U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., representing Louisiana in the U.S. Senate, shared several statements on February 11, 2026, addressing election security, federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and health care policy.
In a post made at 14:11 UTC, Cassidy wrote: “Voting is one of the most important rights we have as Americans. It deserves protection and security,
The SAVE Act ensures only citizens vote in our elections. I am proud to cosponsor this common-sense legislation.”
Later that day at 17:43 UTC, he commented on ongoing congressional negotiations over DHS funding: “Because Democrats are refusing to fund DHS, we could be looking at a partial shutdown on Friday—which means border patrol, the coast guard, and FEMA remain unfunded.
For Louisiana, this is personal.
Endangering Americans to score political points is wrong. https://t.co/SLucTNc6gB“
At 19:03 UTC, Cassidy highlighted recent legislative action regarding drug pricing: “President Trump SIGNED my bill that ensures drug discounts work to DECREASE Americans’ health care costs, NOT increase profit for shareholders. Big win for patients!! https://t.co/GjsDOIWXYs”
Senator Cassidy has served in the U.S. Senate since his election in 2014 and previously represented Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House after holding a seat in the Louisiana State Senate. He holds undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Cassidy plays a significant role in shaping federal policy on health care issues.
