Press Releases
Sep 28, 2012
Rep. Richmond Celebrates Release of Damon Thibodeaux
Rep. Richmond issued a statement in response to the exoneration of Damon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux becomes the 300th Person Exonerated in the U.S.
Sep 21, 2012
RICHMOND INTRODUCES FEMA REFORM BILL
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) introduced the FEMA Reform Act of 2012, a bill that targets swift disaster assistance to communities following a natural disaster.
Sep 20, 2012
Sen. Landrieu, Rep. Richmond And Mayor Landrieu Announce $13.4M For Katrina Recovery
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Representative Cedric Richmond, D-La., and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu today announced $13.4 million in federal funding for hurricane recovery efforts at the Port of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).
Sep 20, 2012
Rep. Richmond Vows to Support Louisiana’s River Parishes
Cedric Richmond (LA-02), today commended the river parish presidents for meeting with him on Capitol Hill to discuss the concerns of constituents in St. Charles, St. James, and St. John parishes.
Sep 19, 2012
Congressman Cedric Richmond Applauds Grant Funding Awarded to Louisiana's HBCUs
Issues: Educating Our Youth
Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) issued a statement celebrating the more than $19.2 million awarded to six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Louisiana.
Sep 11, 2012
Richmond Remembers Eleventh Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued a statement in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Sep 10, 2012
Richmond Applauds President Obama’s Executive Order to Implement RESTORE Act
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued a statement in response to President Obama’s Executive Order released today regarding the implementation of the RESTORE Act, which directs 80 percent of the Deepwater Horizon fines to the states hardest hit by the oil spill.
Aug 31, 2012
Richmond Responds to Impact of Hurricane Isaac
Rep. Richmond released the following statement praising the levee system and acknowledging more work to be done.
Aug 31, 2012
Rep. Richmond Calls on Gov. Jindal to Request Individual Disaster Assistance for Orleans and St. Charles Parishes
Rep. Cedric L. Richmond sent a letter to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal urging him to extend his request for individual assistance to include Orleans and St. Charles parishes.
Aug 15, 2012
SEN. LANDRIEU, REP. RICHMOND ANNOUNCE $19.3M IN GRANTS FOR HURRICANE RECOVERY AND PREPAREDNESS
Rep. Cedric Richmond announced $19.3 million in federal funding for hurricane recovery and disaster preparedness efforts in Louisiana. Grants will be used for repairs at Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO), the construction of housing units at Camp Minden and a Post Headquarters Building at Jackson Barracks.
