Press Releases
Nov 28, 2012
Rep. Richmond Responds to the Cease-fire Ending Attacks Between Israel and Hamas
Rep. Richmond issued a statement in response to the cease-fire brokered with the help of the United States, ending eight days of deadly bombings and airstrikes between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Nov 15, 2012
Rep. Richmond Responds to BP Criminal Settlement
Rep. Richmond issued a statement in response to the proposed settlement between BP and the Department of Justice which includes fines of $4.5 billion and guilty pleas to 14 criminal counts.
Nov 15, 2012
Rep. Richmond Responds to Latest Developments in U.S. Attorney’s Office
Rep. Richmond issued a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder in response to recent news of further misconduct in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana which resulted in the demotion of First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jan Mann.
Oct 19, 2012
Sen. Landrieu, Rep. Richmond and Mayor Landrieu Announce $37M for Hurricane Recovery
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).
Oct 18, 2012
Rep. Richmond Announces 7.8M in Federal Funds for Katrina Recovery
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.
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.
