Kennedy secures $1.05 million to support fire station in Zachary, La.

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $1.05 million in federal funding to support the construction of a fire station in Zachary, Louisiana, as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill.

This critical funding will help ensure residents of Zachary have access to adequate emergency services and fire protection coverage while improving emergency management and preparedness across the greater Zachary region. This is in addition to the more than $300 million Kennedy has secured for special projects across Louisiana so far in FY 2026.

"When danger strikes, our firefighters don't hesitate-they run straight toward it. They deserve the right tools to do their jobs and come home safe. This new fire station will strengthen emergency response in Zachary and ensure our first responders are ready to protect lives, homes, and businesses when seconds matter most," said Kennedy.

The funding will be awarded to the City of Zachary through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service under the Rural Community Facilities Program.