U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Angus King have introduced the Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023. This legislation aims to establish a Cross-Border Financial Crime Center within the Department of Homeland Security, which will coordinate investigations and information sharing related to financial crimes with a nexus to the U.S. border.Dr. Cassidy highlights the need for a coordinated effort to combat counterfeit and illegal goods crossing the border, stating that the current approach is not effective. He believes that a Fusion Center...
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and 23 Republican colleagues are calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to provide oversight on the Biden administration's lack of a cohesive Iran strategy. The senators are concerned about the recent decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver, which grants Iran access to approximately $10 billion.The senators wrote a letter expressing their concerns, stating, "A strong signal of deterrence—utilizing military, economic, and...
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will receive $11,688,359.21 in relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the damages caused by Hurricanes Laura and Ida. The funds will be allocated to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. for emergency protective measures resulting from Hurricane Laura, and to Terrebonne Parish for debris removal operations following Hurricane Ida.Dr. Cassidy expressed his confidence in Louisiana's resilience, stating, "Despite being hit hard by hurricanes over the past few years,...
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will be receiving $4.4 million from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) through his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The funds will be allocated towards public and transportation infrastructure as well as flood control needs.Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of improving the infrastructure across Louisiana, stating that it is a crucial step towards building a strong economy for the future. He expressed his satisfaction with the Infrastructure Law, highlighting the fact that it ensures...
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), State Senator Caleb Kleinpeter (R-Port Allen), and State Representative Blake Miguez (R-Erath) have written a joint editorial for the USA Today Network, highlighting their efforts to hold global polluters accountable. The lawmakers are advocating for trade policies that target foreign polluters while benefiting American workers.The lawmakers stress that America produces energy and manufactures products cleaner than anywhere else. They emphasize that the United States should take advantage of this reality and reward it. Despite...
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Ron Wyden, Mike Crapo, and 29 colleagues have written a letter to President Biden urging him to reverse a decision made by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to abandon long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding digital trade. The senators are calling on the White House to reaffirm America's global economic leadership and support American workers and human rights.In the letter, the senators express their concerns about the USTR's decision to withdraw support for key commitments in the e-commerce negotiations at the...
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will be receiving $9,337,300.00 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for coastal restoration and resiliency. Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of protecting the coastline and building resilience against future storms, stating that it is a top priority for him."Protecting our coastline and building resiliency against future storms is a top priority," said Dr. Cassidy. "Because I had a seat at the table for the Infrastructure Law, there are dollars coming to Louisiana to protect our...
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have joined 21 Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden, expressing concerns over the lack of transparency regarding the use of taxpayer dollars to implement Executive Order 14019. The order instructed federal agencies to engage in voter mobilization and submit plans to the White House for doing so. The senators are concerned that this may be a potential violation of the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits agencies from expending federal funds without Congressional authorization.In the...