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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, Kennedy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reverse Unscientific EPA Rule Crushing America’s Chemical Industry

Newsroom - June 26, 2024 9:06 am

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule that restricts the production of chemicals that are essential to America’s economy and national security.

Cassidy Meets with Realtors on Flood Insurance

Newsroom - June 25, 2024 10:34 am

Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) participated in a roundtable with realtors concerned about the rising cost of flood insurance in Louisiana.

Cassidy Statement on Social Security Administration’s Step to Modernize Disability Program After Pressure from Congress

Newsroom - June 25, 2024 10:27 am

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement following the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) decision to make it easier for Americans with disabilities to apply for the Social Security Disability Program and cut waste in the program by improving vocational data and eligibility criteria.

Kennedy announces $15.2 million in Hurricane Laura aid for south Louisiana electric system repairs

Newsroom - June 25, 2024 10:24 am

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $15,237,579 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

Higgins Appointed to Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces

Newsroom - June 25, 2024 10:21 am

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been appointed to serve on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

Governor Landry Announces Appointment of Chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board

Newsroom - June 24, 2024 2:22 pm

Today, Governor Landry announced the appointment of Christopher Hebert as the Chairman of Louisiana Gaming Control Board. He is the first African-American to serve as Chairman.

Kennedy, Schmitt urge Biden HHS to remove DEI from organ transplant process

Newsroom - June 24, 2024 11:58 am

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in urging the Biden administration’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) to withdraw its Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) model because it prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals over medical necessity in the organ transplant process.

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