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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 Introduce Bill to Designate Post Office in Honor of Dr. Rudy Lombard

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United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced legislation to designate the Post Office located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd. in New Orleans, Louisiana as the “Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office.”

Cassidy Announces $226 Million from Infrastructure Law for Port of New Orleans

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Port of New Orleans will receive $226,220,195.00 for the Louisiana International Terminal Project in St. Bernard Parish from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 

There’s a Third Option for Social Security and Medicare

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) wrote a Letter to the Editor in the National Review charting a path forward on Social Security and Medicare which are facing insolvency within the next decade.

Kennedy joins bipartisan bill to help injured combat veterans receive full military benefits

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) joined the Major Richard Star Act, which Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced a bill that would allow combat-injured veterans with fewer than 20 years of military service to receive full retirement benefits—without reduction—concurrent with their disability compensation.

Senator Miguez on Closed Primaries

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Following a federal court order, Governor Jeff Landry led us in a special session to redraw Louisiana's congressional map.

Kennedy, Lee introduce legislation to stop funding of abortions overseas

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act.

Cassidy Receives A+ Rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

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Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement following his A+ rating on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s 2023 National Pro-Life Scorecard.

Cassidy Issues Statement on Government Funding Extension

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement on his vote in support of a bill to avert a government shutdown by extending the funding deadlines to March.

Cassidy, Rubio, Colleagues Urge Investigation Into Pro-Hamas, Anti-Veteran Vandals

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United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and 14 Republican colleagues urged U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the pro-Hamas criminals for their disgraceful and illegal actions. 

Kennedy, Scott, Banking Republicans renew push for regulators to abandon Basel III Endgame proposal

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and all Senate Banking Republicans in urging regulators to withdraw the Basel III Endgame Proposal, which would raise bank capital requirements.
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