119th Congress

John Kennedy

Senator, Louisiana

Party

Republican

Born: November 21, 1951 (age 74)
In Congress: Senate since 2017
Term Ends: January 3, 2029
Votes With Party: 99%
Missed Votes: 2%
Office Phone: 202-224-4623
Website: kennedy.senate.gov/public

Committees

Appropriations
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Budget
Judiciary

Who Is John Kennedy?

John Kennedy is a Republican senator from Louisiana in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2017. Born November 21, 1951, Kennedy is 74. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Kennedy voted on 94 and missed 2. Kennedy voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Kennedy sponsored 85 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Bills John Kennedy Sponsored

Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act (S. 5628, In Committee)
TWICE Act (S. 5487, In Committee)
Support Our Educators Act of 2026 (S. 5423, In Committee)
AI Emergency Button Act (S. 5417, In Committee)
Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act (S. 4850, Passed the Senate)
Display America's Art Act (S. 5210, In Committee)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the additional hospital insurance tax on high income taxpayers. (S. 5085, In Committee)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the base amount and adjusted base amount for purposes of determining taxable social security benefits. (S. 5084, In Committee)
Monitor Accountability Act (S. 4917, In Committee)
A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act. (S. 4883, In Committee)
Open Courts Act of 2026 (S. 4667, In Committee)
PATCH Act (S. 4622, In Committee)

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A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. (S.Res. 526, Agreed To)
Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026 (S. 4512, In Committee)
VICTIM Act of 2026 (S. 4500, In Committee)
Stuck On Hold Act (S. 3170, In Committee)
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes. (S. 4419, In Committee)
Russia’s War on Faith Act (S. 4379, In Committee)
A bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt. (S. 4308, In Committee)
Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act (S. 4019, In Committee)
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Reauthorization Act (S. 3973, In Committee)
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Reform Act of 2026 (S. 3935, In Committee)
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (S. 269, Became Law)
Poverty Statistics Enhancement Act (S. 3756, In Committee)
Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act (S. 3734, In Committee)
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. (S.Res. 543, Agreed To)
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025 (S. 616, Became Law)
PURE Act (S. 3430, In Committee)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 3293, In Committee)
SPEED Act (S. 3224, In Committee)
Greenlighting Growth Act (S. 3216, In Committee)
Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 (S. 3180, In Committee)
A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year. (S.Res. 493, Introduced)
Ideologically Motivated Violence Accountability Act (S. 3104, In Committee)
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". (S.J.Res. 69, Failed in the Senate)
Pay the People Act (S. 3066, In Committee)
Paychecks for Patriots Act of 2025 (S. 3060, In Committee)
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act (S. 3057, In Committee)
STREAMLINE Act (S. 3017, In Committee)
AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025 (S. 2958, In Committee)
NFIP Extension Act (S. 2946, In Committee)
A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended. (S.Res. 421, Introduced)
NFIP Extension Act (S. 2931, In Committee)
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act (S. 2854, In Committee)
U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act (S. 2752, In Committee)
A resolution commending the Superdome on the occasion of its golden jubilee and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States. (S.Res. 370, Agreed To)
A resolution urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to spend a minimum of 5 percent of gross domestic product on defense. (S.Res. 346, Introduced)
Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act (S. 2510, In Committee)
Build Now Act of 2025 (S. 2441, In Committee)
A resolution congratulating Louisiana State University in Shreveport for the first undefeated season in collegiate baseball history and for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball World Series. (S.Res. 328, Agreed To)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. (S.J.Res. 13, Became Law)
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act (S. 1924, In Committee)
CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2025 (S. 1923, In Committee)
Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education Act (S. 1811, In Committee)
A resolution commending Southeastern Louisiana University on the occasion of its Centennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States. (S.Res. 209, Agreed To)
CRAWDAD Act (S. 1669, In Committee)
Same Care, Lower Cost Act (S. 1629, In Committee)
FIGHT Act of 2025 (S. 1454, In Committee)
Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025 (S. 1401, In Committee)
No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025 (S. 1153, In Committee)
Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act (S. 1117, In Committee)
Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (S. 1089, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". (S.J.Res. 11, Became Law)
Crucial Communism Teaching Act (S. 1001, In Committee)
Transparency in Banking Act (S. 940, In Committee)
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 (S. 478, In Committee)
NFIP Extension Act of 2025 (S. 824, In Committee)
Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (S. 729, In Committee)
Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act (S. 682, In Committee)
LEOSA Reform Act (S. 679, In Committee)
Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act (S. 658, In Committee)
No IRIS Act of 2025 (S. 623, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)". (S.J.Res. 19, In Committee)
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act (S. 577, In Committee)
1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act (S. 557, In Committee)
No Propaganda Act (S. 519, In Committee)
Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act of 2025 (S. 477, In Committee)
Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act (S. 447, In Committee)
Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025 (S. 397, In Committee)
No Red and Blue Banks Act (S. 379, In Committee)
BLOCK Act (S. 368, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission relating to "Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts". (S.J.Res. 9, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants". (S.J.Res. 8, In Committee)
Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act of 2025 (S. 234, In Committee)
ROOMIE Act (S. 102, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Kennedy spoke on the floor 79 times on 59 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 16, 2026, 1,483 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026: Motion to Proceed
It is hard to know precisely what to believe about artificial intelligence. There are some things, it seems to me, that we do know. We know, for example, that it is a breathtaking technology. It is just--I don't know of any other word. It just takes your breath away in terms of its potential. We know that it was primarily developed by and through American ingenuity.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 7, 2026, 18 wordsVote on Motion to Adjourn
Had there been a rollcall vote on the motion to adjourn, I would have voted nay.
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Senate, August 4, 2026, 2,255 wordsAGOA Extension Act: Motion to Proceed: Continued
I know you are well aware of this, but the Senate needs to pass the Russia sanctions bill, and we need to do it now. We have the votes. Let's vote.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, July 16, 2026, 894 wordsIntel (Executive Session)
I have a friend in Louisiana. He is the former State speaker of the house. And Charlie invented a new word in English. The word is ``winky-doo.'' When the then-speaker of the statehouse wanted to describe someone acting dishonestly or denigrating your position or double-crossing you, the speaker would say: He tried to winky-doo me. He tried to winky-doo me.
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Senate, June 18, 2026, 1,298 wordsIran (Executive Session)
Last night, I read the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. I read it twice. And for what it is worth, here is my conclusion: I think we ought to give peace a chance. And that is all I am saying today. You are entitled to your opinion, but all I am saying today is I think we ought to give peace a chance.
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Senate, June 9, 2026, 1,598 wordsAppropriations (Executive Session)
It is the best of times, it is the worst of times, it is the age of wisdom, but it is also the age of jackassery.
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Senate, June 2, 2026, 1,358 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security (Executive Calendar)
We both know that there are people in Washington who like to muddy the water to make it look deep. They don't want the American people to know the truth because, for these people to which I am referring, truth is a concept that does not interest them. Politics does.
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Senate, May 20, 2026, 109 wordsTribute to Mona Taylor (Executive Calendar)
This has nothing to do with why I am speaking, but I was sitting there thinking, listening to Senator Lankford talk about Miss Mona.
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Senate, May 14, 2026, 37 wordsSafeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors Act
I withdraw that motion, but I still want you to vote for my S. Res. 526.
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Senate, May 13, 2026, 3,661 wordsThe Economy
As the Presiding Officer well knows-- because I am about to describe the good people of West Virginia as well as the good people of Louisiana and of many other States--most Americans get up every day. They go to work. They obey the law. They try to teach their children values. They try to do the right thing by their children, and they try to put aside a little money for retirement.
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Department of Homeland Security (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Carbon Dioxide (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Tribute to Patrick Taylor (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Republic of Cuba That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, April 28, 2026)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, April 22, 2026)
Recognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April (Senate, April 22, 2026)
Inflation (Senate, April 15, 2026)
Iran (Senate, April 15, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Proposed Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of Certain Defense Articles and Services: Motion to Discharge (Senate, April 15, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 526 (Executive Session) (Senate, March 22, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Resumed (Senate, March 20, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security (Executive Session) (Senate, March 20, 2026)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Continued (Senate, March 18, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, March 12, 2026)
Hindering Oppressive Nations From Obtaining Revenue Act (Senate, March 10, 2026)
Housing for the 21st Century Act (Senate, March 10, 2026)
Housing for the 21st Century Act (Senate, March 4, 2026)
Housing for the 21st Century Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, February 26, 2026)
Vote on Olson Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2026)
Chagos Islands (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 2, 2026)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 28, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Relating to "Patient Protection And... (Senate, January 13, 2026)
Minnesota (Executive Session) (Senate, January 8, 2026)
U.S. Savings Bonds (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 17, 2025)
Welfare Fraud (Senate, December 3, 2025)
The Economy (Senate, December 3, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Extension of Deadlines In... (Senate, November 19, 2025)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against Venezuela That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, November 6, 2025)
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... (Senate, October 29, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Senate, October 21, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, October 15, 2025)
Government Funding (Senate, October 3, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Continued (Senate, September 30, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Senate, September 17, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, September 3, 2025)
Vote on Kozma Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 31, 2025)
Vote on Wright Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 28, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
Rescissions (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 15, 2025)
Remembering John Stulp (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 10, 2025)
Vote on Gould Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 10, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
Russia (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2025)
Russia (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2025)
Education (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury... (Senate, May 7, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury... (Senate, May 6, 2025)
New York City Public Schools (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 8, 2025)
Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Duties on Articles Imported From Canada (Senate, April 2, 2025)
Tariffs (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Nomination of James Bishop (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Vote on Makary Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Government Funding (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 4, 2025)
Tribute to Jess Andrews (Executive Session) (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Relating to "Protection of Marine... (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Executive Session) (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Honoring the Life of Nebraska Community Leader Howard L. Hawks (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Public Schools Week (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2025 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2034 (Senate, February 18, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Agreement: S.J. Res. 10 (Senate, February 18, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Agreement: Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
Department of Government Efficiency (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
Trump Executive Orders (Senate, January 28, 2025)
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. (Senate, January 21, 2025)

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Questions About John Kennedy

Is John Kennedy still in Congress?

Yes. John Kennedy is serving as senator from Louisiana in the 119th Congress.

What party is John Kennedy?

John Kennedy is a Republican.

When is John Kennedy up for reelection?

Kennedy's current term ends January 3, 2029, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2028.

How old is John Kennedy?

John Kennedy was born November 21, 1951 and is 74.

How often does John Kennedy vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Kennedy voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.

What committees is John Kennedy on?

Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on the Budget; Senate Committee on the Judiciary.