Federal Level

Cassidy, McConnell Lead Congressional Effort to Push Back on EPA’s Regulatory Overkill

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced their efforts to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing a new rule tightening fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standards, which would further halt the growth of America’s manufacturing industry.

Cassidy and Other Senators Comprehensive Legislation Improve Care for Patients Jointly Enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid

Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tom Carper (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), members of the Senate Duals Working Group, introduced the Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services (DUALS) Act of 2024 to improve coverage for individuals jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, also known as dual eligibles.

Kennedy announces $1.6 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,575,627 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

Kennedy, Britt introduce Laken Riley Act to require Biden admin’s ICE to detain criminal aliens before they commit more crime

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) in introducing the Laken Riley Act to require the Biden administration’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses.

Kennedy announces $4.3 million in disaster aid for Concordia Parish

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,281,920 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

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.
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