WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La) released the following statement on the events surrounding yesterday’s joint session of Congress.“What happened at the U.S. Capitol yesterday was...
President issues executive order based on Kennedy’s effort to reunite Americans with $26 billion in unclaimed savings bonds
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has issued an executive order based on Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) legislation requiring the Treasury Secretary to provide states with information to help...
ICYMI: Despite 2020’s challenges, we can be confidently thankful this Christmas
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) published this op-ed in the Baptist Message on December 18, 2020. Below are key excerpts from the article, which focuses on the challenges...
Kennedy, Cramer, colleagues call on administration to wave tax filing penalties for those delayed by COVID-19
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Senate Banking Committee members, led a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Internal Revenue...
ICYMI: Kennedy delivers speech honoring WAFB’s Diane Deaton
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La) gave a speech honoring Diane Deaton, a weather forecaster in Baton Rouge, who announced she will retire after 37 years on the job.Ms. Deaton has worked for...
Kennedy introduces bill to recognize utility linemen as first responders
“Thousands of utility linemen are putting their safety at risk to repair Louisiana’s electrical grid after Hurricanes Laura and Delta devastated our state. In my book, these heroes are first...
Kennedy mourns passing of Gov. Mike Foster
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement upon the death of former Louisiana governor Mike Foster:“Mike Foster worked hard to create jobs and improve...
Kennedy cosponsors Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act
“People who abuse innocent animals often turn their violence on innocent people. The Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act would help better prevent and prosecute animal cruelty.”WASHINGTON – Sen....
Kennedy introduces PUPS Act to unite pets and owners during health emergencies
“The PUPS Act will help keep pets and people safe and together during public health emergencies. I hope my compassionate colleagues move this bill forward before bureaucracy tears any more dogs or...
Kennedy calls on mobile carriers to testify on preventing inmates from harassing victims by phone
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, today wrote to the chief executive officers (CEO) of...