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Cassidy Advances Senate Legislation to Make Housing More Affordable, Secures Three Key Louisiana Priorities

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WASHINGTON (March 12, 2026) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting for the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing...

Kennedy: The American people should be “more cognizant” of what they’re eating and drinking

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns about the ingredients in some popular coffee drinks in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. READ MORE ...

Kennedy: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the last person America should go to for military advice

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his inconsistent response to the war in Iran in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. READ MORE ...

Kennedy to EPA: Approve Louisiana’s efforts to fight infestation plaguing rice crops

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, encouraged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to permit Louisiana to use a pesticide required to combat rice delphacid infestations. READ MORE ...

U.S. Senate passes Kennedy’s homeownership legislation as part of major housing package

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The U.S. Senate passed Sen. Kennedy’s (R-La.) Build Now Act, as part of a major housing package, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Kennedy’s bill would incentivize new home construction by tying federal funds to cities’ rates of home construction. READ MORE ...

Kennedy introduces bill to enforce U.S.-U.K. treaty, require U.S. Senate to approve Diego Garcia giveaway

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, introduced the Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act, which would require the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate for any changes to the 1966 treaty between the United States and United Kingdom concerning the British Indian Ocean Territory. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Helps Secure New Aviation Pilot Program in Louisiana

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Washington (March 10, 2026) - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for approving...

Cassidy Introduces Bill to Address America’s Debt

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Fiscal Commission Act to establish a commission that would address our nation’s debt and provide a better future for our children.  READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Lankford, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Fraud, Protect Taxpayers

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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and James Lankford (R-OK), and a group of Republican colleaguesintroduced the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act to strengthen safeguards against fraud in the unemployment insurance system and protect taxpayer dollars. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Legislation to Protect Children and Teens Online Passes Senate

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) applauded the Senate’s passage of his Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection (COPPA 2.0) Act to ensure children and teenagers are protected online by updating online data privacy rules for the 21st century. READ MORE ...
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