WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced an amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to unleash U.S. energy production by mandating oil and gas leases in the Gulf of...
Kennedy introduces amendment to reduce the cost of insulin for middle, low-income Americans
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced an amendment to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to lower the cost of insulin.“Louisianians and all Americans who suffer from diabetes...
Kennedy: Empower cops to keep our communities safe
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) spoke on the senate floor about the rise in crime in Louisiana and across the country.Key excerpts from his remarks include: “In my state, and in my...
Kennedy announces $69 million in disaster relief for Hurricanes Laura, Ida
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $69,021,705 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants in disaster aid for...
Kennedy introduces bill to boost U.S. manufacturing, support American companies
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act to bolster domestic manufacturing and support American companies. The...
Kennedy introduces Preventing Malign Chinese Influence on Academic Institutions Act
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Preventing Malign Chinese Influence on Academic Institutions Act to increase transparency for schools that accept monetary gifts...
Kennedy, Cotton, Graham introduce bill to stop contraband cellphone use among prisoners
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in introducing the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act to combat the use of contraband cellphones...
Water Resources Development Act passes Senate with Kennedy wins for Louisiana
WASHINGTON – The Senate today passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) with key provisions for Louisiana that Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) successfully negotiated into the bill. “The...
Kennedy introduces bipartisan U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act to combat communist aggression in the Pacific
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act to combat Communist China’s aggression in the Pacific. The legislation would...
Kennedy receives Senator of the Year award from National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition
WASHINGTON – The National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition has named Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) its Senator of the Year for his support of its mission to fight illegal drugs by...