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Kennedy, Daines champion bill to stop small business tax hike, protect Tax Cuts and Jobs Act deductions

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today joined Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in introducing the Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make permanent the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 199A deductions for small businesses.

Kennedy, Wicker introduce bill to ban taxpayer funding for abortions, codify Hyde amendment 

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and colleagues in reintroducing the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act.

Kennedy announces $13.5 million for flood mitigation, generators in Louisiana

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WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $13,488,383 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to elevate flood-prone structures and purchase and install generators in Louisiana.

Kennedy: US should not bow to UN plan to turn over key military base to country with ties to China

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained the danger of a possible deal the United Kingdom (U.K.) has been making to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which is vulnerable to Beijing’s influence. Diego Garcia, one of the Chagos Islands, is home to a key joint U.S.-U.K. military base.

Kennedy, Lee lead bill to require proof of citizenship when registering voters, remove foreign nationals from voter rolls

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“Americans know that U.S. citizenship is sacred and that foreign nationals shouldn’t get to vote in our elections any more than Americans should be able to vote in French or Nigerian elections.

Higgins Helps Deliver Border Win to Trump’s Desk

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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately detain illegal aliens who commit crimes. READ MORE ...

Higgins Announces Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress

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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he will serve on the House Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Homeland Security during the 119th Congress. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Announces $21.1 Million Louisiana in Hurricane Relief, Emergency Preparedness

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $21,110,674.58 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Laura relief and emergency preparedness, including elevation of flood-prone structures and installation of generators. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Announces He Will Vote for President Trump’s Homeland Security Pick

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement announcing he will vote to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the 8th U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. READ MORE ...

Cassidy to President’s VA Nominee: You Have My Support

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) had a positive exchange with President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ... READ MORE ...
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