U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., shared updates from a series of meetings and events in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026, emphasizing his ongoing engagement with Louisiana constituents and local leaders.
In a post dated March 20, Cassidy highlighted an event bringing together residents from across the state: “We had a packed house full of Louisianans from across the state at our ‘Catch Up with Cassidy’ event in Washington D.C. this week. I wake up every morning thinking about how I can make Louisiana and our country a better place to live. It was great to talk with folks back home”.
Later that day, Cassidy described discussions with municipal officials: “Local leaders know what their communities need better than anyone else. Productive meeting with Plaquemines Mayor JB Barker, Baker Mayor Darnell Waites, and members of the Louisiana Mayors Association this week to talk about how we can continue delivering for communities”.
That evening, Cassidy addressed legislative developments in Congress: “I’d rather be back in Louisiana this weekend, but I’m in Washington because Senate Democrats are holding up funding for the Department of Homeland Security and blocking the SAVE America Act. The American people expect DHS to be funded and confidence in our elections. I’ll keep”.
Senator Cassidy is recognized for his involvement on several key Senate committees including Finance, Energy and Natural Resources, Veterans Affairs, and as chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (official website). He has co-founded initiatives such as the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic to provide free health care services to underserved populations. His work also includes efforts to lower health care costs and reform mental health systems.
Born and educated in Louisiana—earning both undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University—Cassidy has been active both professionally as a physician and legislatively as a U.S. Senator (official website). He is married to a retired breast cancer surgeon; together they have three children and enjoy time with their grandchild.
