“The American people are strong and smart. They want to go back to work, and this funding for expanded testing will help men and women return to their jobs safely.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
GOP senators discuss Kennedy bill for state and local government relief with President Trump
“I thought our meeting today was very positive as we discussed how we could give state and local governments crucial flexibility to help their communities using money they already have. . . . It’s...
Kennedy, Carper, Gianforte, Bustos lead bipartisan inquiry: Why are the deceased receiving coronavirus stimulus checks?
Bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers press Treasury, IRS and Social Security Administration to protect taxpayer dollars by stopping improper payments to dead peopleWASHINGTON – Today,...
Kennedy announces $10.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“It’s critical that we expand testing so that the American economy can reopen safely. . . . The better our testing, the more success we’ll have saving lives and jobs.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Sending coronavirus payments to ghosts hurts the living
This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Hill on May 7, 2020.The coronavirus waterboarded the American economy. Congress had to pass the CARES Act and several other stimulus...
Sen. Kennedy urges FCC to buy American satellites for 5G services
“In order to ensure that these funds are used most effectively in supporting U.S. economic growth and a continuity of service—especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic—I urge the FCC to...
Sen. Kennedy introduces bill to give states flexibility in using coronavirus relief funds
“While it’s not the federal government’s job to bail out local and state officials who spent recklessly, giving those governments the flexibility to do maximum good for their communities—with money...
Sen. Kennedy praises Federal Reserve for making more loans available to oil and gas firms
“The Federal Reserve’s decision to make relief more available to the companies and workers who drive America’s energy independence comes in the nick of time. There’s still more we should do to...
Kennedy announces $51.4 million in CARES Act funding for minority serving institutions
“Universities and students around Louisiana are doing everything they can to adapt to this pandemic. This funding will help institutions continue to provide quality education and help students...
Louisiana delegation requests disaster declaration for tornado damage
“Louisianians have lost their homes, businesses and health as a result of tornadoes that devastated Monroe and other Louisiana communities. I join Gov. Edwards in asking for this disaster...