WASHINGTON – Today Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) in announcing a historic...
Kennedy, senators introduce Conservation Funding Protection Act to protect Louisiana jobs, coastlands
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced legislation to protect jobs and drilling opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico and the conservation efforts they fund. Sens. Cindy...
Kennedy welcomes new DOT measures to promote economic growth, rail safety
MADISONVILLE, La. – Today Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) praised the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for issuing two final rules...
Kennedy, senators urge EPA Administrator to avoid RVO increase
“To ensure refiners and retailers can continue to provide American consumers with affordable fuels that are safe for their vehicles and specialized tools, as well as prevent damage to fueling...
Kennedy urges Wells Fargo to address water system project delay in Central Louisiana
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today wrote to Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf, urging him to respond to the Hammock Water System so that the system can begin...
Senate passes Kennedy bill to eradicate nutria
WASHINGTON – The Senate today unanimously passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) bill to amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act. Kennedy and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced the...
Kennedy, Barrasso, Carper Announce Agreement on HFCs Amendment to Energy Bill
“To create thousands of jobs, save billions of dollars and safeguard the environment, we must invest in alternatives to HFCs. I’m thankful that Chairman Barrasso and Sen. Carper are championing this...
Kennedy applauds $25 million for coastal restoration projects
“Louisiana’s marshes help protect residents from storms and remain home to some of America’s most awesome wildlife. This NOAA funding will help support vital coastal restoration projects to guard...
Kennedy, Feinstein introduce legislation to eradicate nutria
“Louisiana’s wetlands protect our state from hurricanes and other serious storms. For years, nutria have devoured miles of our marshes, and some areas have no chance of growing back. This bill would...
Kennedy and Carper introduce amendment to phase down use of HFCs
WASHINGTON — Today, Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced an amendment to the American Energy Innovation Act that...