WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Ralph Abraham, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-Alto, is celebrating a decision by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the ways that federal funds are flowing to abortion provider Planned Parenthood, its affiliates, and other abortion providers. Dr. Abraham, who has been a champion for pro-life causes during his time in Congress, signed a letter with 121 other members of Congress in May to request the  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), of the Bipartisan Senate Working Group on surprise medical billing today announced that 24 Senators have signed their names to cosponsor the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act (S. 1531). This comes before today's Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on legislation to lower health care costs, including proposals to end the practice of surprise m  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today joined Fox Business to express his position on the Iranian attack against an American Drone. "I think we have to recognize, if you will, these are death throes of a dying regime," said Dr. Cassidy in the interview. "It is intensely provocative but think about what the Ayatollahs want. Their country--their support in the country is falling apart. They would like  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), during today's Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on lowering health care costs, shared his personal experiences receiving a surprise medical bill. He also explained how his legislation, the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act (S. 1531) would prevent other Americans from having the same experience in the future. Currently, 24 Senators are cospon  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Representatives Steve Scalise (R-LA), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Mike Johnson (R-LA), Ralph Abraham (R-LA), Garret Graves (R-LA), and Cedric Richmond (D-LA) have reached out to President Trump, asking him to designate a single state funeral for the last Medal of Honor Recipient from WWII and the 16 million men and women who served. This comes foll  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) released a statement following the judicial confirmations of Greg Guidry to the Eastern District of Louisiana and James Cain, Jr. to the Western District of Louisiana in Lake Charles which has been without a district judge for almost two years. "Justice Guidry is exceptionally qualified, having served our state well for decades and will undou  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of four individuals for positions in the Trump Administration on June 19: Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas. Allen Cothrel Winsor, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Florida. James David Cain, Jr., of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana. Greg Gerard Guidry, of Louisiana, to   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * - Nutria Threaten Central Valley Infrastructure, Wetlands * * * Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced legislation to eradicate and control the population growth of nutria, colloquially referred to as "swamp rats," in the Central Valley. Nutria are an invasive species from South America that have caused millions in damage to swamplands in Maryland and Louisiana. They have been detect  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: "We are closely watching the Iranian threat. Classified briefings from the Department of Defense, the State Department, and our intelligence agencies will guide all actions. The fanatical, brutal regime in Iran has been a global threat for decades. The Iranian people themselves may ultimately take action to restore their nation, and they should be aware that America and Israel will stand as one against Ira  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Ralph Abraham, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-Alto, met with Iraqi Minister of Trade Mohammed Hashim Abdul-Majeed Jasim and Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Fareed Yasseen at his Washington office on Thursday. Abraham and the Iraqi trade delegation discussed ways they could further enhance a trade relationship between the two countries, particularly regarding US agriculture exports. Abraham has been a leading  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Polish President Andrzej Duda's visit to Cheniere: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Polish President Andrzej Duda for their visit to Cheniere's Sabine Pass LNG terminal on Friday. In the past year, Poland signed multiple contracts with American firms, totaling more than $25 billion to buy 6 billion cubic m  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: On Friday, two amendments introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging the military to prioritize critical infrastructure projects like those as Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center and Barksdale Air Force Base unanimously passed the House. Johnson took to the House floor to highlight the importance of both Fort Polk and Barksdale. "Even in a government as divided as ours, those on both  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 ruling that the Bladensburg Memorial Cross does not violate the Establishment Clause of the Constitution and may remain on public land: "Today's Supreme Court ruling is an unambiguous win for religious liberty. Throughout the course of this case, I was proud to lead two amicus briefs to the court on behalf of concerned Members of Congress supporting the preservation of  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on the passage of his amendment that directs funding to NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans: "NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility has been a key component to our country's space program going back to the Apollo Mission. "Now, as we embark upon a new, ambitious mission to Mars, we need to ensure that while we are continuing to invest billions of dollars in the critical equipment and technology that   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development released its guidance on the 'duplication of benefits' fix that Congress enacted into law last year: "Today's announcement is long-awaited news for the thousands of Louisiana families and small businesses that were devastated by flooding in 2016 and then unfairly impacted by the faulty 'duplication of benefits' rule. "Over eight months ago, Congress passe  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined NBC's Meet the Press to discuss President Trump's strong actions to stand up for America against foreign threats. Whip Scalise highlighted President Trump's work to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran and his efforts to secure American elections from foreign interference in contrast to the lack of action under President Obama. Whip Scalise also expressed his ser  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (GA-27) reintroduced the Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act (H.R. 3360) to address and counter widespread abuse of our existing immigration laws. The bill makes a number of necessary improvements to prevent fraud and abuse in the asylum system and to ensure it is reserved for those truly fleeing persecut  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Reps. Cedric L. Richmond, D-Louisiana, and Steve Scalise, D-Louisiana, issued the following joint statement on the passage of their amendments securing funding for Louisiana coastal restoration projects: "Today's success in the House with the passage of key coastal restoration amendments signals success and a step forward for Louisiana. "Congressman Scalise and I have fought tirelessly for Louisianans to get the funding and protection they deserve. Securing increased fun  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: House Republican Whip Steve Scalise and Congressman Cedric Richmond today successfully passed three amendments to the House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill that will ensure critical funding for coastal restoration and Mississippi River dredging projects in Louisiana. "Working together, Congressman Richmond and I secured critical funding for coastal restoration and dredging projects in Southeast Loui  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) filed legislation today to improve retirement savings plan options for millions of American small businesses and their employees. This legislation makes it easier and less expensive for small businesses to offer retirement plans, like 401(k)s, by encouraging small businesses to band together through organized business associations, like chambers of commerce, that can sponsor  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced today that Louisiana flood victims will get relief from the duplication of benefits' issue that has been a roadblock to recovery. Official guidance was published today that will allow the state to release disaster aid to those previously turned away because they applied for Small Business Administration loans. The duplication of benefits' issue has caused a finan  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) filed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at improving on-base housing for military families and increasing military bases' financial stake in saving taxpayer money. The amendments would address lead contamination concerns at Fort Polk. One amendment will require testing of on-base housing for lead poisoning. A report will then   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement after the Housing and Urban Development Department released guidance for implementing a solution to the duplication of benefits' issue facing many Louisiana flood victims: Links to HUD's guidance are below. Sen. Kennedy has been working to help flood victims who were denied recovery assistance if they applied for Small Business Administration loans. In April, Sen. Kennedy met privately with President Donald T  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), are demanding that Toronto-Dominion Bank provide a plan within 21 days for paying restitution to the thousands of people - including many Louisianans - who lost their life savings in the Stanford Ponzi scheme. The demand letter to Toronto-Dominion Bank is part of a multi-layered strategy by Sens. Kennedy and Cassidy to recover money for victi  more