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Kennedy introduces bill to strengthen U.S. trade, combat Chinese influence in Africa
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act, also known as AGOA 2.0. The bill would extend the African Growth and opportunity Act (AGOA)...
Kennedy on Democrats’ government shutdown: “I don’t think Sen. Schumer is the person in charge”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:“Well, the shutdown melodrama continues. I love the smell of...
Kennedy introduces resolution urging use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) today introduced a resolution urging all countries and international...
Kennedy warns Democrats against a shutdown: “The loon wing will never love them. They’re better off doing the right thing.”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:“It looks like we’re going to have a shutdown. What does that tell...
Kennedy announces $34.6 million in aid for Hurricane Laura, Ida and Francine recovery
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $34,568,132 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to support...
U.S. Senate passes Kennedy, Peters, Wyden bill to end government payments to deceased Americans
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Ron Wyden’s (D-Ore.)’s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which would save...
Kennedy in NOLA.com: One Big Beautiful Bill will enhance Medicaid, not harm it
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Times-Picayune and The Advocate arguing that the One Big Beautiful Bill will protect Medicaid benefits for Americans in need.Key...
One Big Beautiful Bill will enhance Medicaid, not harm it
This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in NOLA.com on September 19, 2025.Some people in Washington enjoy scaring Americans to score political points. The current debate...
Kennedy announces plan to utilize frozen Russian assets: “Ukraine can use that money”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:“Now, for eight months, President Trump has tried to talk to President...
Kennedy, Hyde-Smith reintroduce bipartisan bill to help Louisiana communities respond to pine beetle infestations
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and four bipartisan colleagues in reintroducing the Emergency...