Bill Cassidy
Senator Bill Cassidy
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
Policy Focus Areas
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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