Press Releases
Ranking Member Cassidy, Braun Urge Pause on Biden Nominee Amid Allegations of Discrimination and Retaliation
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) raised concerns to President Biden regarding the nomination of Javier Ramirez to be the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) amid allegations of discrimination and retaliation under his leadership. Ramirez is currently the Deputy Director of Field Operations of FMCS. In 2022, Acting FMCS Director Gregory Gol… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Hold Press Conference on Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) held a press conference to discuss their groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend … Continue Reading
06.14.23
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Unveil Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend school. "Our federal higher e… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Media Advisory: Cassidy, Colleagues to Hold Press Conference on Legislative Solution to Lower College Costs and Student Debt
Tomorrow, June 14th, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) will hold a press conference to discuss their legislative solution to address the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend college. This comes as President Biden attempts to enact his $400 billio… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Cassidy, Cotton, Colleagues: EPA’s Proposed Emission Standards Rule Increases Costs for Americans
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and three Republican colleagues called out the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its recent proposed federal emission standards that will limit choices and increase costs for Americans when buying vehicles. The letter EPA Administrator Michael Regan also notes that the rules would make the U.S. more dependent on China for critical minerals and asks the administrator to respond to these concerns. "Like many other supposedly pro… Continue Reading
06.14.23
Cassidy, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Stop China from Taking Advantage of Lax U.S. Trade Laws
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today introduced the De Minimis Reciprocity Act of 2023 to stop Communist China and other countries from abusing U.S. trade laws that allow small dollar imports into the U.S. duty free. The bill would bar Chinese exports from entry via the expedited "de minimis" channel and reduce the threshold for duty-free imports into the U.S. to an amount that matches the threshold our trade partners use, ensuring reciprocity and increasing tra… Continue Reading
06.13.23
Cassidy, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prepare Homeowners for Natural Disasters
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) and Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act, legislation that will exempt from federal taxes rebates that homeowners receive for hardening their homes against natural disasters. Louisiana, California, and North Carolina are among the states that provide rebates to homeowners who take … Continue Reading
06.13.23
Cassidy, Bennet Discuss Americas Act with Atlantic Council
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) participated in a conversation with the Atlantic Council's Latin America Center entitled, "Closer to Home: Bringing Supply Chains Back to the Americas." During the conversation, they highlighted the Americas Act which would create an ever-expanding and permanent trade partnership of Western Hemisphere countries and counter China's growing control over global manufacturing and geopolitics by uniting democracies in our hemisphere. … Continue Reading
06.13.23
Cassidy, Blackburn, Cortez Masto, Hassan Seek Input on U.S. Customs Reform
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are requesting feedback from the trade community as Congress looks to update U.S. customs laws and ensure the U.S. remains a global trade leader. "There is a need to continue to modernize U.S. customs laws to ensure the U.S. remains a leader in global trade. As Congress looks to update U.S. customs laws and help advance the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's 21st Century C… Continue Reading
06.13.23
Cassidy, Rubio, Durbin, Colleagues Release Joint Statement Following Human Rights Report on Death of Oswaldo Payá
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement after the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights released their findings in the suspicious death of Cuban pro-democracy leader Oswaldo Payá: "At last, we have a clear verdict on what was suspected all along. After years of petty and cowardly harassment of Cuban patriot and democracy activist Os… Continue Reading
06.12.23
Cassidy Brings American Voices to the Senate Floor, Demands Action on Social Security
(Click here to download and here to watch) WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting Americans' desire to see Washington address the looming financial crisis facing Social Security. Cassidy recently released the first installment of Bill on the Hill, a video in which he interviewed Americans visiting the Capitol about what they want to see done to save Social Security. "Since we have seen zero presidential leadership on t… Continue Reading
06.12.23
Cassidy Announces $2.2 Million for Louisiana Workforce from His Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will grant Louisiana $2,175,000.00 in Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). DRA received a total of $150 million through the IIJA, and Louisiana is expected to receive more of these funds over the next three years. "Continuing to invest in Louisiana's workforce is crucial for businesses and residents alike," said Dr. Cassidy. "This is great news for ou… Continue Reading
06.12.23
Ranking Member Cassidy Seeks Answers from Julie Su on Alarming Status of Labor Dispute at West Coast Ports
Ranking Member Cassidy Seeks Answers from Julie Su on Alarming Status of Labor Dispute at West Coast Ports WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, raised concerns to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su regarding the stalled labor negotiations at West Coast ports, which have resulted in work stoppages and decreased productivity that has exacerbated the nation's supply cha… Continue Reading
06.12.23
Cassidy Announces $35.4 Million for Hurricane Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $35,403,979.13 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in hurricane relief. "The impact of these hurricanes has lasted long after they hit, but our communities have continued to remain strong," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help return our state to wholeness and keep us prepared for the next storm." Grant Awarded Recipient Project Description $7,545,673.28 New Orlea… Continue Reading
06.09.23
Ranking Member Cassidy Calls Out EEOC’s Failure to Fully Implement Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is seeking answers from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on its failure to propose rules on worker accommodations as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Cassidy was the lead Republican cosponsor of PWFA, which allowed access to reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers or those affected with medical conditions related to … Continue Reading
06.09.23
Cassidy, Capito, Colleagues Urge EPA to Listen to Americans on Harmful Power Plant Regulations
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and 27 colleagues urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the public comment period for the EPA's latest set of proposed power plant regulations which will force the closure of coal- and gas-fired power plants. The senators expressed concerns over the limited opportunities the EPA has provided for public input, especially given the sweeping nature and wide-ranging impact of the proposals. "Through the cur… Continue Reading
06.09.23
Cassidy, Graham Reintroduce Legislation to Combat ‘Smash-and-Grab’
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and 20 colleagues reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2023 to address the unacceptably high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reported that from 2017 to 2021, 5,395 FFL theft incidents w… Continue Reading
06.08.23
Cassidy Celebrates His 10th National Seersucker Day
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. and 12 Members of Congress participated in National Seersucker Day. This marked the 10th year that Cassidy has led National Seersucker Day since he revived the tradition in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. "Today, we celebrate National Seersucker Day. Seersucker is a New Orleans invention and fashionable warm weather staple," said Dr. Cassidy. "It's an honor to have carried on this tradition for the past ten years alongside my colleague Senator Dianne F… Continue Reading
06.08.23
Ranking Member Cassidy, Collins, Capito Seek Answers on DOL’s Mismanagement of Guest Worker Visa Program
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) raised concerns to Acting Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Julie Su after reports indicate DOL is failing to process H-2B guest worker visas on time and in accordance with its own regulations. Currently, Ms. Su's nomination for the Secretary of DOL is being considered by the U.S. Senate. DOL is responsible… Continue Reading
06.08.23
Cassidy Leads Bipartisan Call to Reauthorize PEPFAR, Address Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) led 19 bipartisan colleagues in urging U.S. Department of State to reauthorize the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and address mother-to-child HIV transmission in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Health Diplomacy Ambassador Dr. John N. Nkengasong. The senators outlined the impact that PEPFAR has had over the last 20 years and the importance of maintain… Continue Reading
