U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., posted a series of statements on March 25, 2026, highlighting his recent activities and positions on public safety funding and federal budget negotiations.
In a tweet posted at 20:18 UTC, Cassidy wrote, “It is always a pleasure to meet with Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker and his wife Kay to discuss how we can make sure Ruston stays a great place to live and raise a family. I was proud to secure $1.5 million for the Ruston Police Department to help keep Northeast Louisiana safe and https://t.co/EKiPXYjKwr”.
Later that evening at 21:04 UTC, Cassidy commented on ongoing federal budget disputes, stating, “TSA agents are working without pay while Senate Democrats hold DHS funding hostage. It is clear they care more about protecting illegal immigrants than American citizens. One of their members said as much. Stop putting Americans last. Fund DHS NOW!! https://t.co/BMdqaS2Za5”.
At 23:56 UTC the same day, Cassidy announced his intent to address the Senate floor regarding Department of Homeland Security funding: “HAPPENING NOW: I am on my way to the Senate floor to urge my Democratic colleagues to stop inflicting pain on the American people and fund the Department of Homeland Security. Watch live here: https://t.co/11OUFcLgou”.
Cassidy serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and sits on the Finance, Energy and Natural Resources, and Veterans Affairs Committees (official website). He has also co-founded the Greater Baton Rouge Community Clinic to provide free health and dental care for underserved populations in Louisiana (official website). In addition to his legislative work on healthcare costs and mental health reform (official website), Cassidy earned both undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University (official website) and raised three children with his wife, who is a retired breast cancer surgeon (official website).
