Senator Mary Landrieu

Adoption There is nothing more important for a child than to be raised in a supporting and loving family. That is why as co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, Senator Landrieu has made it a top priority to promote responsible new policies that will help to provide a loving home for every child who needs one. Read More »
Coastal Restoration Louisiana loses its coast at the rate of one football field every 30 minutes due to erosion. The loss of coastal wetlands destroys valuable wildlife habitat and a critical defense against storms and hurricanes. Senator Landrieu has led the efforts to secure needed funds for coastal restoration in Louisiana. Louisiana's coast is crucial to many businesses that operate along it Read More »
Education Senator Landrieu has been a leader on education reform in the U.S. Senate. In 2007, she proposed a major bipartisan overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act, focusing on results. And in 2001, she successfully changed education funding formulas to direct additional dollars to Louisiana classrooms. A strong believer in early childhood education, Senator Landrieu launched the Steps to Success program in 1998, the state's first referral program on early childhood programs. Read More »
Energy Independence Louisiana has long been a leader in domestic energy production, and has much to offer our nation as we confront our current supply shortage. That is why Senator Landrieu led efforts to expand the reach of Louisiana's oil and gas industry to move the nation towards independence from foreign oil and reduce the cost of gasoline. Read More »
Government Reform From her first days in public service, Senator Landrieu has been a leader on government reform. As State Treasurer, Senator Landrieu fought to break up backroom, sweetheart deals and put tax dollars to work for the people of Louisiana. She was praised for working to depoliticize the way the state invested its money. Read More »
Health Care In the U.S. Senate, Landrieu fought for common-sense solutions to expand access to health care. She has co-sponsored a bi-partisan plan to ensure all Americans have affordable care. An independent analysis found that the plan would save American taxpayers nearly $1.5 trillion over the next decade. Read More »
Hurricane Recovery Senator Landrieu led numerous battles to aid Louisiana's recovery and rebuilding efforts after the 2005 hurricanes. She successfully eliminated a requirement that state and local governments pay for a portion of projects to repair roads, schools and other pubic works projects, a provision that presented a huge obstacle to recovery efforts. Although the federal government eliminated the payment requirement after past disasters like the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Andrew, the administration refused to do so after the 2005 hurricanes. Read More »
Iraq & Winning The War On Terrorism Senator Landrieu believes we need a new direction in Iraq. Our troops are the best in the world, and they serve bravely to provide Americans with the security and freedoms we all enjoy today. We must do everything in our power to ensure that they have the protection they need while fighting for us overseas. Read More »
Jobs and the Economy As a member of the Small Business Committee, Senator Landrieu has fought hard to protect the backbone of Louisiana's economy. She has been endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Landrieu has also been awarded the Small Business Council of America's Congressional Award and the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana's ''Legis-Gator of the Year'' award. Read More »
Military and Veterans Senator Landrieu serves on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs subcommittee. She was honored in February 2006 by the Reserve Officers Association and received the Minuteman of the Year Award, the Association's highest honor. The award recognizes recipients for their leadership on national security issues. Landrieu has also been awarded the Military Officers Association of America's (MOAA) Legislator of the Year Award, the National Military Family Association's Award for Service to Military Families, and the G.V. ''Sonny'' Montgomery Eagle Award for congressional service by the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States. Read More »

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