Cassidy Announces Funding for Louisiana Energy and Coastal Priorities
Press Release
Issues: Environment
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced projects critical to Louisiana will be prioritized in the Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act.
A member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, he also secured funding for projects in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Dr. Cassidy offered the following statement:
"Funding for coastal restoration, whether it be through revenue sharing or appropriations, is a local, state and national priority. Louisiana's coast is a buffer protecting families and communities from storm surge and is essential to U.S. energy security. Louisiana families' interests are national interests, they must be protected."
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