honored veterans and their families in Denham Springs during a Veterans Appreciation Day event.
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Lawmakers file amicus brief urging court review in energy regulatory case
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Ted Cruz, and U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw, along with other colleagues, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit concerning the case City of Port Isabel v. Federal Energy...
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Cassidy and Hassan propose Medicare reforms targeting equal payment rates across service locations
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Maggie Hassan have introduced a legislative framework aimed at reforming Medicare's site-neutral payment policies to reduce healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers.
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Senator Cassidy discusses farm bill with South Louisiana farmers
This week, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy visited farmers in Port Allen and Jennings to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill and the needs of Louisiana's agricultural community.
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Senator Cassidy discusses infrastructure improvements at capital region summit
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy hosted his final rural community funding summit of 2024 in Baton Rouge, aiming to connect local leaders with opportunities from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
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Senator Cassidy highlights infrastructure investments during Acadia Parish visit
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy visited Acadia Parish and Lafayette, highlighting infrastructure improvements and community support initiatives.