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S 237 - Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Jim Banks , Jim Banks , John Barrasso , John Barrasso
Last updated 2 months ago
92 Co-Sponsors
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
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S 688 - FISH Act of 2025
Chris Coons , Lindsey Graham , John Neely Kennedy , Jeff Merkley , Lisa Murkowski
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
FISH Act of 2025
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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SRES 288 - A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Michael Bennet , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Katie Britt , Ted Budd
Last updated about 2 months ago
39 Co-Sponsors
A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
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S 331 - HALT Fentanyl Act
Marsha Blackburn , Katie Britt , Shelley Moore Capito , Bill Cassidy , Susan Collins
Last updated 26 days ago
32 Co-Sponsors
HALT Fentanyl Act
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Presented to President.
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SJRES 56 - Life Month Resolution
Jim Banks , Ted Budd , Bill Cassidy , John Cornyn , Kevin Cramer
Last updated 2 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Life Month Resolution
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S 2253 - Unsubscribe Act of 2025
John Neely Kennedy , Brian Schatz
Last updated 24 days ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Unsubscribe Act of 2025
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S 1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Marsha Blackburn , John Boozman , Katie Britt , Ted Budd , Shelley Moore Capito
Last updated 4 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
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S 292 - Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Jim Banks , John Barrasso , Marsha Blackburn , John Boozman , Katie Britt
Last updated 6 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
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S 1779 - LOCOMOTIVES Act
John Barrasso , John Cornyn , Kevin Cramer , Mike Crapo , Steve Daines
Last updated 3 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
LOCOMOTIVES Act
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S 2116 - A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Jim Banks , Katie Britt , Kevin Cramer , Mike Crapo , Bill Hagerty
Last updated about 2 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
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Biography
John Neely Kennedy, born on November 21, 1951, in Centreville, Mississippi, is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Louisiana. He was first elected to the Senate in 2016 and re-elected in 2022. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Kennedy served as the Louisiana State Treasurer from 2000 to 2017, overseeing the state's multi-billion-dollar investment portfolios and returning millions of dollars in unclaimed property each year. He also held positions as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue and as special counsel to Governor Buddy Roemer. Kennedy is known for his conservative stance and commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Education
- Vanderbilt University: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics, magna cum laude, 1973.
- University of Virginia School of Law: Juris Doctor, 1977; served as executive editor of the Virginia Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif.
- *Oxford University *: Bachelor of Civil Law with first-class honors, 1979.
Political Experience
- *U.S. Senate *: Serving on the Appropriations, Banking, Budget, Judiciary, and Small Business Committees. Holds ranking positions on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, and Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy.
- *Louisiana State Treasurer *: Elected to five terms, managing the state's finances and investment portfolios.
- *Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue *: Oversaw state tax collections and revenue policies.
- *Special Counsel and Secretary to Governor Buddy Roemer's Cabinet *: Provided legal counsel and administrative support within the governor's office.
Notable Achievements
- Legislative Success: During his first term in the Senate, Kennedy passed several bills aimed at protecting the stock market from foreign corruption, extending flood insurance protection for Louisiana homeowners, curbing corrupt lobbying practices, and preserving disaster relief programs for small businesses. He holds the record for passing more bills in his first term than any other Louisiana senator.
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Awards and Honors:
- Hero of Main Street by the National Retail Federation .
- Conservative Achievement Award by the American Conservative Union .
- Legislative Leader Award by the Humane Society Legislative Fund .
- AbilityOne Congressional Champion by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission .
Kennedy's career reflects a dedication to conservative principles, fiscal oversight, and active legislative participation on behalf of Louisiana's citizens.
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