“People’s lives and their livelihoods depend on a swift, comprehensive response to this pandemic. . . . The CARES Act is the best path open to preserving and reviving our economy as we battle the...
Louisiana small businesses gain access to SBA disaster loans in wake of coronavirus
“Now is the time to mobilize resources to save American lives and livelihoods. Louisiana businesses and their employees are struggling through no fault of their own, and they need relief fast. . . ....
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...
Sens. Kennedy, Cruz, Barrasso, Inhofe, Toomey, Lee, Enzi, Cassidy, Capito and Lankford applaud President Trump’s commitment to saving the jobs of blue-collar refinery workers
Issue statement following reports that the administration will appeal the Tenth Circuit’s decisionWASHINGTON—Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Jim Inhofe...
Sens. Kennedy, Van Hollen ask SEC to educate investors about high-risk Chinese companies
“Americans are increasingly concerned that the federal government is not doing enough to address the threat that China poses to our capital markets and national security. . . . These developments...
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...
Sen. Kennedy celebrates Officer of the Year
“It gives me great comfort to know that Louisiana has dedicated law enforcement officers like you who are committed to protecting our communities.”WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today sent a...
Sen. Kennedy announces $13 million grant for Port of South Louisiana
“The Port of South Louisiana helps drive the state and national economies in a big way. I’m excited to see this grant create and protect jobs in LaPlace and around the region.”WASHINGTON – Sen....
Sen. Kennedy announces $15.5 million grant for broadband infrastructure project
“People in rural Louisiana deserve access to quality broadband infrastructure. This grant will allow families to take advantage of this crucial technology to expand their economic and educational...
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...