Kennedy explains how work requirements ensure only those in need receive food stamps: “It’s working”
speech are below: “Last year, we passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. One of the provisions
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Cassidy, Durbin, Tillis, Kaine, Cornyn, KING, Armstrong Introduce Bipartisan Proposal to Initiate Congressional Action on Social Security
program on the brink of insolvency. With each passing year, the menu of options that preserve benefits
Kennedy announces $38.6 million for Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine recovery
Francine. “Louisianians do not quit when a storm passes. We roll up our sleeves and help our neighbors
Kennedy introduces bill to rein in costly, open-ended federal court monitors
House of Representatives. The House passed H.R. 8365, the Monitor Accountability Act, on May 14, 2026. Background
Kennedy, colleagues’ bill to prevent foreign adversaries from influencing American public policy passes Senate Foreign Relations committee
public opinion. I’m proud this bipartisan legislation passed out of committee so we can close dangerous loopholes … decision-making and influence politics. Congress must pass this bipartisan legislation to close these loopholes, protect our national
Kennedy in National Review: Autism centers are defrauding Medicaid to the tune of millions
combat fraud, too. North Carolina, for example, just passed major legislation to begin increased supervision of autism service
Kennedy explains why Congress is unlikely to pass new budgets: “Every single Democrat will vote no”
believes Senate Democrats will refuse to pass a new budget in favor of another government shutdown before
ICYMI: Kennedy in Newsweek: US must press UK to keep military base out of China hands
sovereignty of Diego Garcia to Mauritius. Until that passes, the Trump administration must maintain its pressure
Kennedy in The Washington Times: The Senate finally walks the walk on government shutdowns
finally saw the light. Last week, my resolution passed the Senate through a voice vote … called shared sacrifice. “Every Senate Democrat voted to pass my resolution. I hope this is a sign that
Cassidy Speaks at Disabled American Veterans State Convention
sure Congress works for them.” In December, Cassidy passed the VetPAC Act and the Gold Star and Surviving
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress to Make Flood Insurance Affordable Again
from Kenner to Baton Rouge, and you pass LaPlace, you’ll see construction on a huge flood control
Kennedy urges Congress to pass the Build Now Act: “If we had more housing, the price would go down”
John Kennedy (R-La.) urged Congress to pass his Build Now Act, a bill that would address
Kennedy on the cost of living: “It is as painful as hell”
already, as you know, Mr. President. We passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. . . . And most of the provisions … this is one of the reasons we passed One Big Beautiful Bill, and I don’t want anybody
Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from … senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy’s resolution, which passed by voice vote, will take effect following the midterm
Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns clears key procedural hurdle
resolution, which required 60 votes to invoke cloture, passed with a vote of 99-0. “Last October … December 2025. In March, Kennedy attempted to pass his resolution by unanimous consent during the Department of Homeland
Cassidy Highlights Efforts to Create Jobs, Train Workers in New Orleans
investments, and made permanent the 20% small business pass-through deduction. As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee
Cassidy Hosts Veterans Town Hall in Baton Rouge
shaping legislation that will benefit veterans. He recently passed through the Senate the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory
Cassidy Meets with Business, Community Leaders from One Acadiana
Families Tax Cut bill . The legislation, which was passed into law last year, eliminated taxes on tips
Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward
finally agreed to turn to budget reconciliation to pass ICE funding. The 1974 Budget Control Act’s reconciliation … established certain circumstances under which the Senate can pass major legislation with just 51 votes instead
Cassidy Announces Plan to Lower Gas Prices
boosting imports to Louisiana’s refineries, and passing permitting reform to get fuel to market faster. My plan
Kennedy, McCormick, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to extend terrorism risk insurance program
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act’s expiration date, pass an extension and prevent any lapse in coverage,” said Kennedy … terrorist attack,” said Gallego. In 2002, Congress first passed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) to make sure
Cassidy Gets Commitment to Fix Louisiana Medicaid Payments
approve Medicaid provider tax pre-prints after passing the Working Families Tax Cut Act. We have one more
Cassidy Calls on Senate to Pass SAVE America Act in Floor Speech
they come up with reasons NOT to pass the SAVE America Act. Republicans have addressed them … THEIR voters want the SAVE America Act passed into law. We need to get back to serving
Kennedy forces SAVE Act vote during late-night reconciliation bill debate
elections, [and] if, number two, we passed a rule for federal elections that says ‘You have to prove … reconciliation,” said Kennedy. Watch Kennedy’s effort to pass key SAVE Act priorities via the reconciliation process here
Cassidy Votes to Pass Republican Budget Resolution for Second Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D