John Kennedy
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Kennedy has a recorded vote on 38 laws that passed.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 38 came to a recorded vote in the Senate while Kennedy is a member. The rest passed the Senate by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Kennedy votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Rescissions Act of 2025, which cancelled about $9 billion in approved spending; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Kennedy votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the Senate in that time. Kennedy votes to cancel 24 and against cancelling 0. The rules Kennedy votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Kennedy votes the same way as most Senate Republicans on all 38 of these Yes and No votes.
Votes on laws that passed
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
A package of housing measures intended to increase the supply of homes.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for the Commerce and Justice Departments, science agencies, energy and water programs, the Interior Department and the EPA.
The annual defense policy law.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 4 laws.
From the official record
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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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- 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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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Kennedy's campaign reports receiving $9,951,156.42 and reports spending $7,291,841.09, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number S4LA00065as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number S4LA00065as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $9,951,156.42 | $15,625,987.97 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $7,291,841.09 | $9,602,385.94 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $18,589,497.03 | $15,930,181.70 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number S4LA00065as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number S4LA00065as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Individuals, itemized | $4,798,171.82 | $6,113,741.31 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $3,996,051.95 | $7,398,068.74 |
| Other political committees | $106,600.00 | $96,175.00 |
| Party committees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- JOHN KENNEDY FOR US Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00608398
- COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00634774
- PELICAN VALUES PAC Leadership PAC · 2026 · FEC committee C00894824
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