“Louisiana deserves quality education and health care, and this HHS funding will support key services and research to help our communities flourish.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a...
Kennedy introduces bill to lift arbitrary cap on oil revenue for Gulf states
“The existing cap arbitrarily siphons money away from conservation in oil-producing states. This cap isn’t smart, sustainable or fair. The commonsense solution here is eliminating the cap on oil...
President Trump to grant Louisiana emergency declaration
MADISONVILLE, La. — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) spoke early Sunday morning with President Donald Trump to ask that he grant the state of Louisiana’s request for an emergency declaration...
Kennedy announces $18.3 million for Louisiana coronavirus response
“As Louisiana flattens the curve, we should continue to support the health and safety of our communities with resources that will help keep our state on track.” WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy...
Kennedy announces $40.5 million in FEMA grants for Livingston Parish school repairs
“Livingston Parish schools are still feeling the impact of the 2016 floods, and this FEMA grant will help the school board repair damages to multiple schools and their resources.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy to call for investigation into why Louisiana businesses remain unpaid after hurricane recovery work in U.S. Virgin Islands
“When Hurricanes Irma and Maria dealt the Virgin Islands heavy blows in 2017, Louisianians raced down to help our neighbors rebuild. . . . Now, the bills are way past due, and Louisiana companies...
Kennedy announces $5.8 million in FEMA grants for residential elevation projects
“South Louisiana has experienced significant flooding in recent years, and these FEMA grants will help fund critical elevation projects to protect homes from future disasters.”WASHINGTON – Sen....
Kennedy announces $98.5 million for Louisiana nursing facilities
“Throughout this pandemic, nursing homes have faced unparalleled challenges while looking after America’s most vulnerable people. This HHS funding will give these health care professionals key...
Kennedy, senators to Barr: Investigate improper PPP funding for Planned Parenthood
“[The Paycheck Protection Program] was not designed to give government funds to politicized, partisan abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. . . . Planned Parenthood fraudulently taking tens of...
Kennedy announces $8.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“Hardworking people in rural communities across Louisiana are starting to get back to work. This funding for expanded testing will help make it safer for them to return to their jobs and...