Federal Level

Kennedy initiatives, Louisiana priorities pass as part of National Defense Authorization Act 

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the Senate with legislative wins for Louisiana and includes two of Kennedy’s bills.  

Cassidy, Gillibrand, Houlahan, Bice Announce Bicameral Paid Leaving Working Group, Request for Input

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) led a bipartisan group of 14 lawmakers to request information from experts, researchers, organizations, and others on a future bipartisan paid leave proposal.

Kennedy, Cassidy introduce resolution congratulating LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels on 2023 Heisman

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today introduced a resolution congratulating Louisiana State University (LSU) quarterback Jayden Daniels on winning the 2023 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

Kennedy, Cotton introduce Senate resolution condemning antisemitic phrase “from the river to the sea”

Kennedy, Cotton introduce Senate resolution condemning antisemitic phrase “from the river to the sea”

Higgins Votes for Formal Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass House Resolution 918, which directs the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee to expand their ongoing investigations into the impeachment of President Biden.

Cassidy, Daines Colleagues Introduce Bill Mandating Offshore, Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), and seven Republican colleagues introduced the Supporting Made in America Energy Act to ensure that the United States maintains and grows its energy independence by supporting Made in America energy.

Cassidy, Daines, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Rapidly Rising Cost of Serving National Debt

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), and 12 Republican colleagues highlighted their concerns with the rising cost of servicing the nearly $34 trillion national debt in a letter to Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel.

House passes Kennedy bill to require FCC to expand 5G access to rural Americans by releasing previously auctioned spectrum

The House of Representatives today passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement (SALE) Act.

Cassidy Announces $2.2 Million for Road Safety Projects from his Infrastructure Law

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $2,232,000.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for road safety infrastructure projects.

Cassidy Announces $2 Million for Louisiana Railroads from his Infrastructure Law

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $2,000,000.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for railroad infrastructure. 
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