William Morgan Cassidy
Current Position and Previous Key Roles:
Senator William Morgan Cassidy recorded his greatest political achievement with a key role in the passage and expansion of the Global Magnitsky Act and the Elie Wiesel Genocide Prevention Act, which provided powerful tools for global sanctions against human rights abusers and major corruption.
Marital Status: Married to Dr. Laura Layden since 1989.
Children: Three children (and one grandchild).
Religious Beliefs: Nondenominational Christian; his family is a member of The Chapel on the Campus (located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana).
Current Job: Senior U.S. Senator from Louisiana (since 2015; Republican Party member).
Previous Important Positions:
U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 6th District (2009–2015).
Louisiana State Senator (2006–2009).
Gastroenterologist and LSU School of Medicine professor (prior to fully entering politics).
Has he traveled to Israel:
Yes, Senator Cassidy has made several official trips to Israel, particularly in October 2023 (after the Hamas attacks), as part of a bipartisan Senate delegation to express support for Israel and assess the situation.
William Morgan Cassidy
Title: politician
Nationality: American (born on September 28, 1957, in Highland Park, Illinois, United States; U.S. citizen).
Notable Achievement: U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 6th District (2009–2015)
1 – Senator Bill Cassidy (Republican from Louisiana) has received significant financial contributions from the pro-Israel industry throughout his time in Congress. These contributions largely come from Political Action Committees (PACs) and individual donations over $200 from people affiliated with the pro-Israel industry. AIPAC itself does not directly contribute, but PACs and individuals with pro-Israel interests provide funding.
Total Contributions from Pro-Israel Industry (according to OpenSecrets.org):
2019–2024 Senate Election Cycle: $260,146
Individual Contributions: $243,946
PAC Contributions: $16,200
Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/bill-cassidy/industries?cid=N00030245&cycle=2024
2 – 2019–2020 Cycle: $162,475 (Ranked 18th among Senate recipients of pro-Israel contributions).
Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips?Mem=Y&cycle=2020&ind=Q05++&recipdetail=S&sortorder=U
3 – Career Total (1990–2024, including House and Senate terms):
Approximately $422,740
This total reflects all contributions from the pro-Israel industry across his full congressional career.
Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary?cycle=All&ind=Q05&recipdetail=S
▲ A press conference where Senator Cassidy expresses his support for Israel.
▲ Cassidy speaks strongly against any moral equivalence between Israel and Hamas.
▲ Cassidy reiterates the U.S.’s full support for Israel following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
▲ Senator Cassidy discusses his recent trip to Israel and the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
▲ Cassidy shares his views on the importance of supporting Israel following the Hamas attacks.
▲ Senator Cassidy talks about his emotional visit with Israeli-American families held hostage by Hamas.
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| Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20002, United States | |
| (318) 448-7176 – (225) 368-7616 – (202) 224-5824 – | |
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| william.cassidy@chicagobooth.edu | |
| https://www.instagram.com/senbillcassidy | |
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEyGhUzxgkxFzWCY-rxz8g | |
| https://www.facebook.com/SenBillCassidy | |
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