“I believe this is, at heart, an economic issue: Real America needs a REAL ID extension. I look forward to working with you to ensure the transition to REAL IDs does not disrupt the lives or...
Sen. Kennedy celebrates Officer of the Year
“It gives me great comfort to know that Louisiana has dedicated law enforcement officers like you who are committed to protecting our communities.”WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today sent a...
Kennedy and Carper introduce amendment to phase down use of HFCs
WASHINGTON — Today, Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced an amendment to the American Energy Innovation Act that...
ICYMI: Kennedy: One of abortion movement’s biggest lies is that we can only protect the unborn at the expense of vulnerable women
“As we consider the claims made by both parties in June Medical Services v. Russo, we know that one of the biggest lies the abortion movement peddles is that we can only protect life in the womb at...
Sen. Kennedy introduces bill to protect Americans with preexisting conditions
“Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have long agreed that our health system should protect men, women and kids with preexisting conditions, and my simple bill would do that regardless of what the...
Ahead of Supreme Court oral arguments, Kennedy and Warner urge Congress to protect investors against fraudsters
Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments today in Liu v. Securities and Exchange CommissionWASHINGTON — Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), members of the Senate...
Sen. Kennedy says OCC right to fine Citibank for violating Flood Disaster Protection Act
“Banks can’t break the law because they find their duty to their clients inconvenient. Citibank’s misconduct shows us that the OCC must continue to watch it and other Wall Street giants like a...
Sen. Kennedy announces $2.5 million grant for debris removal
“Last year’s floods created debris in West Feliciana Parish, and this grant will help clean up streets and revitalize communities there.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the...
Sen. Kennedy statement on FCC vote to give taxpayer money to foreign firms for airwaves they don’t even own
“It’s telling that, even after the FCC decided—in a divided vote—to give away $15 billion to foreign operations, those companies still aren’t happy. . . . People say appetites grow by indulgence,...
Sen. Kennedy announces $2.9 million grant for Louisiana road repairs
“Last year, floods tore up Louisiana roads. This funding will help make driving conditions safer for our communities.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate...