Treated uninsured patients as a doctor in Louisiana’s charity hospital system, now serving the people of my state in the US Senate. Proud LSU grad! #GeauxTigers
Baton Rouge, LA
Joined July 2018
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We must fix Social Security now.
Anyone who opposes fixing it now should read this column.
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Over the last several months, I have had several frank conversations with both Dr. Overton and Mr. O’Neill about their visions, roles, and the lack of trust that exists due to broken promises and irresponsible decisions from other officials within the Administration. I appreciate their ongoing candid conversations. While I remain undecided on both of their nominations and am aware that other Republican members of the Committee are undecided as well, the Committee is moving forward with noticing their markup in the hopes of resolving their path forward one way or another this Congress.
Today, I recommended Louisiana native Brad Kelley to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Brad is a proud double graduate of LSU, an experienced attorney, and an Army veteran who served in Iraq as an infantry platoon leader and lead intelligence officer.
Brad has the credentials, experience, and commitment to service needed for the federal bench. I am proud to support his nomination.
Watch my full remarks below.
A little Spanish lesson with an important message: We need to save Social Security. And we need to start now!
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Do the math. This plan puts a 12.4% tax on people who are a long way from being millionaires or billionaires. Think of two ICU nurses married to each other. This is in addition to the estimated 14% tax required to pay for Medicare for All. Why not copy what Republicans and Democrats voted for 20 years ago in another government retirement system, use the power of the US economy to benefit Social Security.
Something Democrats AREN’T talking about? Social Security. Those just elected will have to find the solutions before the fund is insolvent in six short years.
We are running out of time, and the problem gets worse every day. Read my plan to save Social Security below.
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A sleeper issue that won't slumber for much longer: Social Security starts to run short of funds in 2032. That's a heckuva way to begin the run-up to the centennial of this supremely popular program in 2035. @SenBillCassidy has a out-of-the-box idea to save Social Security.
Congress is meant to serve the needs of the American people, not the other way around. Our job is to focus on the issues that affect their lives. Social Security is one of them.
I’ve spent six years working on a solution. We’ve had preparatory hearings. We’ve drafted legislation.
Not saving Social Security would be an incredible failure of Congress. Making it a priority is the right thing to do. And the time is always right to do the right thing.
Baton Rouge is being awarded $63.5 million to combat violent crime and strengthen public safety.
Louisiana residents deserve to feel safe in the place they call home. That’s why I’m proud to have supported this effort. I look forward to seeing this funding put to work to make a real difference in our communities. A safer Baton Rouge is a win for all of Louisiana!
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My work with the White House helped secure these reforms to strengthen accountability in the No Surprises Act’s arbitration process.
This is a great step forward, and I look forward to continuing our work to protect patients and lower health care costs:
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. retweeted
Last night, Republicans lost the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate, and my home state of Texas, a conservative cornerstone for more than three decades, because our party forgot the basic rules of coalition politics:
1. Add, don’t subtract
2. Be likeable
3. Do what you promised
4. Character & integrity still matter
Time to turn the page and rebuild. Read my full thoughts in the @WSJ: wsj.com/opinion/republicans-…
Louisiana has spoken. Congratulations to Senator-elect Letlow. May you be the best Senator Louisiana has ever had.
Absolutely horrifying story. Men should NEVER be able to obtain abortion drugs and coerce women into abortions.
FDA must urgently complete its safety review of abortion drugs and reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement that protects mothers and unborn babies. DOJ should support Louisiana's efforts to restore that safeguard, not defend its removal in court.
West Point cadet drugged pregnant girlfriend with spiked shake, then forced abortion in gruesome assault: 'Eat this, it's good for you' trib.al/YXdClG0
Tomorrow is Election Day.
Those elected will have to face the looming Social Security crisis. The trust fund runs out in six short years.
The next Congress must make fixing Social Security a priority!
As health care costs rise, employers are forced to pay MORE for employee health benefits and LESS for workers' raises.
My MVP Agenda diverts money the federal government spends subsidizing health insurance to give directly to the employee. This lets the employer pay higher wages to their employees!
Health care is eating Americans' paychecks axios.com/2026/10/30/health-…
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH!!! I was pleased to play a key role in this effort for our state.