Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress to Make Flood Insurance Affordable Again
gotten hundreds of millions for flood mitigation and coastal restoration. This is a bargain for the federal taxpayer
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Congressman Carter, Higgins Request Section 301 Investigation into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices Harming American Fishermen
Louisiana economy and culture, providing jobs, supporting coastal communities, and ensuring a reliable domestic seafood supply. Louisiana … life for fishing families and boosting coastal economies from Texas to North Carolina,” said Blake Price, Director
Cassidy Announces Over $18.9 Million for Louisiana Hurricane Ida, Francine Recovery
Francine. The funding will assist with debris removal, coastal restoration, and management costs for local and state agencies
Congressman Carter Introduces Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Create Equal Offshore Gulf State Boundaries
manage our energy resources, protect our coastal communities, and strengthen our fisheries—securing economic benefits for our states … office will continue to advocate for our coastal communities and industries.” Background: The Offshore Parity Act proposes amendments
Appropriations
State University to train mariners for critical inland, coastal and offshore industries. Amount Requested:$2 million Project Location … Project Location:Monroe Recipient Name:Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Purpose:This funding will restore
Federal funding
programs across the nation, including infrastructure and coastal restoration. Below are resources regarding eligibility and the application process
Congresswoman Letlow Files Bill to Protect American Seafood
children, fishermen, and coastal economies. We commend Representative Letlow for her leadership on this issue and urge
Higgins Calls for Major Reforms to Army Corps Civil Works Mission
Vermilion River, Morganza to the Gulf, and Southwest Coastal Louisiana projects as examples of USACE’s bureaucratic delays
Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana
program is a crucial funding mechanism for coastal restoration and mitigation efforts,” said Rep. Higgins. “Because … energy revenues to be invested back into our coastal communities
Scalise Secures Additional $47 Million in GOMESA Funds for FY25
from offshore energy exploration and production directly to coastal restoration and hurricane protection efforts, helping to protect … millions of new dollars to Louisiana for vital coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects. In 2006, GOMESA established
Local Spotlight: Cassidy Highlights ISLE DE JEAN Charles Marina Owner for Lifelong Commitment to the Bayou
about a man who represents the heart of coastal Louisiana—Theo Chaisson. Theo, a member of the United
Higgins Urges White House to Protect Domestic Shrimp Industry Following New U.S.-India Trade Agreement
Higgins wrote, “The people of Louisiana and their coastal communities depend on a vibrant wild-caught seafood industry
Kennedy, Wicker, colleagues introduce bill to renew Gulf state partnerships, protect Louisiana wildlife
private sector that help communities better coordinate coastal resources. “Louisiana is the Sportsman’s Paradise … strong and clean,” said Kennedy. “Mississippi and other coastal states share similar concerns regarding American waters, including
Congressman Carter Hosts Senator Whitehouse on Insurance Affordability Tour in New Orleans, Louisiana
economy here. We live in a working coastal community where we transport American goods worldwide from our ports
Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Secures Key Funding for New Orleans, Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill for Sickle Cell Research
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Coastal and Fisheries Restoration Research and Equipment Initiative to fund research and equipment … Louisiana coastal erosion and fisheries restoration. $1,031,000 for the Engaged Learning Strategies for the "School-within
Kennedy secures major Louisiana wins, cuts wasteful spending, and strengthens defense priorities in FY 2026 Energy and Water Development spending bill
million) Advances critical flood protection features for coastal Louisiana. West Bank and Vicinity Project ($43.6 million) Supports additional … levees and other key flood control features. Southwest Coastal Protection ($20 million) Supports the construction of two additional
Cassidy Secures OVER $293 Million for Louisiana in Appropriations Bills Heading to President Trump’s DESK
Gulf project, $20 million for Southwest Coastal Louisiana for hurricane and shoreline protection, and $43.6 million
Higgins Secures Funding for Louisiana Projects in FY26 Appropriations Bills
Habitat Restoration, and Public Access Initiative, which supports coastal resiliency efforts in Cameron Parish … engineering, and design work for the South Central Coastal project, which will provide hurricane and storm damage protection
Icymi: Cassidy PENS OP-ED on Strengthening Louisiana’s Coast, Supporting Fishermen, Offshore Workers
South Louisiana by delivering billions of dollars for coastal mitigation projects and protecting Louisiana’s shrimpers and fishermen … receive an extra $46 million per year for coastal restoration. You can’t fish or produce energy without
2025 Annual Report
increase Louisiana’s share of annual funding for coastal restoration efforts. For all legislative updates, please visit clayhiggins.house.gov
Scalise’s End-of-Year Recap: One Year of Republicans Delivering on our Promises
12/11/25 H.J. Res. 131 (Begich) – Alaskan Coastal Oil and Gas CRA: Nullifies the Biden Bureau of Land Management … Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision (ROD)” rule that unduly restricts
REPS. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension ACT of 2025
said Rep. Higgins. “As someone who represents a coastal district that knows the realities of flooding
Scalise: First Working Families Tax Cut Lease Sale is a Win for Louisiana
this sale will go directly to Louisiana’s coastal restoration and hurricane protection efforts.” Wednesday's lease sale … millions of new dollars to Louisiana for vital coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects. Issues : Energy Hurricane Recovery
Reps. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025
said Rep. Higgins. “As someone who represents a coastal district that knows the realities of flooding
Scalise Applauds Trump’s Strong 5-Year Offshore Leasing Plan
dollars from these lease sales to fund critical coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects.” Background: In July … millions of new dollars to Louisiana for vital coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects. What Louisiana Leaders