Press Releases
Cassidy Announces SBA Assistance to Louisiana Residents and Businesses Affected by Hurricane Barry
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) announced assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration is available for Louisiana residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Barry. Assistance comes in the form of low-interest federal disaster loans to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the July 2019 hurricane. The disaster declaration by the SBA makes SBA assistance available in Allen, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davi… Continue Reading
09.13.19
Cassidy Announces $2.6M for Louisiana Health Clinics
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced $2.6 million in federal funds to provide health care to underserved communities and vulnerable populations. The grants, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will be distributed to four clinics in the state to expand access to affordable, accessible, quality and cost-effective primary health care services. Each clinic will receive $650,000. Cassidy wrote multiple letters to HRSA Administrator George Sigounas a… Continue Reading
09.12.19
Cassidy Announces $10.7M Maternal and Child Health Grant for Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today Louisiana will receive $10,710,642 from the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Award Program. Louisiana has the second highest recorded rate in the nation of mothers dying due to complications related to pregnancy or child birth. "As a doctor and senator, ensuring the well-being of Louisianans is my top priority," said Dr. Cassidy. "The birth of a new child should be a celebratio… Continue Reading
09.12.19
Cassidy Working with I-10 Bridge Task Force to Secure Funding for New Bridge
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) met today with George Swift of the I-10 Bridge Task Force to discuss efforts to build a new bridge over the Calcasieu River. The existing I-10/Calcasieu River bridge has exceeded its capacity and received a failing grade from the National Bridge Registry. Cassidy understands the importance of building a new bridge for the safety of travelers and continued economic development in Southwest Louisiana. "The Calcasieu bridge is a top priority. We're identify… Continue Reading
09.11.19
Cassidy to Block Democrats’ Virtue Signaling War on American Energy Jobs
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy, today announced he will block a package of Democrat-passed bills that would decimate the U.S. energy industry, strip states of future environmental protection funds, and threaten the environment by opening the door for foreign countries with worse environmental standards to take the lead in global energy production. H.R. 205 and H.R. 1941, legislation passed today by the Democrat… Continue Reading
09.11.19
Cassidy, Kennedy, Scalise Recognize Louisiana’s Little League World Series Championship
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, introduced resolutions to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives celebrating the Eastbank Little League team for its World Series championship. This was the first time in history a Louisiana team won the Little League World Series. Senator Cassidy also spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday to recognize the Louisiana team's championship. See video of Cassidy's speech here. "Louisianans a… Continue Reading
09.11.19
Cassidy Set to Speak on Panel of Experts on Trade-Based Money Laundering
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) announced today he will participate in a panel of experts at George Mason University to discuss the hijacking of international trade networks by cartel and terrorist organizations to transfer funds across international borders, thus circumventing traditional, monitored banking systems. This practice is commonly known as trade-based money laundering (TBML). The event will take place on September 18 and will feature Dr. Cassidy, and other public and privat… Continue Reading
09.11.19
VIDEO: Cassidy Gives Update on Bipartisan Paid Leave Proposal at Joint Economic Committee Hearing
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Paid Family Leave working group, today gave an update on his bipartisan Paid Leave proposal at the Joint Economic Committee hearing on Making it More Affordable to Raise a Family. "This past spring, Senator Sinema and I announced a bipartisan solution to help working families, and I would say it's currently the only common ground paid leave plan in the Senate," said Dr. Cassidy. "I'm happy to report additional Republican and Democ… Continue Reading
09.06.19
Cassidy Urges Interior Department to Lower Royalty Rates for Shallow Water Drilling to Generate More Jobs, Revenue
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) on Thursday urged Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to provide royalty relief and other policies to encourage more shallow water drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. Shallow water oil production in the Outer Continental Shelf has declined by 75 percent between November 2000 and September 2018. Of the more than 7,000 platforms installed in shallow water Gulf regions over many decades, just 28 percent remain with many producing fewer than 300 barrels of… Continue Reading
09.04.19
Cassidy Releases White Paper Addressing Trade-Based Money Laundering as a Top National Security Threat
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Joint Economic Committee, today released the following statement and white paper addressing trade-based money laundering (TBML) as a top national security threat which ties together drug trafficking, terrorism, and dangerous counterfeit consumer products. Cartels and terrorist organizations have hijacked the international trade network to transfer funds across international borders in order to circumvent … Continue Reading
08.30.19
Cassidy Visits St. Amant High School to Meets AP Civics Students, Tour Medical Assistant Certification Center
BATON ROUGE - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) toured the medical assistant certification center at St. Amant High School and visited with AP Civics students Thursday. He was joined by Ascension Parish Superintendent David Alexander and St. Amant High School Principal Beth Templet. Cassidy, a doctor who previously worked in Louisiana's charity hospital system, toured the medical assistant center. This center trains students to become certified medical assistants, which boosts their chance… Continue Reading
08.29.19
Cassidy, Republican Senators: Democratic Threats to Independent Judiciary Won’t Be Tolerated
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined all Republican senators in urging the Supreme Court to ignore Democrat's political threats and remain independent while it considers cases regarding gun control and the Second Amendment. Cassidy and the senators wrote to the court in response to a brief filed by Democrats that threatens to pack the court if it strikes down a law imposing stricter gun control on New York City residents. Court-packing is the practice of adding seats to the court for p… Continue Reading
08.28.19
Cassidy Urges DEA to Respect Needs of Patients with Chronic Pain While Combating Opioid Crisis
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) is urging the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to ensure patients with chronic pain, who use their prescriptions responsibly, continue to have access to their needed pain-management medication as policy is carried out to combat the opioid crisis. "…The 2016 Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain have been misinterpreted or misapplied, presenting a challenge to patients with chronic pain and those who treat them&hell… Continue Reading
08.27.19
Cassidy Announces $662,000 for Louisiana’s Main Street Program
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA) today announced that the National Park Service (NPS) is awarding $662,000 to Louisiana's Main Street program, part of a national effort to revitalize small-city downtowns and urban neighborhoods to foster economic growth. This is the first year the NPS is awarding grants through its Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP). Louisiana is one of just nine states receiving this grant this year. Funding for this grant is provided by the 2018 Historic P… Continue Reading
08.27.19
Cassidy, Kennedy Introduce Senate Resolution Congratulating Eastbank Team for Winning Little League World Series
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) will introduce a resolution to the United States Senate recognizing and congratulating the Eastbank Little League baseball team from River Ridge for winning the Little League World Series (LLWS). It is the first team from Louisiana to win the LLWS title after defeating Curacao 8-0 in Sunday's championship game. "Facing elimination after an opening loss, these young men from River Ridge never gave up and battled their way to the cha… Continue Reading
08.23.19
Cassidy Announces HUD Guidance for $1.2 Billion in Mitigation Funds
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced today that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published guidance for how Louisiana can use its $1.2 billion in flood mitigation funds. It marks the next step toward releasing funds to improve resiliency in Louisiana. Cassidy took a leading role in securing these funds as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. "Today's guidance from HUD is long overdue. Our congressional delegation prioritized securing these funds to … Continue Reading
08.21.19
Cassidy Visits Teche Action Clinic to Discuss Efforts to Combat Opioids
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited officials at the Teche Action Clinic in Franklin on Tuesday to discuss the clinic's efforts to combat opioids and how Congress can support local action. Earlier this month, Cassidy announced $7 million in federal funding for Louisiana to fight the opioid epidemic. The Teche clinic is receiving $167,000 of these funds to expand mental health and substance abuse treatment programs in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. "The opioid epidemic is killing… Continue Reading
08.19.19
Cassidy Announces $3.7 Million for New Orleans Rail Infrastructure Upgrades
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the city of New Orleans will receive about $3.7 million in grants from the Department of Transportation to fund upgrades to the water and electrical systems in the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The grant is part of the Federal-State Partnership for the State of Good Repair Program that helps improve rail infrastructure in urban areas. "Solid infrastructure is the base of a strong economy. I thank the Department of Transportation for… Continue Reading
08.18.19
Cassidy on Passing of Former Governor Kathleen Blanco
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the statement below following the death of former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco. "Governor Blanco conducted herself with class and grace. She loved and served Louisiana. She will be missed. Condolences to Coach and her children," said Dr. Cassidy. ###… Continue Reading
08.15.19
Cassidy Announces $24.8 Million for Coastal Restoration
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced $24,831,325 in grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana for three projects to create and nourish marsh habitat, build terraces and restore ridge habitat along Louisiana's coast. Altogether, 1,309 acres of marsh will be created or nourished. "It is vital that we protect local communities and industries along our coast," said Dr. Cassidy. "Securing fund… Continue Reading
