John Kennedy
U.S. Senator · Louisiana · Republican
Statements and posts
138 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Warned of devastating impacts from Trump administration cuts to special education programs.
“Early intervention care alters the course of a child’s life for the better, supports a vital workforce, dramatically improves health and educational outcomes, and gives working families the support they desperately need”
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Kennedy Condemns ICE Killing of U.S. Citizen Renee Nicole Good, Calls for Noem’s Resignation
Condemned ICE killing of U.S. citizen, called for Homeland Security Secretary Noem's resignation or impeachment.
“President Trump and Kristi Noem have created an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency with no oversight, no chain of command, no standards, and no restraint. They have created a lawless culture with no accountability, and a mother being shot at point-blank range is the consequence”
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Kennedy Slams Trump and Congressional Republicans on Expiration of Enhanced ACA Tax Credits
Delivered floor speech opposing Republican inaction on ACA tax credit expiration.
“As an occupational therapist, I spent more than a decade working on the front lines of our healthcare system, helping patients and their families when an unexpected illness, injury, or disability turned their world upside down”
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Kennedy Delivers Floor Speech Marking Fifth Anniversary of January 6th Capitol Attacks
Delivered floor speech marking fifth anniversary of January 6th Capitol attacks.
“The Department of Justice convicted more than one thousand rioters and had hundreds of cases pending”
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Kennedy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Investment in America’s Port Infrastructure
Introduced bipartisan legislation to equitably distribute federal port infrastructure funding across inland and Great Lakes ports.
“Our ports are the backbone of our regional economy and serve as a critical link in keeping America’s supply chains moving”
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Pushed for passage of LEAP Act to restore graduate student loan access for advanced degree programs.
“Becoming an occupational therapist was among the best decisions I ever made”
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Introduced bill to restore equal federal student loan borrowing limits for healthcare professionals.
“When I went to grad school to become an OT, I had to take out loans”
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Introduced bill to protect FEMA emergency alert funding and local broadcaster communications.
“As Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, it is my priority to ensure that the bedrock of our emergency alerting system - local stations - receive promised support from Congress”
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Kennedy Slams Noem’s Failures That Have Put Western New York and the Nation at Risk
Criticized DHS Secretary Noem for unlawful immigration raids, emergency management cuts, and counterterrorism funding reductions.
“Your cuts are blatantly political, callous, and outright dangerous. It is clear that you have no interest in countering real threats to the homeland. While high-risk cities and disaster zones wait for help, you’ve devoted the past 11 months to violent raids, anti-police policies, and nonstop photo-ops.”
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Led letter urging Trump administration to reverse termination of Temporary Protected Status for Burma.
“Western New Yorkers know firsthand that our community is stronger when we protect families who are fleeing violence and working hard to build their lives here”
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Introduced bill to strengthen transparency and data-driven decision-making in FEMA preparedness grants.
“I am proud to lead legislation that makes commonsense, necessary reforms to restore fairness and predictability to FEMA’s suite of preparedness grant programs”
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Kennedy Warns: Trump’s Cruel Loan Cuts Will Cause Healthcare Workforce to Flatline
Led letter to Trump Administration opposing loan restrictions on healthcare degree programs.
“When I went to grad school to become an OT, I had to take out loans. I remember filling out those forms, hoping I’d have enough to cover tuition, books, and rent”
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Kennedy Calls to End the Republican Shutdown as Safety Net Cliff Threatens Families
Warned constituents that safety net programs expire November 1 as government shutdown continues.
“We have warned for months of the risk of inaction in addressing the impending safety net cliff that our community is facing”
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Kennedy Statement on Ending of Canada Trade Talks
Criticized Trump's decision to end trade talks with Canada as economically damaging.
“Canada is one of our closest allies and largest trading partners. In northern border communities like mine, trade and tourism are a lifeline for jobs and local businesses.”
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Warned that Medicaid cuts and Department of Education firings threaten early intervention services.
“Bornhava and other early intervention providers change lives for the better every single day, helping children to live up to their fullest potential, and giving families the peace of mind knowing that their young ones are receiving the care they need and deserve to thrive”
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Warned that Republican Medicaid cuts threaten nursing home care and demanded government reopen.
“The hardworking men and women of 1199SEIU provide thoughtful, empathic, and loving care each day to the more than 130 residents of McAuley Residence, a story that is played out each day in dozens of nursing homes across the region”
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Demanded Republicans cancel Medicaid cuts and reopen government to protect health care.
“I spent more than a decade practicing as an occupational therapist, and I’ve seen firsthand what happens when there is a lapse in care, or worse, when there is a cancellation of care”
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Led 95 House Democrats demanding VA reinstate collective bargaining agreements for 377,000 workers.
“When you rip away workplace protections from nurses, doctors, and caregivers – many of whom are veterans themselves – you destabilize the very system our heroes depend on for their care”
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Warned that Republican healthcare cuts are closing facilities and raising ACA premiums by 75 percent.
“As the only occupational therapist in Congress, I know firsthand the kind of life-changing care that happens inside facilities like this one”
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Kennedy’s Honoring Our Heroes Act Passes the House of Representatives
Passed legislation guaranteeing burial honors for deceased U.S. veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“As Members of Congress, we have a moral obligation to fully honor the heroes who fought for this country”
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Announced completion of $240,000 grant for fire district radios and electric vehicle battery suppression systems.
“Our volunteer firefighters selflessly put their lives on the line every day for their communities”
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Held event with Tampa Bay residents to discuss concerns about FEMA and National Weather Service weakening.
“The message we received from the leaders and community members on the ground in Tampa was emphatic that FEMA can and should be improved, but absolutely not eliminated or undermined”
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Congressman Kennedy Leads 37 House Democrats in Demanding Release of CDC Public Health Funds
Led 37 Democrats demanding Trump administration release $300 million in frozen CDC public health grants.
“Millions of Americans live with chronic diseases, while tens of thousands die each year due to injuries and accidents”
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Babies Over Billionaires: Kennedy Calls for Passage of Legislation Lifting Tariffs on Baby Products
Called for passage of legislation lifting tariffs on baby products including diapers and formula.
“As a father, the happiest days of my life were when Katie and I welcomed our children into the world”
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Demanded fair mail delivery access for Whistling Straits residents in Wheatfield.
“This simply comes down to fairness - making sure these homeowners receive the same service as their neighbors around the block”
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