Vitter: Interior Uses Misleading Science to Put People Out of Work
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) today made the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision to allow the expiration of the operating permit for Drakes Bay Oyster Company in Point Reyes, Calif. “Interior just flat out killed this oyster far... Read More
Vitter Opposes Tax Increase Legislation, Supports 1-Year Extension of Current Rates
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today opposed legislation that would have not only increased taxes on small business owners and job creators, but also would have increased the death tax, impacting Louisiana farmers and other small businesses like seafood producers. “This vote on t... Read More
Vitter Pushing for RESTORE, RAMP Act in Final Highway Bill
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today gave his opening remarks at the inaugural meeting of the conference committee tasked with finalizing the Highway Bill between the U.S. House and Senate. Vitter stated that he’ll work to make sure the RESTORE Act and the Realize America’s Maritim... Read More
Vitter’s View: Let Family Farmers Farm
As a father of four, teaching our children the satisfaction of good old hard work is tough sometimes, especially with the constant barrage of technology making our daily lives easier. Chores, summer jobs, or after school jobs still help keep our next generation grounded and teach them a strong work ethic.... Read More
Vitter Named “Conservationist of the Year”
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today was named the “Conservationist of the Year” by the Center for Coastal... Read More
Vitter Remarks on BP Oil Spill Two Year Anniversary
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter spoke on the U.S. Senate floor this week regarding the two year anniversary of the BP oil spill. On April 20, 2010 the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon caused the loss of life, economic devastation, and environmental damage. “Tragically, eleven me... Read More
ICYMI: Zoning the ocean (Human Events)
Excerpts: “President Barack Obama has an ambitious plan for Washington bureaucrats to take command of the oceans-and with it control over much of the nation’s energy, fisheries, even recreation in a move described by lawmakers as the ultimate power grab to zone the seas… &ldq... Read More
Vitter Secures Bipartisan Sponsorship of Bill to Reform Corps of Engineers, Streamline Flood Control Projects
Click here to watch a clip of Vitter's remarks about this bill on the Senate floor. (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today sec... Read More
Vitter Asks FDA to Promote Louisiana Seafood as Safe
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sens. David Vitter is urging the Food and Drug Administration to “publicly and vigorously” declare that Gulf seafood is safe to eat. Outside groups such as the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have recently claimed that Gulf seafood is not saf... Read More
Vitter, Landry Introduce Natural Resources Restoration Act
Watch video of Sen. Vitter's comments about his bill here. (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. David Vitter today introduced the Natural Resources Restorati... Read More