WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced he has secured an additional $36,018,000.00 for Louisiana in the annual appropriations bills for fiscal year 2024. This funding includes more than $9 million to improve water infrastructure across the state, as well as $5.5 million for mental health and substance abuse services, and $6 million for the Team Gleason Foundation for ALS health services.
“Louisiana needs to upgrade its infrastructure to 2023 standards. This money furthers that goal,” said Dr. Cassidy. “We must also address the human need, which is all too apparent of those suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, and other chronic diseases.”
The bills will likely be part of a year-end funding package and will receive a Senate vote soon.
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Funding Amount |
Recipient |
Project Description |
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$5,000,000.00 |
Lafayette Consolidated Government |
This funding will be used to upgrade outmoded water replacement lines. |
|
$2,778,000.00 |
Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury |
This funding will be used to increase drinking water and storage water capacity. |
|
$520,000.00 |
West Sterlington Water Systems, Inc. |
This funding will be used for drinking water improvements. |
|
$720,000.00 |
Town of Livingston |
This funding will be used to ensure that safe and healthy potable water remains available for the community. |
|
$4,500,000.00 |
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Inc. and Subsidiaries |
This funding will be used to renovate a residential substance use treatment facility. |
|
$1,000,000.00 |
Mercy Family Center |
This funding will be used for mental health and other supportive services. |
|
$6,000,000.00 |
Team Gleason Foundation |
This funding will be used for the purchase of equipment and ALS health services. |
|
$3,000,000.00 |
Louisiana State University and A&M College |
This funding will be used to construct a healthcare education facility in Alexandria, Louisiana. |
|
$1,735,000.00 |
LSU Health Sciences Center |
This funding will be used for equipment and operational costs of the LSU Health Sciences Center. |
|
$3,000,000.00 |
Center for the Innovative Training of Youth, Inc. |
This funding will be used for the expansion of STEM education activities in Louisiana. |
|
$365,000.00 |
Southern University and A&M College |
This funding will be used for curriculum development and for mentorship and training activities. |
|
$2,100,000.00 |
Southern University and A&M College |
This funding will be used for curriculum, technology and equipment. |
|
$3,000,000.00 |
City of Gretna |
This funding will be used for wastewater infrastructure upgrades. |
|
$2,300,000.00 |
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District |
This funding will be used for Emergency Operations Center storage and security enhancements. |
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