Press Releases
May 27, 2011
LOUISIANA HOUSE DELEGATION CALLS FOR ADEQUATE DREDGING OF STATE RIVERS, INCREASED LEVEE PROTECTION
Issues: Keeping America Safe
“The high waters and recent tornadoes affected our American family immensely. As a family, we are praying for those affected by these disasters,” said Richmond. “And yet there is another, quieter, preventable disaster on the horizon. If we do not invest in our rivers and levees we will see more destruction. We can stop this. We can correct the course.”
May 25, 2011
REP. RICHMOND FIGHTS FOR AVONDALE IN FIRST FLOOR AMENDMENT
Issues: Supporting Small Businesses
Mr. Richmond’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would ensure Avondale workers’ tax money isn't used to reward their employer for closing the plant by banning the federal government from refunding closure costs.
May 13, 2011
Richmond Announces $1.5 Million Federal Grant for Displaced Avondale Shipyard Workers
Issues: Supporting Small Businesses
The announcement comes after Congressman Richmond and Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), wrote Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in March, urging him to take action to ease the economic ramifications and job losses from Northrop Grumman’s planned closure of Avondale Shipyard, which placed nearly 4,000 jobs in jeopardy.
May 2, 2011
Rep. Richmond Returns from Congressional Delegation to Europe, Afghanistan
"Developing closer diplomatic relations with Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Afghanistan is important and I was proud to play a part. Gaining greater insight from our folks on the ground is critically important as we deliberate our next steps in Afghanistan. Also, speaking with our troops, including the brave men and women from Louisiana, to let them know that they have our full support is critical.”
May 2, 2011
RICHMOND STATEMENT ON OSAMA BIN LADEN DEATH
Almost a decade after the malicious attack on our homeland and on our countrymen, the mastermind of that attack, Osama bin Laden, has met justice. This is a historic moment in the world’s repudiation of terrorism and moves us towards a more peaceful and just world...
Apr 21, 2011
RICHMOND STATEMENT ON $1 BILLION AGREEMENT ON EARLY GULF COAST RESTORATION FUND
Issues: Supporting Small Businesses
Congressman Richmond released the following statement today on the Natural Resource Trustees for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill announcement of a $1 Billion agreement to fund early Gulf Coast restoration projects.
Apr 20, 2011
A YEAR AFTER MACONDO: RICHMOND STATEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY
“One year ago, the Deepwater Horizon exploded, killing 11 Americans, and eventually spilling almost 200 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. On today’s anniversary, we send our solemn thoughts and prayers to the families impacted by the explosion. On today’s anniversary we call on the entire Nation to address the national impacts of the spill. ...
Apr 7, 2011
RICHMOND: INCREASE INNOVATIVE LOUISIANA PRODUCTS; EXTEND SBIR LONG TERM
Issues: Supporting Small Businesses
“Small businesses have always been our nation’s greatest innovators... The Small Business Innovation Research program has been an important mechanism for enlisting small firms to meet the U.S. government’s research needs."
