“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...
Sen. Kennedy introduces bill to give states flexibility in using coronavirus relief funds
“While it’s not the federal government’s job to bail out local and state officials who spent recklessly, giving those governments the flexibility to do maximum good for their communities—with money...
Sen. Kennedy praises Federal Reserve for making more loans available to oil and gas firms
“The Federal Reserve’s decision to make relief more available to the companies and workers who drive America’s energy independence comes in the nick of time. There’s still more we should do to...
Kennedy announces $51.4 million in CARES Act funding for minority serving institutions
“Universities and students around Louisiana are doing everything they can to adapt to this pandemic. This funding will help institutions continue to provide quality education and help students...
Louisiana delegation requests disaster declaration for tornado damage
“Louisianians have lost their homes, businesses and health as a result of tornadoes that devastated Monroe and other Louisiana communities. I join Gov. Edwards in asking for this disaster...
Kennedy announces $287 million in CARES Act funding for K-12 education
“Our children will become America’s next leaders, so it’s important that we continue to invest in their education during this outbreak. This funding will give Louisiana students the resources to...
Kennedy asks Attorney General Barr to deny early release of Allen Stanford, Bernie Madoff
“I respectfully urge you to deny any request for early release made by Robert Allen Stanford, Bernie Madoff, and others who chose to devastate innocent Americans with their fraudulent...
Kennedy announces CARES Act grant to support University of Louisiana at Lafayette coronavirus research
“With accurate data, we can understand what works best to combat the spread of the coronavirus. I’m glad to see this funding support Louisiana research to flatten the curve.”MADISONVILLE, La....