Press Releases
Following CBS News Investigation of Fraud in National Flood Insurance Program, Cassidy, Gillibrand and Colleagues Decry ‘Shocking Lack of Oversight,’ Demand Answers from FEMA
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ), are urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to immediately crack down on flood insurance fraud in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The senators' action follows an alarming CBS News investigation on the "broken" National Flood Insurance Program that… Continue Reading
05.23.18
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent and Combat Addiction
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Bill Nelson (D-FL), John Thune (R-SD), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced the Comprehensive Screenings for Seniors Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure health care providers better engage with Medicare patients about pain management and addiction risks. One in three Medicare Part D beneficiaries received a prescription opioid in 2016. The legislation would ensure doctors, nurse practitioners and o… Continue Reading
05.21.18
Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Administration Against Take-or-Leave NAFTA Strategy
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), along with 31 of his Senate Republican colleagues, sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging the Administration to work closely with Members of Congress to ensure the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has the Congressional support necessary to be enacted into law as negotiations on the agreement near conclusion. "As you near the conclusion of NAFTA negotiations, we urge you to closely consider … Continue Reading
05.21.18
Cassidy: Andrew Cuomo’s Natural Gas Ban is Anti-Science
Andrew Cuomo's Natural Gas Ban is Anti-Science By U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy May 21, 2018 View Online | Share on Facebook New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has lost the plot. Professing to care about climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions such as sulfur oxides (SOx), Cuomo announced at a Manhattan campaign event that he will ban all new natural gas power plants. He also said he plans to close down existing ones. This is crazy. Not only will this mean higher electricity rates for … Continue Reading
05.21.18
Cassidy Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging Trump Administration to Strengthen Enforcement of Jones Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), led a bipartisan group of 11 senators in urging the Trump administration to preserve and strengthen the Jones Act, a federal law requiring all maritime shipments between points in the U.S. be carried out by domestically built and owned ships operated by U.S. citizens. In 2009 and 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) attempted to revoke previous interpretations of the Jones Act concerning subsea operations on the U.S. Outer-Continental Shelf. Eac… Continue Reading
05.20.18
Cassidy Statement on Passing of LSU Football Star Billy Cannon
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), released the following statement regarding the passing of LSU football star Billy Cannon: "Others knew of Billy in their own way. I do in several. Growing up, my father would tell of taking my two oldest brothers to the famous LSU-Ole Miss football game. He was at the concession stand buying them popcorn when Billy ran the punt back to win the game. Dad always smiled telling that story. "Later in life, Dr. Billy Cannon treated patients at Angola. I ran … Continue Reading
05.17.18
Cassidy, Nelson, Cardin Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Opioid Treatment
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) today introduced the Comprehensive Opioid Management and Bundled Addiction Treatment (COMBAT) Act to increase access to opioid treatment programs and services for seniors on Medicare. The legislation would provide coverage and reimbursement in the form of a bundled payment for opioid treatment programs and services, including medication assisted treatment, counseling, behavioral and group therapy, toxicology testin… Continue Reading
05.15.18
Cassidy, Colleagues Hold Press Conference Urging McConnell to Avoid Last-Minute Funding Battles, Keep Senate in Session in August if Necessary
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues today at a press conference to urge Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to expedite floor consideration of funding bills and nominees in order to make substantial progress on the Senate's work before the end of the fiscal year, September 30. Along with Joni Ernst (R-IA), David Perdue (R-GA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Kennedy (R-LA), … Continue Reading
05.13.18
E&E News: Cassidy Charts Own Course on Climate Change
Cassidy charts own course on climate change By Geof Koss May 8, 2018 E&E News | Share on Twitter When French President Emmanuel Macron urged a joint session of Congress last month to heed the risks of climate change, his comments caught the ear of one Republican senator in the audience. Louisiana's Bill Cassidy, whose home state is a major oil and gas producer, was struck by Macron's call for a "smooth transition" to a low-carbon economy. The message resonated with the senator in part b… Continue Reading
05.11.18
Cassidy, Kennedy Announce $9.3 Million in Funds for Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and John Kennedy (R-LA) announced $9.3 million in RESTORE Funds for the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's Lowermost Mississippi River Management Program. These funds will be used to build a management plan for the Mississippi River to help improve navigation and reduce flood risk. "The Mississippi River is key to Louisiana's economy. These funds play a crucial role in streamlining navigation and protecting homeowners from floodin… Continue Reading
05.11.18
Cassidy: President Trump’s Plan Will Lower Drug Prices
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement in support of President Trump's plan to lower drug prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs. Cassidy was in attendance at the White House today for the president's remarks. "As a doctor, I loved it when the president said he wants to put patients first. He laid out a way to take power away from special interests-protecting innovation, but not protecting d… Continue Reading
05.11.18
Cassidy Urges Keeping Senate in Session to Overcome Historic Democrat Obstruction
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), joined 15 other Senators in requesting Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) keep the Senate in session to expedite floor consideration on funding bills and President Trump's nominees, even if the Senate must work nights and weekends, and through the August state work period to make substantial progress before the end of the fiscal year, September 30. "We stand ready to break through the confirmation backlog and get the government funded before we break … Continue Reading
05.09.18
Cassidy, Kennedy Congratulate Kurt Engelhardt on His Confirmation to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and John Kennedy congratulated New Orleans native Kurt Engelhardt after the Senate confirmed his nomination to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of 62-34. "Judge Engelhardt received strong bipartisan support because of his stellar experience and qualifications," said Dr. Cassidy. "I know he will do a great job upholding the Constitution as written, and I'm proud to see him join Kyle Duncan on U.S. Fifth Circuit." "I'm pleased that Mr. En… Continue Reading
05.08.18
Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 19th Annual National Charter Schools Week
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today introduced a resolution celebrating the 19th annual National Charter Schools Week, which runs from May 7 through May 11, 2018, and commends the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of our nation's more than 6,900 charter schools across 44 states and the District of Columbia. The resolution is sponsored by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN… Continue Reading
05.08.18
Cassidy Applauds President Trump’s Plan to Reduce Wasteful Spending
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement after the White House sent a message to Congress, pursuant to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, requesting the rescission of more than $15 billion in federal spending. "I voted against the spending deal because it spends too much and increases the debt," said Dr. Cassidy. "I'm glad President Trump is working to save taxpayers money by cutting billions in wastef… Continue Reading
05.08.18
Cassidy Announces June 7 as National Seersucker Day
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced National Seersucker Day will be held this year on Thursday, June 7. "Seersucker is a part of American culture-born in New Orleans, but celebrated across the country," said Dr. Cassidy. "I look forward to continuing this tradition alongside my colleague Senator Feinstein and encourage all to participate." Seersucker suits were made popular by a New Orleans businessman in the early 1900s. Former U.S. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) brought Seersucker T… Continue Reading
05.03.18
Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Support for Bookshare Program Helping Students with Disabilities
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), members of the Senate Education Committee, led 10 of their Senate colleagues in requesting more than $30 million in funding for the federal Bookshare program, which promotes better learning outcomes in students with visual and print disabilities by providing free access to a library of more than 600,000 adaptive books in audio, braille, and other formats. "Your support for this program is vital to ensuring students with visual an… Continue Reading
05.01.18
Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Issue New Title X Regulations
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), joined 40 of his Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restore Title X Family Planning regulations that bar grantees from co-locating with abortion clinics, or from promoting, counseling, or referring clients for abortions. "Section 1008 of the Public Health Service Act clearly states that no federal funds appropriated for Title X for family-planning services 'shall be used in programs where abortion is a me… Continue Reading
04.30.18
Legislation to #HonorGleason with Congressional Gold Medal Reaches Half of Needed Senate Cosponsors
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today announced their bipartisan legislation (S. 2652) to award Washington state native, ALS champion, and former New Orleans Saints star Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal is now supported by 34 senators-half of the 67 cosponsors required for the legislation to move forward in the Senate. The legislation, introduced just a little over two weeks ago, would recognize Gleason … Continue Reading
04.29.18
Senate Passes Cassidy, Whitehouse Resolution Recognizing 220,000 Senior Volunteers
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) praised the Senate's passage of their bipartisan resolution (S.Res.483) declaring this week (April 29 - May 5, 2018) "National Senior Corps Week" in recognition of the contributions of the more than 220,000 senior volunteers across the country. "Senior Corp volunteers give back to our communities, making a positive, personal impact on many," said Dr. Cassidy. "We thank them, recognizing the good they do." "This week we hono… Continue Reading
