Legislative Priorities

Legislative Priorities




Adoption and Foster Care Adoption and Foster Care
Throughout all of my years of public service, I have been led by the vision that every child deserves a family to call their own. There is no such thing as an unwanted child, just unfound families. Read More >
Agriculture Agriculture
Senator Landrieu is a staunch supporter of Louisiana’s agriculture industry. The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to the Louisiana economy and employs more than 20,000. Read More >
Animal Welfare Animal Welfare
Throughout Senator Landrieu’s tenure in the U.S. Senate, she has been proud to take a stalwart stand for animals. As an avid horse lover, she can often be found in her downtime at the stables with her daughter. Read More >
Appropriations Appropriations
The United States Constitution expressly gives the power of the purse to the Congress – a body that is directly accountable to the people. Read More >
Civil Rights Civil Rights
Mary Landrieu has been recognized as a champion for Civil Rights across the country. From her early days in the State Legislature to her current role as the leader of Louisiana's Congressional Delegation, Read More >
Coastal Issues Coastal Issues
Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are a vital part of the state’s economy and ecosystem. The same wetlands that nourish Louisiana’s teeming fish and wildlife are also home to the nation’s most valuable commercial infrastructure. Read More >
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
Senator Landrieu led numerous battles to aid Louisiana's recovery and rebuilding efforts after the 2005 hurricanes. Read More >
Economic Growth Economic Growth
As our country continues to recover from what many have called the “Great Recession,” Senator Landrieu is working on policies that will promote smart growth, increase trade and create jobs. Read More >
Education Education
In March 2009, Sen. Landrieu accompanied the new U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, to New Orleans to demonstrate how Louisiana schools can take the lead in driving education innovation nationwide. Read More >
Energy Security Energy Security
Energy security is paramount to America’s economic health and to our national security. If the U.S. is to become more energy independent and more energy secure, we must aggressively develop our domestic resources, including oil, gas nuclear, and coal. Read More >
Health Care Health Care
As a nation, we have debated health care on and off for generations. Senator Landrieu knows the status quo is no longer an option for Louisianians who struggle every day with skyrocketing costs and few choices. Read More >
Homeland Security Homeland Security
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, approximately 1,500,000 residents along the Gulf Coast were displaced from their homes. Read More >
Housing Housing
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Landrieu has fought since the 2005 hurricanes to secure necessary funding to rebuild quality housing for homeowners, renters, and other residents. Read More >
Military & Veterans Military & Veterans
I am proud of Louisiana’s role in the defense of our nation and am honored to work with all of the men and women in uniform working and living in our state. Read More >
Small Business Small Business
Senator Landrieu is the Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and is working to promote economic growth by giving American small businesses the tools they need for success. Read More >