Cassidy Secures OVER $70.3 Million for Louisiana in Latest FY 2026 Appropriations Bills

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $70,286,000.00 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the latest Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations bills advanced by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee. These projects, included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Interior & Environment bills, fund critical infrastructure improvements across Louisiana.
“To make Louisiana even better, we must fix outdated sewer systems, congested roadways, and aging infrastructure,”said Dr. Cassidy.“I worked to return our federal tax dollars, supporting communities in 14 different parishes with better roads, better sewer systems, and stronger infrastructure.”
Since taking office, Cassidy has been one of the most effective U.S. Senators at directing federal dollars home to Louisiana, despite not serving on the Appropriations Committee. In FY2024,Roll Callreported Cassidy was one of the top 20 senators in total funding secured for his state—and one of only five in that group who does not sit on the committee. That year, hesecureda record $1.3 billion for Louisiana, the highest of any member of the state’s congressional delegation.
This latest round of $70 million builds on the $49 million Cassidyannouncedearlier this month, bringing the total secured so far in FY2026 to over $115 million with more expected in the coming weeks.See below for a list of the funding secured by Senator Cassidy.
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