Bill Cassidy

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Economy

  Assure Social Security and Disability Stability

  Introduced a resolution to establish a process for ensuring the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored S.Res. 2026 on 2026-08-06, which has been referred to the Committee on Finance and directly aligns with the promise.

  On the record: 22 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredA bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-04-29
  • Bill authoredFederal Land Access ActLatest action 2015-05-14
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Return to Work ActLatest action 2025-01-07
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement ActLatest action 2024-07-30
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Return to Work ActLatest action 2024-07-30
  • Bill authoredA bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-03-06
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".Latest action 2023-03-27
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy assure social security disability”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Education

  Increase College Transparency and Financial Aid Clarity

  Sponsored the College Transparency Act and the Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act to provide clear data on higher education outcomes and understandable financial aid offers.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored the 'College Transparency Act' (S.4578) which was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar in August 2026, and the 'Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act' (S.4300) which was referred to committee in April 2026, both of which are active in the current Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredImproving Financial Aid Offers for Students ActLatest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill authoredCollege Transparency ActLatest action 2026-08-04
  • Bill authoredCollege Transparency ActLatest action 2023-04-27
  • Bill authoredFlood Insurance Pricing Transparency ActLatest action 2022-03-14
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerica's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins ActLatest action 2025-07-14
  • Bill authoredNational Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules.Latest action 2025-06-09
  • Bill authoredProtecting Students on Campus Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-30
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “education increase college transparency financial”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Education

  Support Early Literacy and Dyslexia Awareness

  Sponsored the READ Act to promote early literacy, and the 21st Century Dyslexia Act to provide resources and support for students with dyslexia.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored S.B. [2026-08-05] 21st Century Dyslexia Act, which has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.

  On the record: 25 bills

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  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.Latest action 2026-06-09
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.Latest action 2025-05-20
  • Bill authoredA resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2024 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".Latest action 2024-09-24
  • Bill authoredA resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2022 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".Latest action 2022-09-29
  • Bill authoredA resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".Latest action 2025-10-28
  • Bill authoredA resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".Latest action 2023-11-13
  • Bill cosponsoredHigh-Quality Charter Schools ActLatest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authored21st Century Dyslexia ActLatest action 2023-10-25
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “education early literacy dyslexia awareness”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Economy

  Address Illicit Trade and Protect Home Markets

  Sponsored the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 and a resolution for "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day" to combat illegal trade practices and strengthen domestic markets.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026, which was introduced and referred to committee, and also sponsored a resolution designating 'Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day' which passed the Senate.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredHome Market Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-13
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day".Latest action 2026-06-22
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the activities of transnational criminal organizations, including the use of illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world.Latest action 2022-05-03
  • Bill authoredNorma Ruth Criswell Carpenter & Clovis C. Criswell Grant Parish Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
  • Bill authoredSecuring Accountability in Foreign Entries ActLatest action 2026-03-05
  • Bill authoredLast Sale Valuation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-11
  • Bill authoredCLEAN FTZ Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-03
  • Bill authoredManifest Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-02
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy address illicit trade protect”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Labor and Employment

  Strengthen Worker Protections and Rights

  Senator Cassidy sponsored the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026, focusing on workplace safety.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026, which is currently referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and he also sponsored the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act and the Building Youth Workforce Skills Act, and cosponsored the Workforce Development Modernization Act and the Putting American Workers First Act, all of which are pending in committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredHeat Workforce Standards Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill authoredUnlocking Benefits for Independent Workers ActLatest action 2025-07-08
  • Bill authoredBuilding Youth Workforce Skills ActLatest action 2024-06-11
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act".Latest action 2024-03-06
  • Bill cosponsoredWorkforce Development Modernization ActLatest action 2026-02-10
  • Bill cosponsoredPutting American Workers First ActLatest action 2025-11-19
  • Bill authoredLIFE with AI ActLatest action 2025-10-28
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump and recommending that he be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026.Latest action 2025-10-21
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “labor employment strengthen worker protections”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Health

  Protect Health Information Privacy

  Introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act to update and strengthen protections for individuals' health information.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored the Health Information Privacy Reform Act (S. 2026-08-04), which is currently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, Calendar No. 538.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredHealth Information Privacy Reform ActLatest action 2026-08-04
  • Bill authoredDisaster Housing Reform for American Families ActLatest action 2024-12-12
  • Bill authoredDisaster Housing Reform for American Families ActLatest action 2025-01-16
  • Bill cosponsoredLove Lives On Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
  • Bill cosponsoredStrengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets ActLatest action 2025-06-04
  • Bill authoredVetPAC Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement ActLatest action 2024-07-30
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Return to Work ActLatest action 2024-07-30
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health protect health information privacy”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Veterans

  Improve Veteran Access to Specialized Care

  Introduced the Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026 and the Veteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving Act to expand and improve healthcare services for veterans.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy sponsored the Veteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving Act on 2026-07-16 and the Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026 on 2026-03-18, both of which are pending in the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  On the record: 24 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredVeteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving ActLatest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill authoredVeteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-18
  • Bill authoredVeterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".Latest action 2025-06-11
  • Bill authoredInforming VETS Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-03
  • Bill authoredStrengthening Disaster Assistance for Student Veterans Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-07
  • Bill authoredVetPAC Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill cosponsoredServicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActLatest action 2025-12-02
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans improve veteran access specialized”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Energy

  Increase Louisiana's share of offshore revenue

  Promised to raise the state's cut of Gulf energy revenue for coastal work.

  Where it stands: The provided congressional records do not show any bills sponsored or cosponsored by Senator Cassidy directly addressing an increase in Louisiana's share of offshore revenue.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
  • Bill authoredAmerican Offshore Worker Fairness ActLatest action 2022-02-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office Building".Latest action 2024-01-22
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana on the occasion of its bicentennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.Latest action 2026-01-07
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerican Energy Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-04
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending the Superdome on the occasion of its golden jubilee and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.Latest action 2025-08-02
  • Bill authoredA resolution congratulating Louisiana State University on their victory in the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.Latest action 2025-07-21
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “energy increase louisiana share offshore”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Retirement

  Produce a bipartisan Social Security solvency plan

  Promised to introduce a framework to close the trust fund shortfall.

  Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes for a Social Security solvency plan or framework have been found in the congressional records.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers.Latest action 2023-07-26
  • Bill authoredA bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-03-06
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
  • Bill authoredA resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredA bill to require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.Latest action 2023-03-07
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft ActLatest action 2025-05-07
  • Bill cosponsoredSocial Security Overpayment Relief ActLatest action 2025-03-13
  • Bill authoredA resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations.Latest action 2026-01-08
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “retirement produce bipartisan social security”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Healthcare

  End surprise medical billing

  Promised to protect patients from out-of-network surprise bills.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy was a lead sponsor of the No Surprises Act, which became law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill authoredRestore Protections for Dialysis Patients ActLatest action 2025-03-27
  • Bill authoredRestore Protections for Dialysis Patients ActLatest action 2024-09-11
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-07
  • Bill authoredProtect Medicaid ActLatest action 2025-02-11
  • Bill cosponsoredFreedom to Haul Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-12
  • Floor speech / statementINTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONSLatest action 2026-07-28
  • Bill authoredSUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “healthcare end surprise medical billing”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov
• Infrastructure

  Support infrastructure package to fund Louisiana projects

  Senator Cassidy supported and voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which delivers federal funding for infrastructure projects nationwide, including in Louisiana.

  Where it stands: Senator Cassidy voted in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58).

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".Latest action 2023-11-15
  • Bill authoredA resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".Latest action 2026-01-27
  • Bill authoredFederal Land Access ActLatest action 2015-05-14
  • Bill authoredA resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.Latest action 2025-04-07
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Return to Work ActLatest action 2025-01-07
  • Bill authoredFederal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement ActLatest action 2024-07-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the activities of transnational criminal organizations, including the use of illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, pose a risk to the interests of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world.Latest action 2022-12-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “infrastructure infrastructure package fund louisiana”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on cassidy.senate.gov

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