“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...
Kennedy announces $2.5 million for education, health services and research
“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...
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 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 $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 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 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, 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...
Senate passes Kennedy and Van Hollen’s bill to kick deceitful Chinese companies off U.S. exchanges
“It’s asinine that we’re giving Chinese companies the opportunity to exploit hardworking Americans—people who put their retirement and college savings in our exchanges—because we don’t insist on...