WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today questioned Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge about the status of supplemental disaster relief for Louisiana in the wake of...
Kennedy introduces bill to increase accountability, require Senate confirmation of CDC Director
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced a bill that would require Senate confirmation of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“If the coronavirus...
Kennedy urges President Biden to provide disaster relief to southwest Louisiana
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) again urged President Biden to provide supplemental disaster relief for southwest Louisiana. The region is currently experiencing flash flooding even as...
Kennedy statement on Gov. Buddy Roemer
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), released the following statement upon the passing of Gov. Buddy Roemer.“Louisiana weeps. Buddy was one of the most interesting people I have ever...
Kennedy, Scott announce resolution reaffirming U.S. commitment to Israel, condemning attacks by Hamas
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 16 other senators in announcing a resolution condemning Hamas’s attacks against Israel and reaffirming the...
Kennedy, Rubio introduce PREPARE Act to help small businesses mitigate disaster damage
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing the Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act, which...
Kennedy, Rubio call on Biden to withhold sanctions relief from Iran for support of anti-Israel terrorism
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and other Republican senators in calling on President Biden to cut off negotiations with and refrain from giving...
Kennedy, Risch introduce bill to facilitate disaster assistance for rural communities
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act, which would allow rural homeowners, renters and...
Kennedy questions NCAA cancellation of golf tournament, undervaluing of women’s sports
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today questioned the cancellation of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I women’s golf regional in Baton Rouge, La. The NCAA...
Kennedy, Johnson introduce legislation to help restore historic Liberty Theatre in Eunice
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) today introduced the Save the Liberty Theatre Act of 2021, which will allow the city of Eunice to restore its historic...