WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure key provisions of the funding bill that Congress is expected to vote on soon.“Louisianians...
Kennedy secures funding for new Lake Charles courthouse
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, secured language to require the General Services...
Kennedy leads delegation letter asking President Trump for additional hurricane relief funds
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), together with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Reps. Clay Higgins (R-La.), Steve Scalise (R-La.), Mike Johnson (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.) and Ralph...
Kennedy urges Cox, AT&T to do more to restore internet, cable after Hurricane Zeta
“Cox and AT&T have a duty to their customers, and that starts with transparency. The companies need to be clear about who needs their internet and cable back on and exactly what Cox and AT&T...
Kennedy, Higgins urge SBA to extend deadline for Laura victims to apply for assistance
“Earlier today, FEMA announced a 30-day extension for Laura victims to register for assistance. The new registration deadline is November 27. We encourage you to apply the same 30-day extension in...
FEMA to grant Kennedy request to extend deadline for Laura victims to register for assistance
“I’m thankful that Administrator Gaynor understands the unthinkable position Louisianians in Lake Charles and other parts of the state find themselves in. They’re going to work every day only to...
Kennedy announces $24 million for Bossier road repairs
“In 2016, floods damaged many of Louisiana’s roads and highways, and this grant will restore infrastructure to make travel safer for communities in Bossier.”MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John...
Kennedy introduces bill to fuel rebuilding efforts in communities hit by Hurricane Laura
“I introduced the Hurricane Laura Recovery Opportunity Zones Act to incentivize rebuilding and development projects in southwest and central Louisiana communities.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Kennedy announces $17 billion for FEMA disaster relief fund
“I’ve worked to ensure the disaster relief fund gets the increase needed to take care of people hurt by storms and people struggling under the coronavirus pandemic. Between the $17 billion infusion...
Kennedy backs PREPARE Act to help small businesses mitigate disaster loss
“No one knows better than a Louisianian how to prepare for natural disasters, and this bill will make it easier for our small businesses to prevent loss. Too often, hardworking Americans are forced...