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...
Kennedy introduces bill to expand concealed-carry rights for qualified police officers
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act, which would expand the concealed-carry rights of qualified law enforcement...
Kennedy calls for congressional oversight hearings for SEACOR Power tragedy
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today asked the chairs and ranking members of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security to hold...
Senate passes Kennedy’s Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – The Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) bipartisan Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act. The legislation requires...
Kennedy receives 2020 Taxpayers’ Friend Award for saving taxpayer money
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has earned the National Taxpayers Union’s (NTU) Taxpayers’ Friend Award for his 2020 voting record. The NTU gives this award to lawmakers with voting...
Kennedy, Paul renew call for investigation of Planned Parenthood affiliates for illegally obtaining PPP funds
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, joined Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and other Republican committee members in urging Small Business...
Kennedy announces $5.3 million for hurricane safety and flood control in St. Tammany, Ascension and East Baton Rouge Parishes
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,317,648 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The...
Senate passes Kennedy amendment to track Louisiana boil water advisories
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – The Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct an annual study on the...