SHREVEPORT, La. – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited the former Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories facility on Line Avenue in Shreveport today, joining officials from North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) to discuss efforts to secure new ownership and restart pharmaceutical manufacturing at the site.
“We need increased domestic manufacturing of drugs,” said Senator Cassidy. “President Trump is doing his best to make the United States a place where businesses invest in. I’m committed to the economic development of Northwest Louisiana, and bringing in full production facilities for drugs and other goods is key to that mission.”
The Shreveport visit comes in the wake of a recent White House announcement highlighting an $11 billion domestic investment from Gilead Sciences and additional commitments from eight other pharmaceutical companies to expand U.S.-based manufacturing during President Trump’s second term.
The former Dr. Reddy’s site in Shreveport is a highly scalable facility, capable of producing up to 4 billion tablets annually, making it a prime candidate for pharmaceutical re-shoring efforts.
“Senator Cassidy has long been a champion for North Louisiana, and we deeply appreciate his continued support,” said Justyn Dixon, President and CEO of NLEP. “With the growing trend of pharmaceutical reshoring, this facility offers companies an ideal opportunity for fast market entry. We’re grateful for the Senator’s interest and direct engagement.”
The visit also follows Senator Cassidy’s participation in a recent “Invest in America” event hosted by President Trump, where Cassidy was recognized for his support in promoting major economic investments across Louisiana. Among those highlighted were:
- $5.8 billion by Hyundai Steel, expected to create 1,500 jobs
- $18 billion by Venture Global for LNG infrastructure
- $17.5 billion by Woodside Energy for natural gas expansion
Cassidy emphasized that domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing not only strengthens national security and supply chain resilience but also brings high-wage jobs and economic revitalization to regions like Northwest Louisiana.