Cassidy Secures OVER $293 Million for Louisiana in Appropriations Bills Heading to President Trump’s DESK

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $293,114,000.00 for Louisiana in the Energy and Water, Interior and Environment, and Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. This includes $137.5 million for the Morganza to the Gulf project, $20 million for Southwest Coastal Louisiana for hurricane and shoreline protection, and $43.6 million for the West Bank and Vicinity project in Jefferson Parish. These bills now head to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.
“Keeping Louisiana families safe takes more than words. It takes real investment in the community,”said Dr. Cassidy.“From supporting our law enforcement to protecting families from floods, this funding delivers just that.”
See below for a full list of funding for Louisiana secured by Senator Cassidy:
Energy and Water
Interior and Environment
Commerce, Justice, and Science
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