U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., used his Twitter account on October 8, 2025, to address the ongoing government shutdown and share updates on his office’s activities. Cassidy is the senior senator from Louisiana.
In a tweet posted at 14:16 UTC, Cassidy commented on the continuing government shutdown by stating, “It’s Day 8 of the Schumer Shutdown. Here’s how much Democrats have cost taxpayers so far: $2.4 billion”.
Later that day, at 18:11 UTC, he informed constituents about outreach efforts by his office during the shutdown: “Even though the Schumer Shutdown is ongoing, my office is still working for you. My team will be in Ascension Parish this Thursday to help with any issues you may have with a federal agency like the Social Security Administration or the VA.
When: Thursday, Oct. 9th at 10:00″.
In an evening post at 21:02 UTC, Cassidy congratulated a fellow Louisianan and highlighted a recent federal appointment: “Congratulations to fellow Louisianan David LaCerte on his confirmation to @FERC. Another great nominee from President Trump! He will be a strong asset to our nation as we work to unleash American energy dominance.”
Senator Cassidy’s reference to a “Schumer Shutdown” points to ongoing partisan disputes over government funding in Congress—a situation that has led to multiple shutdowns in recent years when lawmakers fail to pass appropriations bills before fiscal deadlines. The $2.4 billion figure mentioned relates to estimates of economic impact and federal costs associated with lapses in government funding.
David LaCerte’s confirmation to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reflects recent moves by President Trump’s administration to fill key energy regulatory positions with nominees supportive of policies aimed at expanding domestic energy production.
Senator Cassidy’s announcement regarding constituent services during the shutdown underscores efforts by congressional offices to maintain support for residents facing difficulties accessing federal services during periods when many agencies are partially closed or operating with limited staff due to funding lapses.
