Statement record

Bill Cassidy — Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Senator (R-LA) · Sep 12, 2024

Cassidy (with Sen. Kennedy, Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, and the full Louisiana House delegation) urged President Biden to approve an expedited major disaster declaration after Hurricane Francine's September 11 landfall. Cassidy's office published the letter on September 13, 2024. Quoted: "We write in support of Governor Jeff Landry's request for an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024." The letter described Category 2 landfall, storm surge, 100 mph winds, and asked for Individual and Public Assistance for named parishes. Relief/Stafford Act framing; no climate attribution.

Analysis notes

Republican senator. Letter dated September 12 (Kennedy PDF). Cassidy press September 13. In-window. Relief; no climate. Recode 2026-09-03.

Codes

Attacks Federal Response no — Requests approval of a major disaster declaration; does not attack FEMA.
In Window yes — Letter dated Sept 12; Cassidy press Sept 13. Both in Francine window.
Disaster Mention yes — Directly addresses Hurricane Francine landfall and Louisiana recovery.
Climate Connection no — No climate framing.