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News, press releases, press conferences, and opinions from the United States Louisiana Senators and Representative District 3, Louisiana Governor, Louisiana State Senators representing Districts 22 and 23, and Louisiana State Representatives representing Districts 43 and 49.

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Cassidy Pens Op-Ed Applauding President Trump on Operation Absolute Resolve, Outlining Path Forward

Newsroom - January 23, 2026 3:16 pm

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in Breitbart championing his Americas Act as the path forward following President Trump’s successful extraction of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela. READ MORE ...

VIDEO: Cassidy, Majority Leader Thune Highlight “No Tax on Tips” in Baton Rouge

Newsroom - January 23, 2026 3:13 pm

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today released a video recapping his recent visit with U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to Phil’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge, where the two met with workers and restaurant patrons to discuss the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts bill. READ MORE and VIEW VIDEO ...

Cassidy, Husted Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Online Fentanyl-Trafficking

Newsroom - January 23, 2026 3:09 pm

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the No Fentanyl on Social Media Act to direct the Federal Trade Commission, in coordination with the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services, to report to Congress on minors’ access to fentanyl through social media, with recommendations to address this growing threat. READ MORE ...

Kennedy welcomes the March for Life to Washington: “Thank you so much for standing strong for life”

Newsroom - January 23, 2026 9:04 am

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement to recognize the 2026 March for Life. READ MORE ...

Higgins’, Kennedy’s Legislation to End Billions of Dollars in Improper Government Payments Passes House

Newsroom - January 20, 2026 7:22 pm

Congressman Clay Higgins’ (R-LA) and Senator John Kennedy’s (R-LA) legislation, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, passed the House and will head to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. READ MORE ...

Kennedy applauds President Trump for standing up to U.K.’s Chagos Islands giveaway

Newsroom - January 20, 2026 6:07 pm

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s comments denouncing the United Kingdom’s deal to give away the Chagos Islands, a decision that would jeopardize the safety of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base. READ MORE ...

Kennedy, Moody, colleagues introduce pro-life bill to protect victims, support parental rights

Newsroom - January 20, 2026 6:03 pm

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and seven colleagues in introducing the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would protect victims and bolster parental rights in cases where minors cross state lines to receive an abortion. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Secures Over $293 Million for Louisiana in Appropriations Bills Heading to President Trump’s Desk

Newsroom - January 16, 2026 11:52 am

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $293,114,000.00 for Louisiana in the Energy and Water, Interior and Environment, and Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Crackdown on Mexican Cartels Stealing Gulf Red Snapper, Advocate for Louisiana Fishermen

Newsroom - January 16, 2026 11:48 am

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) led nine Republican senators in urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to crack down on illegal fishing by Mexican vessels in U.S. waters, which undermines Louisiana fishermen and funds cartel activity. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Applauds Trump Administration for Investing in Louisiana Alumina Refinery

Newsroom - January 16, 2026 11:45 am

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) applauded President Donald Trump, the United States Department of War, and Concord Resources Holdings Limited, in conjunction with Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P., for investing $450 million into the Atlantic Alumina Company LLC (ATALCO) in Gramercy, Louisiana, saving 500 Louisiana manufacturing jobs. In November, Cassidy urged the Administration to help keep our nation’s last domestic alumina refinery, ATALCO, open. READ MORE ...

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