WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $4,775,507.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for generator projects in St. Bernard Parish as a result of Hurricane Ida. The grants will fund the purchase, installation, and management of 18 permanent generators to provide backup power for critical facilities to allow for continuity of services and support recovery effort more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $5,494,687.67 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Ida, and seawater intrusion relief. "Louisiana is resilient," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding plays a crucial role in rebuilding our communities, strengthening our defenses against future hurricanes, and ensuring access to clean water for everyo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act to give low and middle-income households enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) a 33 percent refundable tax credit to combat skyrocketing flood insurance premiums. The rising insurance premiums caused by FEMA's new risk assessment program, Risk Rating 2.0, have left many Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Collecting Feedback on Revised Foreign Pollution Fee Act Through January 2025 Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released a new discussion draft of their Foreign Pollution Fee Act to level the playing field with Chinese manufacturing and expand American production for public comment. The discussion draft comes after Cassidy's "Louisiana Energy Security Summit: Unleashing more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) today introduced the Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act to improve temporary housing available to disaster victims after a storm. The bill instructs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to construct disaster-resilient housing within 90 days that can be used to transi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), 54 congressional colleagues, and two senators-elect sent a letter to the executive directors of the College Football Playoff and Bowl Season asking that they preserve the annual Army-Navy football game's "time-honored tradition" of setting "aside the second Saturday in December in future seasons solely" for the patriotic sporting event. "The Army v more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift consideration and passage of the Biden Administration's recent disaster supplemental appropriations request. "Millions of Americans are waiting for Congress to prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: "We must not allow the Senate to fail through inaction. We must pass H.R. 82, or it's dead. We cannot fail the American people." Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered an open letter this week urging advocates to help push H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, through the U.S. Senate. The letter is being circulated to organizations that have signaled public support for the bill: National Frater more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, released an addendum to the Task Force's final report, discussing his objective findings following his five months of focused investigation. Congressman Higgins remains dedicated to revealing the full truth about J13 and will continue his investigations through the House Oversight and Accountabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). "The NDAA represents a major commitment to our Armed Forces and Louisiana. Congress is responsible for providing our servicemen and women with the weapons a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted for House passage of S. 4367, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) projects and makes policy reforms that improve America's ports, waterways, and water management infrastructure. Congressman Higgins requested and secured several measures for South Louisiana in the final bill. The following South Loui more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted for House passage of S. 4367, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) projects and makes policy reforms that improve America's ports, waterways, and water management infrastructure. Congressman Higgins requested and secured several measures for South Louisiana in the final bill. The following South Loui more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Scalise (R-La.) announced the House Republican Steering Committee's recommendations for committee chairs for the 119th Congress. "After four years of suffering under the radical policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and a Democrat-controlled Senate, the American people made clear they are ready for a change. With Republicans taking cont more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Protecting Your Choice of Washing Machine from Biden's War on Home Appliances In 1975, Congress established the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to increase American energy production, encourage efficient energy use, reduce demand, and bolster national energy security. Under the EPCA, the Department of Energy ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Improving Servicemember Quality of Life and Strengthening Our National Security As the United States' national security remains at risk from threats including adversaries like China and President Biden's wide-open border, the men and women who serve in the U.S. military defend our freedom and democracy everyday. Unfortu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Making Justice More Accessible to Americans Currently, many Americans are being denied access to our justice system thanks to an overload of cases and a shortage of judges, making it harder for Americans to get their day in court, significantly delaying the justice process, while placing the burden on current judges. C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Improving Servicemember Quality of Life and Strengthening Our National Security As the United States' national security remains at risk from threats including adversaries like China and President Biden's wide-open border, the men and women who serve in the U.S. military defend our freedom and democracy everyday. Unfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss President Trump's successful record of economic growth through tax cuts and Republicans' path forward through reconciliation. Leader Scalise outlined how Republicans will deliver big wins in the first 100 days of the Trump Administration through strong energy and bo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss how House Republicans are working closely with President Trump on a plan for government funding and reconciliation to ensure we cut spending, secure the border, prevent tax hikes, and unleash American energy. Leader Scalise also addressed the growing concer more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to discuss the House's plan to pass the NDAA this week, which will improve the quality of life for service men and women. Leader Scalise noted that after four years of the Biden-Harris Administratio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: * Improving Servicemember Quality of Life and Strengthening Our National Security As our national security remains at risk, the men and women who serve in the U.S. military defend our freedom and democracy everyday. Unfortunately, the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel found that servicemember q more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Bloomberg highlighted the newly released trade and manufacturing policy discussion draft from U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) noting its robust support from industry and potential to boost the American economy. The updated Foreign Pollution Fee Act would level the playing field with Chinese manufacturing and expand American production. It is out for public comment until Fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,775,507 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. "When a hurricane hits south Louisiana, it can take power lines down, causing Louisianians to rely on backup electricity sources. This $4.8 million will fund the purchase of 18 emergency generators for St. Bernard Parish," sa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,494,688 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. "Hurricane damage and saltwater intrusion pose major threats to Louisianians' safety and property. This $5.5 million will help Lake Charles and other parts of our state recover from Hurricanes Laura and Ida, and cover the cos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Watch Kennedy's comments here. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how much money the federal government has wasted in payments to dead Americans in a speech on the Senate floor. Kennedy called on his colleagues to support his bill, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased Americans Act, to help the federal government prevent improper payments to dead Americans. Key excerpts from the speech are below:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today introduced the Support Our Educators Act of 2024 to reduce the income tax burden on teachers and eligible home educators. Kennedy's bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase income tax deductions for certain expenses that elementary and secondary school teachers can claim. The bill would also create an identical expen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures (PURE) Act to remove the outdated distinction between pure and impure methamphetamine in federal criminal law. "The meth on the streets today is far purer and more dangerous than it was 40 years ago because Mexican drug cartels and their Chinese chemical suppliers want t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: The president signed the Grant Transparency Act, a bill that Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) cosponsored, into law. The Grant Transparency Act would require government agencies to give Americans who apply for competitive grant applications more information about the selection process. "Louisianians deserve to know how the government chooses competitive grant recipients. I'm glad to see the Grant Transparency more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: A new report from the Inspector General of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) found that up to $250 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to the American people as a result of the investigation efforts of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. These tax dollars wrongfully paid for dead people on union more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in the House. WRDA is passed by every session of Congress and authorizes and funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's activities for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. "I proudly voted for this bill to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Powerful Committee is Responsible for Appointing Members to Committee Seats and Shaping Policy Priorities * * * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that he was selected to serve on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. "I am grateful for the faith of my colleagues in selecting me for this powerful committee," said Rep. Carter. "I've worked in publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss President Trump's successful record of economic growth through tax cuts and Republicans' path forward through reconciliation. Leader Scalise outlined how Republicans will deliver big wins in the first 100 days of the Trump Administration through strong energy and border policies, cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss how House Republicans are working closely with President Trump on a plan for government funding and reconciliation to ensure we cut spending, secure the border, prevent tax hikes, and unleash American energy. Leader Scalise also addressed the growing concern over Chinese dr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to discuss the House's plan to pass the NDAA this week, which will improve the quality of life for service men and women. Leader Scalise noted that after four years of the Biden-Harris Administration spending more t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced their bipartisan legislation, the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act. This legislation will authorize a new competitive grant program through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for business district organizations, such as Main Street programs and local economic devel more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulation of American food. Cassidy's speech as prepared for delivery can be found below: Thank you, Chair Sanders. N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement after his legislation requiring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to be available on October 1 was signed into law earlier today. "The Bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the U.S. Senate voting against the re-nomination of current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Lauren McFerran, an extreme Biden-Harris n more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the U.S. Senate unanimously passing his Stop Campus Hazing Act to improve the reporting and prevention of hazing on college campuses. Cassidy introduc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the HELP Committee, released the following statement on the unanimous vote in the Senate last night to pass the Older Americans Act (OAA) - crit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), James Lankford (R-OK), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Mike Lee (R-UT) are demanding answers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) after reports found t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) today released the following statement on the unanimous vote in the Senate last night to pass the Older Americans Act (OAA) - critical legislation that will renew funding and strengthen services for older Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * 18 bipartisan House members head to Bastogne in observance of the anniversary * * * Speaker Johnson today announced a bipartisan Congressional Delegation traveling to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, the delegation will take part in observances of the anniversary more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * 18 bipartisan House members head to Bastogne in observance of the anniversary * * * Speaker Johnson today announced a bipartisan Congressional Delegation traveling to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, the delegation will take part in observances of the anniversary along with vete more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 7, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement on H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. "This year's Annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ensures our men and women in uniform have the resources and support they need to defend our great nation. The NDAA refocuses our military on its core missio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement on H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. "This year's Annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ensures our men and women in uniform have the resources and support they need to defend our great nation. The NDAA refocuses our military on its core missio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement commending the passage of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. "Today, the House passed the JUDGES Act to authorize additional federal judges to ensure the American people receive timely and fair justice. This important legislation garnered broad, bipartisan support when it unanimously passe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement commending the passage of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. "Today, the House passed the JUDGES Act to authorize additional federal judges to ensure the American people receive timely and fair justice. This important legislation garnered broad, bipartisan support when it unanimously pass more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement commending the passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. "Today's passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes important wins for our troops and ensures our military has the necessary resources and support  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House Committee on Small Business released its interim staff report following the investigation on the Small Business Administration's implementation of its Executive Order, Promoting Access to Voting; a Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement between the SBA and the Michigan Department of State; and al more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House Committee on Small Business released its interim staff report following the investigation on the Small Business Administration's implementation of its Executive Order, Promoting Access to Voting; a Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement between the SBA and the Michigan Department of State; more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Tonight, Speaker Johnson sat for a wide-ranging interview with Bret Baier on Fox News' Special Report to discuss the budget reconciliation process, the Department of Government Efficiency, government funding, and the upcoming Speakership election in January. On the budget reconciliation process: Look, everyone is absolutely determined to get the budget done very quickly  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the bipartisan House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump released their final report: "The House assigned the bipartisan Task Force with three goals: understand what went wrong on that tragic day that killed an American patriot and almost cost President Trump his life, ensure accountability, and pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: At the House Republican leadership press conference this morning, Speaker Johnson addressed President Trump's first 100-day agenda, the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, and the JUDGES Act. "We spent a lot of time and effort working on it, because our servicemembers and their families deserve our best efforts. That's why we made the landmark investments in their quality of life, as more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: This afternoon, Speaker Johnson addressed assembled media prior to a meeting with Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Republican members and senators to brainstorm priorities for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Speaker Johnson's remarks as delivered below: This is an important day. It's the beginning of a journey. You've heard what DOGE is all about, the Department of Government Efficiency. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced legislation to give Louisianans relief from skyrocketing flood insurance premiums, released a discussion draft for his Foreign Pollution Fee Act to level the playing field with Chinese manufacturing and expand American production, and highlighted a report that found his investigative efforts returned up to $375 million in taxpayer dollars to the  more PR