“In order to ensure that these funds are used most effectively in supporting U.S. economic growth and a continuity of service—especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic—I urge the FCC to...
Sen. Kennedy praises Federal Reserve for making more loans available to oil and gas firms
“The Federal Reserve’s decision to make relief more available to the companies and workers who drive America’s energy independence comes in the nick of time. There’s still more we should do to...
Kennedy, Cantwell, Boozman, Klobuchar send letter urging support for local media outlets during coronavirus pandemic
“Waiving SBA’s affiliation rules for local newspapers and broadcasters and ensuring that financial assistance flows to the local affiliate, not the parent company, would allow these small, local...
Kennedy asks EPA Administrator for renewable fuel standard waiver to save Louisiana refinery jobs
“Federal and state governments are working together to save lives and livelihoods in Louisiana and many other states, as America’s oil industry is struggling mightily. I’m proud to join my state...
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...
President Trump asks Sen. Kennedy to serve on coronavirus economic task force
“I’m thankful for President Trump’s leadership and that he takes wisdom from many places. . . . It’s an honor to be part of a team that will help resuscitate our economy and put our people back to...
Kennedy and Louisiana delegation ask Agriculture Secretary to Apply CARES Act to crawfish industry
“The crawfish industry is a critical part of Louisiana’s economy and culture. . . . I hope the Department of Agriculture will provide assistance to our crawfish producers so Americans can keep...
Kennedy and Cassidy ask President Trump for royalty relief to save Louisiana oil and gas jobs
“Unless the Federal Government provides meaningful relief to the independent offshore oil and gas companies in the next 30 days, the continued viability of the industry will be in serious jeopardy....
Kennedy announces $162.6 million in funding for transit industry following CARES Act
“Our public transportation system has to adapt to the coronavirus. This funding will help reduce the burden on Louisiana’s public transit providers and support the long-term economic health of...
Sen. Kennedy asks Interior Secretary Bernhardt for royalty relief to save Louisiana oil and gas jobs
“Oil and gas jobs remain a vital part of Louisiana’s economy, and factors outside workers’ control are jeopardizing those jobs. The simplest, smartest lifeline we can extend to the oil producers is...