“We claim you in Louisiana. We’re proud of the fact, in Louisiana, that you were born in Metairie—a suburb of New Orleans. . . . I know your mom and dad still live there, and we’re very proud of you...
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 announces $9.9 million for Avondale cargo deck
“Louisiana’s ports fuel much of the nation’s commerce. This critical funding is great news for Avondale, and, importantly, it will support jobs on the Westbank.”MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John...
Kennedy, senators lead amicus brief supporting religious liberty in nation’s capital
“This case is about fairness, plain and simple. Capitol Hill Baptist Church is right to ask that houses of worship receive the same treatment Mayor Bowser has given peaceful protestors under her...
Kennedy applauds House companion to Don’t Push My Buttons Act
“Social media has many virtues, but too often it divides people by feeding them polarizing information—without their awareness or consent. . . . My bill would give Americans more control over their...
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 announces $2 million for Louisiana Tech baseball stadium, sports facilities
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $1,939,229 FEMA grant to support tornado-related repairs to J.C....
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 urges Wells Fargo to address water system project delay in Central Louisiana
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today wrote to Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf, urging him to respond to the Hammock Water System so that the system can begin...
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...