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Recent News About Us Senator John Kennedy (la)
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Senate passes bill affecting social security for public servants
The Senate has approved the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill cosponsored by Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), which now awaits the president's signature to become law.
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Senate rejects Kennedy's proposal to extend flood insurance program until 2025
Senator John Kennedy's attempt to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2025, was blocked by the Senate.
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Kennedy criticizes judicial oversight after fatal New Orleans shooting
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has raised concerns about a systemwide failure in New Orleans after a man accused of murder was found to have violated his house arrest conditions over 40 times without facing consequences.
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Senate approves water resources act with key benefits for Louisiana
The United States Senate has passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which includes several key provisions for Louisiana, championed by Senator John Kennedy.
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Louisiana secures over $530M in defense bill with Kennedy's backing
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has expressed his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes substantial funding for military projects in Louisiana.
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Grant Transparency Act signed into law; aims to clarify grant selection process
The Grant Transparency Act, co-sponsored by Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), has been signed into law by the president.
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Kennedy urges Congress: Stop sending taxpayer dollars to deceased individuals
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana addressed the Senate, emphasizing the significant amount of federal funds misallocated to deceased individuals.
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Kennedy introduces bill offering tax relief to teachers and homeschool families
Senator John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced the Support Our Educators Act of 2024.
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Kennedy introduces bill aiming at simplifying federal meth prosecution standards
Senator John Kennedy has introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures (PURE) Act in an effort to simplify methamphetamine prosecution standards.
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Kennedy announces nearly $4.8M FEMA grant for St. Bernard Parish
Senator John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana will receive $4,775,507 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster aid.
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Louisiana receives FEMA funds for hurricane recovery and saltwater intrusion
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced that the state will receive $5,494,688 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with disaster recovery.
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House passes bill for teaching about communism's impact
The House of Representatives has passed a companion bill to Senator John Kennedy's Crucial Communism Teaching Act.
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Senators press Biden administration over delayed implementation of Iranian oil sanctions
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, alongside Senator Tim Scott and other colleagues, has expressed concerns to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about the Biden administration's delay in implementing sanctions on Iranian oil.
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Senator Kennedy pushes for release of unclaimed savings bond data
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has taken steps to help Americans retrieve unclaimed savings bonds.
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Kennedy seeks end of federal funding for public broadcasting over alleged bias
Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has introduced a Senate bill to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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Kennedy introduces BLOCK Act to increase oversight on agency regulations
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at increasing oversight of executive agencies' rulemaking processes.
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Senate approves Grant Transparency Act; awaits presidential consideration
The Senate has passed the Grant Transparency Act, which now awaits consideration by the president.
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Kennedy introduces bill targeting dependent care affordability
Senator John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Budget Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at easing the financial burden of dependent care for American families.
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Kennedy announces FEMA grants for emergency generators in Louisiana
Senator John Kennedy has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide $3,732,973 in grants for disaster aid in Louisiana.
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Kennedy announces FEMA aid for hurricane recovery in Louisiana
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced that the state will receive $13,491,124 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster aid.