WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announced budget. “America’s debt is already economic quicksand, and President...
Senate Democrats block Kennedy amendment to exclude felony rioters from SBA assistance
WASHINGTON – The Senate voted today on Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to ensure that Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance cannot go to individuals found guilty of felony rioting...
Kennedy defends independence of infrastructure Permitting Council
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today defended the independence of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council), which focuses on streamlining the process for...
Kennedy, Banking members urge SEC to block NASDAQ’s proposed diversity quota
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Ranking Member Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Republican committee members in urging the Securities and Exchange...
Senate includes Kennedy, Carper legislation to stop improper payments to dead people, save taxpayer dollars in funding package
WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate will vote to pass the major provisions of Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper’s (D-Del.) Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased...
Kennedy leads delegation letter asking President Trump for additional hurricane relief funds
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), together with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Reps. Clay Higgins (R-La.), Steve Scalise (R-La.), Mike Johnson (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.) and Ralph...
Kennedy announces $33.4 million for coronavirus response in Baton Rouge, New Orleans
“Louisiana’s health care providers were forced to take drastic measures to care for coronavirus patients, and these FEMA grants will help reimburse health centers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans for...
Kennedy announces $27 million for coronavirus housing relief
“Many Louisianians are facing tough times through no fault of their own. Government shut down the economy, and people are struggling to afford housing. I’m grateful for HUD’s work to quickly...
Kennedy announces $1 million for Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services for coronavirus response
“It’s imperative that we continue to care for, and ensure the safety of, our children and their families during this pandemic. This funding will help reimburse DCFS for its response to the...
Kennedy introduces bill to lift arbitrary cap on oil revenue for Gulf states
“The existing cap arbitrarily siphons money away from conservation in oil-producing states. This cap isn’t smart, sustainable or fair. The commonsense solution here is eliminating the cap on oil...