Press Releases

May 3, 2012

Berwick High Senior Appointed to West Point

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) proudly announced that 2012 Berwick High School senior Mckenzie Beasley has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Apr 30, 2012

Landry’s Pressure Pays Off: Armendariz Resigns from EPA

Amid pressure from Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), Region 6 EPA Administrator Al Armendariz has resigned.

Apr 27, 2012

Landry: Let the Crucifixion End, Fire Armendariz & Obama

Congressman Landry, who famously held a “Drilling=Jobs” sign during the President’s national address on jobs, is calling for the firing on Region 6 EPA Administrator Al Armendariz amid the release of video footage showing Armendariz touting the EPA’s crucifixion of oil companies.

Apr 27, 2012

Landry Bucks Party, Votes Against CISPA

Congressman Landry issued the following statement after he voted against H.R. 3523 – CISPA: “Unfortunately, many in Washington are beholden to their next election not to the Constitution. Under the guise of ‘cybersecurity’, Washington politicians have jeopardized Americans’ Constitutional right to privacy by passing CISPA...

Apr 27, 2012

Supporting Louisiana Farmers, Landry Applauds DOL’s Withdrawal

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded the withdrawal of a proposed rule (RIN 1235-A06) by the U.S. Department of Labor dealing with youth who work in agricultural vocations.

Apr 23, 2012

Landry Again Urges Swift Construction of VA Clinics

Responding to the latest VA timeline on the health clinics for SW Louisiana, Congressman Landry is again calling on the VA to utilize an accelerated funding approach to ensure Acadiana’s veterans get the care they deserve as quickly as possible.

Apr 20, 2012

Landry Statement on Anniversary of BP Spill

Congressman Landry issued the following statement on the unfortunate two-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy: “Today, as we remember the 11 lives lost in the tragic Deepwater Horizon accident, Sharon and I pray...

Apr 18, 2012

Landry Votes for Port Dredging & Coastal Restoration

Congressman Landry issued the following statement after he voted for H.R. 4348: “As Louisiana’s only representative on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, I am proud to have voted to advance this bill in the House. By passing today’s Transportation Act, we are able to move forward two major goals of mine – port dredging and coastal restoration...

Apr 18, 2012

April Fool’s Day Does Not Last For Entire Presidential Term

Congressman Landry issued the following statement following President Obama’s press conference blaming oil market speculators on helping drive up the price of crude oil and gasoline: “Someone should remind the President that April Fool’s Day lasts for 24 hours not a whole month or an entire Presidential term...

Apr 17, 2012

Supporting Energy Jobs, Landry Applauds Sabine Pass Approval

Congressman Landry (R, LA-03) applauded today’s approval by the FERC that allows Sabine Pass to expand its facilities and operations. “I commend the FERC for approving this job-creating, energy project...

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