“As Louisiana flattens the curve, we should continue to support the health and safety of our communities with resources that will help keep our state on track.” WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy...
Kennedy announces $8.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“Hardworking people in rural communities across Louisiana are starting to get back to work. This funding for expanded testing will help make it safer for them to return to their jobs and...
Kennedy announces $190 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“The American people are strong and smart. They want to go back to work, and this funding for expanded testing will help men and women return to their jobs safely.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
GOP senators discuss Kennedy bill for state and local government relief with President Trump
“I thought our meeting today was very positive as we discussed how we could give state and local governments crucial flexibility to help their communities using money they already have. . . . It’s...
Kennedy, Carper, Gianforte, Bustos lead bipartisan inquiry: Why are the deceased receiving coronavirus stimulus checks?
Bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers press Treasury, IRS and Social Security Administration to protect taxpayer dollars by stopping improper payments to dead peopleWASHINGTON – Today,...
Kennedy announces $10.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“It’s critical that we expand testing so that the American economy can reopen safely. . . . The better our testing, the more success we’ll have saving lives and jobs.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Sen. Kennedy introduces bill to give states flexibility in using coronavirus relief funds
“While it’s not the federal government’s job to bail out local and state officials who spent recklessly, giving those governments the flexibility to do maximum good for their communities—with money...
Kennedy announces CARES Act grant to support University of Louisiana at Lafayette coronavirus research
“With accurate data, we can understand what works best to combat the spread of the coronavirus. I’m glad to see this funding support Louisiana research to flatten the curve.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy calls on Congress to pass additional funding to save jobs, small businesses
“Failing to refuel the Paycheck Protection Program is a quick way to kill jobs and close down job creators for the long haul. I hope my colleagues in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle...
Kennedy announces $55.7 million grant for GOHSEP coronavirus response
“The federal and state governments are working together day and night to respond to this pandemic. This funding will help reimburse Louisiana for the money spent on resources to combat this...