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 Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) in introducing the bipartisan Increasing Mental Health Options Act to eliminate outdated...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...
ICYMI: Kennedy questions Intel proposal to build chip production plant in Ireland: “We gave them $8.9 billion”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) questioned why Intel announced plans to build its latest chip manufacturing facility in Ireland, rather than the United States,...
ICYMI: Kennedy in The Advocate: New law aims to help make home ownership easier
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Advocate explaining how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which included his Build Now Act, will help address the affordable...
Kennedy explains how work requirements ensure only those in need receive food stamps: “It’s working”
Watch Kennedy’s comments here.WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today explained how the One Big Beautiful Bill’s provision to require able-bodied Americans on the Supplemental Nutrition...
Kennedy announces $38.6 million for Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine recovery
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $38,624,232 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana...