Sen. Kennedy Announces $9.8 Million FEMA Grant for Louisiana Tech

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $9,847,869 FEMA grant to support tornado-related repairs to J.C. Love Field at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston.

"Severe tornadoes ripped through several facilities on Louisiana Tech's campus last year, and this FEMA grant will help make necessary repairs on behalf of students," said Kennedy.

On June 3, 2019, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration as a result of severe tornado damage in northern Louisiana. This funding is provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Act.