WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in Houma Today outlining his work in 2025 to improve life in South Louisiana by delivering billions of dollars for coastal mitigation projects and protecting Louisiana's shrimpers and fishermen against the dumping of cheap, foreign shrimp into U.S. markets.

"Before the sun even rises, people are hard at work every day in South Louisiana-from the energy worker in Houma checking equipment and reviewing safety logs to the shrimper pushing off from the docks," said Dr. Cassidy.

"My job is to keep that rhythm alive by supporting Louisiana fishermen and offshore energy workers-making life better for the men and wom...