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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 elections in November. “This is about shared sacrifice. If senators are going to vote to shut down the government and prevent millions of federal workers from getting paid, they ought to have the same skin in the game. My resolution will ensure that senators aren’t the only people receiving their paychecks during a government shutdown,” Kennedy said. Backgroun

Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the high cost of living in the United States and explained what Congress is doing to mitigate it in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below: “But, unfortunately, many moms and dads, when they lie down to sleep at night, can’t. And they can’t because they are worried. They can’t because they are scared. Worry and fear are inextricably linked. One of the main things they are worried about today in America is the cost of living. Worry and fear also can lead to anger. There is a lot of a

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed into law a bipartisan bill from Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to increase hydropower production in Louisiana and elsewhere. The ‘Build More Hydro’ bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve six-year extensions for hydropower projects licensed before 2020, including two in Louisiana in the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway on the Red River. “Hydropower plants are reliable energy sources that Louisianians and Americans need for energy production and jobs, and I am grateful to Pres

“To all of our nation’s law enforcement officers, today and every day, thank you. And may God bless and protect you as you go about your work..”...

Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) urged Congress to pass his Build Now Act, a bill that would address the soaring cost of housing, in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of Kennedy’s speech are below: “You know, it wasn’t that many years ago—I think maybe 10 years ago, 15 years ago—that the average age of a first-time homeowner in America was 29. You know, most people who wanted to buy a home bought their first home when they were 29. Today, it is 39—damn near middle-aged—because the cost of housing has gone up.” . . .  “The main reason is that w

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $18,928,243 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster recovery efforts and repairs in Louisiana communities impacted by Hurricanes Ida and Francine. Louisianians are tough as nails and want to see our state recover from severe storm damage. This $18.9 million will support Lafourche, Jefferson and Terrebonne Parishes and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development make repairs and remove debris from Hurricanes Ida and Francine,” said Kennedy.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  During National Police Week, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 96, a resolution expressing support for law enforcement officers across the country. The week is set aside each year to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and thank those who continue to serve. “You cannot have freedom […] The post Yakym Votes to Back Law Enforcement During National Police Week  appeared first on Rudy Yakym.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Growing and Restoring Operational Upland Species Ecosystems (GROUSE) Act of 2026. This bill would establish a USDA program to reimburse forest landowners when they plant native vegetation beneficial to upland wildlife on commercially logged forestland. “This bill builds on the Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration Program I launched in 2024 as […]

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved a resolution to withhold the pay of all senators during government shutdowns. “There have been too many […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-2) introduced the No Wasted Space Act. This legislation will help establish a commission to study potential uses of the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. The building currently serves as a temporary space used for limited events, concerts, and […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Patients Before Monopolies Act to prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies and driving up the costs of prescription drugs. Insurance companies and PBMs have taken advantage of the system, putting profits before patients. The reintroduction comes after Senator Hawley and Senator Warren recently introduced the Break Up Big […] The post Hawley, Warren Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Limit PBMs, Put Patients First appeared first on Josh Hawley.

“This bill would strengthen oversight capabilities at the Department of Education to ensure federal aid goes to real students while protecting hard-earned taxpayer dollars.” WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the Student […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced H.R. 8705, the Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, or CHARLIE Act, to protect the American History and Civics Education program from being weaponized by the radical Left to push divisive ideology on America’s children. The American History and Civics program under […] The post Owens Introduces CHARLIE Act to End Biden-Era Indoctrination of Schools appeared first on Burgess Owens.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice, a member of the Small Business Committee, attended a hearing titled, America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers. During the hearing, Senator Justice highlighted Danielle Petrak as a witness. WATCH HERE BACKGROUND: # # #

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting the growing flood insurance affordability crisis ahead of hurricane season and calling for long-term reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). He urged colleagues to address rising costs driven by the Biden-era Risk Rating 2.0 policy and act […]