October
October 12: Rep. Melancon: Time to Get Back to Work
October 4: Rep. Melancon Again Presses Administration to End Drilling Moratorium

September
September 29: Rep. Melancon Calls on Senate to Pass His Amendment, End “De-Facto” Drilling Moratorium
September 28: White House Joins Rep. Melancon in Calling for Dedicating BP Penalties to Coastal Restoration
September 23: Rep. Melancon Supports Extension of Flood Insurance for Louisiana Families, Businesses
September 23: Rep. Melancon Votes for Small Business Tax Cuts, Lending Fund
September 17: Rep. Melancon Welcomes $26 Million to Aid Recovery of Gulf Fishing Industry from Oil Disaster
September 16: Landrieu, Melancon Secure Key Commitments on Avondale
September 15: Rep. Melancon Welcomes Nucor to South Louisiana
September 15: Rep. Melancon Announces $2 Million Investment to Stop Violence Against Women in Louisiana
September 13: Rep. Melancon Calls for End to Drilling Moratorium at Public Forum
September 10: Rep. Melancon Honors Patriot Day and Remembers September 11th Terrorist Attacks
September 1: Rep. Melancon Announces $140,993 in Investments for Louisiana Law Enforcement
September 1: Rep. Melancon Announces $318,810 in Investments for Louisiana Law Enforcement

August
August 31: Rep. Melancon Comments on President’s Address on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq
August 27: Rep. Melancon Commemorates the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
August 17: Rep. Melancon Welcomes Blade Dynamics’ Plan to Create 600 New Jobs at Michoud Site
August 16: Rep. Melancon: Mental Health Services Funding for Louisianians Affected by Oil Disaster is Long Overdue
August 13: Rep. Melancon Comments on President’s Scheduled Katrina Anniversary Visit
August 10: Rep. Melancon Votes to Save Teaching Jobs, Shore Up Medicaid
August 9: Rep. Melancon Comments on BP’s $3 Billion Deposit for Oil Disaster Claims
August 3: RELEASE: State Officials Join Rep. Melancon in Calling on Senate to Pass Moratorium-Ending,Coastal Restoration Bills Before Leaving Town

July
July 30: Conservation Groups Laud Melancon Amendment Providing $1B for Coastal Restoration
July 30: BREAKING: House Passes Melancon Amendment to Lift Deepwater Moratorium
July 30: BREAKING: House Passes Melancon Amendment to Invest Up to $1 Billion in Coastal Restoration
July 30: BREAKING: House to Vote on Melancon Amendments to Lift Deepwater Moratorium, Invest Up to $1 Billion in Coastal Restoration
July 29: Rep. Melancon Secures $2 Million for New Orleans Naval Air Station
July 28: Rep. Melancon Calls on BP to Devote $9.9B Tax Credit to Coastal Restoration
July 27: Rep. Melancon Supports Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
July 22: Rep. Melancon Introduces Small Business Loan Relief Bill in Response to Oil Disaster
July 22: Rep. Melancon Supports Aid for Struggling Louisiana Families
July 21: Rep. Melancon Calls on President to Listen to Louisianians and End Moratorium
July 20: Rep. Melancon Seeks Increased Aid for Domestic Violence Victims
July 15: Rep Melancon Optimistic About Initial Success of Containment Cap in Closing BP Oil Leak in Gulf
July 15: Melancon Amendment Will Make Flood Insurance More Affordable for Louisiana Families, Businesses
July 13: Rep. Melancon Comments on Planned Avondale Closure
July 13: Rep. Melancon Unveils Offshore Workers’ Whistleblower Protection Bill
July 12: Rep. Melancon Responds to New Suspensions on Deepwater Drilling
July 2: Reps. Melancon, Markey Push for Answers on Toxic Trailers
July 1: Rep. Melancon Votes for $304 Million in Emergency Funding to Respond to Oil Disaster
July 1: House Passes Melancon “SPILL Act” to Aid Families of Deepwater Victims
July 1: Rep. Melancon Supports Louisiana Seafood Workers & Small Businesses

June
June 30: Rep. Melancon Announces $10 Million Investment to Aide Workers Affected by Oil Disaster
June 30: Rep. Melancon Calls on Coast Guard, FEMA to Prepare for a Hurricane Hitting Oil Slick in Gulf
June 25: Rep. Melancon Urges BP to Fund Mental Health Services in Oil-Affected Communities
June 24: Rep. Melancon Introduces Tax Relief Bill for Oil Disaster Victims
June 23: House Committee Passes Conyers-Melancon “SPILL Act” to Aid Families of Deepwater Victims
June 23: Rep. Melancon Calls on BP to Suspend Bonuses for Top Execs
June 22: Rep. Melancon Comments on Court Ruling Against Moratorium
June 17: Rep. Melancon Responds to Rep. Joe Barton’s Apology to BP
June 16: Rep. Melancon Calls for BP to Pay Fully Salary of Oil Rig Workers During Shutdown
June 16: Rep. Melancon Comments on President’s Address to the Nation on the BP Oil Spill
June 15: Rep. Melancon Calls for President to Lift Drilling Moratorium
June 11: Rep. Melancon Works to End Shallow Water Drilling Moratorium
June 10: Chairman Conyers, Rep. Melancon Introduce SPILL ACT
June 10: Rep. Melancon Brings Attention to Health Effects of BP Oil Spill
June 8: Landrieu, Melancon Ask President to Assist Louisiana Families Struggling with Energy Costs Following Oil Disaster
June 7: Rep. Melancon’s Opening Statement from Congressional Hearing on the Local Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
June 4: Rep. Melancon Asks President to Protect Louisiana Jobs and Expedite Safety Inspections of Rigs
June 3: Rep. Melancon to Visit West Jeff’s Temporary Health Clinic on Grand Isle, Meet with Local Officials in Port Fourchon
June 2: Rep. Melancon to Meet with Local Officials in Terrebonne, Tour Marsh by Boat
June 1: Rep. Melancon Reacts to Justice Department Announcement of Criminal Probe into Oil Spill

May
May 31: Rep. Melancon to Tour Mobile Health Care Clinic, Meet with Patients
May 29: Rep. Melancon Secures Health Care Services for Ailing Relief Workers
May 29: Melancon to Tour Coastal Marshes by Boat with Jean Lafitte Mayor, Visit Port Sulphur with Plaquemines Parish Sheriff
May 27: Rep. Melancon to Join President Obama for Briefing at Coast Guard Command Station
May 27: Rep. Melancon’s Opening Statement at Today’s Energy and Commerce Hearing on the BP Oil Spill
May 27: Melancon Statement on Federal Government’s Partial Approval of Barrier Island Project to Protect Coast from BP Oil Leak
May 27: Rep. Melancon Repeats Call for Temporary Health Clinics As More Fishermen Report Health Problems
May 26: House Passes Melancon Resolution Honoring 11 Workers Who Lost Their Lives in the Deepwater Horizon Disaster
May 24: Rep. Melancon Works for More Mental Health Services to Help Louisianians Cope with BP Oil Disaster
May 24: Rep. Melancon Wins Fisheries Disaster Declaration, Pledges to Secure Funding for Louisiana Fishermen
May 22: Rep. Melancon Hosts Town Hall in Houma on Oil Disaster
May 20: Rep. Melancon to Hold Town Hall in Houma on Oil Disaster
May 19: Rep. Melancon Requests Temporary Health Clinics for Volunteers, Residents Affected by BP Oil Spill
May 19: Rep. Melancon Fights for Safe Drinking Water in Rural, Disadvantaged Louisiana Communities
May 15: Saturday: Melancon to Tour by Air Terrebonne, Lafourche, Jefferson Parish Coastlines
May 12: Rep. Melancon Demands Improved Safety Precautions for Expanded Deep Water Drilling
May 12: Melancon Statement on White House Oil Disaster Aid Package
May 11: President Grants Rep. Melancon’s Request to Use Military Aircraft to Transport Protective Boom to Louisiana
May 11: Rep. Melancon Introduces House Resolution Honoring 11 Workers Who Lost Their Lives in the Deepwater Horizon Disaster
May 10: Melancon, Landrieu, and SBA Administrator Mills to Visit Coastal Louisiana
May 7: Rep. Melancon Holds Town Hall on Oil Disaster
May 7: Rep. Melancon Asks President for Military Assistance in Transporting Protective Boom to Coast
May 5: TODAY: Melancon to Meet with Parish Officials at BP Facility in Houma
May 4: TODAY: Melancon to Tour Coast with Local Officials by Boat
May 1: Advisory: Melancon to Meet with Fishermen in St. Bernard Parish

April
April 30: Rep. Melancon Comments Following Inspection of Oil Spill in Gulf with Cabinet Secretaries
April 29: Rep. Melancon Calls for Disaster Assistance for Louisiana Fishermen
April 28: Rep. Melancon Calls for Urgent Review of Oil Rig Disaster Response
April 27: Rep. Melancon Fights Against Pay Raise for Congress
April 27: Rep. Melancon Supports Home Ownership in Rural Communities
April 21: Rep. Melancon Comments on Tragedy on Gulf Offshore Rig
April 21: Rep. Melancon Votes to Support Wounded & Women Veterans
April 21: Rep. Melancon Fights for Permanent Flood Insurance for Louisiana
April 16: Rep. Melancon Announces More Investments for Job Creation in Southeast Louisiana
April 15: Rep. Melancon Serves as "Guest Chef" to Support March of Dimes
April 8: Rep. Melancon Announces $360,000 in Job Creation Investments for South Louisiana
April 6: Rep. Melancon, St. Bernard Fire Chief Warn of Chinese Drywall Dangers

March

March 31: Rep. Melancon Comments on President's Plan to Expand Offshore Energy Exploration and Development
March 25: Rep. Melancon Urges Passage of Gulf Coast Affordable Housing Provision
March 24: Rep. Melancon Supports Louisiana Veterans with Jobs, Housing Bills
March 21: Rep. Melancon Comments on Health Care Vote
March 18: Rep. Melancon Hails Signing of Jobs Bill into Law
March 18: Rep. Melancon: Chinese Drywall Poses a Fire Hazard for Homeowners
March 18: Rep. Melancon Supports Bill to Cut Government Spending by $400 Billion Over Next Decade
March 16: Rep. Melancon: Congress Must Renew Flood Insurance Program Today
March 12: Rep. Melancon Announces $8.7 Million Recovery Investment for St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office
March 12: Rep. Melancon Announces $85,500 Investment for Acadiana Regional Airport
March 11: Rep. Melancon Congratulates Student on Appointment to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
March 10: Rep. Melancon Comments on Potential Fishing Policy Changes
March 10: Rep. Melancon: Hold Toxic Chinese Drywall Manufacturers Accountable
March 4: Melancon: Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment
March 4: Rep. Melancon Stands Up For Louisiana's Small Businesses and Workers
March 4: Rep. Melancon Comments on New Costal Restoration Roadmap

February

February 25: Rep. Melancon Comments on Health Care Summit
February 23: Rep. Melancon Announces Opening of 2010 Student Art Competition
February 12: Rep. Melancon Announces $4.8M for Job Training in Acadiana
February 11: Rep. Melancon Nominates 8 Local Students for Military Service Academies
February 11: Rep. Melancon Meets with Senior Citizens at Morgan City Council on Aging
February 10: Rep. Melancon Comments on Increased Federal Support for Nuclear Energy
February 9: Rep. Melancon to Congratulate the Saints at "Black and Gold" Parade
February 4: Rep. Melancon Votes to Restore Fiscal Discipline
February 4: Landrieu, Melancon Introduce Measures to Help Hard-Hit Small Businesses in Louisiana
February 3: Reps. Melancon, Hill Announce Friendly Wager on Saints-Colts Super Bowl Game

January

January 27: Rep. Melancon Comments on the President's State of the Union Address
January 27: Rep. Melancon Comments on Landmark Charity Hospital Decision
January 20: Rep. Melancon Supports Bill Encouraging Charitable Donations for Haiti Relief
January 15: Rep. Melancon Comments on New Community Disaster Loan Forgiveness Rules
January 13: Rep. Melancon Comments on Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Filed by Louisiana Attorney General
January 12: Rep. Melancon Urges Army Corps, Attorney General to Settle with MRGO Victims
January 7: Rep. Melancon, President Nungesser Announce $1.2 million Investment to Repair Marsh in Plaquemines
January 6: Rep. Melancon Announces $122,800 for East & West Bank Pump Stations in St. James Parish

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