Press Releases
Cassidy Commends Trump Judicial Nominations
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) released a statement following President Trump's nomination of Kurt Engelhardt and Kyle Duncan to the US 5th Circuit, and Barry Ashe to the Eastern District of Louisiana. "The President made a sound decision in nominating Kurt Engelhardt and Kyle Duncan to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and Barry Ashe to the Eastern Louisiana District Court. All three are immensely qualified and will serve our state and country well in these new positions," sa… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Cassidy, Murphy, Warren Introduce Dyslexia Resolution
Today, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating October 2017 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." The goal of the resolution is to raise awareness of dyslexia and further educate on the significant educational implications caused by this learning disability. It also highlights the importance of providing evidence-based interventions and resources to ensure that every child succeeds in school and li… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Cassidy Talks with President Trump about Louisianans helping Puerto Rico
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) met with President Donald Trump to discuss a host of issues, including a letter outlining the availability and readiness of US offshore supply vessels based in Louisiana for support in Puerto Rico. The ships docked in Louisiana are fully self-sufficient and can be in Puerto Rico within a few days. A copy of Senator Cassidy's letter is below: The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Mr. President: Th… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Cassidy, Kennedy Passes Amendment to Secure Comprehensive NFIP Reform
Today, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) secured passage of an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill which preserves the ability of Congress to pass comprehensive reform and reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) later this year. The Cassidy-Kennedy-Rounds Amendment removes the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act from the FAA reauthorization bill, so that provisions allowing for privatization of flood insurance may be include… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Cassidy, Kennedy Comment on Need for Comprehensive NFIP Reauthorization
US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) released a joint statement today warning against the inclusion of the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, rather than as part of comprehensive flood insurance reform:“The decision to include this flood insurance measure on the FAA reauthorization bill, and not as part of comprehensive flood insurance reform, is greatly concerning. This would be a … Continue Reading
09.26.17
Joint Statement from Graham, Cassidy, Heller & Johnson
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Dean Heller (R-Nevada), and Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) today issued this statement. "As a result of our efforts in the last few weeks, it's not a question of 'if' Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson replaces Obamacare - it's only a question of 'when.' Our approach ends the march towards single-payer health care where all medical decisions are made by a Washington bureaucrat. "Obamacare's problems are widespread and we… Continue Reading
09.25.17
Media Advisory: Cassidy Participates in Senate Finance Committee Hearing on GCHJ
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) will participate in the Senate Finance Committee hearing to consider the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposal to reform health care. WHO: US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) WHAT: Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson WHEN:TodayMonday, September 252:00pm ET/1:00pm CT WATCH HERE: Live Stream To read more about GCHJ, click here.… Continue Reading
09.25.17
Updated Text and State-by-State Numbers Released for GCHJ
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) released updated legislative text, section-by-section, and an HHS state-by-state impact table for the updated version of Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson. “We believe patients should have more control over their health care destiny, not less. Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson returns power back to patients and states to make the decisions that are best for them,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This plan protects those with pre-existing conditions and gives states re… Continue Reading
09.19.17
15 Governors Sign Letter in Support of GCHJ
Today, 15 Governors sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging senators to support for Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson. For more info on Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson, click here. Read the letter below, or click here. September 19, 2017 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senate Majority Leader McConnell, Obamacare is broken and the states are the best place to fix it. A … Continue Reading
09.19.17
Senate Passes EGO Act
The US Senate passed S.188 the Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act (EGO Act), introduced by US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA). This legislation would bar federal funds to pay for portraits of federal officers and employees, such as the president, vice president and cabinet secretaries. US Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) were original cosponsors of this legislation. "When America is trillions of dollars in debt, we should take every reas… Continue Reading
09.19.17
Cassidy Responds to Gee Letter
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) released a statement in response to a letter released last night by Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health Rebekah Gee. See Dr. Cassidy's statement below: "If Dr. Gee had called and asked how this bill would impact Louisiana, she could have been walked through as to why her concerns are unfounded. Instead, she chose to echo a left wing think tank which is working to preserve Obamacare. On the other hand, on one thing, the letter is corre… Continue Reading
09.14.17
CASSIDY, GRAHAM TO SPEAK ON SENATE FLOOR ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
US Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) will go to the Senate floor today to speak in favor of their proposal - Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson (GCHJ) - to reform health care. GCHJ repeals the structure and architecture of Obamacare and replaces it with a block grant given annually to states to help individuals pay for health care. WHO: US Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) WHAT: Speak on the Senate floor on Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson… Continue Reading
09.13.17
SENATORS INTRODUCE GRAHAM-CASSIDY-HELLER-JOHNSON
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and former US Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) today unveiled legislation to reform health care. The Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson (GCHJ) proposal repeals the structure and architecture of Obamacare and replaces it with a block grant given annually to states to help individuals pay for health care. This proposal removes the decisions from Washington and gives states significant latitude over how … Continue Reading
09.12.17
Media Advisory: SENATORS TO INTRODUCE GRAHAM-CASSIDY-HELLER-JOHNSON
US Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) will hold a press conference on Wednesday regarding the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposal to reform health care. WHO: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) WHAT: Press conference on Graham-Cassidy-Helle… Continue Reading
09.12.17
Cassidy, Johnson Meet With Guatemalan Ambassador on Detained Shreveport Resident
US Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and US Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) met with Manuel Espina, Ambassador of Guatemala, to discuss the case of Zack Wilson of Shreveport, Louisiana. Wilson traveled to Guatemala in March for a mission trip with the Word of God Church and is currently being detained by Guatemalan authorities. When attempting to return to the US after his mission trip was complete, authorities discovered hunting ammunition in Wilson's bag and placed him under arrest. Wilson su… Continue Reading
09.07.17
Cassidy Comments on Short-Term NFIP Reauthorization included in CR
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) released a statement on the short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until December 8, 2017, which was added to the Continuing Resolution. The Continuing Resolution also includes $15.25 billion in emergency spending for Hurricane Harvey and Irma, $7.4 billion for FEMA, $7.4 billion for CDBG funding for areas most affected by 2017 disasters, and $450 million for the Small Business Authority disaster loan program. "The three… Continue Reading
09.06.17
ICYMI: Conway Confirms Trump Will Sign Graham-Cassidy
Today, Kellyanne Conway spoke on Fox News confirming President Trump would sign the Graham-Cassidy health care reform legislation into law if it passes through Congress. To watch the video, click here… Continue Reading
08.24.17
Cassidy, Kennedy Request Extension of National Flood Insurance Program Proof of Loss Deadline
Today, US Senators Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) sent a letter to FEMA, requesting the September 1st deadline for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders to file a Proof of Loss (POL) claim be extended. Policyholders have faced delays in filing original and supplemental POLs associated with the Great Flood of 2016 that affected thousands of Louisianans. "This was a disaster. Some homeowners have been unable to get their records in a timely fashion from contrac… Continue Reading
08.24.17
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cassidy to Host Veterans Conference
LAFAYETTE -August 24, 2017, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD will host and address a "Here's to Your Service" Veterans Conference, with presentations by the U.S. and Louisiana Departments of Veterans' Affairs. The conference will connect veterans with resources available to them, and will begin at 10:00 AM with opening remarks from Senator Cassidy. Details on the event and how to RSVP are below. After Senator Cassidy delivers opening remarks, he will hold a brief media availability outside the … Continue Reading
08.18.17
Cassidy Announces $1.9 Million in Pre-Apprenticeship Grants to Hammond and Convent, LA
Today, US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) announced the US Department of Labor will award $1,933,175 to YouthBuild programs in Hammond and Convent. YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk individuals ages 16-to-24. "Every young person should have the opportunity to succeed and contribute to their communities," said Dr. Cassidy. "This money will help disadvantaged youth in Louisiana get the education and skills they need to thrive." YouthBuild is a recognized pre-apprentice… Continue Reading
