WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released the following statement upon voting against continuing Washington’s pattern of extreme spending and debt accumulation: “Speaker McCarthy and...
ICYMI: Kennedy, Sinema in USA Today: It’s Time for a Real Watchdog in Ukraine
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) penned this op-ed in USA Today advocating for the installation of a Special Inspector General to help ensure Ukraine...
America’s billions in aid to Ukraine isn’t charity, but it can’t be wasted
This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) first appeared in USA Today on June 2, 2023.The Ukrainian military is gearing up for a spring offensive fueled...
Kennedy introduces bill to help veterans maximize disability benefits, punish fraudsters
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services (PLUS) for Veterans Act of 2023 to help veterans access the greatest benefits from the...
Kennedy-backed resolution to block Biden admin from transferring student debt to taxpayers passes Senate
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today voted to pass a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), led by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas)...
Kennedy announces $3.1 million to Lake Charles for disaster relief
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,096,913 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster...
Kennedy announces $1.4 million to Caldwell Parish for flood protection
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,441,613 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana.“I am grateful...
Kennedy announces $27.8 million in hurricane relief for New Orleans, Calcasieu Parish
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $27,764,717 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana.“New Orleans...
Kennedy announces $45.5 million for Broadmoor and Central City to reduce flood property damage
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $45,549,527 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana.“I’m...
Kennedy announces $16.5 million in disaster aid for Vermilion, Calcasieu, Iberville Parishes, Louisiana for Hurricane Laura and flood recovery
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $16,537,874 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for...