Mr. President, as the Presiding Officer knows, one of the privileges of being a Senator is the opportunity to work alongside dedicated, talented staff. They take the Senator's ideas and concepts and turn them into real legislation that improves the lives of our constituents and improves our country. Without them, we are unable to do our job. As I near the end of my career in Congress, I reflect on the staff who have come and gone and the work we have done that will have a lasting impact on the Nation.
2026 MidtermsSolid SeatR+13$5.1M raised
Bill Cassidy
Senator · Louisiana · Republican
Bill Cassidy
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise today to speak to the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General. Over the last several days, I have heard from lots of people sharing their views on this nomination, and most of the time it is clear Mr. Blanche has become a referendum on how people feel about President Trump. If you don't like the President, you don't like Mr. Blanche, and if you do like the President, you do. I have not approached it this way. This process should be about Mr. Blanche and how he will go forward in a difficult job and how the American people can be best served.
Mr. President, I have been told that I am a lousy politician but a good Senator. I consider that a compliment. What would happen if everyone in the Senate stopped being a good politician for a moment and strove to be a good Senator when it comes to addressing the issue associated with Social Security? Over 70 million Americans depend upon Social Security, and ultimately, all Americans will when they reach the age of retirement. Everyone in the Senate and most of the people in the country know that the Social Security System is going insolvent.
Biography
Before entering politics, Bill Cassidy worked as a physician, providing care in Louisiana’s public hospitals and founding a community clinic for the uninsured. Elected as U.S. Senator for Louisiana in 2014, he has focused on health care reform, disaster recovery, and energy policy. Cassidy co-authored the bipartisan Cassidy-Graham health care proposal and served on the Senate Finance and Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committees. He approaches his role with a problem-solving mindset, aiming to address Louisiana’s unique challenges while promoting practical, bipartisan solutions.
Education
- M.D., Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, LA1983
- B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA1979
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2015–PresentSenator from Louisiana. 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2009–2015Represented Louisiana's 6th congressional district for 3 terms.
Member, Louisiana Senate
2007–08Gastroenterologist
Associate Professor of Medicine, Lsu Health Sciences Center
Policy Focus
Health16%
Taxation10%
Education7%
Foreign Trade and International Finance5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Bill Cassidy's record in Congress.
Opioid Crisis Legislation
Co-authored the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to address opioid abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Surprise Medical Billing Reform
Led efforts to pass the No Surprises Act, protecting patients from unexpected out-of-network medical bills.
Hurricane Recovery Funding
Secured federal disaster relief funds for Louisiana following hurricanes, including Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
Mental Health Reform
Co-authored the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 to improve mental health care access and coordination.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsChairman
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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