Dr. Bill Cassidy is a Senator from Louisiana. He is a physician, a teacher, a community leader, a father and a husband.
Bill grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University (LSU) for undergraduate and Medical School.
For nearly three decades, Bill has provided care for uninsured and underinsured patients in Louisiana’s charity hospital system.
April 16, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy announced new tariffs aimed at protecting railcar manufacturing jobs in Louisiana. The measure seeks to preserve local employment by preventing foreign competition from undermining domestic producers.
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Senator Bill Cassidy held a 'Catch Up with Cassidy' event in Washington for Louisianans visiting the capital. Attendees discussed community issues directly with him. The senator highlighted how these meetings help guide his work in Congress.
Read more →April 15, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy joined other Republicans urging ATF leadership not to enforce a vacated firearm regulation affecting braced pistols. The lawmakers cite constitutional concerns following court decisions overturning an earlier Biden administration rule.
Read more →April 15, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy introduced new legislation aimed at improving customer service at the IRS by expanding online access for taxpayers. The bill seeks bipartisan support in Congress while emphasizing simplicity in taxpayer interactions.
Read more →April 9, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy announced $3.65 million in new federal funding for JEDCO's Food & Beverage Incubator in Jefferson Parish on April 9. The incubator will offer commercial kitchens and support services aimed at helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Read more →April 9, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy has written an op-ed advocating for a ban on congressional stock trading through new legislation called the Stop Insider Trading Act. He says this measure would help restore public trust by eliminating conflicts of interest among lawmakers.
Read more →April 8, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy met with community leaders in Houma on April 8 to discuss regional job creation initiatives along with funding secured for local infrastructure projects. The roundtable addressed issues such as flood protection improvements supported by federal legislation.
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Senator Bill Cassidy announced $2.6 million in federal funds for airport improvements in Louisiana through his infrastructure bill. The funding will support upgrades like weather equipment and runway lighting at various airports statewide.
Read more →April 2, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy visited Mandeville on April 2nd discussing infrastructure improvements and healthcare reforms with local leaders before meeting medical professionals at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He emphasized returning federal funds locally while highlighting legislative priorities affecting families across southeast Louisiana.
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Senator Bill Cassidy announced $2 million in federal funding for safety upgrades along Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge during an April event attended by local leaders. The project aims at safer access for families visiting local sports facilities while additional focus was placed on women's health initiatives during a visit by Cassidy at Woman's Hospital.
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