Congressman Cedric Richmond issued a statement in response to the passage of HR 152, which allocates $50.4 billion for disaster relief and institutes important FEMA reforms.
CEDRIC DISCUSSES PRIORITIES FOR HURRICANE ISAAC RECOVERY WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA
Congressman Richmond discussed priorities for Hurricane Isaac recovery during President Barack Obama's visit to Louisiana after Hurricane Isaac. The President spoke with local and federal officials after he delivered a statement on the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac in LaPlace, Louisiana, Sept. 3, 2012.
CEDRIC INTRODUCES THE DREDGE ACT
Congressman Cedric Richmond (D,LA) introduced the DREDGE Act - Dredging for Restoration and Economic
Development for Global Exports. The bill would give the Army Corps of Engineers the authorization to dredge
the Mississippi River to 50 feet so that larger vessels transiting the expanded Panama Canal can access the
River. In addition, the bill creates a pilot project to promote the rebuilding of wetlands using existing sediment
dredged from the River.
CEDRIC CELEBRATES LOYOLA AVENUE STREETCAR LINE OPENING
NEW ORLEANS -- While the game plans are still being developed by teams inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Regional Transit Authority crossed its own “goal line” with the opening of the UPT-Loyola Streetcar.
CEDRIC ANNOUNCES THE 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART AWARD RECIPIENT
Congressman Cedric Richmond congratulates the 2012 Congressional Art Award recipient, Anna Koeferl.
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RICHMOND RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Feb 12, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued a statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address calling on Congress to work with President Obama for the good of the country .
CEDRIC CELEBRATES LOYOLA STREETCAR LINE OPENING
Feb 11, 2013
Press Release
NEW ORLEANS -- While the game plans are still being developed by teams inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Regional Transit Authority crossed its own “goal line” with the opening of the UPT-Loyola Streetcar today.
Rep. Richmond, Rep Grimm Form Congressional Maritime Caucus
Feb 6, 2013
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond (LA-02) along with co-chair Michael G. Grimm (NY-11) announced the establishment of the Congressional Maritime Caucus.
