WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Association Health Plans Act, which would codify a Trump administration rule allowing small businesses, the self-employed and...
Kennedy supports relief for Louisiana venues in COVID package
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today issued the following statement in response to urgent relief for entertainment venues included in the bipartisan, bicameral COVID relief package....
President signs Kennedy’s bill to protect Americans from fraudulent foreign companies into law
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump today signed into law Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) bill to protect American investors and their savings from foreign companies that operate on U.S. stock...
Kennedy, Cramer, colleagues call on administration to wave tax filing penalties for those delayed by COVID-19
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Senate Banking Committee members, led a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Internal Revenue...
Kennedy introduces bill to streamline forgiveness for PPP loans up to $100,000
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced legislation to streamline the forgiveness process for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $100,000 or less. “The Paycheck...
Kennedy, Higgins urge SBA to extend deadline for Laura victims to apply for assistance
“Earlier today, FEMA announced a 30-day extension for Laura victims to register for assistance. The new registration deadline is November 27. We encourage you to apply the same 30-day extension in...
Kennedy: Senate Democrats again block coronavirus relief for Louisiana workers, families
“Louisiana workers who lost jobs to the pandemic need a lifeline. Our businesses need help to keep their employees on payroll. Parents need tools to keep their kids learning, and they need more...
Kennedy: Senate Democrats block PPP second round, vote against sending aid to Louisiana workers and businesses
“There’s still more Congress can do to support Americans as they reignite our economy, and Senate Republicans just voted—again—to send aid to small businesses around the country. It’s sad but not...
Kennedy presses SuddenLink to restore internet in Louisiana
“Louisiana businesses, schools and families have been waiting too long to get their internet back, and it’s time we see real progress. SuddenLink has increased its presence on the ground, but it’s...
Kennedy backs PREPARE Act to help small businesses mitigate disaster loss
“No one knows better than a Louisianian how to prepare for natural disasters, and this bill will make it easier for our small businesses to prevent loss. Too often, hardworking Americans are forced...