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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Hill on Sunday defending the blue slip nomination process for district court judges.

Icymi: Sen. Bill Cassidy Takes To The Streets Of Dc In Social Security Reform Push

The Washington Examiner highlighted the inaugural “Bill on the Hill” video where U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) talked to Capitol Hill visitors from across the country about their thoughts on the looming 24% benefit cut to Social Security. He also presented his “Big Idea” to save, strengthen, and secure America’s retirement system.

Cassidy, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Enablers of Palestinian Terrorist Groups

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and nine Republican colleagues introduced the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, entities, and governments that provide support to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and other Palestinian terrorist groups that just spent weeks launching more than 1,000 rockets at Israeli civilians in 2023.

Kennedy announces $25.4 million in disaster aid for Calcasieu, Jefferson, Terrebonne Parishes for Hurricanes Ida, Laura

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on May 18 announced $25,442,269 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Kennedy announces $12.7 million in disaster aid for Slidell, Jefferson Parish

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, On May 15 announced $12,677,732 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Ranking Member Cassidy Rebukes Biden’s Title IX Rule Undermining Women’s Sports

On May 15, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, rebuked President Biden’s new Title IX proposed rule that forces schools to allow biological males to compete in women’s sports or risk losing federal funds.

Cassidy, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Combat Anti-Israel BDS Campaign

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and four Republican colleagues introduced the Combating BDS Act of 2023.

Kennedy on Louisiana education bill: “We’ve got to be courageous enough to try new things that we think will work”

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on May 18 spoke on the Senate floor in support of efforts to improve education for Louisiana’s children. Louisiana House Bill (H.B.) 12 would protect students from being promoted to the fourth grade if their reading deficiencies have not been remedied by the end of the third grade.

Kennedy, Crapo introduce bill to return stolen COVID unemployment money to taxpayers

By Pelican State News Report | May 21, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2023 to recover stolen COVID unemployment money and return it to taxpayers.

Cassidy, Scott, Colleagues Stand With Israel, Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month

By Pelican State News Report | May 21, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Rick Scott (R-FL) championed a resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month, which celebrates the many contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States

Cassidy, Thune, Risch Introduce Bill to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable

By Pelican State News Report | May 21, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Thune (R-SD), Jim Risch (R-ID), and colleagues introduced a bill to require the U.S. State Department to release a public, unclassified version of the July 13, 2021, internal dissent channel cable that reportedly warned of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s ability to capture Kabul.

Kennedy, Thune, Risch introduce bill to release Afghanistan dissent cable

By Pelican State News Report | May 20, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) on May 11 in introducing a bill to require the U.S. State Department to release a public, unclassified version of the July 13, 2021, internal dissent channel cable that reportedly warned of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s ability to capture Kabul.

Cassidy, Ossoff Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Forest Management

By Pelican State News Report | May 20, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduced the bipartisan Forest Data Modernization Act of 2023 to modernize and improve the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program and ensure reliable data is available to inform forest management decision making.

Cassidy: Biden EPA Power Plant Rule Threatens Reliable, Affordable Energy & Louisiana Jobs

By Pelican State News Report | May 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new rules for power plants

Cassidy, Romney, Colleagues Demand Border Wall Transparency Ahead of Title 42 Expiration

More than 35,000 illegal immigrants are predicted to cross southern border upon Thursday’s looming deadline.

Kennedy, Cornyn introduce Back the Blue Act

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and more than 20 Senate Republican colleagues on May 11 in introducing the Back the Blue Act, which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.

Legislation To Provide Truth & Transparency In The Criminal Justice System Passes Louisiana House

Attorney General Jeff Landry praised the Louisiana House of Representatives for advancing HB 321, legislation aimed at giving the public greater access to information in their criminal justice system.

Cassidy, Peters Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Improving How Federal Agencies Purchase Software Advances in Senate

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Gary Peters’ (D-MI) legislation to save taxpayer dollars by improving management of how the federal government purchases and uses software has advanced in the Senate.

Cassidy Highlights Growing Support Foreign Pollution Fee at Senate Finance Hearing