MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today welcomed the Artemis II crew to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans and celebrated the Louisiana workers who helped power the first...
Kennedy meets with Bayou Region leaders to discuss coastal protection, economic growth
Madisonville, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke with members of the Houma, Lafourche and Thibodaux Chambers of Commerce and the South Central...
Kennedy discusses Louisiana priorities with Tangipahoa Chamber
Madisonville, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke with members of the Tangipahoa Chamber about their priorities, including improving strengthening...
Kennedy, Coons bipartisan bill to improve federal court efficiency passes U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that the U.S. Senate passed his bipartisan Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act, which...
Kennedy applauds Senate passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) applauded Senate passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham...
Kennedy on Russian sanctions bill: “We need to stop talking and start voting”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) called on the Senate to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, a bill that would target Russian oil revenues...
Kennedy calls for action on the SAVE America Act: “When you have differences in opinion, vote”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) called for a vote on the SAVE America Act in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.Key excerpts of the speech are below:“Let me tell...
Kennedy, Heinrich introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape delaying mental health treatment
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) in introducing the bipartisan Increasing Mental Health Options Act to eliminate outdated...
New law aims to help make home ownership easier
This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Advocate on July 17, 2026.When moms and dads lie down to sleep at night and can’t, it’s primarily because they are worried about the...
Kennedy announces $6.6 million for Hurricanes Laura and Francine recovery
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,637,673 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana communities...