U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., used his social media platform on September 9, 2025, to address a range of policy issues including disaster resiliency funding in Louisiana, the impact of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and election integrity.
In a post published at 15:53 UTC, Cassidy emphasized the financial benefits of investing in flood mitigation measures. He stated, “Every $1 invested in flood mitigation saves up to $6 in damages. That’s why my infrastructure bill made the largest investment in Louisiana’s disaster resiliency EVER. This funding will save lives as well as costs in the long term!” According to federal emergency management research and reporting by the Congressional Budget Office, investments in disaster mitigation have been shown to reduce future costs associated with natural disasters.
Later that day at 17:27 UTC, Cassidy discussed public health advancements related to Hepatitis B. He wrote, “Before the Hepatitis B vaccine in 1982, 200k-300k Americans were infected annually, including 20k children. Rates have plummeted.  Hep B infection at birth and in early childhood can lead to debilitating illness and liver cancer for the rest of a person’s life. The vaccine is https://t.co/TsWFuM70Ym” The introduction of the Hepatitis B vaccine has led to a significant decrease in new infections across all age groups since its approval by U.S. health authorities.
At 19:09 UTC on the same day, Cassidy addressed concerns about voting rights and election security. He posted, “If you’re not an American citizen, you don’t vote in American elections. The SAVE Act makes sure of it. I’m proud to cosponsor this common-sense bill to protect our elections.” Legislative efforts like the SAVE Act aim to clarify voter eligibility requirements and reinforce existing laws regarding citizenship and voting rights.
Senator Bill Cassidy represents Louisiana and has played a prominent role in shaping policies related to infrastructure resilience and public health.
