President Obama has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Louisiana - click here for more Hurricane Isaac resources.
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 INTRODUCES 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 ANNOUNCES THE 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART AWARD RECIPIENT
Congressman Cedric Richmond congratulates the 2012 Congressional Art Award recipient, Anna Koeferl.
Latest News
Rep. Richmond Celebrates Release of Damon Thibodeaux
Sep 28, 2012
Press Release
Rep. Richmond issued a statement in response to the exoneration of Damon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux becomes the 300th Person Exonerated in the U.S.
RICHMOND INTRODUCES FEMA REFORM BILL
Sep 21, 2012
Press Release
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.
Sen. Landrieu, Rep. Richmond And Mayor Landrieu Announce $13.4M For Katrina Recovery
Sep 20, 2012
Press Release
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).
