Press Releases

August 28, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released a statement marking the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.
August 13, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02), member on the House Committee on the Judiciary, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder commending him for his recent decision to modify Justice Department policies.
August 1, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released a statement after learning of the passing of former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador, Lindy Boggs.
July 19, 2013 Press Release
Today, Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Transportation Security Subcommittee Ranking Member Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA) joined Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Transportation Security Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-SC) in co-sponsoring legislation to improve the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) acquisition process.
July 17, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond D-La announced over $8.8 million in federal funding for reconstruction efforts related to Hurricane Katrina.
July 12, 2013 Press Release
Rep. Richmond joins national outcry for prison reform, condemning unjust treatment and urging for the release of remaining Angola 3 inmates from solitary confinement.
July 10, 2013 Press Release
Congressmen Cedric Richmond, Steve Scalise, and Bill Cassidy today spearheaded an effort to ensure critical funding for coastal restoration projects in Louisiana.
June 28, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond and Senator Mary Landrieu, announced $15.7 million in disaster recovery grants related to Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac for the New Orleans area. Funds are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs.
June 27, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued a statement in support of the recommendation of Kenneth Polite Jr. as U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Louisiana.
June 26, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) confirmed that it was fully funding the West Shore Hurricane Protection Project through completion of the study phase.

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