“When Hurricanes Irma and Maria dealt the Virgin Islands heavy blows in 2017, Louisianians raced down to help our neighbors rebuild. . . . Now, the bills are way past due, and Louisiana companies...
Kennedy announces $40.5 million in FEMA grants for Livingston Parish school repairs
“Livingston Parish schools are still feeling the impact of the 2016 floods, and this FEMA grant will help the school board repair damages to multiple schools and their resources.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces $98.5 million for Louisiana nursing facilities
“Throughout this pandemic, nursing homes have faced unparalleled challenges while looking after America’s most vulnerable people. This HHS funding will give these health care professionals key...
Kennedy announces $5.8 million in FEMA grants for residential elevation projects
“South Louisiana has experienced significant flooding in recent years, and these FEMA grants will help fund critical elevation projects to protect homes from future disasters.”WASHINGTON – Sen....
Kennedy, senators to Barr: Investigate improper PPP funding for Planned Parenthood
“[The Paycheck Protection Program] was not designed to give government funds to politicized, partisan abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. . . . Planned Parenthood fraudulently taking tens of...
Senate passes Kennedy and Van Hollen’s bill to kick deceitful Chinese companies off U.S. exchanges
“It’s asinine that we’re giving Chinese companies the opportunity to exploit hardworking Americans—people who put their retirement and college savings in our exchanges—because we don’t insist on...
Kennedy announces $8.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“Hardworking people in rural communities across Louisiana are starting to get back to work. This funding for expanded testing will help make it safer for them to return to their jobs and...
Kennedy announces $4.3 million for advanced manufacturing at Louisiana universities
“The manufacturing industry plays a critical role in both state and national economies, and 3D printing will help take it to the next level. This funding will help educate university students and...
Kennedy announces $58 million in fishery disaster funding
“Last year, the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway devastated Louisiana’s seafood and fishing industries, and I appreciate any assistance that helps restore our fisheries. There’s more to be done,...
Kennedy statement on Intelsat bankruptcy
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement in response to reports that Intelsat has filed for bankruptcy, which would put its pending agreement with the Federal...