House Administration on Criminal Justice: 4/30/24

Sen. Thomas Pressly’s SB 276, the Abortion By Fraud Criminalization Act, debated in committee.

Catherine Herring, Pressly’s sister, testifies in support of the bill. Catherine shared her story of being drugged with abortion pills by…

SB60 by Thomas Pressly was reported favorably without objection this morning in the House Commerce Committee. This bill, along with Charles “Chuck” Owen’s companion bill HB716, is helping to pave the way towards the universal recognition of occupational licenses in Louisiana. #lalege …

Thank you to the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association for their recognition of my work last year to streamline the prior authorization process for patients and healthcare providers. I appreciate the recognition! #lalege

#CaddoDAfightingforJusticeEveryDay

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak this morning! I enjoyed the opportunity to share the background and importance of this legislation! I look forward to having it passed by the House and signed into law soon!

I enjoyed the opportunity to speak briefly yesterday with the Louisiana Councils on Aging Directors Association and thank them for their great work. Louisiana has incredible assets, but there is no question our best resource is our people. #lalege

I appreciate the support of Pelican Institute in passing this important bill through the senate! Off to the House. Let’s make #Louisiana #openforbusiness ! #lalege

Yesterday evening, the Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 60 by Thomas Pressly by a vote of 36-1. A similar bill, House Bill 716 by Charles “Chuck” Owen, recently passed the Louisiana House of Representatives by a vote of 97-8. The bills require recognition of occupational licenses issued…

✅ TODAY Sen. Thomas Pressly’s Abortion by Fraud bill (SB 276), passed unanimously on the Senate Floor❗️

Sen. Pressly was inspired to sponsor the legislation after his sister, Catherine Herring, was unknowingly poisoned by her former husband 🤯 while she was pregnant 🤰by the…

The state senate unanimously approves SB276 from Thomas Pressly It will create a new crime of 'coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud'. Testimony last week from Catherine Pressly Herring, detailing her story can be found here: brproud.com/news/local-new… #lagov #lalege

We stand with Israel. 🇮🇱 🇺🇸

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

 May those who love you be secure.

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”

Psalm 122:6-7

As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, America must show our full resolve to stand with our critical ally. The world must be assured: Israel is not alone.

I will continue to engage with the White House to insist upon a proper response. The Biden Administration’s…

I spent the afternoon today surveying the flood in Logansport with DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office Richardson & Desoto Admin. Norton. I appreciate the work they & their teams are doing to help protect the people of DeSoto. I’ll continue to monitor the flood, which will crest on Monday. Stay safe!

I continue to be so grateful for my sister who has been willing to share her trauma in order to help protect other women. Learn more about her experience and our bill here: redriverradio.org/news/2024-04-1… #lalege #abortion

My friend Calvin Mackie is such an inspiration for us all! He & the STEM NOLA team are bringing the fun of science, technology, engineering & math to kids throughout our state and nation. Take a minute and watch this video on his great work! #lalege

Happening now: With election just months away, incumbent reps, voters on pins and needles as await federal court ruling on whether Louisiana congressional map with new Black district will stand as trial ended today #lagov #lalege #Congress #la06 shreveporttimes.com/story/news/202…

After his sister was unknowingly slipped an abortion inducing drug by her husband, a state Senator is pushing for protections against this happening to anyone else. #lalege #lagov

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Sen. Thomas Pressly filed a bill on behalf of his sister whose husband placed an abortion drug in her drink without her knowledge and faced minimal jail time. Julie O'Donoghue reports she was at Pressly's side when he presented his legislation. lailluminator.com/2024/04/09/for… #lalege

It would be more intellectually honest if Sec. Mayorkas would just say he believes in open borders.