Press Releases
Cassidy Announces $7.7 Million in Hurricane Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Vernon Parish a total of $7,738,685.47 in Hurricane Laura relief to pay for the removal of debris. "Our communities are still trying to recover from Hurricane Laura over a year and a half later," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help Vernon Parish pick up the pieces and better prepare for the next storm." ###… Continue Reading
03.17.22
Cassidy, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Stop Federal Funding for Abortion
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced a joint resolution to overturn a Biden administration rule that resumed federal funding to entities that refer abortion services to pregnant women. The rule, issued on October 4th of last year, overturned a Trump administration policy that banned Title X funding from going to "family planning" facilities that provided abortion referrals. "Every child in the womb is a life deserving of a future," said Dr. Cassidy. "T… Continue Reading
03.17.22
Cassidy Legislation to Support VA Podiatrists Caring for Veterans Signed into Law by President
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement following President Joe Biden signing into law Cassidy's bill to ensure quality podiatry care is offered at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VA podiatrists are compensated fairly and at rates comparable to podiatrists in private practice or other government programs. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) co-led the bill. "As a doctor, my first priority is the patient," said Dr. Cassidy. "Veterans across Louisiana and our countr… Continue Reading
03.16.22
Cassidy, Blackburn Introduce Bill to End UN-funded Russian Peacekeeping Operations
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the Withdrawing Russian Support to Peacekeeping Act of 2022, which would terminate all contracts between the United Nations Department of Peace Operations and the Russian Federation as a result of Russia's pre-meditated and egregious invasion of Ukraine. This bill would eliminate Russia's participation in peacekeeping missions in the global commons. "It is a tragic and terrible irony that Russia receives peace… Continue Reading
03.16.22
Cassidy Announces Approval of Louisiana LNG Exports
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will grant an export license to the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This license will allow the Sabine Pass facility to increase the exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to our international allies who are experiencing energy shortages due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In 2021, Sabine Pass had the gr… Continue Reading
03.15.22
Seven Cassidy-Led Bills Receive Hearing in Senate Health Committee, Added to PREVENT Pandemics Act
Today, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee advanced the PREVENT Pandemics Act, which includes seven bills and additional provisions led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). Dr. Cassidy's bills prepare America to face future pandemics, by strengthening our Strategic National Stockpile, and increasing coordination between our public health infrastructure and health care system. The PREVENT Pandemics Act passed the HELP Committee 20-2 and now heads to the Se… Continue Reading
03.15.22
Cassidy Releases Statement on Withdrawal of Biden Anti-Energy Fed Nomination
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a statement following Sarah Bloom Raskin withdrawing her nomination to be Vice Chair of Supervision and a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: "It is clear Ms. Raskin's nomination did not have the votes and was sailing towards failure," said Dr. Cassidy. "Our economy depends on clear-minded monetary policies, not activists in the Fed carrying out an ideologica… Continue Reading
03.15.22
Cassidy Responds to “Infuriating” VA Proposal to Close Alexandria Veterans Hospital
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, today released a statement following the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) announced proposal to shut down the VA medical center in Alexandria, Louisiana. "This abrupt proposal is infuriating for many. I spoke with an official at the VA, and they assured me that there will continue to be a VA presence in Alexandria," said Dr. Cassidy. "If the administration' proposal goes into effect, provisions I worked … Continue Reading
03.15.22
Cassidy Discusses His Energy Operation Warp Speed Plan for a Russia-Free Energy Future on Senate Floor
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) yesterday delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor outlining the need for a global Russia-free energy future by implementing an Energy Operation Warp Speed to streamline federal permitting and increase domestic energy production. Cassidy explains that his plan will not only grow the American economy, but help our allies become less dependent on Russian oil and decrease carbon emissions worldwide. "We are at a point in time where it is clear that there i… Continue Reading
03.15.22
Cassidy, Hagerty, Colleagues Urge Biden to Take Measures to Lower Fertilizer Prices
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and 17 other Republican senators today urged President Biden to implement certain measures to lower fertilizer costs, which have been on the rise due to the supply chain bottleneck and the current energy crisis. These measures include increasing domestic natural gas production, approving pending LNG permits, eliminating cross-border vaccine mandates, working with stakeholders to prevent a Canadian Pacific Railway strike, and expeditin… Continue Reading
03.14.22
Cassidy Announces $26.5 Million in Hurricane Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $26,512,481.29 in relief for Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Ida, and the 2016 floods. The Baker School System, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the City of Gonzales, Washington Parish, the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness, and Jefferson Parish will all benefit from the relief. "Louisiana has been battered by storm after storm," said Dr. Cassidy. "Funding n… Continue Reading
03.14.22
Cassidy, Menendez, Colleagues Urge IRS to Address Ongoing Delays
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) led a group of 40 Senate colleagues and 65 members of the House of Representatives in urging the IRS to provide much needed relief as the agency struggles to address customer service and processing issues. The IRS's lack of action is causing unnecessary confusion, as the current tax filing season is underway. "We remain concerned that the IRS does not have a comprehensive plan to remedy the numerous problems affecting taxpayers, de… Continue Reading
03.14.22
Cassidy, Republican Colleagues to President Biden: We Oppose Revived Iran Deal
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and 48 of his Republican colleagues released the following statement telling President Biden they will not support a renewed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran if talks are successful: "According to press reports, the Biden Administration may soon conclude an agreement with Iran to provide substantial sanctions relief in exchange for merely short-term limitations on Iran's nuclear program. "By every indication, the Biden Administration appears … Continue Reading
03.14.22
Cassidy, Murkowski, Manchin, and Risch Urge for Mineral Independence
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Jim Risch (R-ID) today urged President Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase the production and processing of critical minerals such as lithium and graphite. They argue that becoming mineral independent will relieve our current supply chain crisis and ensure American industries use minerals that are ethically and responsibly-produced. "The United States relies almost exclusively on foreign n… Continue Reading
03.14.22
Cassidy, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced the Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act. Cassidy's bill requires Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish the formulas used to calculate mitigation credits for policyholders under Risk Rating 2.0. It also requires FEMA to release a toolkit that could be used to estimate the cost of insurance for new construction, without compromising proprietary information. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) is a c… Continue Reading
03.11.22
Cassidy, Brown Respond to Biden’s Call for End to Trade Relations with Russia
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement in response to President Biden publicly supporting the removal of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia: "This is a critical step consistent with our bipartisan bill and increases the economic consequences for Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Together with our allies, we're sending a clear signal to Russia: if you continue, you will be a pariah. If you invade your neighbor, starting an unprovok… Continue Reading
03.11.22
Cassidy, Lankford, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Require Ultrasound Before Abortion
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, which would require abortion providers to perform an obstetric ultrasound and make the heartbeat of an unborn baby audible before a woman gives consent to an abortion. "The science doesn't agree with those who advocate for abortion up until death, so they resort to dehumanizing the child," said Dr. Cassidy. "Every unborn baby is a life deserving a future. This legislation ensures mo… Continue Reading
03.11.22
Cassidy, Hickenlooper Introduce The Modernizing Bio-Surveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) today introduced the Modernizing Bio-Surveillance Capabilities and Epidemic Forecasting Act, a bill to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better track infectious diseases and enhance our epidemic forecasting capabilities to improve public health readiness and responses to future pandemics. "We need to start working and preparing now to combat the next pandemic. Our bill allows federal agencies to b… Continue Reading
03.11.22
Cassidy, Ernst Introduce Bill to Limit Foreign-Owned Debt, Protect National Security
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the National Debt is National Security Act to require that no more than one-third of the United States' national debt be foreign-owned and to bar particular countries from owning more than five percent of the national debt. "Allowing China and other adversaries to control large portions of our debt is a national security threat," said Dr. Cassidy. "We need to rein in spending and limit China's leverage… Continue Reading
03.11.22
Cassidy, Marshall, Luján Legislation Improves Public Health Communication and Response
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Ben Luján (D-NM), Tim Scott (R-SC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced The Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act to improve communication in public health preparedness and response. The bill designates regional academic and medical centers as research and communication hubs that disseminate public health information during a public health emergency. "This bill… Continue Reading
