More on Keeping America Safe
Jun 4, 2013
Reps. Richmond and Murphy Announce Formation of Bipartisan Disaster Relief Caucus
U.S. Representatives Cedric L. Richmond and Patrick E. Murphy announced the formation of the bipartisan Disaster Relief Caucus to promote more organized, streamlined and timely responses to natural disasters.
Apr 15, 2013
Rep. Richmond Introduces Legislation to Combat Tax Preparer Fraud
Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) introduced the Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Fraud Prevention Act of 2013, which implements and enforces policy that would allow the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to certify paid tax preparers and ensure they are competent, of good character and able to render services.
Mar 27, 2013
Rep. Richmond Responds to TSA’s Announcement on Expedited Screening for Wounded Warriors
Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement in response to an announcement by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that it would begin to expedite the screening process to alleviate the burden of excessive and unnecessary screening procedures for wounded service men and women.
Mar 19, 2013
Rep. Richmond, Rep. Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Flight School Loophole
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA) and Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-PA), introduced H.R. 1245 - the Flight School Security Act.
Mar 15, 2013
Rep. Thompson, Rep Richmond Introduce Bill to Keep TSA in Check
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Ranking Member of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, along with the Democratic members of the Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 1204 - to authorize the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) into law.
Jan 16, 2013
Rep. Richmond Applauds Obama Biden Gun Proposal
Congressman Cedric Richmond issued the following statement in response to Vice President Joe Biden’s proposal on gun violence and the President’s introduction of 23 executive actions to enforce gun reform measures.
May 27, 2011
LOUISIANA HOUSE DELEGATION CALLS FOR ADEQUATE DREDGING OF STATE RIVERS, INCREASED LEVEE PROTECTION
“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.”
