Press Releases
Cassidy Announces $27.8 in Hurricanes Laura, Katrina Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $27,764,716.13 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in hurricane relief. "Our communities are still feeling the effects of storms like Katrina and Laura years later, but Louisiana is resilient," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help us be prepared for the next storm." Grant Awarded Recipient Project Description $11,718,602.76 LaGrange High School Th… Continue Reading
05.30.23
Cassidy: Louisiana House, Senate Unanimously Adopt Resolution Supporting Trade Policy that Targets Foreign Polluters, Benefits American Workers
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to pursue a climate and trade policy. "Louisiana leads in manufacturing the goods that we all need in the most efficient and environmentally friendly way," said Dr. Cassidy. "Louisiana's economy and workers will benefit if U.S. trade laws penalize overseas companies that don't spend the money that our companies spend on p… Continue Reading
05.30.23
ICYMI: Cassidy’s Plan for a Foreign Pollution Fee
The Washington Examiner highlighted the forthcoming Foreign Pollution Fee proposal from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). A Foreign Pollution Fee, coupled with permitting reform, would hold China accountable, expand domestic production, increase opportunities for the American family, and decrease global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. "Sen. Bill Cassidy is convinced he has the policy that can challenge China's geopolitical and military might, put a dent in its bountiful greenhouse gas e… Continue Reading
05.26.23
Cassidy Announces $45.5 Million for Flood Mitigation Infrastructure in New Orleans
– U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant the City of New Orleans a total of $45,549,527.00 for improvements to the city's stormwater drainage system to help prevent future flooding. “Being prepared for the next storm means investing in the infrastructure to protect homes from flooding,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will help protect families and their property across New Orleans.&… Continue Reading
05.26.23
Cassidy Announces $16 Million for Louisiana Electric Grid Resilience
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will grant Louisiana $16,000,000.00 in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants in 2023 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The grant will go towards projects that modernize the electric grid to reduce impacts due to natural disasters. "Modernizing Louisiana's power grid can help keep the lights on in the wake of natural disasters," said Dr. Cassidy. "The infrastructure law provides … Continue Reading
05.26.23
Cassidy Announces $16.5 Million from FEMA for Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $16,537,873.88 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "Whether it be a hurricane, flood, or severe storm, Louisiana is resilient in the aftermath of natural disasters," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help better prepare our communities for when the next storm hits, whatever it may be." Grant Awarded Recipient Project Description $1,501,399.25 Calcasieu … Continue Reading
05.26.23
ICYMI: Cassidy Visits Home of Lucille Hebert, 92, in Lake Charles
The American Press highlighted a recent visit from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) to Lake Charles where he hosted a Rural Community Funding Summit, toured the home of Ms. Lucille Hebert, which was damaged by Hurricane Laura, and toured the Port of Lake Charles. "U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy paid Lake Charles a visit on Wednesday during his last leg of the Rural Community Funding Summit. "Cassidy, the USDA Rural Development and the Louisiana Housing Corporation visited eight cities in Lo… Continue Reading
05.25.23
Cassidy, Capito, Republican Colleagues Urge EPA to Withdraw Recent Vehicle Emissions Rules
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and 25 Republican colleagues urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to withdraw the agency's recently announced emissions standards on American-made vehicles, including both light-duty cars and heavy-duty trucks. "These proposals are legally flawed, divorced from reality with regard to the associated costs and domestic capacity to implement them, and would be devastating for American consum… Continue Reading
05.25.23
Cassidy Announces $4.9 Million in Brownfield Grants from His Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will grant Louisiana a total of $4,872,900.00 in Brownfield Grants from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). In total, the IIJA provided an extra $1.5 billion for Brownfield Cleanup Grants. This funding will clean up and reinvest in properties complicated by the presence of hazardous substances or contaminants and prioritized by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. "Cleani… Continue Reading
05.25.23
House Passes Cassidy-Backed Bill to Combat Illegal Fentanyl
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the companion bill to Cassidy's Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act. This legislation makes permanent the temporary classification of fentanyl and fentanyl analogs as Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). "The crisis at the southern border provides easy access for drug cartels to smuggle Chinese fentanyl into the U.S. fueling the overdose epidemic," said Dr. Cas… Continue Reading
05.25.23
ICYMI: Senators Gear Up for Another Seersucker Summer
In a recent article, The Federal Times highlighted the leadership of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) in continuing the good-humored Congressional tradition of National Seersucker Day. This marks the 10th year that Cassidy has led National Seersucker Day since reviving the tradition in 2014 while in the U.S. House of Representatives. Cassidy will host National Seersucker Day on June 8, 2023, alongside his colleague Senator Feinstein (D-CA). "Sen. Bill Cassidy knows a thing or two abou… Continue Reading
05.24.23
Cassidy Tours Port of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), M.D. toured the Port of Lake Charles. He was briefed on offshore wind capabilities in the Gulf of Mexico and hurricane recovery projects. "Offshore wind farms are the next phase of energy production in Louisiana," said Dr. Cassidy. "The Port of Lake Charles is aggressively pursuing this to expand and diversify the jobs being created in southwest Louisiana. As they do this, they are benefiting from the bipartisan infrastructure bill. This… Continue Reading
05.24.23
Cassidy Visits Home Restored by Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief
LAKE CHARLES - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited the home of Ms. Lucille Hebert, which was damaged by Hurricane Laura in 2020. Ms. Hebert, who is 92 years old, will be able to return to her home due to Cassidy's efforts which resulted in the reallocation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to Lake Charles. "Refusing to quit is the first step in rebuilding. With the help of our fellow Americans, Mrs. Hebert has rebuilt," said Dr. Cassidy. "Si… Continue Reading
05.24.23
Cassidy, Daines, Colleagues Introduce Bill Making Small Businesses Tax Cuts Permanent
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), and 12 Senate colleagues introduced a bill to make the 20% pass-through business tax deduction permanent. The Main Street Tax Certainty Act will support small businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our economy. "Congress neglecting to renew a law should not be the reason that small businesses suddenly owe more taxes," said Dr. Cassidy. "Let's make the law permanent!" "Montana small businesses are the heartbeat of our Montana commu… Continue Reading
05.24.23
Cassidy, Schatz, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reform Disaster Recovery
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Patty Murray (D-WA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jon Tester (D-MT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Todd Young (R-IN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced legislation to help communities recover from major disasters. The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develo… Continue Reading
05.24.23
Cassidy Discusses Flood Insurance Affordability in New Orleans
METAIRIE - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) participated in a roundtable hosted by Greater New Orleans (GNO), Inc. and the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance on addressing Risk Rating 2.0 and making flood insurance affordable. He announced he will soon be reintroducing bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years and reform the program for long-term viability. "The high cost of flood insurance hurts everyone, bu… Continue Reading
05.23.23
Cassidy Discusses Pontchartrain Restoration in New Orleans
METAIRIE - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) attended a meeting with federal and local officials on restoring Lake Pontchartrain. He discussed how best to use the money in his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for this purpose. "Lake Pontchartrain is the shared heritage of southeast Louisiana," said Dr. Cassidy. "It supports a vibrant and diverse ecosystem and provides families with an opportunity to get outside. Money from the bipartisan infrastructure bill … Continue Reading
05.23.23
ICYMI: Cassidy Previews Bipartisan Climate-Trade Bill
A recent article from the Washington Examiner highlighted comments from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) during a business roundtable where he outlined his upcoming Foreign Pollution Fee proposal. A Foreign Pollution Fee, coupled with permitting reform, would hold China accountable, expand domestic production, increase opportunities for the American family, and decrease global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It is a realistic alternative to Democrat proposals full of job-killing regulation… Continue Reading
05.23.23
ICYMI: Sen. Bill Cassidy Wants to Save Social Security
NPR's All Things Considered highlighted efforts by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy M.D. (R-LA) to save Social Security and his "Big Idea" to address 75% of the program's shortfall. Under current law, Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 24% benefit cut when the Social Security Trust Fund goes insolvent. The Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds and the Congressional Budget Office estimate the trust fund will go insolvent between 2032 - 2034. "To the power of pers… Continue Reading
05.22.23
Cassidy, Cramer, Colleagues Urge EPA to Withdraw New Small Gasoline Bulk Plant Rule
– U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), U.S. Representatives John Joyce (R-PA-13), and 83 members of the House and Senate today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw portions of a proposal which would place more stringent vapor emissions requirements on small gasoline bulk plants. The rule would lower compliance thresholds using plants’ theoretical maximum design capacities, rather than their actual throughput. “We are concer… Continue Reading
