William Cassidy — Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, 2026

Senator William Cassidy supports increased border security measures and introduced legislation such as the HALT Fentanyl Act to combat illegal fentanyl. He also pushed for familial DNA testing at the southern border and opposed providing free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Cassidy voted against increased funding for ICE in February 2026, stating that tripling the agency's budget was "wrong" and that funds could be better allocated.

“Today, a number of our colleagues, including myself, voted against continuing to fund ICE. Budget shows our values. That extra $75 billion, as I explained, triples the Agency’s funding, giving it more money than the FBI. That was wrong. That money could have gone to local [...]”

William Cassidy, Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, champions efforts to reduce healthcare costs and make health insurance more affordable for American families. He supports giving money directly to patients to control their own care, proposing legislation to lower insurance premiums and provide thousands to families for out-of-pocket expenses. Cassidy also advocates for banning surprise medical billing and increasing price transparency. He seeks bipartisan solutions while criticizing subsidies he believes benefit insurance companies over patients.

““I absolutely agree with President Trump that we need to redirect the subsidies from insurance companies and give patients the power,” said Dr. Cassidy. “That’s exactly what my Pre-Funded Flexible Spending Accounts do. As a doctor, I want my patients to have the power.” - William Cassidy, cassidy.senate.gov”

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Senator William Cassidy opposes abortion, citing his belief that life begins at conception and that protecting unborn children is a top priority. He received an "A+" rating and endorsement from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. As Chair of the HELP Committee, he advocated for reinstating in-person dispensing requirements for chemical abortion drugs, stating they have the potential to harm both mother and unborn child. He also opposed cloture on the "Right to IVF Act" and the "Reproductive Freedom for Women Act."

““I’m a doctor, and if the first rule is do no harm, chemical abortion drugs have the potential to do a lot of harm to the mother, and certainly to the unborn child.” - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, as reported by the HELP Committee Newsroom (2026).”

Senator Bill Cassidy supported S. Amdt. 429 to the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, requiring Senate consent for U.S. withdrawal from NATO. He also voted to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (S. 316), aiming to uphold Congress's constitutional role in war decisions. Cassidy opposed S. Amdt. 11 to S. 316, which sought to make World Health Assembly pandemic agreements subject to Senate treaty consent, concerned about hindering multilateral health emergency responses.

““I am excited to work closely with President Trump and my Republican colleagues to implement a Pro-America agenda and deliver real solutions for Louisiana and American families,” Cassidy said in a statement.”

Senator William Cassidy supports school choice, believing parents should find schools meeting their children's unique needs, which fosters competition and improved outcomes. He championed the Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2026, endorsed by multiple education organizations, to enhance college cost transparency for families. Cassidy also addresses student math achievement, requesting data from universities on incoming students' math abilities, citing a national crisis demanding corrective action in K-12 and higher education.

““Right now, over 90% of colleges are understating the total cost to send your child there,” said Dr. Cassidy. “You wouldn’t buy a car or a house without knowing its cost. Why should college, one of the biggest financial investments families make, be any different?” (Dr. Cassidy, U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee press release)”

Senator William Cassidy maintains an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association, reflecting his commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights, which he states guarantees law-abiding citizens the right to keep and bear arms. He has cosponsored the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025 (S.3085) and supports measures to discontinue federal collection of firearm transaction records (S.119). He also supports prohibiting federal funding for state firearm ownership databases (S.3916) and treating silencers as firearm accessories (S.345).

“I am proud to have an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA) because I have and will continue to fight for Louisianans rights that are protected by the Constitution." – William Cassidy, cassidy.senate.gov/about/issues/second-amendment-rights/”