Sen. Bill Cassidy addressed the future of rural hospitals under the Big Beautiful Beautiful Bill in an interview on KEEL radio.

Here's a look at the main components of the bill and how the changes could affect tax cuts, Medicaid, food stamps, offshore oil, energy and more in Louisiana.

President Donald Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders divided on its impact.

Bill Cassidy’s office in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The group demonstrated in hopes of persuading Sen. Cassidy to vote against proposed cuts to Medicaid in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Senator Bill Cassidy emphasized the importance of rural hospitals, noting they provide healthcare and are often major employers.

Louisiana leaders are speaking out after President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill” passed in the House Thursday.

President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.

"big beautiful bill"... it's officially law now... louisiana democrats say program cuts will harm people in our state.. republican senator bill cassidy says it'll help--more than hurt.

The little-known provision in the bill means up to around $50 million per year extra for Louisiana over a decade — money that must be used for coastal protection and restoration projects.

Tucked inside the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is language that will increase offshore oil and gas royalties shared between Washington and Gulf Coast states. Originally passed in 2006, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, or GOMESA, will now dedicate 37.5% of royalties to Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama.