John Kennedy
RRepublicanLA · Senator
63
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 97
Independence25
Avg: 24
Bipartisan Tone27
Avg: 13
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency52
Avg: 46
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology126
Total Statements
64
Floor Speeches
62
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 70Taxes: 68Foreign Policy: 56Trade: 43Defense: 33Healthcare: 22Immigration: 22Housing: 19Economy: 18Labor: 15Infrastructure: 14China: 13Crime & Justice: 9Ukraine: 7Education: 6
Speech Tone
Neutral: 69Bipartisan: 34Urgent: 17Ceremonial: 5Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (126)
Press Release2026-07-16Agriculture
Kennedy explains how work requirements ensure only those in need receive food stamps: “It’s working”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…
Floor Speech2026-07-13UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3751S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6566Text of Senate Amendment 6566 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6566. Mr.…
Press Release2026-07-10UrgentTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy announces $38.6 million for Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine recoveryKennedy 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 communities continue…
Press Release2026-07-02UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy announces $11.5 million for Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine recoveryKennedy announces $11.5 million for Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine recovery MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $11,537,519 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to support recovery efforts in Louisiana…
Press Release2026-06-26EnvironmentTradeHR8365
Kennedy introduces bill to rein in costly, open-ended federal court monitorsKennedy introduces bill to rein in costly, open-ended federal court monitors WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Monitor Accountability Act, legislation to set clear rules for federal court-appointed monitors that oversee state and…
Press Release2026-06-26BipartisanDefenseVeterans
Kennedy, Shaheen introduce bipartisan bill to hold government accountable for negligence tied to military sexual traumaKennedy, Shaheen introduce bipartisan bill to hold government accountable for negligence tied to military sexual trauma WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in introducing the Military Sexual Trauma Accountability…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseS3388S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6215Text of Senate Amendment 6215 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3388] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6215.…
Press Release2026-06-24BipartisanTrade
Kennedy, Kim introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen penalties for illegal exports of sensitive U.S. technologyKennedy, Kim introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen penalties for illegal exports of sensitive U.S. technology WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) Penalty…
Floor Speech2026-06-24CeremonialEconomyEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3393S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6221Text of Senate Amendment 6221 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3393] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6221.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24ImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS3391S3393
Text of Senate Amendment 6220Text of Senate Amendment 6220 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3391-S3393] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS3390S3391
Text of Senate Amendment 6219Text of Senate Amendment 6219 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3390-S3391] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24UrgentEnvironmentDefenseEducationS3389S3390
Text of Senate Amendment 6218Text of Senate Amendment 6218 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3389-S3390] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24HealthcareEnvironmentDefenseS3389S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6217Text of Senate Amendment 6217 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3389] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6217.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS3388S3389
Text of Senate Amendment 6216Text of Senate Amendment 6216 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3388-S3389] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Press Release2026-06-24BipartisanEconomyForeign Policy
Kennedy, Coons introduce bipartisan bill to adjust federal diversity jurisdiction threshold for inflationKennedy, Coons introduce bipartisan bill to adjust federal diversity jurisdiction threshold for inflation WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) in introducing the Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act,…
Floor Speech2026-06-24HealthcareEconomyTaxesS3405S3407
Text of Senate Amendment 6242Text of Senate Amendment 6242 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3405-S3407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EconomyTaxesEnvironmentS3405S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6241Text of Senate Amendment 6241 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3405] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6241.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseS3405S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6240Text of Senate Amendment 6240 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3405] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6240.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS3404S3405
Text of Senate Amendment 6239Text of Senate Amendment 6239 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3404-S3405] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS3404S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6238Text of Senate Amendment 6238 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3404] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6238.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseTradeS3396S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6228Text of Senate Amendment 6228 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3396] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6228.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseS3396S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6227Text of Senate Amendment 6227 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3396] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6227.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EconomyEnvironmentDefenseS3395S3396
Text of Senate Amendment 6226Text of Senate Amendment 6226 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3395-S3396] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3395S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6225Text of Senate Amendment 6225 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6225.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseTradeS3395S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6224Text of Senate Amendment 6224 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6224.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3393S3395
Text of Senate Amendment 6223Text of Senate Amendment 6223 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3393-S3395] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseS3393S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6222Text of Senate Amendment 6222 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3393] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6222.…
Press Release2026-06-22BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyChina
Kennedy, colleagues’ bill to prevent foreign adversaries from influencing American public policy passes Senate Foreign Relations committeeKennedy, colleagues’ bill to prevent foreign adversaries from influencing American public policy passes Senate Foreign Relations committee WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and seven bipartisan colleagues in…
Press Release2026-06-18HealthcareEnvironment
Kennedy in National Review: Autism centers are defrauding Medicaid to the tune of millionsKennedy in National Review: Autism centers are defrauding Medicaid to the tune of millions WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in National Review explaining how Medicaid fraud at autism-related care facilities spiraled out of control and how federal and state governments are…
Floor Speech2026-06-18TaxesS2974
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOORPRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2974] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE…
Press Release2026-06-18HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Autism centers are defrauding Medicaid to the tune of millionsAutism centers are defrauding Medicaid to the tune of millions This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in National Review on June 18, 2026. Autism is a breathtakingly complex disorder. Some children with autism grow up to become CEOs, actors, and professional athletes. Others never…
Press Release2026-06-18Foreign Policy
Kennedy on the Iran memorandum of understanding: “We ought to give peace a chance”Kennedy on the Iran memorandum of understanding: “We ought to give peace a chance” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why he is optimistic about the memorandum of understanding that the Trump administration struck with Iran and the possibility of…
Press Release2026-06-15UrgentTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy announces $6.8 million in aid for Hurricanes Laura and IdaKennedy announces $6.8 million in aid for Hurricanes Laura and Ida WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,763,833 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts in Louisiana…
Press Release2026-06-10UrgentTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy announces $1.2 million in aid for Hurricanes Francine and IdaKennedy announces $1.2 million in aid for Hurricanes Francine and Ida WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Louisiana will receive $1,247,642 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster…
Press Release2026-06-09BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyChina
Kennedy explains why Congress is unlikely to pass new budgets: “Every single Democrat will vote no”Kennedy explains why Congress is unlikely to pass new budgets: “Every single Democrat will vote no” Watch Kennedy's comments here . WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why he believes Senate Democrats will refuse to pass a new budget in favor of another government shutdown before the…
Press Release2026-06-03BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentTrade
Kennedy on DHS funding: “These men and women are running out of money”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…
Press Release2026-06-02BipartisanTechnology
Kennedy, Wyden introduce bipartisan bill to modernize federal court records systemKennedy, 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…
Press Release2026-06-01
Kennedy, Cotton to fight collection of American investors’ data with amicus briefKennedy, 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…
Press Release2026-05-26TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
ICYMI: Kennedy in Newsweek: US must press UK to keep military base out of China handsICYMI: 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…
Press Release2026-05-26TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
US must press UK to keep military base out of China handsUS 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…
Press Release2026-05-26BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
The Senate finally walks the walk on government shutdownsThe 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…
Press Release2026-05-22BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy in The Washington Times: The Senate finally walks the walk on government shutdownsKennedy 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 -…
Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy, Warner introduce bipartisan legislation to modernize the Federal Reserve Discount WindowKennedy, 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…
Press Release2026-05-21EconomyEnvironmentHousing
Kennedy introduces bill to protect consumers from unfair medical debt reportingKennedy 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…
Press Release2026-05-20HealthcareEconomyEnvironment
Kennedy on California Medicaid fraud: “It’s got to stop now”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…
Press Release2026-05-18UrgentTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy announces $1.9 million in aid for Hurricanes Laura, Ida and FrancineKennedy 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-14UrgentForeign PolicyLGBTQS2294SRES526
SAFEGUARDING THE OVERALL PROTECTION OF MINORS ACTSAFEGUARDING 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 […
Press Release2026-05-14UrgentEconomyTaxesForeign Policy
Kennedy on the cost of living: “It is as painful as hell”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…
Press Release2026-05-14UrgentTaxesEnvironment
Kennedy announces $18.9 million in Hurricanes Ida, Francine aid for Lafourche, Jefferson and Terrebonne Parishes, Louisiana Department of…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…
Press Release2026-05-14BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicySRES526
Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdownsSenate 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…
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