Press Releases
Cassidy Announces $16.2 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 $16,157,991.20 in Hurricanes Ida, Laura, Zeta, and Delta relief. Plaquemines Parish will receive $5,357,821.40 in Hurricane Ida relief, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. will receive $4,281,255.87 in Hurricane Laura relief, the South Lafourche Levee District will receive $3,040,097.22 in Hurricane Ida relief, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develo… Continue Reading
03.02.22
Cassidy, Hassan Introduce Resolution to Designate Vladimir Putin as a War Criminal
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate Vladimir Putin as a war criminal for his crimes against the Ukrainian people. "Putin's war is only to benefit himself at the expense of innocent Ukrainian and Russian lives. Putin is a war criminal and should be recognized as one. We must hold Putin accountable for his unprovoked attacks on the Ukrainian people," said Dr. Cassidy. "Putin's actions - his unprovoked invasion, his murd… Continue Reading
03.02.22
Cassidy Introduces Russian Sanctions Legislation
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Special Russian Sanctions Authority Act of 2022. This bill provides a complete approach to respond to Putin's war in Ukraine. Cassidy's bill places U.S. sanctions on senior military and government officials in Russia, puts Vladimir Putin on the U.S. terrorist list, provides $10 billion in military aid to Ukraine, and creates a Russian sanctions coordination unit to work with U.S. government agencies to coordinate seizure of Russian assets. "… Continue Reading
03.02.22
Cassidy, ENR Republicans Call for Return to American Energy Dominance
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and other Republican members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) today called on President Biden to encourage a more robust American energy sector by implementing 10 crucial policies. "It is no secret that we have been opposed to the approach you have taken towards American energy production." said the senators. "Your administration's focus on ending the production and use of traditional sources of American energy has contributed … Continue Reading
03.01.22
VIDEO: Cassidy Reacts to Biden State of the Union Address
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a video statement reacting to President Biden's State of the Union address. Cassidy criticized Biden's refusal to take basic steps to strengthen American energy independence and undermine Putin's influence on Europe. In response to Biden's absent leadership on energy policy, Cassidy announced that he is working on an energy policy outline that will restore America's energy independence, address rising global emissions, and prevent high energy costs… Continue Reading
03.01.22
Cassidy, Brown Introduce No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the bipartisan No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act to revoke Russia's most-favored-nation status, which currently shields Russia from being subject to U.S. tariffs. U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35) introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. "To apply the term most-favored-nation to Russia in any regard is a disservice to that term," said Dr. Cassidy. "Russia is a pariah state and mos… Continue Reading
02.28.22
Cassidy Votes Against Democrats’ Abortion-on-Demand Bill to Allow Abortion Up to Birth
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today voted against Democrats' radical Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act, or the so-called the Women's Health Protection Act. The bill would gut state laws to protect unborn children and the health and safety of their mothers by establishing a sweeping federal mandate to legalize abortion. "Russia has plunged the world into an international crisis, and Democrats' top priority this week is legalizing abortion up until birth," said Dr. Cassidy. "America's f… Continue Reading
02.28.22
Cassidy, Rubio, Rounds Call on Congress to Pass Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act, Supporting American LNG Exports to Europe while Undermining Russian Influence
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) released a joint statement calling on leaders in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to immediately pass their Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act. This bill would help European allies and partners to ween off Russian dependence for natural gas by expediting approval of American natural gas exports to U.S. allies and international partners amid Putin's war in Ukraine. "Putin's war in Ukrai… Continue Reading
02.25.22
Cassidy Releases Statement on Biden Supreme Court Pick
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement following President Biden's announcement he will nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court. "Potential Supreme Court justices must be committed to strictly upholding the rule of law, applying the law as written, and respecting Americans' Constitutional rights, especially individual freedoms. I look forward to meeting with Judge Jackson in person and will thoroughly review her… Continue Reading
02.24.22
Cassidy Announces $29.9 Million for Broadband Expansion, Says More on the Way
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will grant Louisiana $29.9 million to increase broadband capabilities in Acadiana. This funding comes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, and will support the Acadiana Regional Public/Partnership project to expand broadband to more than 22,000 homes in the region. This funding is a separate source of broadband funding in addition to what Louisiana is expected… Continue Reading
02.24.22
VIDEO: Cassidy Releases Statement on U.S. Sanctions on Russia
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a video statement following President Biden's announcement of new sanctions on Russia in response to their invasion of Ukraine. "Putin's invasion of Ukraine has made us all stand with the Ukrainians. And if you're freedom-loving, you are asking what should we do in response. In addition, we should not send troops. I don't think that's the right decision. But we should strengthen our U.S. forces in NATO countries that we've made commitments to. We… Continue Reading
02.24.22
Cassidy Announces $5.4 Million in Hurricane Ida Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant Louisiana a total of $5,379,934.41 in Hurricane Ida relief. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office will receive $4,280,747.30 and the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Department will receive $1,099,187.11. "Through multiple natural disasters, our law enforcement have been on the frontlines protecting Louisiana families." said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding supports our first responders a… Continue Reading
02.24.22
Cassidy Releases Statement on Russian Assault on Ukraine
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. "Russia has just become a pariah nation. Everything short of involving U.S. forces should be done to punish this action. This should be unrelenting," said Dr. Cassidy. ###… Continue Reading
02.23.22
Cassidy Praises Economic Development and Research in Lafayette
BATON ROUGE - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited Lafayette, where he learned more about the efforts of local leaders to boost the area economy and improve the research potential of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. First, he toured FlyGuys, Inc., a nationwide drone services company that delivers aerial data collection for public sector entities and commercial industries, including energy, agriculture, construction, engineering, transportation and transmission and distribu… Continue Reading
02.23.22
Louisiana Delegation Urge Disaster Relief Aid for Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida
Louisiana's Congressional Delegation today urged leadership in both the House and Senate Appropriation Committees to prioritize funding from the September continuing resolution (CR) towards Louisiana disaster relief in response to the effects of Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and Ida. The Louisiana delegation specifically requests for: Additional funding to communities affected by 2020 Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta. Increased disaster aid as a result of 2021 Hurricane Ida in compliance… Continue Reading
02.23.22
Cassidy Highlights $6.8 Million for 17 Louisiana Infrastructure, Transportation, Economic Development Projects
BATON ROUGE - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) highlighted a $6,806,567 Delta Regional Authority (DRA) investment to boost economic development and improve the quality of life for Louisiana communities and residents. The investment will be matched by $9 million in local public investment and will attract an additional $4 million in leveraged private investment (LPI) into Louisiana. "A huge investment to improve infrastructure and support Louisiana's workforce," said Dr. Cassidy. "This is… Continue Reading
02.22.22
Cassidy Speaks to Leaders in Baton Rouge Area on Infrastructure
BATON ROUGE - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke at the Louisiana Municipal Association's Mid-Winter Conference, where he addressed about 350 mayors and local officials throughout Louisiana. Earlier, he spoke to the Rotary Club of Gonzales. Among other topics, he discussed his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is already providing tangible benefits for Louisianans. On December 2, Cassidy announced Louisiana would receive $101 million for clean drinking water impr… Continue Reading
02.22.22
Cassidy Announces $10.7 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 $10,737,815.69 in Hurricanes Laura and Katrina relief. The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board will receive $1,514,549.45 in Hurricane Katrina relief, Jefferson Davis Electric Co-Op Inc. will receive $5,411,686.13 in Hurricane Laura relief, Cameron Parish will receive $1,049,389.02 in Hurricane Laura relief, the City of Vinton will receive $1,716,016.12 in Hurr… Continue Reading
02.21.22
Cassidy Releases Statement on Ukraine
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement in response to Vladimir Putin's actions and the developing situation in Ukraine. "Russia invading Ukraine violates every international norm. It firmly establishes Putin as an enemy of freedom, not just in his country, but elsewhere in the world as well," said Dr. Cassidy. "The United States has many options at its command. It is time we use these options to support Ukraine." ###… Continue Reading
02.18.22
Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Biden to Support Medicare Advantage Program
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) led 62 colleagues today urging President Biden to support for the Medicare Advantage program, which provides quality health care to 27 million seniors and individuals with disabilities. "The Medicare Advantage program enables plans to take a holistic approach to care, including by addressing social determinants of health to meet seniors' needs and improving health equity," said the senators. "Access to these benefits an… Continue Reading
