U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has recognized Jeremy Aydell, a business owner from Livingston Parish and mayor of French Settlement, for his role in influencing federal tax policy. In June 2024, Aydell approached Cassidy’s office to advocate for the inclusion of beauticians in President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Bill.
Cassidy explained that under previous law, employers of waiters and waitresses benefited from a 7.65% payroll tax savings on tips, which allowed them to raise wages and support their staff. As a Sport Clips franchise owner, Aydell sought similar benefits for employees in his salons.
“So when Jeremy saw the opportunity to include this in President Trump’s tax bill, I agreed, and we got it done,” Cassidy stated. “Because of that meeting—that conversation, Jeremy Aydell, a Louisiana business owner, helped influence national policy. Employer tip credit for tip income was included in the final text of President Trump’s tax bill, and Louisianans working in the beauty industry will take home more of their hard-earned pay, and salon owners will have a much-needed financial break.”
Cassidy thanked Aydell for bringing forward the request: “I want to thank Jeremy—give him a shoutout—for coming to my office with that request. You helped make tax policy work better for Louisianans and for people across the country. You make Louisiana proud, and I am proud to have worked with you.”
Each month as part of his Local Spotlight initiative, Cassidy highlights stories he says reflect Louisiana values such as humility and resiliency.
Recently, Cassidy also highlighted local search and rescue personnel who assisted during flooding events in Texas.
