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Senator Bill Cassidy named new chair of Senate HELP Committee
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), will chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in the 119th Congress.
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Senator criticizes Biden-Harris student loan proposal amid concerns over taxpayer costs
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has criticized the Biden-Harris administration's latest proposal to manage student debt, which aims to allow the government to cancel student loans for borrowers facing "hardship."
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Senator Cassidy urges EEOC investigation into workplace antisemitism after rise in incidents
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish workers following the October 7 attack on Israel. As the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Cassidy emphasized the need for EEOC to address religion-based discrimination charges effectively.
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Senator Cassidy investigates medical groups' promotion of child gender transitions
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., a Republican from Louisiana and the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has initiated an investigation into several major medical organizations. These organizations have been promoting puberty blockers and gender transition surgeries for children despite recent research questioning the scientific evidence supporting these practices.
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Senator Cassidy calls for protection of Jewish students amid rising campus antisemitism
On the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has urged action from the Biden-Harris administration and Senate Democrats to safeguard Jewish students facing antisemitism on college campuses. In an op-ed for the Daily Wire, Cassidy expressed disappointment over what he sees as insufficient efforts to address discrimination against Jewish students since last year's attacks.
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Federal court blocks Biden-Harris student loan plan amid legal challenges
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed approval following a federal court's decision to indefinitely block the Biden-Harris administration's latest student loan policy amid ongoing litigation. Cassidy, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement regarding the matter.
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Senator Cassidy introduces bill preventing misuse of union dues
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced the Union Members Right to Know Act, aiming to prevent unions from using member dues for promoting antisemitism and other ideologies without workers' consent. This move follows reports of labor unions engaging in antisemitic activities after the October 7 attack on Israel.
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Senator Cassidy seeks answers from FDA on unclear drug patent listings
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explain its lack of guidance on how drug manufacturers should list patents in the FDA's Orange Book. Cassidy, the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, highlighted ongoing confusion over patent listings for drug-device combination products like auto-injectors and inhalers.
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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris administration over ports strike
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the failure of East and Gulf Coast ports and unionized dockworkers to reach a collective bargaining agreement before the September 30 deadline. The failed negotiations led to dockworkers beginning their strike earlier this morning.
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Senator Cassidy introduces bill targeting ESG factors in retirement savings
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing asset managers from prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors over financial returns in Americans' retirement savings.
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Senate passes resolution recognizing national hazing awareness week
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their resolution to recognize National Hazing Awareness Week has passed the U.S. Senate. The resolution designates September 23 through 27, 2024, as "National Hazing Awareness Week," acknowledging the numerous students who have died or suffered severe injuries due to collegiate hazing and promoting efforts to prevent such incidents.
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Senate votes unanimously to hold health CEO in criminal contempt
The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to hold Steward Health Care CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. This decision follows a bipartisan vote of 20-0 by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee last week.
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GOP senators criticize Biden-Harris administration over handling of migrant children's welfare
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Chuck Grassley, Ron Johnson, and 41 other Republican lawmakers have criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not addressing abuses at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). They claim these failures have led to the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children in ORR’s care.
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Senator Cassidy addresses weight loss drug costs at Senate HELP Committee hearing
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a committee hearing to discuss weight loss drugs.
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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris over port labor dispute
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized President Biden and Vice President Harris for not taking action to prevent a potential strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports. Negotiations between the ports and union officials have stalled since June regarding a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Senator Cassidy seeks information from drug makers amid ongoing 340B investigation
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has requested information from two drug manufacturers as part of his ongoing investigation into the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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HELP Committee votes unanimously to hold health CEO in contempt
On September 19, 2024, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to hold Steward Health Care CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre in contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. The decision was unanimous, with resolutions for civil enforcement and criminal contempt approved by a vote of 20-0.
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Lawmakers introduce resolution recognizing October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month
On September 18, 2024, a group of U.S. Senators and Representatives introduced a resolution to recognize October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The initiative was led by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced the companion resolution in the House of Representatives.
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Senator Cassidy criticizes administration over Medicare call center unionization
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, criticized the Biden-Harris administration for allegedly forcing call-center employees to unionize against their will. This action could potentially lead to the closure of 12 call centers nationwide, affecting 10,000 employees, including 650 workers in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
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Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris administration over handling migrant children's welfare
On September 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered a floor speech condemning the Biden-Harris administration’s actions regarding the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children in its care.