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News and press releases from Louisiana United States Senators and Louisiana United States House of Representative District 3.

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Cassidy Announces He Will Vote for President Trump’s Defense Pick

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement announcing he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth ... READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Ernst, Colleagues Introduce Sarah’s Law to Close Migrant Crime Loophole

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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Republican colleagues introduced Sarah’s Law to honor the memory of Sarah Root and amend the mandatory detention provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act .... READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Hassan Reintroduce Connected MOM Act to Improve Health Care for Expectant Mothers

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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced legislation aimed at improving health care for expectant mothers.

Kennedy announces $3.5 million for generators for Shreveport

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,537,919 in ... READ MORE ...

Kennedy announces $20.2 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid for south Louisiana

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $20,217,180 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. READ MORE ...

Kennedy announces $1 million in disaster aid for West Carroll Parish

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,055,556 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. READ MORE ...

Kennedy, Lankford, Banks introduce bill to protect infants born alive during an abortion 

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) in introducing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. READ MORE ....

Higgins Fights for Seniors, Blasts “No Show” Bureaucrats

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During a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) blasted the Social Security Administration (SSA) for its lack of responsive service to America’s elders. READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Padilla Reintroduce Bill to Improve Temporary Housing for Disaster, Wildfire Victims While They Rebuild Their Lives

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WASHINGTON (January 16, 2025) – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced the Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act to improve temporary housing...

Cassidy Announces $21.4 Million for Hurricanes Laura, Ida Relief

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $21,383,846.26 from ... READ MORE ...
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