U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., used his Twitter account on September 12, 2025, to address a range of national and local issues including alleged financial misconduct by China, public health efforts against whooping cough, and federal infrastructure investments in Louisiana.
In a tweet posted at 16:58 UTC, Cassidy alleged that Chinese actors are exploiting U.S. financial systems to the detriment of Americans. He stated, “China’s not just gaming trade rules—it’s gaming our banking system. Dirty money laundered through U.S. accounts ends up driving fentanyl deaths, trafficking, and online scams across America. This is another way Beijing hurts Americans.” The senator’s remarks reflect ongoing concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding China’s role in illicit financial flows and the opioid crisis.
Later that day at 18:14 UTC, Cassidy announced efforts to combat a public health issue in coordination with Secretary Kennedy. He wrote, “Chair Cassidy Commits to Work with Secretary Kennedy to Stop Whooping Cough Outbreak, Asks him to Encourage Vaccination WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today committed to https://t.co/kotHRAfhqP” As chair of the Senate HELP Committee, Cassidy plays a central role in shaping national health policy.
At 19:12 UTC on the same day, Cassidy highlighted federal funding secured for Plaquemines Parish as part of his legislative work on infrastructure. He tweeted: “$24.4 MILLION from my infrastructure bill is going to Plaquemines Parish. Ferry landings, generators, and a rehabilitated flood control basin, you name it— these investments can be the difference between prolonged disaster and a faster, safer recovery.” Infrastructure investments like these are often aimed at enhancing community resilience in areas vulnerable to natural disasters.
Senator Bill Cassidy represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate and serves as chair of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee as of September 2025.
