WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today released a list of his top accomplishments in 2021. This past year was full of meaningful legislation and achievements, including passing the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signing two bills to lower prescription drug costs into law, and putting an end to surprise medical billing.
“I was elected to work for the people of Louisiana, the state and the United States,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These accomplishments reflect my commitment to this responsibility.”
A full list of Cassidy’s accomplishments in 2021 is below:
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Accomplishment |
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Historic Cassidy-Led Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment in Broadband, Flood Protection, Coastal Resiliency, Roads & Bridges Passed Congress |
Became Law |
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Authorization for an I-14 through Central Louisiana Secured in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law |
Became Law |
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Louisiana received $101 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure this year as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law |
Became Law |
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Louisiana received $35.7 Million for Louisiana Airports this year from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law |
Became Law |
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Funding for Louisiana’s Superfund Sites Secured in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Eliminating Longstanding Cleanup Backlog |
Became Law |
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Two Pieces of Cassidy Legislation to Lower Prescription Costs Signed into Law |
Became Law |
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Cassidy-Led Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs by Improving Education about Drug Products Signed into Law |
Became Law |
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Cassidy-Led Legislation Ending Surprise Medical Bills went into Effect |
Implemented |
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Cassidy Co-Sponsored Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Signed into Law |
Became Law |
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Cassidy Helped Secure Hurricane Ida, Laura and Delta Disaster Relief for Louisiana |
Became Law |
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Cassidy Announced $595 Million in Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief Grants |
Became Law |
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Cassidy’s Bipartisan Amendment to Address Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access Signed Into Law |
Became Law |
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Senate Passed Cassidy’s Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Veterans Service Organizations for Their Support for Veterans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic |
Approved |
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Cassidy-Supported Resolution Commemorating National Police Week Passed Senate Unanimously |
Approved |
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Senate Unanimously Passed Cassidy, Kennedy Resolution Congratulating Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion Zaila Avant-garde |
Approved |
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Senate Passed Cassidy’s Bipartisan Bill to Promote Health Care Provider Mental Health |
Senate Passed |
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Senate Passed Cassidy-Led Resolution Recognizing October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month |
Approved |
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Senate Passed Cassidy Bill to Fund Research of Minority Health Disparities |
Senate Passed |
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Senate Passed Cassidy Resolution to Overturn Biden Vaccine Mandate on Private Businesses |
Senate Passed |
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Bill to Preserve Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Passed Senate Committee |
Passed Committee |
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Senate Committee Advanced Cassidy’s Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Against Workplace Discrimination |
Passed Committee |
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Senate Finance Committee Passed Cassidy Amendment Prohibiting Import of Renewable Energy Components Produced with Slave and Child Labor |
Passed Committee |
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Senate Energy Committee Considered Cassidy Legislation to Strengthen Gulf Revenue Sharing Program |
Received Committee Hearing |
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Cassidy, Cotton Forced Chinese-Run TikTok Out of U.S. Cyber Games Sponsorship |
Cassidy-led effort |
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Cassidy Received Council of Americas Award for Leadership in Latin America |
Recognition |
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Louisiana Emergency Declaration Granted Following Cassidy, Delegation Request for Hurricane Ida |
Cassidy-led effort |
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Louisiana Emergency Declaration Granted Following Cassidy, Delegation Request for Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta, and other natural disasters in 2020 |
Cassidy-led effort |
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Cassidy, Hyde-Smith, Wicker, Colleagues Filed Amicus Brief to Protect Unborn Babies |
Amicus Brief |
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Following Calls from Cassidy, CDC Updated Mask Guidance |
Cassidy-led effort |
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