John Kennedy

Kennedy on DHS funding: “These men and women are running out of money” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) urged his colleagues to get serious about funding the Department of Homeland Security before it runs out of money in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key…

Kennedy, Wyden introduce bipartisan bill to modernize federal court records system WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in introducing the Open Courts Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal judiciary's…

Kennedy, Cotton to fight collection of American investors’ data with amicus brief WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking and Judiciary Committees, joined Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 10 other colleagues in filing an amicus brief in American Securities Association and…

ICYMI: Kennedy in Newsweek: US must press UK to keep military base out of China hands WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Newsweek explaining how the United Kingdom's plan to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius could harm the American…

US must press UK to keep military base out of China hands This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in Newsweek on May 23, 2026. While President Trump was meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, America's most important asset in deterring China is under attack from an unlikely…

The Senate finally walks the walk on government shutdowns This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Washington Times on May 21, 2026. Government shutdowns cause nothing but pain for most Americans. Our national park rangers, FBI agents and Centers for Disease Control and…

Kennedy in The Washington Times: The Senate finally walks the walk on government shutdowns WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Washington Times explaining why his resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns could prevent future funding lapses -…

Kennedy, Warner introduce bipartisan legislation to modernize the Federal Reserve Discount Window WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today joined Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) in introducing the Discount Window Preparedness Act, a bipartisan bill to reduce…

Kennedy introduces bill to protect consumers from unfair medical debt reporting WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Protecting Americans from Treatment-related Credit Harm (PATCH) Act, a bill that would prevent credit reporting agencies from including medical debt on…

Kennedy on California Medicaid fraud: “It’s got to stop now” Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how bad policies in states such as California and Minnesota have contributed to pervasive Medicaid fraud in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of…

Kennedy announces $1.9 million in aid for Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced Louisiana will receive $1,869,915 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for…

Kennedy on the cost of living: “It is as painful as hell” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the high cost of living in the United States and explained what Congress is doing to mitigate it in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the…

SAFEGUARDING THE OVERALL PROTECTION OF MINORS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2294] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Kennedy announces $18.9 million in Hurricanes Ida, Francine aid for Lafourche, Jefferson and Terrebonne Parishes, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $18,928,243 in Federal…

Kennedy urges Congress to pass the Build Now Act: “If we had more housing, the price would go down” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) urged Congress to pass his Build Now Act, a bill that would address the soaring cost of housing, in a speech on the U.S. Senate…

President Trump signs Kennedy, Daines, colleagues’ bill to protect Louisiana hydropower plants WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed into law a bipartisan bill from Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to increase hydropower production in Louisiana and…

Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdowns WASHINGTON - The United States Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy's resolution, which passed by voice vote, will take effect…

Kennedy introduces bill to lock in $35 insulin price cap for all Americans: “My bill saves money” WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Affordable Insulin Now Act to ensure that every American, including those without health insurance, has access to a 30-day supply of insulin…

Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns clears key procedural hurdle Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) resolution to require the U.S. Senate to withhold the pay of all senators during government shutdowns cleared a key…

THE ECONOMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2283-S2286] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THE ECONOMY Mr. KENNEDY.…

Congress can save taxpayers billions by capping the price of insulin This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in RealClearHealth on May 12, 2026. The government has a knack for finding the least efficient way to solve a problem, and that's certainly the case for how Washington deals…

Kennedy, Booker reintroduce bipartisan bill to give law enforcement more tools to solve crimes WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), in introducing the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative…

Congress should come together to address young adult suicide This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Hill on May 11, 2026. If you only read the headlines each day, you could miss one of the most serious challenges facing American communities: Suicide has become the second…

Kennedy in The Hill: Congress should come together to address young adult suicide WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Hill arguing that Congress should take action to address the persistently high suicide rate among young adults in America. Key excerpts of the op-ed are…

ICYMI: Kennedy: No carbon capture injection wells without landowner consent Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) argued that no carbon capture injection wells should be installed in Louisiana without the consent of landowners in two speeches on the U.S. Senate…

Kennedy announces May 21 passport event in Lafayette Parish for constituents MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today announced that his office will host a passport acceptance event with the New Orleans Passport Agency to help Louisianians apply for or renew their passports. Date: May…

Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in Fox News Digital on April 30, 2026. For more than 70 days, Senate Democrats claimed that they shut down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) because they…

Kennedy in Fox News: Democrats are gambling with our lives by not funding DHS WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Fox News Digital urging Democrats to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below: "My Democratic colleagues have…

Kennedy in Fox Digital: Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Fox News Digital explaining how Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is proof that Republicans will need to use…

Kennedy encourages families to consider adoption: “We can’t forget about the teens living in foster care” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) issued a statement today to encourage families to learn more about the foster care system in America. He noted that most…

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2089-S2090] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CARBON DIOXIDE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2090-S2091] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CARBON DIOXIDE Mr.…

TRIBUTE TO PATRICK TAYLOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2091] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…

Democrats are gambling with our lives by not funding DHS This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared on Fox News Digital on March 19, 2026. My Democratic colleagues have opposed President Donald Trump's agenda at every turn, and that's their right. But their decision to shut down the…

Democrats block Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) attempted to pass his resolution to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns via unanimous consent on Sunday, but Senate…

ICYMI: Kennedy in Center Square: Louisiana’s energy producers make it possible for U.S. to defend its national security interests WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in the Center Square arguing that Louisiana energy producers play a vital role in ensuring America's national…

Kennedy, Banking Committee colleagues to SEC: China-linked companies exploit our rules, create risks for American investors WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 15 bipartisan Banking…

Kennedy calls for shared sacrifice, asks Senate Financial Clerk to withhold his pay until DHS shutdown ends WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to the Financial Clerk of the U.S. Senate requesting that they withhold his salary until…

Kennedy, Collins, Shaheen, Warnock introduce bill to cap cost of insulin at $35 per month WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now…

Kennedy, Cortez Masto, colleagues to IRS: Provide update on our tax relief law for disaster-struck communities WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Chris Van Hollen…

Kennedy on DHS shutdown: “Senators shouldn’t be paid, either.” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: "Here's a cold dish of truth, folks: We've got 260,000 people…

Kennedy urges Senate to reopen DHS, pass SAVE America Act through reconciliation: “We wouldn’t need 60 votes” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today urged his colleagues to consider passing funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the SAVE America…

Louisiana’s energy producers make it possible for U.S. to defend its national security interests This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in Center Square on March 19, 2026. Kennedy's op-ed also appeared in Shreveport-Bossier's BIZ Magazine and The Livingston Parish News . President…

Kennedy announces $29.9 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid for south Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Health WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Louisiana will receive $29,872,642 in federal funding from the Federal…

Kennedy announces $32.2 million in aid for Cameron Parish, Louisiana DPS MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that Louisiana will receive $32,168,041 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for…

Kennedy forces SAVE Act vote during late-night reconciliation bill debate Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) last night defended commonsense election integrity policies and forced a vote on inserting key parts of the SAVE Act into a Senate Republican plan to…

Kennedy introduces bill to prevent burdensome collection of small business owners’ personal data WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced a bill to prevent the U.S. Treasury Department from unnecessarily collecting small business owners' personal…

Kennedy, McCormick, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to extend terrorism risk insurance program WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and 18…

Kennedy on the devastation of Iran’s nuclear program: “The world is a much safer place today” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why he believes the United States was right to strike Iran and halt its ability to develop a nuclear weapon in a speech on…

Kennedy reintroduces bill to prevent U.S. Export-Import Bank from backing tax-delinquent companies WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today reintroduced his bill to block the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank from giving loans to companies and individuals…