WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * A statement from Rep. Cleo Fields in Response to ICE Restoring Student Visas Washington, DC - "Today my office was informed that ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) will be restoring approximately 1500 student visas. This decision comes following both a multitude of legal challenges and a direct letter that I sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, an  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Over $21.8 Million for Hurricanes Ida, Laura Recovery WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $21,879,841.94 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for permanent repairs and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida. "This funding supports schools, hospitals, and airport infrastructure," said D  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Over $3.2 Million for Repairs Following Hurricanes Laura, Ida WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $3,279,624.93 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for permanent repairs following Hurricanes Laura and Ida. "These grants help return communities and classrooms to wholeness," said Dr. Cassidy. "It's   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Reintroduces Bill to Strike 'American Recession Plan' IRS Reporting, Spying Tax Provision WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) re-introduced the Red Tape Reduction Act to increase the threshold on 1099-K tax forms when individuals and entrepreneurs sell goods online. The Biden administration and every elected Democrat inserted a provision to the tax code in the American Resc  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Historic Tax Credit WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) re-introduced the Historic Tax Credit Growth & Opportunity (HTC-GO) Act to foster economic growth and local renewal by expanding the Historic Tax Credit. "Our architectural heritage is a point of Louisiana pride that draws folks to visit our state and supports our econ  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and colleagues reintroduced the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to crack down on flash mob robberies and intricate retail theft schemes, establish a coordinated multi-agency response, and create new tools to tackle evolving trends  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 23, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Outlines Proposals to Empower Independent Workers, Ensure Access to Portable Benefits WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released proposals to empower independent workers to access portable workplace be  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Releases Report on 340B Reform, Calls for Congressional Action WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a report detailing findings from his years' long investigation into how covered entities use an  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fields Calls for Immediate Review of Visa Revocations Affecting International Students At Southern University Baton Rouge, LA - Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) has issued a formal request to Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem; and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, for an immediate review and explanation reg  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kennedy in Newsweek: Students can thrive without Department of Education MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Newsweek highlighting the improvement in Louisiana's K-12 schools and arguing that the states should have the power to decide education policies. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below: "As graduation season approaches, some high school seniors face a   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Markey, Pressley, McGovern Return from Meeting with Rumeysa Ozturk, Mahmoud Khalil Lawmakers met with Ozturk, Khalil at Louisiana ICE facilities where they are illegally detained Boston (April 23, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) today held a press conference upon their arrival in Boston after meeting w  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy announces $4.3 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid for Jefferson, St. John the Baptist Parishes, Lake Charles MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,287,667 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. "Hurricanes Laura and Ida devastated important infrastructure across south   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley's Statement on Trump Administration Restoring Student Visas Pressley Recently Visited Student Political Prisoners Rumeysa Ozturk and Mahmoud at ICE Detention Centers in Louisiana BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's abrupt reinstatement of international student visas. Earlier this week, Rep. Pressley, along wit  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope Francis in Vatican City. "I am honored to be asked t  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope Francis in Vatican City. "I am honored to be aske  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Vote on Bills to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, April 30, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on bipartisan legislation to address the continued antisemitic attacks and harassment against Jewish students on college campuses. Specifica  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Announces Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Attend Funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis 10 bipartisan members will travel to the Vatican to celebrate the life of Pope Francis For Immediate Release April 25, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson today announced a bipartisan Congressional delegation, led by Majority Leader Scalise, is  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Hosts Awards Ceremony Honoring 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners and Community Leaders WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson honored winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and Congressional Commendation recipients at the 2025 Community Awards Ceremony for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District. "We just had an extraordinary event - we love to do this annuall  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis NEW ORLEANS, LA - Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis "It is with a heavy heart that I join the global community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. A shepherd to billions, a voice for the voiceless, and a living  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: At Somerville Town Hall, Pressley Details Meeting with Detained Somerville Resident Rumeysa Ozturk Congresswoman Also Discussed her Fight to Protect Federal Workers, Social Security and Medicaid, Federal Education Funding, and More Video (YouTube) SOMERVILLE - At a town hall yesterday at Somerville High School, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) discussed her meeting in Louisiana with  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Pressley, Markey, McGovern Recount Harrowing Visit with Rumeysa Ozturk and Mahmoud Khalil at ICE Facilities in Louisiana At Press Conference, Lawmakers Shared Stories of Medical Neglect, Sleep Deprivation, Inadequate Food and Religious Accommodations, Cold Temperatures, Denial of Personal Necessities, and More Video (YouTube) BOSTON - Today, at Logan Airport in Boston, Congresswoman Ayan  more