Press Releases

Boustany and Richmond Team to PROTECT Gulf Coast Producers

Rep Richmond Celebrates the Passage of RESTORE and RAMP Acts

Congressman Cedric Richmond released a statement in response to the inclusion of the RESTORE and RAMP Acts in H.R. 4348.

Sen. Landrieu and Rep. Richmond: La. to Receive $575,000 in Housing Grants for Homeless Veterans

Congressman Cedric Richmond announced that Louisiana will receive four grants totaling $575,000 to finance veterans housing initiatives.

Rep. Richmond Speaks Out Against Redirecting Federal Funds

Congressman Cedric L. Richmond sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, and Louisiana State Governor Bobby Jindal regarding the issue of federal funds aimed at supporting Louisiana’s recovery efforts.

Richmond Speaks Out Against Paul Ryan’s Budget

Objecting Proposed Budget that Creates Further Divide Between Have and Have Nots.

REP. CEDRIC RICHMOND URGES SWIFT BIPARTISAN ACTION TO REBUILD AMERICA

Congressman Cedric L. Richmond calls on House Republicans to bring up the bipartisan Senate bill that passed today by a vote of 74 to 22.

RICHMOND REQUESTS THAT DOJ AND EPA DEDICATE 80 PERCENT OF DEEPWATER HORIZON FINES TO THE GULF STATES

In an open letter, Richmond states the money should be used for the restoration of this fragile ecosystem.

RICHMOND SCORES WIN TO BRING DEEPWATER HORIZON FINES TO GULF STATES

Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) successfully secures amendments to the “Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act."

RICHMOND STATEMENT OF THE PASSING OF REP. ISRAEL "BO" CURTIS

Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) responds to the passing of past Louisiana Legislature member Israel Curtiss, who served for 16 years.

KATRINA RECOVERY REPORT SHOWS SLOW PROJECT COMPLETION

Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released a statement regarding a recent on the closeout status of Public Assistance projects as a result of Hurricane Katrina.