“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,...
Kennedy announces $10.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“It’s critical that we expand testing so that the American economy can reopen safely. . . . The better our testing, the more success we’ll have saving lives and jobs.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Sending coronavirus payments to ghosts hurts the living
This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Hill on May 7, 2020.The coronavirus waterboarded the American economy. Congress had to pass the CARES Act and several other stimulus...
Sen. Kennedy urges FCC to buy American satellites for 5G services
“In order to ensure that these funds are used most effectively in supporting U.S. economic growth and a continuity of service—especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic—I urge the FCC to...