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End of 2024 Legislative Recap from Rep. Jacob Landry

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Shortly after concluding my time on the campaign trail, I wondered about what the first legislative session would look like.

Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral CRA Resolution of Disapproval to Overturn NEPA Phase II Final Rule

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United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), U.S. Representative Garret Graves (R-LA-06), and 10 Senate colleagues introduced a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Phase II Final Rule.  

Cassidy, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bill to Protect Victims of Deepfake Revenge Porn

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United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and 11 colleagues introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act to protect and empower victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse—also known as “revenge pornography.”

Kennedy introduces resolution to reverse unscientific EPA rule crushing America’s chemical industry

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule that restricts the production of chemicals that are essential to America’s economy and national security. 

Kennedy, Budd demand answers on ISIS-linked suspects who crossed border illegally

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and colleagues in demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas brief senators on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) arrest of eight illegal aliens from Tajikistan who have suspected ties to ISIS.

Governor Landry Signs Education Plan into Law

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Today, surrounded by legislators, educators, school kids, and community leaders, Governor Jeff Landry signed into law monumental bills that will transform our education system and bring back common sense in our classrooms.

Governor Jeff Landry signs Act 311, additional pay for additional duties for educators

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Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 311 in the presence of Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) State President Dr. Tia T. Mills, other LAE leaders, Senator Blake Miguez, sponsor of the bill, and other co-authors. 

Cassidy, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth

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United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and 42 colleagues introduced a resolution recognizing, June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Independence Day. 

Louisiana House Unanimously Passed Rep. Butler’s HR 211

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The Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution (HR) 211, sponsored by Representative Rhonda Butler of District 38, on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD) in emergency situations.

Kennedy introduces bill to give FDIC victims day in court

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today introduced the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Discrimination Relief Act of 2024 to empower current and former FDIC employees who experienced discrimination or sexual harassment to have their day in court.
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