U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., posted a series of statements on March 30 and 31, 2026, highlighting federal policy actions affecting education, disaster funding for Louisiana, and the regulation of abortion drug sales.
On March 30, Cassidy commented on recent changes in federal education policy: “Our students deserve the best chance at success. The Trump administration is cleaning up Biden’s mess, prioritizing students, and expanding access to higher education.”
Later that day, he discussed federal funding directed to Louisiana: “Thanks to language I secured in President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts bill, Louisiana is receiving $204 MILLION in offshore lease sale revenue! This massive investment will support hurricane protection, coastal restoration, and disaster mitigation in Louisiana. This will”
On March 31, Cassidy addressed his concerns about abortion drug distribution: “I’m investigating abortion drug manufacturers and urging FDA to crack down on illegal online sellers, who are distributing dangerous, KNOCK-OFF chemical abortion drugs. They MUST be held accountable.”
Cassidy serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and is a member of several other key committees including Finance; Energy and Natural Resources; and Veterans Affairs (official website). He has co-founded the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic to provide free health care services to underserved populations in Louisiana. Cassidy has also focused on initiatives related to health care cost reduction and coastal restoration efforts.
Born in Baton Rouge and educated at Louisiana State University where he earned both undergraduate and medical degrees (official website), Cassidy’s background includes extensive work in public health. He lives with his wife—who is a retired breast cancer surgeon—and their family.
