Bill Cassidy
U.S. Senate
LA U.S. Senate
Bill Cassidy is a Louisiana physician-turned-senator who has become one of the most independent voices in the Republican caucus. He voted to convict Donald Trump in the 2021 Senate impeachment trial — the only Louisiana Republican to do so — and was promptly censured by the Louisiana GOP. A gastroenterologist by training, he has focused on healthcare policy, particularly the uninsured rate and Medicaid expansion. He faces a challenging re-election in 2026 in a state that has grown deeply red.
Healthcare
Expand coverage options; reduce the uninsured; control costs
- Authored multiple ACA replacement proposals including the Graham-Cassidy bill
- Supported Medicaid expansion in Louisiana through state-level negotiations
- Backed legislation addressing surprise medical billing
Infrastructure
Prioritize infrastructure investment for Louisiana's ports and energy sector
- Helped negotiate the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021)
- Secured funding for Louisiana port improvements and coastal restoration
- Backed waterway maintenance funding for the Mississippi River system
Energy
Maintain Louisiana's oil, gas, and LNG export infrastructure
- Opposed restrictions on LNG export terminals critical to Louisiana's economy
- Backed offshore drilling permits and leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
- Supported carbon capture research as a path to reduce emissions without eliminating fossil fuels
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