Federal Level

Kennedy introduces bill to protect consumer choice in health care coverage

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Patients Choice Act of 2024 to prevent the Biden administration from restricting short-term, limited duration insurance plans (STLDI) for consumers.

Cassidy, Tillis Lead Effort to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens, and Provide Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Policies

Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced two bills to stop sanctuary cities and keep our communities safe from the failed policies of liberal politicians that have allowed violent criminal illegal immigrants to continue committing crimes.

Cassidy Announces $78.1 Million for LA Transportation

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $78,147,718.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for transportation infrastructure and safety improvements.

Cassidy Releases Statement on Biden’s Proposed Budget

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Biden released his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget Monday.

Higgins Introduces Legislation to Protect Louisiana Homeowners and Address Electric Grid Supply Chain Issues

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced legislation to prioritize domestic manufacturing of critical energy grid components, like transformers, and reduce our reliance on overseas products. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced a companion piece in the U.S. Senate.

Cassidy, Moran, Colleagues Urge Departments of Defense, Labor & Education to Highlight Military Career Options

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and twelve colleagues urged Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Ashish Vazirani to encourage collaboration between the Department of Defense and the Departments of Education and Labor to better recognize military service and enlistment as rewarding and successful career options.

Kennedy secures Second Amendment win for veterans

The Senate today passed a bill package including Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights from bureaucrats at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Kennedy statement on Louisiana wins, federal cuts in funding bill

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement on the funding bill that makes important cuts to federal programs and makes investments in Louisiana’s economy.

Higgins Secures AI Policy Wins in Oversight Committee Markup

During a House Oversight and Accountability Committee markup, Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) secured provisions in the Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act, a bipartisan package to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within federal agencies.

We Can Fix Social Security Before it Reaches the Fiscal Cliff

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) wrote a Letter to the Editor in the Wall Street Journal highlighting his “Big Idea” to save Social Security.
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