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Louisiana Shrimpers Win House Vote: Landry Amendment Removes Regulations

May 10th, 2012

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) that would prohibit funds appropriated in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act from being used to require Turtle Excluder Devices (TED’s) on skimmer or butterfly type fishing nets. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Landry Invites BSEE Director to South Louisiana

May 8th, 2012

Working to highlight one of the oil and gas industry’s tremendous safety and education tools, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has invited Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director James Watson to the Mr. Charlie rig in Morgan City. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Responds to Obama Fracking Proposals

May 7th, 2012

Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who famously held a “Drilling = Jobs” sign during the President’s national address on jobs, issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands:

“Even though Al ‘Crucify Them’ Armendariz is gone, Washington continues to fire shots at our job-creating fossil fuel industry. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry’s Pressure Pays Off: EPA Adminstrator Resigns

April 30th, 2012

Amid pressure from Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who – as reported by the well-respected, independent Capitol Hill newspaper The Hill – “introduced a House resolution Friday calling on an Environmental Protection Agency official to resign over 2010 comments comparing enforcement of clean-air laws to crucifixion”, Region 6 EPA Administrator Al Armendariz has resigned. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry: Let the Crucifixion End, Fire Armendariz & Obama

April 27th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who famously held a “Drilling=Jobs” sign during the President’s national address on jobs, is calling for the firing on Region 6 EPA Administrator Al Armendariz amid the release of video footage showing Armendariz touting the EPA’s crucifixion of oil companies. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Bucks Leadership, Votes Against CISPA

April 27th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after he voted against H.R. 3523 – the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (CISPA):

“Unfortunately, many in Washington are beholden to their next election not to the Constitution Read the rest of this entry »

Supporting Louisiana Farmers, Landry Applauds DOL’s Withdrawal

April 27th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded the withdrawal of a proposed rule (RIN 1235-A06) by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) dealing with youth who work in agricultural vocations.

“The rule was a direct attack on family farmers who teach the values of hard work, responsibility, and respect for our natural resources Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Again Urges Swift Construction of VA Clinics

April 23rd, 2012

NEW IBERIA, LA – Responding to the Veterans Affairs (VA) latest timeline on the health clinics for Southwest Louisiana, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) is again calling on the VA to utilize an accelerated funding approach to ensure Acadiana’s veterans get the care they deserve as quickly as possible Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Statement on Anniversary of BP Spill

April 20th, 2012

NEW IBERIA, LA – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who represents the district most impacted by the BP oil spill and Obama moratorium, issued the following statement on the unfortunate two-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy:

“Today, as we remember the 11 lives lost Read the rest of this entry »

Landry: Remind Obama April Fool’s Only Last 24 Hours

April 19th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement following President Obama’s press conference Tuesday where Obama blamed oil market speculators on driving up the price of crude oil and gasoline:

“Someone should remind the President that April Fool’s Day lasts for 24 hours not a whole month or an entire Presidential term. Read the rest of this entry »

Supporting Energy Jobs, Landry Applauds Sabine Pass Approval

April 17th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded today’s approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that allows Sabine Pass to expand its facilities and operations. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Landry Rated Top Taxpayer Advocate from Louisiana

April 12th, 2012

Landry Named “Taxpayers’ Friend” by the Nation’s Largest Taxpayer Group – Only Louisiana Representative Given an “A” Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Again Urges Payments for Moratorium Victims

April 10th, 2012

Continuing his fight for victims of the oil spill and the President’s drilling moratorium, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today requested the Plaintiffs Steering Committee (PSC) include coverage of claims based on moratorium losses in their recommendations to the United States District Court Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Calls for Subpoenas on Moratorium

March 28th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Member Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee Business Meeting to authorize the Chairman to issue duces tecum subpoenas for the production of documents relating to the offshore oil and natural gas drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Landry Impacts Ryan Budget

March 26th, 2012

Landry Successfully Gets Port Dredging & Religious Freedom Language Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Offers Solutions for VA Clinics in SWLA

March 22nd, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing his fight for the veterans of Acadiana, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today met with officials from the Veterans Administration to fight for the Lafayette and Lake Charles Community Based Outpatient Clinic facilities Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Landry Leads Huge Coalition to Protect Religious Freedom

March 6th, 2012

Landry Coalition Requests Budget Committee Defund Liberty Violators Read the rest of this entry »

Club for Growth Stamps Landry as One of the Most Conservative Members of the United States Congress

March 1st, 2012

Congressman Landry is in top 25 of U.S. House – 1 of only two Louisiana Members in top 25

Washington, DC – The Club for Growth, the nation’s leading free-market advocacy organization, announced that Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has earned the annual Defender of Economic Freedom award for his strong, consistent voting record on economic growth and freedom. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Defends Liberty at Senate Hearing

February 19th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), a champion in the U.S. House for liberty and freedom, issued the following opening statement at today’s U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Due Process Guarantee Act – Banning Indefinite Detention of Americans: Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Wins More Coastal Restoration Dollars

February 15th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – The United States House of Representatives today passed legislation authored by Congressmen Jeff Landry and Cedric Richmond that will bring Louisiana approximately $2 billion more in coastal restoration and hurricane protection funding. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Urges Sebelius to Reconsider, House to Pass H.R. 1179

February 15th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Amid the recent decision by Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to require religion-affiliated hospitals, agencies and schools to provide employees with health insurance covering contraception and sterilization – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) is working to honor religious freedom and protect life. Landry has joined colleagues in writing Sebelius to reconsider her ruling, and he is encouraging other Members of Congress to support H.R. 1179 – the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

Supporting Louisiana Farmers, Landry Fights for St. Mary Parish FSA

February 10th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Fighting for Louisiana farmers, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today requested U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack reconsider the proposed closure of the St. Mary Parish Farm Services Agency (FSA) facility. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Responds to Sebelius Ruling

February 3rd, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), one of the U.S. House’s leading advocates for the pro-life movement, issued the following statement regarding Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius decision Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Returns $160k, Requests Boehner to Pay Down Debt

February 1st, 2012

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 »

Congressman Landry Listens to Louisiana Farmers

January 25th, 2012

CROWLEY, LA – As Congress prepares to write the new long-term reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has been seeking input from all agricultural producers. In his pursuit for the best solutions for South Louisiana farmers, Landry attended the Louisiana Rice Council and Louisiana Rice Growers Association Annual Meeting Wednesday night – listening to concerns and talking about legislative efforts. Read the rest of this entry »

Tea Party of Louisiana Drafts JEFF LANDRY to run for Congressional Reelection Seat

January 19th, 2012

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 3rd 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 »

Landry, Who Opposed the Debt Deal, Refuses to Participate in Washington Gimmick

January 18th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after voting present to H.J. Res. 98, a resolution of disapproval to the debt limit increase:

“Once again, Washington politicians are failing to take responsibility for their actions instead of working for real solutions to our debt crisis. When the Washington politicians voted for the DC deal in August that raised the debt ceiling, they did nothing to cure Washington’s addiction to spending. And today’s vote is nothing more than a smokescreen to help Americans forget the Washington politicians’ vote for the disastrous debt deal and Super Committee. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Introduces Bill to Fight Obama Recess Appointees

January 13th, 2012

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 »

Obama Violates Constitution, Landry Fights Back

January 4th, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – In total disregard of the Constitution and after the Democrat-controlled Senate voted down Richard Cordray’s nomination, the President has recess appointed Mr. Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03), who has led the House efforts to block President Obama from making recess appointments, is fighting back. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Statement on Payroll Tax Extension

December 22nd, 2011

NEW IBERIA, LA – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement regarding the two-month extension of the payroll tax holiday:

“Once again, Washington politicians have taken the easy way out – kicking the can down the road instead of addressing our problems head on, providing long-term certainty, and putting our country back on a path to prosperity. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Votes Against Wasteful Washington Spending

December 16th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) issued the following statement after he voted against H.R. 2055 – the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2012:

“With our country borrowing 42 cents on every dollar, we need real change to the way Congress spends our money. While H.R. 2055 may meet Washington’s standards for spending cuts, it certainly doesn’t meet America’s demand for a smaller, more efficient, and more accountable government. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitter, Landry Urge Corps to Complete SW Louisiana Coastal Study

December 15th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R, LA) and U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) sent a letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials urging them to complete the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Hurricane Protection and Restoration study by the 2012 hurricane season. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry: Protect Our Liberties

December 15th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Amid a lively debate in the U.S. Capitol on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) introduced legislation today that would protect Americans from being detained indefinitely without trial. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Continues Fight to End Congressional Benefits

December 13th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Working to end taxpayer-funded benefits to Members of Congress, U.S. Representative Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) has co-sponsored H.R. 3480 – the End Pensions in Congress (EPIC) Act. The EPIC Act would end the Congressional pension plan Read the rest of this entry »

POWER Act Passes House: Landry Becomes First LA Rep to Pass Bill This Year

December 7th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives 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 clarifies that offshore wind farms must comply with the same laws as offshore oil and gas production. The vote makes Landry the first Louisiana Representative to have a stand-alone bill accepted by the House this year. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Introduces Bill to Preserve Social Security & Payroll Tax Holiday

December 2nd, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Working to support Social Security solvency and the Payroll Tax Holiday, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today introduced H.R. 3551 – the Social Security Preservation through Individual Choice Enhancement (SSPICE) Act. The SSPICE Act turns the payroll tax holiday into an opt-in system, allowing each worker to annually decide if he or she wants to continue receiving the holiday.  Read the rest of this entry »

CITIZENS UNITED POLITICAL VICTORY FUND ENDORSES AND CALLS ON JEFF LANDRY TO RUN FOR NEW LOUISIANA 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

November 30th, 2011

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Congressman Jeff Landry in Louisiana’s new 3rd Congressional District. CUPVF has also contributed $5,000 for both Landry’s primary and general elections.
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Landry Wins For LA Fishermen: BP Doubles Payments to Shrimpers & Crabbers

November 30th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded a modification announced today that will double BP’s compensation to commercial shrimpers and crab harvesters impacted by the spill. This change comes just days after Landry wrote BP Claims Fund Master Kenneth Feinberg calling for BP to adjust its compensation formula to meet the needs of Louisiana’s seafood industries and a few weeks since Landry grilled Feinberg at a hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry: Enough of Failed Washington Gimmicks, Congress Needs to Make Tough Decisions

November 21st, 2011

NEW IBERIA, LA – Following today’s announcement that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (“Super Committee”) can’t agree on at least $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) called on his colleagues to end the Washington games and do their elected duties Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Fights to Balance America’s Budget

November 18th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Honoring a pledge he made as a candidate, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) continued his fight to balance America’s budget by voting in support of H.J.Res 2 – a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry, 71 Other Congressmen Urge No Tax Increases

November 17th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) and 71 other House Republicans sent a letter to the “Super Committee” urging them to not raise taxes. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Delivers for Louisiana Workers – U.S. House Passes Landry Provisions in Coast Guard Re-Authorization

November 15th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – After working for nearly a year to increase the safety and viability of Louisiana’s oil and gas and maritime industries, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) applauded his colleagues in passing H.R. 2838 – the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Urges BP to Pay Moratorium Victims

November 11th, 2011

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 »

Landry Thanks Veterans

November 11th, 2011

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 »

Landry Fights Fraud at FCC, Leads Congressmen to End Abuse

November 9th, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Fighting to end fraud and abuse within the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Lifeline and Link Up programs, Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) led a coalition of Representatives in sending a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski requesting answers on how the FCC is combating the corruption in these programs. Read the rest of this entry »

Landry Wins FRC Action’s “True Blue” Award for Unwavering Support of the Family

October 28th, 2011

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 »

Supporting Life-Affirming Health Care, Landry Praises Passage of the Protect Life Act

October 13th, 2011

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 »

1 Year Since Moratorium Lifted, Congressman Landry Still Fighting for Offshore Jobs

October 12th, 2011

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 »

Congressman Landry Honored by National Healthcare Leaders

October 6th, 2011

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 »

Landry’s Job-Creating POWER Act Passes Through Committee

October 5th, 2011

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 »

Landry Fights for Sabine Pass Expansion

September 27th, 2011

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 »

Landry’s Efforts Help Delay H-2B Changes, Save Louisiana Agriculture Jobs

September 27th, 2011

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 »

Landry Fires Back: Demands Meeting & Apology from Bromwich

September 20th, 2011

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 »

Landry’s Efforts to Protect American Jobs from Government Overreach Scores Another Victory Today

September 15th, 2011

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 »

CEI Awards Congressman Landry as Pro-Worker Legislator

September 15th, 2011

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 »

Congressman Landry’s Statement on the Disapproval of Debt Limit Increase Resolution

September 14th, 2011

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.”

It’s Simple: Drilling Equal Jobs

September 8th, 2011

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 »

Congressman Landry Delivers for Offshore Workers

September 8th, 2011

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 »

Instead of Worrying about His Golf Game, The President Should Worry about Our Gulf Coast

September 7th, 2011

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 Landry Joining Senator Vitter at Forums to Hear from You

August 23rd, 2011

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 Landry Statement on S&P Downgrade

August 8th, 2011

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 »

Thanks to Landry, Obama Can’t Make Recess Appointments

August 3rd, 2011

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 Landry’s Statement on Today’s Debt Ceiling Deal

August 1st, 2011

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.”

Landry’s Statement after Reid Plan Fails in the House

July 30th, 2011

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 Landry’s Statement on the Budget Control Act of 2011

July 29th, 2011

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 »

Landry’s Pressure Pays Off: Balanced Budget Amendment Added to Debt Ceiling Vote

July 29th, 2011

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.”

Landry Continues Work for Long-Term Solution to Debt Crisis

July 29th, 2011

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 Landry’s Response to President’s Debt Ceiling Speech

July 25th, 2011

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 »

Fighting to Get America’s Fiscal House in Order – Landry Votes for the Cut, Cap, & Balance Act

July 19th, 2011

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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No Pay for Recess Appointees: The Landry Amendment Adopted

July 15th, 2011

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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Landry issues statement on FEC numbers

July 15th, 2011

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.

KEEPING HIS PROMISE: Congressman Jeff Landry Declines Special Congressional Healthcare and Retirement Benefits

July 15th, 2011

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 »

Landry: Oil Prices Surge Pointing to a Negative Verdict on Obama’s SPR Release

July 5th, 2011

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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Landry Presides Over House, Blocks Recess Appointments

July 1st, 2011

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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Congressman Landry Introduces the POWER Act

June 24th, 2011

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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Congressman Landry Leads Assault to End Recess Appointments

June 16th, 2011

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 Landry Declines Invitation to White House

June 1st, 2011

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 Landry’s Statement on Tonight’s Debt Ceiling Vote

May 31st, 2011

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 »

Landry’s Statement on Obama’s Lack of Support for Israel

May 20th, 2011

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.”

Landry’s Requests Met: USDA to Cover Crop Losses

May 15th, 2011

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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Landry Implores Continued Commercial Fishing in Atchafalaya Basin

May 8th, 2011

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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Landry and Vitter Call for Corps to Immediately Open Bonnet Carré

May 5th, 2011

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 Landry Praises Passage of The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

May 4th, 2011

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 Landry’s Statement on the Death of Osama Bin Laden

May 2nd, 2011

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 »

Vitter and Landry’s Legislation Pays Dividends: BP to Pay $1 billion Upfront for Restoration Projects

April 21st, 2011

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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Furious Landry Attacks Obama For Ignoring Oil Spill Region on Anniversary While Travelling to Facebook

April 21st, 2011

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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Landry Calls for End of Obama’s Dramatic Expansion of Clean Water Act Jurisdiction

April 18th, 2011

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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Disgusted by Washington Politics, Congressman Landry Refuses Salary Until Military Is Paid

April 8th, 2011

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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Landry Gets U.S. House Committee Field Hearing in District

April 7th, 2011

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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Landry Leads Coalition to Protect Jobs and Dredging Funding

April 4th, 2011

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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Create American Jobs, Produce Domestic Energy, & Reduce Our Deficit: Pass Landry & Vitter’s 3-D Act

March 31st, 2011

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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Fighting to Create American Jobs, Landry & Hastings Introduce Key Energy Legislation

March 29th, 2011

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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Vitter, Landry Introduce Natural Resources Restoration Act

March 29th, 2011

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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Obama’s Judgment Questioned: Congressmen Defend Marriage

March 24th, 2011

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 Landry’s Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Obamacare

March 23rd, 2011

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 Landry Joins Values Action Team

March 22nd, 2011

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

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Landry Praises Decision to Approve a Veterans Super Clinic in SW Louisiana

March 15th, 2011

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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Supporting Louisiana Shrimpers, Landry Applauds ITC’S Ruling

March 15th, 2011

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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Congressman Landry Fights for Gulf of Mexico Energy Production

March 14th, 2011

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 Landry Saves Taxpayers Millions: Votes to Repeal Ineffective TARP Program

March 10th, 2011

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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