Press Releases
Cassidy, Tillis, Kennedy Introduce Unleashing American Energy Act of 2017
WASHINGTON-Yesterday, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced the Unleashing American Energy Act of 2017. After 8 years of significant restrictions on energy exploration and development, American workers and industry are eager to pursue American energy independence. This legislation empowers the Secretary of the Interior to add additional lease sales to an existing 5-year leasing plan, allowing for more American energy investments that would… Continue Reading
03.10.17
Cassidy, Kennedy Comment on Resignation of US Attorney Kenneth Polite
Today, Kenneth Polite announced his resignation as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, effective March 24, 2017. US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) released the following statements on Polite's stepping down. "I thank US Attorney Polite for his service representing the United States Justice Department in the state of Louisiana and will work with Senator Kennedy and the Trump administration to appoint and confirm his replacement without d… Continue Reading
03.06.17
Cassidy Comments on Release of the American Health Care Act
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), following the release of the American Health Care Act, the House plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, issued the following statement. "The House has released their plan and I look forward to reviewing the text," said Dr. Cassidy. "Our shared goals should be coverage for as many as possible, caring for those with pre-existing conditions, at a lower cost and without mandates." To read the American Freedom Act, click here. For more information o… Continue Reading
03.06.17
Cassidy Comments on ExxonMobil’s Planned $20 Billion Manufacturing Investment in US Gulf Region
Today, ExxonMobil announced plans to invest $20 billion to expand manufacturing in the US Gulf Region. New projects are expected to create more than 45,000 high -paying jobs across the region and thousands more through the multiplier effect. "This is a massive investment in the communities, families and workforce of Louisiana," said Senator Cassidy. "These projects will improve our economy and bring the well-paying jobs our state and country needs." Background Provided by ExxonMobil Below:… Continue Reading
03.06.17
Cassidy Reintroduces Medicaid Accountability and Care (MAC) Act
Cassidy Reintroduces Medicaid Accountability and Care (MAC) Act WASHINGTON-Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) reintroduced the Medicaid Accountability and Care (MAC) Act of 2017. The MAC Act is designed to improve Medicaid financing through controlled spending, value-based incentives, and fraud reduction. "As a doctor, treating patients in a public hospital for the uninsured for 25 years, I've seen that Medicaid offers the illusion of coverage without the power of access," said Dr. Cassidy. "… Continue Reading
03.03.17
Cassidy, Hatch, Isakson, Daines Challenge OSHA’s Power Grab
Yesterday, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution disapproving the rule issued by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness," under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The House companion, H.J. Res. 83, passed earlier this week (231-191). "The Obama administration routinel… Continue Reading
03.02.17
Cassidy, Bennet, Young Reintroduce the Waterway LNG Parity Act of 2017
WASHINGTON-US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Waterway LNG Parity Act of 2017. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that excise taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for marine transportation on the inland waterways are levied at a rate consistent with their energy output relative to diesel and gasoline, respectively. On an energy equivalent basis, it takes about 1.7 gallons of LNG to provide the same amount of energy as a gallon… Continue Reading
02.28.17
Cassidy Comments on Presidential Address to Joint Session of Congress
US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) released the following statement immediately after the conclusion of President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress. "President Trump has laid out a series of goals that will get our economy, and our country, moving in the right direction," said Dr. Cassidy. "I will work with President Trump to achieve these goals." ###… Continue Reading
02.28.17
Cassidy Comments on President’s EPA Executive Order
WASHINGTON-Today, President Trump signed an executive order requiring that the EPA review and amend the Obama-era "Waters of the United States" regulation to ensure that it promotes economic growth and minimizes regulatory uncertainty. "The Obama Administration hampered our economy with regulations that changed too often and sometimes even contradicted each other. Today's executive order is a first step that will bring certainty to industry and ensure that Louisiana's energy, agriculture and co… Continue Reading
02.17.17
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cassidy Town Halls in Louisiana Next Week
BATON ROUGE -Next week, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD will host five Town Hall Meetings in South Louisiana. In Livingston Parish, he will join representatives of FEMA and the Small Business Administration to discuss flood relief for local residents. In Jefferson, Assumption, Lafourche and St. Martin Parishes, he will give updates on his work in Washington and take questions from constituents on their concerns. WHAT: Host Flood Relief Town Hall Meeting in Livingston Parish … Continue Reading
02.13.17
Cassidy Meets with SCOTUS Nominee Gorsuch
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) met with Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's nominee for the open Supreme Court seat. After the meeting, Dr. Cassidy released the following statement: "Judge Gorsuch is a thoughtful and principled jurist. We had an in-depth conversation today and there is no doubt that he is immensely qualified to sit on the bench," said Dr. Cassidy. "I look forward to voting for his confirmation and will work to secure a swift confirmation f… Continue Reading
02.07.17
Cassidy Commends Confirmation of DeVos as Education Secretary
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) voted to approve Betsy DeVos as the next Secretary of the Department of Education. "As a candidate and an elected official, I have made clear my commitment to taking power away from our nation's capital and returning it to the kitchen table, believing that parents are better suited to decide what is best for their children than a Washington bureaucrat. Supporting school choice and making sure that all children have access to quality education have be… Continue Reading
02.06.17
Cassidy Committed to Promoting Louisiana Maritime Industry
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) released the following statement, doubling down on his commitment to support the maritime industry and create jobs in Louisiana. "The maritime industry and the Jones Act are vitally important to the economy of Louisiana and security of our nation. In my position as a Senator, I will actively support industries and policies like these that provide well-paying jobs with good benefits for Louisiana families." Said Dr. Cassidy.… Continue Reading
01.26.17
Cassidy, Johnson, McCaskill, and Fischer Introduce EGO Act
US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting (EGO) Act of 2017 in the US Senate. "When America is trillions of dollars in debt, we should take every reasonable measure to reduce the burden passed on to our children and grandchildren," said Dr. Cassidy. "Tax dollars should go to building roads and improving schools-not oil paintings that very few people ever see or care about.… Continue Reading
01.25.17
Patient Freedom Act Gains Support in Senate
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) joins US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) in cosponsoring the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, a comprehensive replacement plan for Obamacare. "Our plan represents a growing coalescence of Republican ideas on health care while returning power to states and fulfilling President Trump's pledge to bring health care coverage for all," said Dr. Cassidy. "The addition of Senator Graham shows t… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Cassidy Comments on President Trump’s Keystone XL Executive Order
US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump took administrative action to move the Keystone XL pipeline and Dakota Access pipeline closer to approval. "Increasing our energy infrastructure is good for the nation, bringing well-paying jobs and increased revenue to state and local governments," said Dr. Cassidy. "Clearly, President Trump is committed to fulfilling the promises that Republicans made to the American people." ###… Continue Reading
01.23.17
Cassidy, Collins Release Legislative Text for Obamacare Replacement Plan
Today, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) released the legislative text for the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, a comprehensive replacement plan for Obamacare. To read the Patient Freedom Act of 2017 in the full legislative text, click here. To read the Patient Freedom Act of 2017 one pager, click here. To read the Patient Freedom Act of 2017 section-by-section, click here. Today, Senators Cassidy and Coll… Continue Reading
01.23.17
Sens. Cassidy, Collins to Speak on Senate Floor to Urge Colleagues to Support Their Obamacare Replacement Bill
Washington - US Senators Bill Cassidy and Susan Collins will speak on the Senate floor this afternoon to urge their colleagues to support the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, which they introduced today with Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA). Senators Cassidy and Collins spoke about their legislation at a press conference this morning. The Patient Freedom Act of 2017 would address the individual market's downward spiral under Obamacare by: returning power to the states;… Continue Reading
01.23.17
Cassidy, Collins, Capito, Isakson Introduce Comprehensive Obamacare Replacement Plan
Today, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, a comprehensive replacement plan for Obamacare. "We have been stressing the importance of making sure we have a replacement plan ready to go with the repeal of Obamacare, in order to ensure that no one sees a gap in their health care coverage. With the introduction of the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, I believe we now have that pla… Continue Reading
01.23.17
Media Advisory: Cassidy, Collins to Announce Obamacare Replacement Bill
Washington - In an effort to address the individual market's downward spiral under Obamacare tomorrow morning, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) will hold a press conference to introduce the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, an Obamacare replacement plan that would: return power to the states; increase access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans; improve patient choice; and begin to bring coverage to the nearly 30 million Americans who still do not have he… Continue Reading
