Years in Office
16
Bills Sponsored
672
Bills Co-Sponsored
2418
Committees
4
Bill Cassidy 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, LA(1983)
- B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA(1979)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2009-Present)Representing Louisiana
Member, Louisiana Senate
(2007–08)Gastroenterologist
Associate Professor of Medicine, Lsu Health Sciences Center
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Bill Cassidy's congressional service.
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.
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