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Cassidy, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries

Newsroom - May 19, 2025 3:48 pm

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act of 2025 to make Medicare’s co-pay structure more affordable by extending the existing co-pay cap to Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), ensuring fairer costs for patients, and supporting the continued growth and utilization of efficient, lower-cost surgical settings.

Cassidy, Marshall Introduce Bill to Support Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Immigrants

Newsroom - May 19, 2025 3:43 pm

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Justice for Angel Families Act to allow federal funds to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and funeral costs for families whose loved one has been killed by an illegal immigrant.

Senate Unanimously Passes Cassidy, Grassley Resolution Recognizing National Police Week

Newsroom - May 19, 2025 3:29 pm

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and 79 senators applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of their resolution designating May 12 through 17 as National Police Week to reiterate the Senate’s unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States.

Cassidy Introduces Resolution Supporting Law Enforcement in Honor of National Police Week

Newsroom - May 19, 2025 11:16 am

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced a resolution recognizing law enforcement officers for their diligence in protecting and serving our communities and calling for increased health and safety measures for law enforcement professionals.

Senate passes Kennedy-backed National Police Week resolution

Newsroom - May 19, 2025 10:45 am

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and 78 bipartisan senators in introducing a resolution to designate the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as National Police Week.

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