WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 as Patriot...
Kennedy urges Gov. Edwards to label places of worship as “essential” and rescind capacity cap
“I, therefore, respectfully ask you to treat people of faith by the same standards you have treated protests and 'essential businesses' and that you rescind the capacity cap on churches and other...
President’s working group adopts policy of Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act
“The SEC, CFTC, Treasury, Federal Reserve and entire Senate are on the same page. Now, it’s time for the House to enshrine this policy in law. Short of that, we cannot ensure that firms beholden to...
Kennedy’s bill to give states flexibility to use CARES funds included in next coronavirus package
“For months, state and local governments have been working under the weight of an incredible health crisis. Giving those governments the flexibility to help their communities weather this...
Kennedy statement on passing of Rep. John Lewis
“John Lewis made America better. He believed in, and espoused in word and deed, the ideal of America as a color-blind meritocracy. Becky and I mourn his passing. Thank you, Congressman Lewis, for...
Kennedy statement on President Trump’s securing remdesivir supply for Louisiana
“President Trump has always made certain that Louisiana gets the resources we need to fight COVID-19. We’re thankful for this supply of remdesivir and for the lives it will help.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Senate passes Carper, Kennedy bill to stop IRS payments to dead people
“Every so often, Washington actually saves taxpayer dollars instead of watching that money circle the bureaucratic drain. Today, the Senate made the commonsense move to pass the Stopping Improper...
Kennedy announces $3 million to help Louisiana State Police combat opioid abuse
“Opioid abuse has crippled communities in our state, and this funding will help law enforcement keep these deadly drugs off of Louisiana streets and out of Louisiana homes.” WASHINGTON...
Kennedy statement on Intelsat bankruptcy
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement in response to reports that Intelsat has filed for bankruptcy, which would put its pending agreement with the Federal...
Kennedy, Carper, Gianforte, Bustos lead bipartisan inquiry: Why are the deceased receiving coronavirus stimulus checks?
Bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers press Treasury, IRS and Social Security Administration to protect taxpayer dollars by stopping improper payments to dead peopleWASHINGTON – Today,...