CEDRIC DISCUSSES PRIORITIES FOR HURRICANE ISAAC RECOVERY WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA
Congressman Richmond discussed priorities for Hurricane Isaac recovery during President Barack Obama's visit to Louisiana after Hurricane Isaac. The President spoke with local and federal officials after he delivered a statement on the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac in LaPlace, Louisiana, Sept. 3, 2012.
CEDRIC REINTRODUCES THE DREDGE ACT
Congressman Cedric Richmond (D,LA) introduced the DREDGE Act - Dredging for Restoration and Economic
Development for Global Exports. The bill would give the Army Corps of Engineers the authorization to dredge
the Mississippi River to 50 feet so that larger vessels transiting the expanded Panama Canal can access the
River. In addition, the bill creates a pilot project to promote the rebuilding of wetlands using existing sediment
dredged from the River.
Cedric Richmond Debates Medicaid Expansion at the Louisiana State Legislature.
Congressman Cedric Richmond discussed the benefits of Medicaid Expansion during a visit to a Health and Welfare committee hearing in the Louisiana State Legislature.
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Rep. Richmond Responds to Senate Passage of the Honor Flight Act
Dec 5, 2014
Press Release
H.R. 4812, the Honor Flight Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Richmond (LA-02), was passed by the U.S. Senate.
Richmond Statement on Republican Lawsuit Against the President
Dec 5, 2014
Press Release
Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement after House Republicans’ third attorney finally filed a lawsuit against the President.
Rep. Richmond Statement on Equal Pay in Louisiana
Sep 23, 2014
Press Release
Rep. Richmond released a statement in response to new data related to the gender wage gap in Louisiana.
