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Kennedy, Landry, state officials give update on Hurricane Francine aftermath: Louisiana will “get the money that we need”

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined a press conference about Hurricane Francine recovery with Governor Jeff Landry, law enforcement and federal and state agency officials.

Kennedy, Peters introduce bipartisan Patriot Week resolution

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Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a resolution to designate the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 as Patriot Week.

Higgins Signs Discharge Petition to Force Vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act

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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he has signed the discharge petition to force a House floor vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act.

Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Emergency Declaration Ahead of Francine

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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden today urging him to approve Louisiana’s request for a federal emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.

Kennedy urges Pres. Biden to approve Louisiana emergency declaration ahead of Francine’s landfall

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) ...

Cassidy Urges President Biden to Approve Emergency Declaration for Soon-To-Be Hurricane Francine

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) urged President Joe Biden to grant a federal emergency declaration for Louisiana ahead of soon-to-be Hurricane Francine’s anticipated landfall as a Category 1 or 2 hurricane.

Cassidy Outlines Plan to Combat the Chinese Communist Party’s Growing Influence in Third Episode of the Bill on the Hill Series

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently hit the streets of Washington, D.C. to discuss his concern about communist China’s growing influence in the third episode of the Bill on the Hill series.

Higgins and House Republicans Introduce Conservative Legislation Funding Government and Preventing Illegals From Voting

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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced the final language for a funding bill that will extend Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) government funding through Friday, March 28, 2025, paired with the House-passed SAVE Act, which prevents illegals from voting.

Cassidy Announces $24.8 Million for Louisiana Airports from His Infrastructure Law

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will grant Louisiana $24,765,278.00 to improve local airports from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Kennedy issues statement on the passing of Sybil Morial

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MADISONVILLE, LA (September 5, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement on the passing of Sybil Morial, the first African-American...
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