Kennedy, Heinrich introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape delaying mental health treatment
would not expand psychologists’ scope of practice, change state licensing laws, alter the services Medicare covers or modify
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Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress to Reauthorize the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
Louisiana, I meet with folks around the state. Veterans in Jefferson Parish, some of whom have just gotten … build a stable, rewarding career. In the United States of America, that’s exactly how we ought
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Fallen U.S. Deputy Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson
honored Deputy Hanson for his service to the state of Louisiana and asked for a moment of silence
ICYMI: Kennedy questions Intel proposal to build chip production plant in Ireland: “We gave them $8.9 billion”
manufacturing facility in Ireland, rather than the United States, in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor
Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Provide Employment Assistance to Spouses of Veterans who Died by Suicide
Veterans Outreach Program. This program provides funding for states to hire workforce specialists, providing individualized career counseling support
Kennedy explains how work requirements ensure only those in need receive food stamps: “It’s working”
even more meaningful impact as more and more states implement the work requirement. “It was long overdue
Cassidy, Durbin, Tillis, Kaine, Cornyn, KING, Armstrong Introduce Bipartisan Proposal to Initiate Congressional Action on Social Security
Washington Post , the Wall Street Journal , State Affairs , and the Washington Examiner
Kennedy introduces bill to rein in costly, open-ended federal court monitors
rules for federal court-appointed monitors that oversee state and local government agencies. Federal courts often appoint monitors … compliance with consent decrees or court orders involving state and local governments, including police departments. These monitors
Cassidy to Introduce Bill to Protect Louisiana Seafood, Rice Producers from Unfair Imports
rice industry. In Louisiana and across the United States, rice farmers have been hammered by the exponential growth … fighting chance to survive and rebuild.” “The United States is losing the ability to feed itself. An unchecked
Kennedy, Shaheen introduce bipartisan bill to hold government accountable for negligence tied to military sexual trauma
veterans to bring civil claims against the United States for injuries arising from: Sexual misconduct committed
Kennedy, Shaheen introduce bipartisan bill to hold government accountable for negligence tied to military sexual trauma
veterans to bring civil claims against the United States for injuries arising from: Sexual misconduct committed
ICYMI: Cassidy Warns Delaying Social Security Reform Will Only Raise Costs, Highlights Plan to Save It in WSJ
time, just like pension funds, retirement accounts and state investment funds. … The Social Security problem won’t solve … Washington Post , the Wall Street Journal , State Affairs , and the Washington Examiner
Kennedy, Coons introduce bipartisan bill to adjust federal diversity jurisdiction threshold for inflation
legislation to raise the dollar threshold for certain state-law lawsuits between parties from different states … Federal diversity jurisdiction allows federal courts to hear state-law disputes between parties from different states. To prevent
Kennedy in National Review: Autism centers are defrauding Medicaid to the tune of millions
spiraled out of control and how federal and state governments are holding the fraudsters accountable. Key excerpts … hard to stop fraudsters in their tracks. “Some states are stepping up to combat fraud, too. North Carolina
Kennedy on the Iran memorandum of understanding: “We ought to give peace a chance”
read the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. I read it twice. And, for what
Kennedy, colleagues’ bill to prevent foreign adversaries from influencing American public policy passes Senate Foreign Relations committee
American policy,” said Whitehouse. “For years, the United States’ biggest adversaries have exploited loopholes in U.S. lobbying laws … malign foreign lobbying efforts in the United States,” said Risch. “Foreign adversaries like China and Russia should never
Cassidy Releases Statement on Dire Outlook for Social Security
Washington Post , the Wall Street Journal , State Affairs , and the Washington Examiner
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Highlights Local Pecan Farmer’s Mission
pecan the national nut of the United States, Regard is an inspiring story of hard work and creativity … Jady Regard is about Louisiana, about the United States of America, and like all about pecans. Growing
ICYMI: Cassidy Pens Op-Ed Calling for Return to Unity
election loss, I have been asked about the state of our politics and where our country goes from … unity. That same principle applies abroad. The United States needs a renewed sense of unity among democratic nations
Kennedy on California Medicaid fraud: “It’s got to stop now”
Kennedy (R-La.) explained how bad policies in states such as California and Minnesota have contributed to pervasive … trillion on our budget?” . . . “In California, under its state government definition of Medicaid, the California Medicaid program will
Kennedy announces $1.9 million in aid for Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine
disasters that have deeply impacted communities across our state. This $1.9 million will help south Louisiana—including folks
Cassidy Speaks at Disabled American Veterans State Convention
Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke at the State Convention for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Baton Rouge … compensation and full military retirement pay. At the state convention, Cassidy also met with attendees and discussed
Cassidy Defends Jones Act, Highlights Importance for Louisiana Shipbuilding, Economy
Jones Act] supports American industry. In my state, Louisiana ports, shipyards, energy producers, maritime workers, are a large … portion of the state’s economy,” said Dr. Cassidy
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress to Make Flood Insurance Affordable Again
make life better for the people of my state and my country, and I can tell you that … hurricanes hit Louisiana. Now, no hurricanes hitting my state—that’s good news for everybody in Louisiana
Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from