WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,920,262 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

“Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana’s hospitals hard, and I’m thankful to see this $1.9 million help southwest health care facilities recover from the damage,” said Kennedy.

The FEMA aid will fund the following:

• $1,920,262 to the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association for repairs to facilities resulting from Hurricane Laura.