Barriers on exporters of natural gas would be lifted to help U.S. companies fill an anticipated 4-5 percent growth in annual global demand for natural gas in the years ahead under legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on Read more…
A public-private coalition that advances conservation measures in the Gulf of Mexico would be given more oversight and coordination authority under legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). “Protecting the Gulf Coast and its many Read more…
Legislation recently introduced by U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) would modernize and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for 10 years, as lawmakers aim to improve affordability and bring certainty to the insurance and Read more…
Bicameral legislation introduced in Congress on Tuesday would make it easier for students with learning disabilities to transition into postsecondary education by eliminating the need for new testing to re-qualify for special services. The Respond, Innovate, Support, and Empower (RISE) Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) recently introduced legislation that would allow the medical care that veterans receive in urgent care centers to be covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA currently does not reimburse veterans for the Read more…
U.S. Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) recently introduced legislation to modernize the college reporting system for postsecondary data to ensure that students have access to user-friendly information, such as employment across colleges and majors after graduation. Under Read more…
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) is leading the bipartisan and bicameral effort to permanently change a federal policy that limits access to speech generation devices for Medicare-eligible patients with severe disabilities. Inspired by NFL football star Steve Gleason, who Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) recently led a bipartisan congressional call for Senate leaders to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is slated to expire in September, and helps reduce the financial impact of flooding on private and Read more…
With more than one in four seniors severely overweight, U.S Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) recently introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to give Medicare beneficiaries and their health providers access to new tools to help fight Read more…
Legal protections would be extended to medical professionals who volunteer to help in federally declared disasters under bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Because federal and state efforts to encourage Read more…
High school students would have more opportunities to earn college credits and get a jumpstart on their future careers under bipartisan, bicameral legislation announced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) on Friday. The Making Read more…
In order to strengthen the nation’s energy independence, the secretary of interior would be authorized to add additional oil and gas lease sales to an existing five-year plan under legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Bill Cassidy Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reintroduced a bill to rein in costly Medicaid financing through spending controls, value-based initiatives and fraud reduction. The Medicaid Accountability and Care (MAC) Act would establish a federal base payment for each Medicaid beneficiary, and Read more…
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced by U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Todd Young (R-IN) would ensure that excise taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) for marine transportation are fair and equitable as the country shifts to cleaner burning fuels. The Read more…
Elected officials would be prohibited from using taxpayer dollars to pay for self portraits under legislation reintroduced by U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Ron Johnson (R-WI). The Eliminating Government-Funded Oil Painting (EGO) Act would prohibit the Read more…
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on Monday introduced a comprehensive plan to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with better choices for more affordable health care. The Patient Freedom Act (PFA) would Read more…
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) focused on health care reforms during a confirmation hearing for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA). Collins and Roberts, both members Read more…
Local and state stakeholders would have greater control over national monument designations on federal lands and waters under a bill recently introduced by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT). The Improved National Monument Designation Process Act would require local input and Read more…
Patients would have more health care options and improved access to primary care doctors under bipartisan legislation that was reintroduced by U.S. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) on Friday. The Primary Care Enhancement Act would bring greater flexibility to patients by providing Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) took to the Senate floor last week to build support for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement plan that would give states, and ultimately patients, more control over federal health policy. Cassidy, a doctor who Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK) and Steve Scalise (R-LA) applauded President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Zinke serves on the House Committee on Read more…
Efforts spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to reform the nation’s mental health system and fight drug abuse were included this week in the Senate-approved 21st Century Cures Act. The sweeping 21st Century Cures Act included mental health reforms Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) worked to secure an additional $1.25 billion in federal funding for Louisiana flood damage. That funding, which was included in a continuing resolution that would pay for government Read more…
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) led a congressional call for the Obama administration to stop issuing non-emergency rules and regulations during the presidential transition. In a letter to President Obama, Gardner wrote that Americans signaled a clear and direct repudiation Read more…
Senate leaders commended President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), saying he would spearhead health care reforms. Replacing the Affordable Care Act with Read more…
The Senate will vote this week on legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to establish more equitable revenue sharing for states in existing and future energy production for onshore and offshore leases. Gulf States support offshore energy development Read more…
A 25-member coalition of Republican lawmakers called on the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw a proposed rule that would dictate how states and local school districts distribute federal funds for poor schools. A letter signed by the lawmakers urged Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) joined Louisiana’s congressional delegation on Wednesday in calling for quick distribution of $500 million in recently appropriated flood recovery funds. Cassidy and Boustany signed a letter to Department of Read more…
U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) applauded committee approval of a half billion dollars in flood relief funding on Thursday. The disaster relief funds were included in a short-term Read more…
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on Tuesday would suspend a 10 percent penalty for early IRA withdrawals by those impacted by Louisiana flooding. Under S. 3358, early IRA withdrawals in amounts less than $100,000 would be exempt Read more…
Heeding a request from U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the IRS granted relief tools on Tuesday to help Louisianans recover from flood damage. The IRS announced that it would grant a regulatory waiver that provides penalty-free early access to retirement Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) called for additional federal assistance on Tuesday after President Barack Obama toured flood damaged areas of Louisiana. Cassidy accompanied the president on a tour of damaged areas surrounding Zachary, Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) called for a regulatory waiver on Friday that would enable those impacted by the flooding in Louisiana to access retirement funds without penalty to repair property damage. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, Read more…
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) led a bipartisan call on Wednesday for the State Department to step up efforts to combat human trafficking among Syrian refugees. In a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, Capito called human trafficking Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) recently led a request for a proposed offshore energy production rule to be dropped in light of insufficient evidence that it would benefit air quality. A letter led by Cassidy to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell Read more…
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) would establish a permanent fund to support fast responses to public health emergencies. Cassidy and U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) Read more…
The Senate approved legislation on Thursday that U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced to save tax dollars by establishing policies to manage federal software licenses. The Making Electronic Government Accountable By Yielding Tangible Efficiencies (MEGABYTE) Act, S. 2340, would require Read more…
Legislation introduced on Wednesday by U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) would provide relief to medical providers struggling to comply with electronic health record (EHR) regulations. U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Read more…
The House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday that U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) authored to bring the most significant reforms to the nation’s mental health care network in 50 years. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R. Read more…
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on Tuesday would extend legal protections to medical professionals who volunteer their services during federal disasters. The Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act, S. 3101, introduced by Cassidy and U.S. Sen. Angus King Read more…
Bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday by U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) would take steps to process the benefit claims of veterans and their families faster. The Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Read more…
The Senate approved that National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Tuesday, which includes the Pentagon’s first major update in 30 years and defense acquisition reforms that aim to harness innovation. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), the chairman of the Senate Read more…
Congressional leaders applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation on Tuesday that would reform and modernize the nation’s chemical safety laws. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, S. 697, which would amend the Toxic Control Substances Read more…
The Senate approved $1.1 billion in emergency funding on Tuesday to help fight the Zika virus. The Senate approved the emergency funding as an amendment to the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill. The amendment would send $361 million Read more…
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) on Monday would allow employees to discuss compensation with colleagues in an effort to ensure equal compensation for equal work. The Workplace Advancement Act, H.R. 5237, would amend the Fair Labor Standards Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) chaired a hearing on dyslexia on Wednesday to explore how to raise awareness about dyslexia among the public and members of Congress. Cassidy, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Read more…
Legislators applauded the Senate’s passage on Wednesday of the first bill designed to modernize the nation’s energy policies in nearly a decade. The Energy Policy Modernization Act, S. 2012, addresses energy efficiency, modernization of the electrical grid, steps to ensure Read more…
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) led a congressional call on Friday for the FDA to use a new approval pathway to advance treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Under the Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act (FDASIA), the FDA Read more…
U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) recently called for investigation into reports of illegal helicopter refueling practices by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) in the Gulf of Mexico. In a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. Read more…
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) called on Tuesday for implementation of a program that would evaluate how support for family caregivers impacts the long-term care needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease. In a letter to the acting administrator of Read more…