U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., posted a series of updates on April 17, 2026, highlighting his recent activities in Louisiana and legislative priorities affecting the state.
In a post from the afternoon, Cassidy shared his visit to LSU Health New Orleans: “Visited @LSUHealthNO and heard how they are using @NIH grants to help patients defeat obesity and lower their risk of cancer. Proud to support the life-saving work coming from here in New Orleans!” (April 17, 2026). Cassidy is an alumnus of Louisiana State University, where he earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees. He has also co-founded the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic to provide free health and dental care for those without insurance, according to his official website.
Later that day, Cassidy commented on job retention efforts within Louisiana: “This is a win for Louisiana and America! We’re keeping 350 jobs right here at home while making sure America is still building the equipment we depend upon.” (April 17, 2026).
In another post that evening, Cassidy addressed federal funding related to Planned Parenthood alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn: “.@MarshaBlackburn and I are working to ban taxpayers dollars going to Planned Parenthood. Louisiana families want their tax dollars to support families, NOT abortion business that kill unborn babies and hurt mothers.” (April 17, 2026).
Senator Cassidy serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and sits on several other key committees including Finance; Energy and Natural Resources; and Veterans Affairs. His legislative focus includes reducing health care costs and reforming mental health systems (official website). Alongside his professional work in medicine—his wife is a retired breast cancer surgeon—he continues community initiatives such as advancing coastal restoration projects.
