Press Releases
Aug 7, 2012
Sen. Landrieu, Rep. Richmond and Mayor Landrieu Announce $23.8M for Hurricane Recovery
Congressman Richmond today announced $23.8M in federal funding for hurricane recovery efforts in Louisiana.
Jul 30, 2012
Rep. Richmond Calls on Governor Jindal to Prioritize Healthcare for 400,000 Louisianans
Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (LA-02) sent the following letter urging Jindal to reconsider decision to “Opt Out” of health reform’s Medicaid expansion.
Jul 23, 2012
Richmond Praises Federal Efforts to Aid Louisiana’s Lowest Performing Public Schools
Issues: Educating Our Youth
Congressman Cedric Richmond commended the U.S. Department of Education for awarding Louisiana with $10.1 million to help the state address the needs of its lowest performing schools.
Jul 23, 2012
Richmond Joins Winner of Congressional Art Competition for Official Unveiling Ceremony
Issues: Educating Our Youth
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) joined Anna Koeferl, the winner of the Second Congressional District Art Competition, for the unveiling of her award-winning painting at the U.S. Capitol Building.
Jun 29, 2012
Rep. Richmond Speaks Out Against Republican Attacks on Louisiana’s Medicaid Program
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement today after House adoption of the Conference Report on H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012.
Jun 28, 2012
RICHMOND APPLAUDS THE SUPREME COURT’S RULING ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) applauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
Jun 28, 2012
Richmond Applauds Inclusion of RESTORE Act in Final Transportation Bill
Issues: Maintaining Our Waterways
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement in response to the inclusion of the RESTORE Act in the transportation bill.
Jun 27, 2012
Richmond Introduces Bill to Prepare Mississippi River for Panama Canal Expansion
Issues: Maintaining Our Waterways
Congressman Cedric Richmond introduced a bill that 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.
Jun 27, 2012
RICHMOND JOINS WINNER OF CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION FOR OFFICIAL UNVEILING CEREMONY
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) joined Anna Koeferl, the winner of the Second Congressional District Art Competition, for the unveiling of her award-winning painting at the U.S. Capitol Building.
Jun 7, 2012
SEN. LANDRIEU, MAYOR LANDRIEU & REP. RICHMOND ANNOUNCE $11.2M IN GRANTS FOR HURRICANE RECOVERY
Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, and Representative Cedric Richmond, D-La., today announced $11.2 million in federal funding for hurricane recovery efforts in Louisiana.
