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
Sen. Landrieu, Rep. Richmond and Mayor Landrieu Announce $37M for Hurricane Recovery
Oct 19, 2012
Press Release
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond, D-La., and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced $37 million in federal funding for hurricane recovery efforts at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).
Rep. Richmond Announces 7.8M in Federal Funds for Katrina Recovery
Oct 18, 2012
Press Release
Cedric Richmond (LA-02), who sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security, today announced $7.8 million in federal funding for hurricane recovery efforts at Mahalia Jackson Elementary School in New Orleans as well as Westwego Police Department Building and City Hall in Jefferson Parish.
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.
