“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...
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 announces $1 million CARES Act grant from FCC to promote telehealth
“It’s critical for health care providers to have access to telehealth services as we fight this pandemic. This funding will help protect the safety of patients as well as the medical professionals...
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...
Sen. Kennedy announces $475 million in immediate CARES Act relief for Louisiana health care providers
“This $475 million of HHS funding will help our state’s health care providers keep their doors wide open to our families and neighbors. Now isn’t the time to cut care or cut corners, and I’m glad to...
Sen. Kennedy announces $8.3 million in funding for medical projects
“Communities across Louisiana are fighting this virus with everything they’ve got, and this funding will help us safeguard the health of workers and families across our state.” MADISONVILLE,...
Kennedy urges public officials to close abortion clinics and focus resources on coronavirus mitigation
“Doctors and nurses are in the trenches fighting the coronavirus, and we’re in a zero-sum reality when it comes to life-saving medical supplies. Abortions are elective, deadly and wrong—especially...
Sen. Kennedy announces $8.9 million in funding for medical services, research
“These medical projects will benefit people all over Louisiana. I’m glad to see HHS support critical health services and research for our communities, especially in tough times like our state is...
Sen. Kennedy statement on CARES Act passage in Senate
“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...
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...