John Kennedy
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
15 Yes · 3 No · 1 Did not vote on 19 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
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From this member’s press releases
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4 excerpts
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President Trump signs Kennedy, Daines, colleagues’ bill to protect Louisiana hydropower plants
“Our Nation needs more energy, and I am pleased President Trump has signed into law S.1020, the Senate companion of my ‘Build More Hydro’ bill in the House. This allows hydroelectric dams with their FERC license additional time to commence construction, eventually adding over 2.5 GW of reliable, clean, baseload power.”
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“The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association is very grateful that the House of Representatives has now approved S. 616, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator John Kennedy that would modify the Foundation’s Congressional Charter for the first time since 1954 and help improve our efficiency in operating this nonprofit institution dedicated to civic education. Thanks to Sen. Kennedy and”
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Kennedy votes for rescissions package to eliminate $9 billion in wasteful spending
“This package, H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act, which accounts for one-tenth of one percent of the federal budget, returns to the U.S. House of Representatives for final consideration.”
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“WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 49 spending items this member requested, $199,263,993 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Baker | Public Law 119-37 | City of Baker Satellite Fire StationRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | LA | $863,000 |
| Franklin Medical Center | Public Law 119-37 | Northeast Louisiana Infusion CenterRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | LA | $1,125,000 |
| CIty of Zachary | Public Law 119-37 | Fire Station in Zachary, LouisianaRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | LA | $1,050,000 |
| St. Bernard Parish Government | Public Law 119-37 | Fire Station St. Bernard ParishRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | LA | $4,000,000 |
| Rotational Unit Billeting Area (INC) | Public Law 119-37 | Rotational Unit Billeting Area (INC)Army | None printed | $30,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e LA City of Kenner Wastewater Tr StabilizationImprovement PEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $7,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e LA Monroe Sewer L RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $4,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e LA North Lake Cha RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e LA St. Bernard Pa Culvert Drain ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Northwestern State University | Public Law 119-74 | Innovation Park Equipment Expansion (IPEX) ProjectDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,800,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana Lafayette, Ragin Cajun Facilities Inc. | Public Law 119-74 | Semiconductor Technology CenterDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $5,000,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Public Law 119-74 | Electronic Microscopy SightDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $2,500,000 |
| Health Sciences Center | Public Law 119-74 | Medical Education Building Laboratory Research EquipmentDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $7,500,000 |
| Tangipahoa Parish Government | Public Law 119-74 | Emergency Operations Mobile Command CenterDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $2,194,993 |
| Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Advanced Forensic Center Equipment ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,395,000 |
| University of Louisiana Monroe | Public Law 119-74 | Drug Quality Control LaboratoryDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $825,000 |
| West Monroe Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Police Department Safety EquipmentDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $794,000 |
| City of Ruston Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Real Time Intelligence Crime CenterDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| Louisiana Bureau of Investigation | Public Law 119-74 | Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force TechnologyDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $675,000 |
| Centenary College | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment for construction and renovation for the Centenary College School of Health SciencesHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $10,000,000 |
| Jackson Parish Hospital | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment for construction of a rural health clinicHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $4,000,000 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans | Public Law 119-75 | for acquisition of laboratory research equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $4,500,000 |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to acquire and install PET scanner and CT machineHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $4,035,000 |
| Ochsner LSU Health--Monroe Medical Center | Public Law 119-75 | for acquisition of equipment for the labor and delivery department, neonatal intensive care unit department, and pre- and post-partum care departmentHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $1,010,000 |
| St. Tammany Health System | Public Law 119-75 | for acquisition of nursing and allied health simulation equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $1,050,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Public Law 119-75 | for equipment for acquisition of Mobile Dental Hygiene Unit and dental equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $905,000 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette | Public Law 119-75 | for acquisition of laboratory research equipmentHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | LA | $2,500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, LA, funding to increase staffing and services for youth programs | Public Law 119-75 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, LA, funding to increase staffing and services for youth programsHHS · Administration for Children and Families | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission | Public Law 119-75 | West Ramp Rehabilitation Project Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | LA | $1,000,000 |
| Chennault International Airport (CWF) | Public Law 119-75 | Hangar and Apron Development ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | LA | $1,700,000 |
| Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) | Public Law 119-75 | East Side DevelopmentDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | LA | $6,600,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | LA 47: Hayne Blvd. ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $2,550,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | Ascension Parish Airline Highway Raising ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $6,000,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | US 190 Widening ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $5,000,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | Tangipahoa Parish Airport Road and Highway 3158 Roundabout ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $5,000,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | Millhaven Interchange Mega-ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $7,000,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | Topsy Bel Road Bridge ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $3,000,000 |
| LA | Public Law 119-75 | St. Bernard Transportation CorridorDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | LA | $10,000,000 |
| Jefferson Parish | Public Law 119-75 | Westbank Rail Alignment ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | LA | $8,000,000 |
| Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District | Public Law 119-75 | Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Port Infrastructure Development Program | LA | $5,000,000 |
| England Airpark | Public Law 119-75 | Aviation Career and Education (ACE) Initiative Building ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $4,500,000 |
| Lafayette Consolidated Government | Public Law 119-75 | Lafayette Emergency Operations CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $5,000,000 |
| City of Monroe | Public Law 119-75 | City-Wide Storm Drainage & Sanitary Sewer ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $2,200,000 |
| City of Abbeville | Public Law 119-75 | Riverfront RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $4,500,000 |
| Lincoln Parish Police Jury | Public Law 119-75 | Rough Edge Road InterchangeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $7,000,000 |
| Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank | Public Law 119-75 | Food Bank ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $2,500,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana | Public Law 119-75 | Second Harvest Food BankDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | LA | $2,000,000 |
| Ouachita Parish Police Jury | Public Law 119-86 | Ouachita Parish I-20 South Frontage Road Drainage ImprovementsFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | LA | $6,000,000 |
| Town of Lake Arthur | Public Law 119-86 | Town of Lake Arthur Pump StationFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | LA | $900,000 |
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- Campaign website: johnkennedy.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of JOHN KENNEDY FOR US gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 2 pages of johnkennedy.com saved on October 8, 2026. 1 states positions on issues.From a secondary source
- 2 Internet Archive copies of johnkennedy.com, the earliest captured November 8, 2022. We ask the Archive for the copy closest to election day, November 8, 2022.From a secondary source
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