WASHINGTON, DC – Leading an effort of conservative freshmen members of Congress this morning, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) requested that Speaker John Boehner direct $1.435 million of unused office funds to immediately pay down the national debt. Read the rest of this entry »

BATON ROUGE – The Tea Party of Louisiana (TPoL) drafts Congressman Jeff Landry to run for reelection and pledges its support for Jeff to once again be the Congressman from the 3^rd District of Louisiana.

TPoL spokesman Bob Reid stated, “We feel that Jeff Landry offers the best opportunity to voice our opposition to the status quo in Washington, and that he is clearly the best advocate for reducing the size of government, reviving our economy, and restoring the power to We the People.  Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – In light of President Obama’s blatant disregard for the Constitution, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) – who has led the House efforts to block Obama from making recess appointments – introduced legislation today to stop the exploitation of the recess appointments process. Read the rest of this entry »

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Congressman Jeff Landry in Louisiana’s new 3^rd Congressional District. CUPVF has also contributed $5,000 for both Landry’s primary and general elections.
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NEW IBERIA, LA – Following a U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources hearing where he fought for BP payments to Louisiana shrimpers and fishermen, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) sent a letter to BP America Chairman and President Lamar McKay urging BP to pay claims filed by oilfield service and supply workers and businesses impacted by the President’s moratorium. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW IBERIA, LA – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), a veteran of Desert Storm who served 11 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:

“Thank you to all the men and women who put our country first, fought for our freedom, and served to protect our liberties. Happy Veterans Day!” Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has been recognized as a “True Blue” Member of Congress by Family Research Council (FRC) Action and CitizenLink for unwavering commitment and consistent support in defense of life and the family. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Supporting the unborn and continuing his fight against Obamacare, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) praised the House passage of his co-sponsored H.R. 358 – the Protect Life Act. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Member Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee hearing on “One Year after President Obama’s Gulf of Mexico 6-Month Moratorium Officially Lifted: Examining the Lingering Impacts on Jobs, Energy Production and Local Economies”: Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has been honored as a “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of leaders of the nation’s premier health care companies and organizations. Landry was honored at the HLC’s annual Healthcare Innovations Expo on Capitol Hill. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – The United States House Committee on Natural Resources today unanimously passed H.R. 2360 – the Providing for Our Workforce and Energy Resources Act (POWER Act) – a bill introduced by Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) that will close a loophole in existing law that allows offshore renewable energy resources to be installed or serviced by foreign workers. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Fighting for jobs in Southwest Louisiana and across America, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) joined Senator Mary Landrieu (D, LA) in sending a letter today to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) calling for their prompt approval of the permitting for the Sabine Pass LNG facility. The letter outlines the timeline of the Sabine Pass expansion and highlights the economic impact the completed project will make. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW IBERIA, LA – Amid strong support from Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), Louisiana agriculture employers have received good news – the U.S. Department of Labor is delaying their new H-2B Wage Rule for 60 days. Under the Department of Labor’s new methodology, employers would see a huge spike in payroll expenses as current wages of H-2B workers will be drastically increased – in many cases more than 100%. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – After being denied access to the New Orleans office of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) and later being informed that a scheduled meeting with them has been cancelled, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) sent a letter to BOEMRE Director Michael Bromwich. The letter outlines Landry’s efforts to provide the taxpayers a full oversight of BOEMRE. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded today’s passage of H.R. 2587, the Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act, as a victory for American workers and job creation.

“I came to Congress to help create jobs, and I stand strong in this commitment. With over 14 million unemployed Americans, we must get the federal government out of the way of job creators and focus on strengthening our workforce,” said Landry. “In this spirit, I firmly believe it is necessary to rein in the NLRB and its arbitrary, job-killing, and altogether dictatorial policies.” Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has been recognized by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) for his 100% pro-worker legislative score. For his distinguished service, Landry will be honored at an event on Capitol Hill later this month. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement regarding today’s H.J. Res. 77, the Resolution of Disapproval of Debt Limit Increase:

“The debt deal passed in August did nothing to cure Washington’s addiction to spending. It jeopardized the security and pay of our military and ceded the people’s elected representation to a committee of 12. The largest increase of debt in U.S. history could have been avoided and replaced with long-term solutions. I just wish my colleagues would have joined me in this fight when we had the real opportunity to do so in August.”

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) released the following statement regarding the President’s speech tonight on job creation:

“Tonight, we heard yet another speech from the President about what he is going to do to create jobs, but all I heard was the President trying to keep his own job. Bailouts, ‘stimulus’ spending, and debt increases won’t create jobs. Our unemployment rate is the problem, and the solution is simple: drilling equals jobs. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has successfully fought to relieve offshore supply vessel companies from facing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Landry, the House’s leading proponent of domestic oil and gas drilling and their related supply industries, had a provision inserted into H.R. 2838 – the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011 – that would prohibit the Coast Guard’s “Notice of Arrival” regulations from applying to domestic offshore supply vessels. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of tomorrow’s Joint Session of Congress, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement:

“While the President spent August listening to caddies, I spent the month listening to job creators. As a former small business owner in the oil and gas industry, I know that regulations, taxes, and bureaucratic red-tape are preventing jobs from being created in America. Unfortunately, the only job the President has supported is that of golf pros. He simply does not understand that government needs to get out of way so America can get back on a path to prosperity. We must remove economic uncertainty with a balanced budget amendment and, most importantly, we must allow the hard-working men and women of the Gulf Coast to explore and produce domestic energy.”

Congressman Jeff Landry’s Forums with U.S. Senator David Vitter:

Wednesday, August 24th at 11:00 AM
Arts and Humanities Center: 809 Kirby Street in Lake Charles

Thursday, August 25th at 1:30 PM
The LITE Center: 537 Cajundome Boulevard in Lafayette

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after Standard & Poor’s (S&P) lowered the United States’ long-term credit rating:

“It should come as no surprise, that after Washington has recklessly spent, borrowed, and bailed out everything under the sun with taxpayer money, America’s credit rating has been downgraded. Read the rest of this entry »

With the House and Senate passing the Washington debt deal, conventional wisdom would suggest the beginning of August recess. However, thanks to the efforts of Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) and a coalition of conservatives, Congress will not technically go into recess. The reason: Landry’s Coalition is blocking the President from making recess appointments.

“Throughout the August recess, my colleagues and I will preside over pro forma sessions in the House – preventing Congressional recess and Presidential recess appointments,” said Landry, who recently had his amendment to Energy & Water Appropriations bill passed that defunds the salaries of recess appointees at the Department of Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Land Management. “We have taken up the call of the American people who want an open, accountable government. And we are ready and willing to take these extraordinary measures in order to return transparency to Washington and sanity to political appointees.”

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Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement regarding today’s debt ceiling deal:

“I’m sure by Washington standards, today’s deal is a great accomplishment; but by American standards, it comes up short. Throughout this debate, the American people have demanded a real cure to America’s spending addiction – a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, today’s Washington deal transforms last week’s strong Balanced Budget requirement into a toothless suggestion. And today’s Washington deal puts at risk the security and pay of our brave men and women in uniform. It’s disheartening that Washington continues skirting the problem, instead of passing long-term solutions to end it. As evident by my decision today, I stand with the American people and choose to put the next generation above my next election.”

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives overwhelming voted against Harry Reid and the Senate Democrats’ debt limit plan:

“My fellow colleagues in the House and I have passed two plans that would end America’s debt limit crisis, cut trillions of Washington’s wasteful spending, and preserve promises made to our seniors and military. We have now also overwhelming rejected Senator Reid’s plan of budget tricks, accounting gimmicks, and empty promises. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after voting for tonight’s Budget Control Act of 2011:

“Through countless phone calls, emails, and letters – my constituents told me to stand strong and fight for real solutions not mere deals. That is why I worked hard with leadership and my freshmen colleagues to get a bill that cuts spending now, caps future spending, and ensures a Balanced Budget Amendment passes Congress before another increase is enacted. Read the rest of this entry »

After a closed door meeting in Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy’s office where Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) and a coalition of conservative patriots pressured House leadership to add the passage of a balanced budget amendment to the Budget Control Act of 2011, Landry issued the following statement:

“By standing firm, we were able to get a bill that actually cuts federal spending now, caps future spending, and ensures a Balanced Budget Amendment passes Congress before the second increase is enacted. The American people have strongly renewed their November calls of bringing fiscal sanity to Washington. I am blessed to be a vehicle driving their wishes to fruition. A balanced budget amendment will finally force Congress to live within its means just like families across the country do. This plan is not a Washington deal, but a real solution to fundamentally change the way Washington operates.”

Throughout the night, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) continued to work with leadership and his freshmen colleagues to find real and lasting solutions to America’s debt crisis.

“Votes on the debt ceiling should be a thing of the past. This mess is not about the debt ceiling; it’s about Washington’s addiction to spending. My fellow freshmen and I are committed to finding a long-term solution to our nation’s debt. A Balanced Budget Amendment will prevent an immediate downgrade of our credit rating and ensure that we’re not right back at this point next year,” said Landry.

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) released the following statement regarding the President’s speech tonight on the debt ceiling:

“Once again, the President has mislead our country by blaming everyone but himself for the debt problem we face. My fellow conservatives and I have listened to the will of the people and worked hard to pass a bill that cuts government spending now, caps spending in the future, and demands a balanced budget. Unfortunately, the President and Senate Democrats are putting partisan politics over the American people. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) voted today for H.R. 2560 – the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, putting in place a three part prerequisite for an increase in the debt ceiling.

“For decades, Washington has squandered the wealth of the American people and spent more than it takes in. Continuing this practice and kicking the can down the road only guarantees that our next generation will be unable to live the American Dream,” said Landry. “In order to help create jobs and get our debt under control – we must cut spending immediately, cap future spending, and balance Washington’s budget.”

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Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has fired another salvo at President Obama’s recess appointments: offering and passing an amendment that defunds the salaries of Presidential appointees made without the advice and consent of the Senate.

“The Founding Fathers clearly intended recess appointments be made for the continuity of government during Senate recesses not to appoint individuals whom the vast majority of Americans oppose. Unfortunately, the Obama Administration has established a track record of waiting until Senate recesses to appoint individuals that cannot be confirmed by the Senate,” said Landry.

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I was elected to help create jobs, grow our economy and get this country out of debt.  I have focused on getting our oil and gas production to capacity in the gulf, protecting our coast and promoting the conservative values the people of Louisiana support.  While others may be playing politics, I said during my campaign that I was not running for Congress to get a job I was running to create jobs.  Now I can say that I am not serving to keep a job, I am serving to fight for our jobs .  As such I have not made any announcements about political races.  I would caution pundits who read tea leaves as most were wrong last year.  My fundraising numbers along with my primary, runoff and general election win percentages from 2010 speak for themselves.  I am fighting for the future of this country.

Congressman Jeff Landry formally declined Congressional health care and retirement, following through on a pledge that is sure to shake up Washington and energize efforts to repeal Obamacare. Read the rest of this entry »

Less than two weeks after President Obama spent millions of taxpayer dollars to release reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), crude-oil futures surged to their highest closing level in three weeks. Citing an article published by the Wall Street Journal today, Congressman Jeff Landry – the House’s leading authority on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico – noted the President’s SPR strategy has failed the American People.

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Continuing his efforts to prevent President Obama from making another recess appointment, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today presided over a pro forma session in the United States House of Representatives. After his service as Speaker Pro Tempore, Congressman Landry released the following statement:

“This morning – under the instruction of Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, and Whip McCarthy – I presided over a pro forma session in the United States House of Representatives, preventing Congress from going into recess and blocking President Obama from issuing recess appointments.

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Working to create American jobs and increase domestic energy production, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today introduced H.R. 2360, the Providing for Our Workforce and Energy Resources Act (the POWER Act). The POWER Act will close a loophole in existing law that allows offshore renewable energy resources to be installed or serviced by foreign workers.

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Continuing his fight for an open and accountable government, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has launched a powerful strike against President Obama’s ability to issue recess appointments. Today, Congressman Landry led a coalition of 77 freshmen in a letter to House leadership requesting all appropriate measures be taken to prevent any recess appointment by the President for the remainder of the 112th Congress.

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Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) released the following statement after he declined the President’s invitation to the White House this morning:

“I have respectfully declined the President’s invitation to the White House today. I don’t intend to spend my morning being lectured to by a President whose failed policies have put our children and grandchildren in a huge burden of debt. Over the past two years, President Obama and congressional Democrats have overseen the largest budget deficits in U.S. history. On top of that, the President’s budget adds $1.3 trillion to our national debt every year for the next ten years – a budget that failed to muster a single vote in the Senate. Until the President produces a responsible deficit reduction plan, I’m not going to the White House to negotiate with myself. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) released the following statement regarding tonight’s vote to reject a standalone increase in the debt ceiling:

“Washington should not force the generations of tomorrow to pay for yesterday’s budgetary problems. I voted today against the debt ceiling because I will not sell the future of our children and grandchildren in order to keep kicking tough decisions down the road. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry released the following statement after today’s meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

“Once again, the President has chosen misguided politics over security. While conflicts escalate throughout the Middle East, we should be standing steadfast with one of our strongest allies – Israel. Instead, the President minimizes the real terrorist threats and wishes to undermine Israeli security. I reject the President’s position to return to 1967 border lines. And I reaffirm my commitment to Israel and its safety.”

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded the announcement made by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that farmers whose crops have been damaged by the historic Mississippi River flooding will be eligible for crop insurance indemnities in accordance with the provisions of their crop insurance policy.

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In response to rumored reports that commercial fishing operations within the Atchafalaya Basin will be halted, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today sent a letter to a number of government agencies requesting they work together to prevent such a premature closing of the fisheries.

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With water levels on the Mississippi River rising to record highs and water already overtopping the outer levee in some areas in Louisiana, U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) and U.S. Senator David Vitter (R, LA) sent a letter today to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking every possible measure to delay the opening of the Morganza Spillway be taken, including the immediate opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway.
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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, New Iberia) praised the House passage of his co-sponsored H.R. 3 – the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.”

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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, New Iberia) issued the following statement regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden:

“For the last 10 years, the brave men and women of our military forces and intelligence services have been determined in their effort to bring justice to those responsible for killing nearly 3,000 people on September 11, 2011. Due to their hard work, sacrifice, and commitment – Osama bin Laden is dead! Read the rest of this entry »

U.S. Sen. David Vitter and U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry applauded an agreement announced today that will direct BP to pay $1 billion upfront for coastal resource restoration. Garrett Graves, chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, has cited Vitter and Landry’s Natural Resources Restoration Act as a vital bargaining chip in the negotiations.

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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) scolded President Obama regarding the President’s decision to not visit the Gulf Coast on the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy.

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U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) and 169 fellow Members of Congress have written to the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency, in opposition to the agencies’ attempt to evade the proper regulatory process in order to dramatically expand the Clean Water Act. This letter follows the Corps and EPA sending the “Clean Water Protection Guidance” to the Office of Management and Budget for regulatory review.

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In light of the government shutdown, Congressman Jeff Landry announced he will refuse his salary until all military personnel are funded.

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Amid the hard work of Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) – the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee announced it will be conducting a field hearing in Houma on Monday, April 18, 2011. The field hearing – “Gulf of Mexico: A Focus on Community Recovery and New Response Technology” – begins at 9:00 AM CST at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center and is open to the public and the press.

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Fighting to protect American jobs and ports while restoring public trust in the tax code – Congressman Jeff Landry led a coalition of 34 House Members in sending a letter to the Budget Committee requesting the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) is lawfully utilized for harbor dredging.

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Working to create American jobs, produce domestic energy, and reduce our nation’s deficit – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) joined Congressman Rob Bishop (R, UT-01) and Senator David Vitter (R, LA) to introduce the Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011 (3-D Act).

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Working to put the Gulf Coast residents back to work, Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) and Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (Republican, WA-04) introduced legislation today that will end the de facto moratorium, increase lease sales, and ensure safety requirements are met by all drilling operations.
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U.S. Sen. David Vitter and U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry today introduced the Natural Resources Restoration Act of 2011, which would require expedited coastal and fishery recovery and restoration from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. The bill requires a down payment on the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process to address resources that were harmed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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Congressmen Tim Huelskamp (Republican, KS-01) and Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) with 42 fellow GOP House members sent a letter to the President condemning President Obama’s decision to not enforce the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Obamacare:

“One year ago today, the liberals in Congress rammed their massive government-run health care law down the throats of the American people. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has joined the Values Action Team (VAT), a pro-life/pro-family Congressional coalition.

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Congressman Jeff Landry praised the notification he received from U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki that a Veterans super clinic has been approved for Southwest Louisiana.

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Congressman Jeff Landry applauded today’s ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that continues the existing antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

“I am excited that today’s ruling continues to keep dangerous and illegal shrimp from entering our market,” exclaimed Landry. “I am proud to have supported the hard-working shrimpers in Louisiana and I will continue to do all I can to defend the domestic shrimp industry.”

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Following a Sunday interview on the Fox News Channel where he cited the need to drill in the Gulf of Mexico, Congressman Jeff Landry is pushing legislation to get oil and gas production back in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, New Iberia) voted today for H.R. 830, terminating TARP’s FHA Refinance Program that would have spent 8 billion taxpayer dollars.

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Congressman Jeff Landry, the House’s leading authority on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, today chastised the Obama Administration for even considering a release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, New Iberia) voted today for H.R. 4 – “the comprehensive repeal of the Democrats’ job-killing 1099 provisions and reduction of waste, fraud, and abuse in Obamacare.”

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With oil toppling $100 per barrel and nearing 2-1/2 year highs, Congressman Jeff Landry is once again demanding the President to end his de facto moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Amid news that Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) has completed the initial well containment system, Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, New Iberia) lead 50 fellow GOP House members in sending a letter to President Obama calling on him to end the de facto moratorium and issue offshore drilling permits.
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Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, New Iberia) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget submitted to Congress today: Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) – the House’s leading proponent of domestic oil and gas drilling – became one of the first freshman of the 112thCongress to have an amendment accepted into a bill.

Landry’s amendment to H.Res. 72 – a resolution directing certain House committees to review and inventory existing and new government regulations that hurt job creation or lessen economic development – highlights efforts to increase America’s energy independence. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) praised U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson’s verdict that the federal government has no constitutional authority to force Americans to purchase privately-distributed products, such as health insurance. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) has been appointed to three key Congressional subcommittees with broad oversight of national transportation and infrastructure issues and has been named Vice Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW IBERIA, LA – Amid the continuing unrest in Egypt and the speculation of a Suez Canal shutdown – causing the largest single day increase in the price of crude oil since 2009, Congressman Jeff Landry (Republican, LA-03) has called on the President to allow domestic oil and gas drillers to get back to work immediately in order to lower the price at the pump.

“How high will the Egyptian crisis push gas prices before the President abandons his merit-less permitorium and allows domestic drillers to go back to work? Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry (R, LA-3) responded today to the announcement that the Interior Department may allow some suspended deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico to resume.

“This could be a step in the right direction, but we still have a marathon to go. The Obama Administration may reward some big companies in deepwater, but once again forgets about our independent, small business owners who explore the shelf.” said Landry.  “Too little is not enough. And hopefully, too little is not too late.” Read the rest of this entry »

U.S. Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry (R, LA-3) is one of 10 freshman Republicans to watch on energy issues, according to politico.com. Read the rest of this entry »

U.S. Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry (R, LA-3) has earned seats on the highly coveted Transportation & Infrastructure and Natural Resources Committees, his office announced today.

The committee posts will position Landry, who represents the majority of Louisiana’s coast, to be the strongest advocate for South Louisiana and its shared interests, values, and industries. “These critical Committee posts allow me the opportunity to fight Washington’s job-killing agenda crippling our oil and gas industry – the economic engine of Coastal Louisiana,” Landry said, “These assignments are also a tremendous opportunity to push for coastal restoration and flood protection.” Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry (R, LA-3) reacted today to the verdict made by Federal Court Judge Henry Hudson that the individual mandate in President Obama’s healthcare takeover bill exceeds the constitutional boundaries of congressional power.

“I commend Judge Hudson’s ruling. President Obama and the liberal Congress violated the Constitution when passing the federal takeover of healthcare and increasing the red tape between patients and their doctors. I look forward to working with the new Congress on having the entire bill abolished,” said Landry. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry (R, LA-3) reacted today to the announcement that the nation’s jobless increased to 9.8 percent, with only 39,000 new jobs created in November.

“The arrogant, job-killing policies of this Administration have destroyed our jobs and devastated our economy,” said Landry.  “I am frustrated with today’s announcement and know that Washington must be changed.” Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry (R, LA-3) reacted today to the announcement that the Obama Administration will not allow offshore oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico or off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.  “The job killing policies of this Administration have burdened the oil and gas industry and destroyed our economy,” said Landry.  “Today’s announcement is just further proof that Washington must be changed.” Read the rest of this entry »

One year ago, we embarked on a journey to restore America’s conservative values and the free enterprise system that our nation was founded upon. Throughout our campaign, I had the pleasure of meeting many of the great people of South Louisiana and enjoyed working with you to spread our message across the 3rd District. Last Tuesday night we were victorious in our efforts. However, this victory was not my victory; this was your victory and the victory of the American people. Read the rest of this entry »

Today Jeff Landry reacted to the announcement of the 1.29 trillion dollar deficit in the 2010 budget.  “The arrogant spending of this Administration and liberal Congress have again burdened us with a deficit that will be left for our children and grandchildren to bare,” said Landry.  “This is just further proof that Washington has failed us.” Read the rest of this entry »

Jeff Landry responded today to the President’s decision to lift the Deep Water Moratorium.  “Lifting the Moratorium is a step in the right direction, but only one small step.   Now we must deal with a de facto moratorium placed on the shelf that is killing the independent drillers that are the backbone of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana,” said Landry. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW IBERIA, LA – Small businessman and attorney Jeff Landry won 65% of the vote yesterday in the runoff election to secure the Republican nomination for Congress .  Here is Landry’s speech on the election win:  Thank you. 2 down 1 to go. This is your night. Tonight belongs to everyone who believes our country is moving in the wrong direction. Read the rest of this entry »

Decorated Major General Frank Catalano, ret., of the Louisiana National Guard today endorsed Jeff Landry for Congress.

General Catalano said the following: “This is retired Major General Frank Catalano. I urge you to vote Saturday for a veteran I know and trust: Jeff Landry. Read the rest of this entry »

LOUISIANA’S 3RD DISTRICT – Last night in their Board Meeting, the Tea Party of Louisiana officially endorsed Jeff Landry for Congress in Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District.

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As is the case whenever a liberal has their record in government shown to the people, their response is to falsely attack their opponent. Here is the truth about Mr. Downer’s attack on Jeff… Read the rest of this entry »

Thibodaux – The Republican Committee of Lafourche Parish today officially endorsed Jeff Landry for Congress.  Landry has now received the endorsements of the Lafourche Parish Republican Committee, the Ascension Parish Republican Committee,  the Iberia Parish Republican Committee, and the St. Martin Parish Republican Committee. Landry has also received endorsements of the most prominent conservative groups in the nation including the PRO-LIFE Family Research Council, Conservatives of America and the American Conservative Union. Read the rest of this entry »