“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...
Kennedy announces $8.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“Hardworking people in rural communities across Louisiana are starting to get back to work. This funding for expanded testing will help make it safer for them to return to their jobs and...
Kennedy announces $4.3 million for advanced manufacturing at Louisiana universities
“The manufacturing industry plays a critical role in both state and national economies, and 3D printing will help take it to the next level. This funding will help educate university students and...
Kennedy announces $58 million in fishery disaster funding
“Last year, the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway devastated Louisiana’s seafood and fishing industries, and I appreciate any assistance that helps restore our fisheries. There’s more to be done,...
Kennedy statement on Intelsat bankruptcy
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement in response to reports that Intelsat has filed for bankruptcy, which would put its pending agreement with the Federal...
Kennedy announces $190 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“The American people are strong and smart. They want to go back to work, and this funding for expanded testing will help men and women return to their jobs safely.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
GOP senators discuss Kennedy bill for state and local government relief with President Trump
“I thought our meeting today was very positive as we discussed how we could give state and local governments crucial flexibility to help their communities using money they already have. . . . It’s...
Kennedy, Carper, Gianforte, Bustos lead bipartisan inquiry: Why are the deceased receiving coronavirus stimulus checks?
Bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers press Treasury, IRS and Social Security Administration to protect taxpayer dollars by stopping improper payments to dead peopleWASHINGTON – Today,...