“I look forward to working with you in my capacity as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to identify the appropriate resource needs for a...
Kennedy, Cassidy, Cornyn, Cruz urge Senate leadership for emergency supplemental appropriations
“Families and businesses affected by the hurricane must now contend with the difficulty of rebuilding their lives during a global pandemic. They warrant the Senate’s immediate attention and support...
Kennedy announces $17 million to fight opioid epidemic in Louisiana
“Even as we begin to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Laura, we can’t take our eyes off the opioid epidemic. Fighting opioid addiction remains a priority for Louisiana, and these HHS...
Kennedy announces $5 million to repair highways hit by Hurricane Laura
“Hurricane Laura severely damaged highways and roads throughout Louisiana. This DOT funding will help restore infrastructure we need to start reconnecting and rebuilding our state.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces $2.7 million for Louisiana health, agriculture projects
“Louisiana is committed to promoting the health of families and children, and I’m grateful for HHS’s support for the well-being of our communities. Louisianians across the state are recovering from...
Kennedy announces $13.4 million for Lafayette, Shreveport, Monroe airports
“Louisiana is still grappling with the damage from Hurricane Laura. This funding will promote safety and efficiency in Louisiana airports, which contributes to our local economies.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces $3.5 million for disaster resilient infrastructure in Ruston
“Louisianians are some of the toughest people in the country, and this $3.5 million will support vital infrastructure improvements to help Ruston’s businesses work through severe storms. This...
Kennedy announces $10.3 million for Louisiana Department of Health
“Family life is the foundation of child development, and I’m glad to see HHS support a vital program to help our most vulnerable kids thrive.”MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a...
Kennedy announces $35 million for Louisiana transportation projects
“Louisiana’s airports and natural gas pipelines help keep our state’s economy moving, and these grants will fund vital projects to promote safe transportation and infrastructure.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces $5.9 million for Louisiana education projects
“Louisiana’s colleges and universities produce our state’s next generation of leaders. This funding will help schools provide quality post-secondary education so our students can reach their...