119th Congress
Bill Cassidy
Senator, Louisiana
Party
- Republican
- Born
- September 28, 1957 (age 69)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2015, House 2009 to 2015
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 95%
- Missed Votes
- 3%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-5824
- Website
- cassidy.senate.gov
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Chairman
- Veterans' Affairs
Who Is Bill Cassidy?
Bill Cassidy is a Republican senator from Louisiana in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2015, House 2009 to 2015. Born September 28, 1957, Cassidy is 69. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Cassidy voted on 93 and missed 3. Cassidy voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time. Cassidy sponsored 122 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Bill Cassidy Voted
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- YeaA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- NayA 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 "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- YeaNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- NayA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- NayA 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 "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bills Bill Cassidy Sponsored
- Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026 (S. 3315, Passed the Senate)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". (S.Res. 933, Introduced)
- Domestic Manufacturing Revitalization Act of 2026 (S. 5513, In Committee)
- Safe and Fair Elections Act of 2026 (S. 5505, In Committee)
- Taxpayer Funded Compensation Accountability Act (S. 5503, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State opt-in requirement for the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship credit. (S. 5421, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships credit limit for married taxpayers filing a joint return. (S. 5420, In Committee)
- A 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. (S.Res. 832, Introduced)
- READ Act (S. 4689, Out of Committee)
- PREFERRED Screening Act (S. 5258, In Committee)
- 21st Century Dyslexia Act (S. 3010, Out of Committee)
- Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act (S. 4965, Out of Committee)
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- Health Information Privacy Reform Act (S. 3097, Out of Committee)
- College Transparency Act (S. 2511, Out of Committee)
- FAIR DME Appeals Act (S. 5062, In Committee)
- Special Education Administration Protection Act (S. 5038, In Committee)
- Veteran Suicide Spousal Career Services Act (S. 5014, In Committee)
- Veteran Acquired Brain Injury Caregiving Act (S. 5013, In Committee)
- Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 2120, Passed the Senate)
- Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026 (S. 4963, In Committee)
- STOP Child Care Fraud Act (S. 4959, In Committee)
- Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 (S. 4945, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day". (S.Res. 783, Agreed To)
- A resolution designating June 11, 2026, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every subsequent Thursday through the last Thursday in August 2026 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2026 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month". (S.Res. 757, Agreed To)
- SIMS Act (S. 4678, In Committee)
- Norma Ruth Criswell Carpenter & Clovis C. Criswell Grant Parish Restoration Act of 2026 (S. 4584, In Committee)
- Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026 (S. 4442, In Committee)
- Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act (S. 4435, In Committee)
- Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 (S. 4427, In Committee)
- Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0 (S. 3286, In Committee)
- ADVICE Act (S. 4386, In Committee)
- Mined in America Act of 2026 (S. 4251, In Committee)
- A SMART Act (S. 4232, In Committee)
- Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026 (S. 4131, In Committee)
- Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026 (S. 4076, In Committee)
- Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act (S. 4003, In Committee)
- Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026 (S. 3841, In Committee)
- A 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". (S. 3689, In Committee)
- A 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. (S.Res. 579, Agreed To)
- VetPAC Act of 2025 (S. 787, Passed the Senate)
- MAP for Care Act (S. 3473, In Committee)
- Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 (S. 3275, In Committee)
- Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S. 3265, In Committee)
- National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025 (S. 3151, In Committee)
- Worker RESULTS Act (S. 3117, In Committee)
- Fairness in Filing Act (S. 3116, In Committee)
- NLRB Stability Act (S. 3115, In Committee)
- Union Members Right to Know Act (S. 3114, In Committee)
- Restoring Integrity in Fiduciary Duty Act (S. 3086, In Committee)
- A 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". (S.Res. 471, Agreed To)
- LIFE with AI Act (S. 3063, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump and recommending that he be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026. (S.Res. 460, Introduced)
- Employee Ownership Representation Act of 2025 (S. 1728, Passed the Senate)
- India Shrimp Tariff Act (S. 2868, In Committee)
- Pathways to Paychecks Act (S. 2864, In Committee)
- Ensuring Access to Essential Providers Act of 2025 (S. 2793, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (S.Res. 357, Introduced)
- Skin Substitute Access and Payment Reform Act of 2025 (S. 2561, In Committee)
- A resolution declaring August 14, 2025, as "National Save Social Security Day". (S.Res. 348, Introduced)
- National Net Interest is National Security Act of 2025 (S. 2375, In Committee)
- A resolution congratulating Louisiana State University on their victory in the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series. (S.Res. 329, Agreed To)
- HALT Fentanyl Act (S. 331, Became Law)
- Independent Retirement Fairness Act (S. 2217, In Committee)
- Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S. 2210, In Committee)
- A concurrent resolution expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals. (S.Con.Res. 15, Passed the Senate)
- SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 2121, In Committee)
- Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act (S. 2083, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day". (S.Res. 272, Agreed To)
- Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 (S. 2011, In Committee)
- A 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. (S. 1987, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary increase in limitation on the cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. (S. 1986, In Committee)
- Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 (S. 1973, In Committee)
- Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 (S. 1941, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the cover over of certain distilled spirits taxes. (S. 1938, In Committee)
- Informing VETS Act of 2025 (S. 1933, In Committee)
- Small Biotech Innovation Act (S. 1930, In Committee)
- A resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2025 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2025 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month". (S.Res. 254, Agreed To)
- Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act (S. 1776, In Committee)
- Employee Ownership Fairness Act of 2025 (S. 1727, In Committee)
- Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (S. 1723, In Committee)
- Due Process Continuity of Care Act (S. 1720, In Committee)
- Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 1719, In Committee)
- Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S. 1707, In Committee)
- Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025 (S. 1638, In Committee)
- Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 (S. 163, In Committee)
- Protecting Military Servicemembers Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025 (S. 1512, In Committee)
- A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes. (S. 1505, In Committee)
- Claiming Age Clarity Act (S. 1504, In Committee)
- Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025 (S. 1459, In Committee)
- Red Tape Reduction Act of 2025 (S. 1425, In Committee)
- SOAR Act of 2025 (S. 1406, In Committee)
- REPAIR Act of 2025 (S. 1355, In Committee)
- Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025 (S. 1325, In Committee)
- A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana. (S.Res. 159, Agreed To)
- CLEAN FTZ Act of 2025 (S. 1291, In Committee)
- DELETE Act (S. 1287, In Committee)
- Manifest Modernization Act of 2025 (S. 1259, In Committee)
- Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (S. 1173, In Committee)
- Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025 (S. 1143, In Committee)
- Disaster Reforestation Act (S. 1141, In Committee)
- Health ACCESS Act (S. 1140, In Committee)
- No UPCODE Act (S. 1105, In Committee)
- A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026. (S. 1015, In Committee)
- Customs Facilitation Act of 2025 (S. 956, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies. (S. 952, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States. (S.Res. 122, Introduced)
- TLDR Act (S. 915, In Committee)
- Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act (S. 878, In Committee)
- Genomic Data Protection Act (S. 863, In Committee)
- Ag Disputes Act (S. 743, In Committee)
- Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025 (S. 742, In Committee)
- Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act (S. 586, In Committee)
- An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. (S.Res. 76, Out of Committee)
- Protect Medicaid Act (S. 523, In Committee)
- Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (S. 492, In Committee)
- Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act (S. 466, In Committee)
- Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 (S. 292, In Committee)
- Connected MOM Act (S. 141, In Committee)
- Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act (S. 120, In Committee)
- Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025 (S. 109, In Committee)
- Federal Employee Return to Work Act (S. 27, In Committee)
- A bill to exclude locality adjustments from average pay for purposes of computing the amount of retirement annuities of new employees. (S. 26, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Cassidy spoke on the floor 69 times on 51 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 30, 2026, 158 wordsHealth Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026
As if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 365, S. 3315.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 23, 2026, 602 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026
Free markets empower people to live freely. When there is information held by a monopoly which cannot--and I, the consumer, can't figure out what that information is, it takes away my freedom of choice; it takes away my economic freedom because I am going to end up paying a price perhaps far higher than what I should.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 7, 2026, 1,091 wordsNomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Session)
I rise today to speak to the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 6, 2026, 1,289 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 832 (Executive Session)
I have been told that I am a lousy politician but a good Senator. I consider that a compliment. What would happen if everyone in the Senate stopped being a good politician for a moment and strove to be a good Senator when it comes to addressing the issue associated with Social Security?
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 6, 2026, 603 wordsDeondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2026
As the Presiding Officer knows, one of the privileges of being a Senator is the opportunity to work alongside dedicated, talented staff. They take the Senator's ideas and concepts and turn them into real legislation that improves the lives of our constituents and improves our…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 6, 2026, 18 wordsRecognizing the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Staff
As we move into the August recess, I would like to remind my colleagues that the…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 5, 2026, 2,065 wordsSocial Security (Executive Session)
I have been coming to this floor talking about Social Security. No offense, but you look like, with that gray hair of yours, you might be on Social Security. I am thinking that might be the case.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 4, 2026, 1,054 wordsAGOA Extension Act: Motion to Proceed
I also ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with Senator Durbin for up to 30 minutes.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 22, 2026, 1,868 wordsHealthcare (Executive Calendar)
I have been coming up here and talking about, well, a couple of things.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 21, 2026, 123 wordsHonoring Drew Hanson (Executive Calendar)
Scripture says that ``greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.''
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Order of Procedure (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 21, 2026)
- Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act (Senate, July 21, 2026)
- Authorizing the Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a Ceremony to Honor the Late Senator Lindsey O. Graham (Senate, July 21, 2026)
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Senate, July 21, 2026)
- Constituting the Majority Party's Membership on Certain Committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or Until Their Successors Are Chosen (Senate, July 21, 2026)
- Order for Adjournment (Senate, July 21, 2026)
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Motion to Proceed (Senate, July 14, 2026)
- S.J. Res. 196 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2026)
- Hurricane Season (Senate, June 23, 2026)
- Health Insurance (Senate, June 23, 2026)
- Nomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Session) (Senate, June 9, 2026)
- Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, June 9, 2026)
- Tribute to Sergeant Eric Levasseur (Senate, June 3, 2026)
- Nomination of Ryan Raybould (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
- Waiving the Jones Act (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
- Remembering Martha Odom (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Recognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April (Senate, April 22, 2026)
- Save America Act (Senate, April 21, 2026)
- Shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana (Senate, April 20, 2026)
- Remembering William Earl Hilton (Senate, March 25, 2026)
- Department of Homeland Security (Senate, March 25, 2026)
- Cloture Motion (Executive Session) (Senate, March 21, 2026)
- SAVE America Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 21, 2026)
- Measure Read the First Time: S. 4064 (Senate, March 11, 2026)
- Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (Senate, March 5, 2026)
- Honoring Christopher Ohlmeyer (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
- Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2025 (Senate, January 13, 2026)
- Unanimous Consent Request: H.R. 1262 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 17, 2025)
- Vote on Weaver Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 17, 2025)
- Health Care Freedom for Patients Act (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- Healthcare (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 9, 2025)
- Healthcare (Senate, December 4, 2025)
- Action Vitiated: H.r. 3174 (Senate, December 4, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 10, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, November 9, 2025)
- Healthcare (Senate, November 7, 2025)
- Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Duties on Articles Imported From Canada (Senate, October 29, 2025)
- Resolutions Submitted Today (Senate, October 29, 2025)
- Honoring Charles Riley and Tribute to Brett Stassi (Senate, October 8, 2025)
- Tribute to Mary Hajek Nugent (Senate, October 8, 2025)
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Continued (Senate, September 30, 2025)
- Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (Senate, September 18, 2025)
- Welcoming Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Senate, September 17, 2025)
- Nomination of Stephen Miran (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 15, 2025)
- Vote on Miran Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 15, 2025)
- Rules Change (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 9, 2025)
- National Flood Insurance Program (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 29, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1220 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 25, 2025)
- National Flood Insurance Program (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2025)
- American Energy (Executive Session) (Senate, June 11, 2025)
- Risk Rating 2.0 (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Relating to "Federal Motor... (Senate, May 21, 2025)
- Tribute to Amanda Lincoln (Senate, April 28, 2025)
- Authorizing Representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the Case of Desmond Bellard V. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator (Senate, April 10, 2025)
- Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
- Introductory Statement on S. 1015 (Senate, March 13, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Relating to "Protection of Marine... (Senate, February 25, 2025)
- U.S. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Rules of Procedure (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Nomination of Douglas Collins (Executive Session) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
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Questions About Bill Cassidy
Is Bill Cassidy still in Congress?
Yes. Bill Cassidy is serving as senator from Louisiana in the 119th Congress.
What party is Bill Cassidy?
Bill Cassidy is a Republican.
When is Bill Cassidy up for reelection?
Cassidy's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Bill Cassidy?
Bill Cassidy was born September 28, 1957 and is 69.
How often does Bill Cassidy vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Cassidy voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time.
What committees is Bill Cassidy on?
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Chairman); Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.