Press Releases
Cassidy Delivers PSA During Mental Health Awareness Month
(Click here to download and here to watch) WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a video PSA for Mental Health Awareness Month highlighting the need to embrace understanding and remove the stigma that prevent many from getting the care they need. He also highlights the significant resources recently provided by Congress and the need for local leadership to ensure it is implemented and reaches those in need. A leader in Congress for strengthening mental health services, … Continue Reading
05.12.23
Cassidy, Thune, Risch Introduce Bill to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable
– U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Thune (R-SD), Jim Risch (R-ID), and colleagues introduced a bill to require the U.S. State Department to release a public, unclassified version of the July 13, 2021, internal dissent channel cable that reportedly warned of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s ability to capture Kabul. The bill would also require the State Department to provide Congress with a classified versi… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Cassidy, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Back the Blue Act to Protect our Police
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and 27 Senate Republicans today introduced the Back the Blue Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. "Our law enforcement risk their lives to keep our communities safe. They deserve our support," said Dr. Cassidy. "The Back the Blue Act protects those keeping us safe by deterring criminals who target police." "Our law enforcement officers pu… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Cassidy Blasts Biden’s Decision to End Title 42
– Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement on the expiring of Title 42, a Trump-era COVID-19 policy intended to protect public health that expedited the expulsion of migrants illegally crossing the southern border, circumventing the standard screening given to those who enter legally. “Cartels are the only ones benefiting from the crisis at our southern border. They are f… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Cassidy: Biden EPA Power Plant Rule Threatens Reliable, Affordable Energy & Louisiana Jobs
– U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new rules for power plants: “The Biden administration’s revival of the Clean Power Plan—which the Supreme Court found to be illegal—is a threat to reliable and affordable U.S. energy,” said Dr. Cassidy. “It is also a threat to American an… Continue Reading
05.10.23
Cassidy Rebukes Use of HELP Committee Room for Divisive Rashida Tlaib Event
– U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement upon learning the Senate HELP Committee Room was used by Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for a “Nakba Day” event after the previous venue was canceled by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). “I wholeheartedly disapprove of the Majority permitting the use of the HELP Committee room for this divisive even… Continue Reading
05.10.23
Cassidy Reintroduces Bill to Boost U.S. Security Engagement in Western Hemisphere
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today reintroduced the Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act to increase bilateral and multilateral security cooperation in the Western Hemisphere. The bill would help disrupt and counter illicit narcotics trafficking into the United States. "Trade-based money laundering, drug and human trafficking, counterfeit products, and terrorism pushed by our adversaries threaten our national security," said Dr. Cassidy. "Our bill builds s… Continue Reading
05.10.23
Cassidy, Rubio, Colleagues Urge Biden to Sanction International Tobacco Company with Ties to Mexican Drug Cartels
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rick Scott (F-FL), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today urged the U.S. Treasury Department to sanction Tobacco International Holdings (TIH), a Switzerland-registered business, for their reported ties to Mexico's Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). The senators called on Treasury to sanction TIH, its principals, its subsidiaries, and affiliate companies due to its publicly reported affiliation with the J… Continue Reading
05.10.23
Cassidy, Romney, Colleagues Demand Border Wall Transparency Ahead of Title 42 Expiration
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and 13 Republican colleagues criticized the administration's failure to secure the border despite receiving congressionally-appropriated funds to continue construction of the border wall in advance of the expiration of Title 42 authorities. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the senators also requested information on the status of the border wall construction projects, and the anticipated… Continue Reading
05.09.23
Cassidy Announces $7.6 Million in Hurricane Laura Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the Louisiana Office of Risk Management will receive $7,595,651.38 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding will be used for permanent repairs to the SOWELA Calcasieu campus as a result of Hurricane Laura. "The damage from Hurricane Laura is still felt throughout Calcasieu and southwest Louisiana," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will aid with the recovery and return to wholeness." ###… Continue Reading
05.09.23
Cassidy, Menendez, González-Colón, Plaskett Renew Effort to Make Permanent the Rum Tax Cover Over for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR-AL), and Stacey Plaskett (D-VI-AL) today reintroduced legislation to modify the amount of money transferred to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - known as the 'rum cover over'-from the excise taxes collected on rum that is produced in or imported into the rest of the United States from the two U.S. territories. "The Rum Cover Over has long been crit… Continue Reading
05.09.23
ICYMI: Refusing to Reform Social Security Is a Plan — and a Bad One
– U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in the National Review highlighting President Biden and Trump’s “Do Nothing” plan, which results in an automatic 24% cut in Social Security benefits in nine years. He also outlined his “Big Idea” to address the majority of the Social Security shortfall, which would stave off those impending benefit cuts. “Americans view Social Security as a sacred trust. They pay in while they work and receive ben… Continue Reading
05.09.23
Ranking Member Cassidy, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Support Charter School Students
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act to ensure access to public property and provide federal grants to states for charter school facilities. The grants, available from the Federal Charter Schools Program, can be used by charter schools to acquire and renovate existing facilities, cover ongoing facilities costs, or crea… Continue Reading
05.08.23
Cassidy, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating National Charter School Week
– Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tim Scott (R-SC), and 25 colleagues introduced a resolution celebrating National Charter School Week and commending charter schools for their contributions to education. “When parents have the option to send their child to a charter school, they are empowered to choose the best education for their child’s needs,” said Dr. Cassi… Continue Reading
05.08.23
Cassidy, Lee, Senate Republicans Oppose Raising Debt Limit Without Substantive Spending, Budget Reforms
– U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mike Lee (R-UT), and 42 Senate Republican colleagues expressed a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms in a letter to Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). “It is now clear that Senate Republicans aren’t going to bail out Biden and Schumer, they have to negotiate. I thank my colleagues for joining my effort to emphasize this point in the clearest possible terms… Continue Reading
05.05.23
Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Grassley Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Investments in Local Police Departments
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and colleagues reintroduced legislation to increase access to funding for small law enforcement agencies in Louisiana and across the country. The Invest to Protect Act would set aside $250 million to help local police invest in training, mental health support, and recruitment and retention. "Every day our men and women in blue put their life on the line to protect our communities," said Dr. Cassidy. "… Continue Reading
05.05.23
Cassidy, Senate Finance Republicans Call for Investigations of Alleged IRS Misconduct
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and their Senate Finance Committee Republican colleagues are calling on the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) to investigate recent allegations of unjust targeting and preferential treatment in high-profile cases by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). "Americans have a right to know whether the serious allegations described above are being investigated. We urge TIGTA to open investigations immediately into… Continue Reading
05.05.23
Cassidy Announces Two Louisiana Carbon Capture Demonstrations Projects Selected from His Infrastructure Law
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Department of Energy selected two Louisiana projects for carboncapture demonstration awards from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “Louisiana is uniquely situated to lead the world in low-emission manufacturing and carbon capture projects,”said Dr. Cassidy.“This is a major investment from the infrastructure law to support the future of job creation and economic development in our state. I̵… Continue Reading
05.04.23
Ranking Member Cassidy Requests Information on Impact of TikTok on Louisiana Students
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, requested information from Louisiana educators regarding the impact of TikTok on the physical and mental health of Louisiana students. This comes after reports of Louisiana schools experiencing incidents arising from TikTok "challenges," including acts of vandalism on school property and an assault on a disabled teacher. Cassidy hopes to use the input to better und… Continue Reading
05.04.23
Cassidy, Budd, Colleagues Question the U.S. Navy’s Use of TikTok Drag Queen for Recruitment
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Republican colleagues requested more information regarding the Navy's use of a TikTok drag queen to help reach potential recruits on social media in a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. "As you know, Congress passed the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, which President Biden signed into law on December 29, 2022. This is in response to legitimate concerns that China could use its legal and regulatory powers to obtain … Continue Reading
