“When we invest money in our waterways and in building up our flood-control infrastructure, we’re investing in stronger futures for every family in our region.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy...
Sen. Kennedy announces $612 million in Army Corps of Engineers funding
“The Army of Corp of Engineers does vital work to keep Louisiana residents and their property safe. I’m excited to see this money invested in our flood-control infrastructure because that’s our last...
Sen. Kennedy announces $13 million grant for Port of South Louisiana
“The Port of South Louisiana helps drive the state and national economies in a big way. I’m excited to see this grant create and protect jobs in LaPlace and around the region.”WASHINGTON – Sen....
Sens. Kennedy, Cassidy introduce bill to stop dangerous mail-order abortions
“Chemical abortions already put women at astonishing risk, and mail-order abortions put up even more barriers between women and critical medical care. If we really want to protect vulnerable women...
Sen. Kennedy statement on FCC plan for C-Band public auction
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans outlining the public auction of the C-Band...
Sens. Kennedy, Cassidy call for increased scrutiny over Swiss bank involvement in Stanford scheme
“It’s time for SocGen to take responsibility for their role and repay the thousands of victims who lost their life savings in the Stanford Ponzi scheme. We will not stop hunting down these assets,...
Sen. Kennedy statement on Senate impeachment vote
“I believe Speaker Pelosi’s attempt to normalize impeachment and to turn it into a routine political weapon was a mistake. In fact, it was reckless. A country as great as ours deserves better, and...
Sen. Kennedy statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union address. “Under President Trump, America has done the...
Sen. Kennedy announces Senate custodian as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced that Felicia Proctor will accompany him to President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union address. Proctor is a Washington native and part of the...
Sen. Kennedy statement on Pat Brister, former St. Tammany Parish president
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement about former St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister:“Pat was a close friend to Becky and me for many years and a...