Federal Level

Kennedy, Risch introduce bill to require Biden admin to protect gunpowder supply chain

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Ammunition Supply Chain Act to require the Biden administration to submit a report to Congress about the state of the domestic supply of the chemical ingredients used in smokeless gunpowder.

Senate Democrats kill Kennedy effort to hold full Mayorkas impeachment trial

Senate Democrats today blocked Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) attempts today to stop them from effectively dismissing two impeachment articles against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas without a full Senate trial.

Higgins, Scalise Urge Approval of Venture Global Calcasieu Pass II LNG Project

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) sent a letter to Chairman Willie Phillips of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging approval of the permit for the Venture Global Calcasieu Pass II LNG Project (CP2), a natural gas liquefication export terminal in Cameron Parish.

Cassidy Votes to Hold Full Impeachment Trial for Secretary Mayorkas

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today voted in favor of the U.S. Senate holding a full and transparent impeachment trial for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following the delivery of impeachment articles by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Cassidy, Scott Lead Effort to Roll Back Sec’s Climate Disclosure Rule

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and 31 Republican colleagues introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) radical climate disclosure rule which would bury public companies in paperwork, raise costs for consumers, and stifle economic opportunity.

Cassidy, Markey Announce Growing Support for Their Bipartisan, Bicameral Children’s Online Privacy Legislation

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) today announced new cosponsors and organizational support for their bipartisan, bicameral Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). 

Kennedy demands CFIUS investigation before U.S. loses ammunition production to arms dealer with China, Russia ties

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today called upon the Biden administration’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to investigate the Czechoslovak Group’s (CSG) proposed acquisition of U.S. ammunition producer Vista Outdoor Sporting Products.

Higgins Transmits Articles of Impeachment, Urges Senate to Conduct Trial Against Secretary Mayorkas

United States Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate.

Cassidy Demands Congress Keep Flood Insurance Affordable

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor demanding Congress take action to ensure the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) remains affordable, particularly in the wake of flooding across Louisiana last week.

Kennedy introduces bill to restore bipartisan decision-making at Sentencing Commission

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Consensus in Sentencing Act to require the U.S. Sentencing Commission to achieve bipartisan agreement to make major policy changes.
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