Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC- In response to Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn’s memo banning Nike purchases and deliveries, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to cancel pay raises for federal employees:
WASHINGTON DC- Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after the passing of community and civic activist Felicia Kahn:
Seeks to End Separation of Families at our Borders
WASHINGTON DC- Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after introducing the “Keep Families Together Act” in the House of Representatives:
WASHINGTON DC- Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the Iran nuclear deal:
Renews Call for Full Transparency
WASHINGTON- Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced no charges would be filed in the fatal officer-involved shooting of Alton Sterling:
Washington DC – Today, Rep. Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement after New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson passed away:
WASHINGTON – In a letter to House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA-02) demanded that the Committee, of which he’s a member, “live up to its name and mission” and hold a hearing that explores mass shootings as the “domestic terrorism they are,” as well as solutions that would help stop them.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after voting against the budget caps bill:
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced the availability of more than $6.9 million in federal funding for the East Baton Rouge School Board in response to the devastating flooding in 2016.