WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) DUMP Opioids Act, which would allow everyone in a community to use drop boxes at VA medical...
Kennedy introduces bill to combat crime in tourist areas
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Tourism District Protection Act to combat crime in areas in which tourism represents a key segment of the economy. “The pandemic...
Kennedy statement on Sen. Mike Enzi
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement upon the passing of former senator Mike Enzi:“Mike Enzi was a principled leader for the people of Wyoming and...
Kennedy, Cruz, colleagues demand answers from Biden administration on excluding funding for fossil fuel projects
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in writing to Acting...
Louisiana delegation supports supplemental disaster relief for southwest Louisiana
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Louisiana’s congressional delegation in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prioritize Louisiana’s request for supplemental...
Kennedy, Rubio introduce resolution supporting Cuban anti-communist protestors
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing a resolution supporting the Cuban people as they lead historic protests against the Cuban...
Kennedy introduces Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act for Louisiana, Senate blocks it
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced and asked the Senate to pass the Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act of 2021. The bill would provide $1.1...
Kennedy introduces Don’t Push my Buttons Act to deny immunity to manipulative social media companies
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Don’t Push My Buttons Act in response to social media platforms that track personal data to polarize and provoke online users....
Kennedy, Cassidy introduce Senate resolution congratulating Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today introduced a Senate resolution congratulating Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde.“Becky and I are...
Kennedy statement on former governor Edwin Edwards
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement upon the passing of former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards:“Becky and I are praying for former governor Edwin...