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John Kennedy

U.S. Senator

Louisiana

RepublicanIn this role on December 17, 2025

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U.S. Senator

Louisiana

RepublicanIn this role on December 17, 2025

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119th Congress
Through Dec 17, 2025

S.Res. 526SENATE

Resolution agreed toCongress

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)

Latest action · May 14, 2026View details

S. 3170SENATE

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

Stuck On Hold Act

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Latest action · Apr 29, 2026View details

S. 269SENATE

Became lawSocial Welfare

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Became Public Law No: 119-77.

Latest action · Feb 10, 2026View details

S.Res. 543SENATE

Resolution agreed toEducation

A resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana on the occasion of its bicentennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)

Latest action · Jan 7, 2026View details

S. 616SENATE

Became lawLaw

Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-57.

Latest action · Dec 12, 2025View details

S. 3430SENATE

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

PURE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action · Dec 11, 2025View details

S. 3293SENATE

IntroducedEconomics and Public Finance

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Latest action · Dec 1, 2025View details

S. 3216SENATE

IntroducedFinance and Financial Sector

Greenlighting Growth Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Latest action · Nov 19, 2025View details

S. 3224SENATE

IntroducedEnvironmental Protection

SPEED Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Latest action · Nov 19, 2025View details

S. 3180SENATE

IntroducedLaw

Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action · Nov 18, 2025View details

S.Res. 493SENATE

IntroducedCongress

A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8133-8134)

Latest action · Nov 10, 2025View details

S. 3104SENATE

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

Ideologically Motivated Violence Accountability Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action · Nov 5, 2025View details

S.J.Res. 69SENATE

In committee / reportedEnvironmental Protection

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.

Latest action · Oct 29, 2025View details

S. 3060SENATE

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

Paychecks for Patriots Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Latest action · Oct 28, 2025View details

S. 3066SENATE

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics

Pay the People Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Latest action · Oct 28, 2025View details

S. 3057SENATE

IntroducedCongress

Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Latest action · Oct 27, 2025View details

S. 3017SENATE

IntroducedFinance and Financial Sector

STREAMLINE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Latest action · Oct 20, 2025View details

S. 2958SENATE

IntroducedInternational Affairs

AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action · Sep 30, 2025View details

S. 2946SENATE

IntroducedFinance and Financial Sector

NFIP Extension Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Latest action · Sep 30, 2025View details

S. 2931SENATE

IntroducedFinance and Financial Sector

NFIP Extension Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Latest action · Sep 29, 2025View details

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