“Louisianians have lost their homes, businesses and health as a result of tornadoes that devastated Monroe and other Louisiana communities. I join Gov. Edwards in asking for this disaster...
Kennedy asks Attorney General Barr to deny early release of Allen Stanford, Bernie Madoff
“I respectfully urge you to deny any request for early release made by Robert Allen Stanford, Bernie Madoff, and others who chose to devastate innocent Americans with their fraudulent...
Kennedy, Cassidy, Johnson urge Federal Bureau of Prisons to take immediate action at Oakdale Prison
“What goes on at this federal prison affects inmates, staff and the broader Oakdale community. We need answers about what happened in Oakdale and how the Bureau of Prisons is going to mitigate this...
Sen. Kennedy asks President Trump to declare major disaster in Louisiana
“It is no secret that Louisiana needs your help during this disaster. . . . I am requesting that you approve this request as expeditiously as possible in order to make additional resources available...
Sen. Kennedy asks President Trump to extend REAL ID deadline on behalf of real America
“I believe this is, at heart, an economic issue: Real America needs a REAL ID extension. I look forward to working with you to ensure the transition to REAL IDs does not disrupt the lives or...
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’s JACK Act reveals millions paid to lobbyists with criminal convictions
“Everyone has a right to petition the government, but the American people deserve to know whether a lobbyist has a history of corruption. The JACK Act is shedding light on swamp creatures who broke...
ICYMI: Kennedy delivers speech on FCC’s C-band proposal
“Now [the FCC] may have the votes to do this, Mr. President, but I'm not giving up. I've got a bill along with Senator Schumer—yes, Chuck and I are working on a bill together, Senator Cantwell,...
Sen. Kennedy statement on Senate impeachment vote
“I believe Speaker Pelosi’s attempt to normalize impeachment and to turn it into a routine political weapon was a mistake. In fact, it was reckless. A country as great as ours deserves better, and...
Sen. Kennedy announces Senate custodian as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced that Felicia Proctor will accompany him to President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union address. Proctor is a Washington native and part of the...