“The federal and state governments are committed to doing whatever it takes to protect local communities from the coronavirus—and to doing it quickly. This $31 million grant could increase medical...
Sen. Kennedy announces $7.8 million in funding for Louisiana coronavirus response
“It’s important for state and federal governments to work together to contain and mitigate the coronavirus’s spread in Louisiana. This funding gives our state more tools and resources to combat the...
Sen. Kennedy statement on FCC vote to give taxpayer money to foreign firms for airwaves they don’t even own
“It’s telling that, even after the FCC decided—in a divided vote—to give away $15 billion to foreign operations, those companies still aren’t happy. . . . People say appetites grow by indulgence,...
Sen. Kennedy statement on FCC plan for C-Band public auction
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans outlining the public auction of the C-Band...
Sens. Kennedy, Schatz, Cantwell introduce legislation to expedite 5G deployment, raise billions for taxpayers
“The real winners here are the American taxpayers who not only own the C-Band, but stand to reap the benefits of 5G. Rather than bailing out foreign satellite...
Sen. Kennedy Secures Wins for Louisiana in Funding Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), today announced the bipartisan...
Sen. Kennedy’s Provision to Bar Tax Cheaters from Federal Contracts Included in Spending Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, today announced that a provision he...
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Joins Letter Pressuring House Democrats to Fund Aid to America’s Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Republican members of the Senate Appropriations Committee in sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Appropriations...