Federal Level

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, helped introduce a resolution to designate May 12 through May 18, 2024, as National Police Week.

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and 41 Senate Republicans introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms.

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced legislation to stiffen penalties for those who use pill press to make counterfeit drugs, including opioids.

Senator John Kennedy (R-La), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today introduced the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act.

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) today unanimously passed Sentors John Kennedy’s (R-La.) and Tom Carper’s (D-Del.) Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act.

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking and Judiciary Committees, joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) in introducing the No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act.

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and colleagues in introducing the Israel Security Assistance Support Act to condemn the Biden administration’s pause on arms transfers to Israel and require the administration to reverse its pause.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that South Louisiana waterway projects received funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2024 Army Civil Work Plan. 

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) introduced H.Res. 1210 to commemorate this year’s National Police Week and honor America’s state and local law enforcement officers.

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the Biden administration’s decision to halt shipment of American-made ammunition and weapons to Israel.