{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"KS\" and year = 2022 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3663", "Rep. Estes Denounces New WOTUS Rule", "2022-12-30", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his opposition to the EPA's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that increases bureaucratic control over private land that includes virtually any waters, including many areas that only temporarily hold water.\n\n\"Today's WOTUS ruling is a detrimental government overreach into ponds and puddles a thousand miles from the D.C. swamp,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Kansas farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of their land, but the final WOTUS rule hands over private property decisions to Washington bureaucrats. As a Kansan and former farm kid, my colleagues and I will continue pushing back against this burdensome administration that chooses to govern with a heavy hand and disregards the common sense conservation by the men and women who actually work the land.\"\n\nThe EPA's WOTUS rule will impact farm ditches, agricultural ponds and isolated wetlands found in and near farms and ranches across the country. Rep. Estes has been a consistent voice against the overreaching WOTUS rule and outlined how its implementation will cause harm to Kansas ag producers.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-new-wotus-ruling-creates-regulatory-chaos-agricultural-producers", "Rep. Mann: New WOTUS Ruling Creates Regulatory Chaos for Agricultural Producers", "2022-12-30", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's new ruling redefining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS):\n\n\u201cThanks to regulatory overreach, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers will now be forced to operate their businesses under the federal government\u2019s sixth definition of \u201cwater\u201d in the past ten years alone. The Biden Administration\u2019s newest version of \"Waters of the U.S.\" removes longstanding bipartisan exemptions for common water features like ponds or streams found on farms and ranches.\n\nThe Biden Administration has created regulatory chaos for producers, who are working hard to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed. Farmers are the original conservationists, and they deserve the gratitude and support of the federal government, not red tape and burdensome overregulation. They certainly don\u2019t need Washington Democrats to tell them how to manage their own resources.\u201d\n\nClick hereto listen to Rep. Mann's remarks on the House Floor about WOTUS.\n\nClick hereto learn more about H.R. 2660, the Withstanding Attempts to Encroach on our Resources (WATER) Act, which Rep. Mann co-sponsors.\n\nClick here for more information about the new WOTUS rule.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F8751C73-8E4E-4119-8A91-8D75D579C836", "Sen. Moran Statement on the Passing of Ed Seaton", "2022-12-30", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement after the passing of longtime Kansas newspaper publisher, former Pulitzer Prize Board Chair and Manhattan native Ed Seaton:\n\n\u201cEd Seaton lived a full life, dedicating himself to the advancement of democracy and freedom for the international press. He was a champion of local journalism and worked tirelessly to advocate for journalists on every level. Robba and I were privileged to know Ed personally, and he always treated us graciously. In particular, we valued his leadership of the Landon Lecture Series at Kansas State University. Robba also enjoyed the time they spent serving together at KSU.\n\n\u201cEd leaves a lasting legacy of commitment to journalism, and I am grateful for his passion for making Kansas and the world a better place. I extend my sincere condolences to his son Ned, his daughter-in-law Angie and his grandchildren. Robba and I are praying for them during this difficult time.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-manns-bill-renaming-russell-post-office-after-sen-bob-dole-becomes-law", "Rep. Mann's bill renaming Russell Post Office after Sen. Bob Dole becomes law", "2022-12-29", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to his legislation being signed into law, renaming the post office in Russell, Kansas, the \"Robert J. Dole Memorial Post Office Building.\u201d\n\n\"Senator Bob Dole made it clear that we must never forget where we come from. Born and raised in Russell, Kansas, he knew that the heartbeat of our nation lies in places like his hometown. He bravely served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his military service. He served as the congressman representing the Big First District of Kansas for eight years and in the U.S. Senate for 27 years, acting as the majority leader twice, and becoming his party\u2019s nominee for President in 1996.\n\nI spent some time with Senator Dole just a few weeks before he passed away. During our time together we discussed what he called \"The Kansas Approach,\" the markers of which he identified as honesty, hard work, respect for your roots, common sense, service, simplicity, and genuine, thoughtful care for people. These are the Kansas conservative values that motivate me every day.\n\nSenator Dole dedicated his life to serving others and has inspired many people, including me. Naming a post office after one of Kansas' favorite sons in the town he grew up in is a small but meaningful way to pay tribute to this Kansas giant and American hero.\"\n\nClick here to view the full text of the legislation.\n\nClick here to watch Rep. Mann's remarks on the House Floor honoring Sen. Dole's life.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=D0D89E1A-C470-43D5-BA17-E524D869BB05", "Sen. Moran Named Co-Chair of Senate Army Caucus", "2022-12-29", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) \u2013 senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and member of the United States Military Academy (USMA) Board of Visitors \u2013 today was named the new Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus by fellow Co-Chair U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) \u2013 chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Sen. Moran will replace retiring U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) as Co-Chair.\n\n\u201cI am honored to be selected to serve as the next Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cKansas has a proud history of military service and is home to a significant Army presence with Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth and the Army National Guard and Reserve. Throughout my time in Congress, it has been a priority to support our military institutions in Kansas and this position will allow me to better advocate for our soldiers and their families in Kansas, the United States and across the globe.\u201d\n\n\u201cSen. Inhofe has been one of Congress\u2019 most influential and strongest advocates for servicemembers and their families, and I am grateful for his many years of leadership on the Senate Army Caucus and in the U.S. Senate,\u201d continued Sen. Moran. \u201cI look forward to working with Sen. Reed, Army leaders and members of the Senate Army Caucus to support our nation\u2019s soldiers and their missions.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to welcome Senator Jerry Moran as Co-Chair of the Army Caucus,\u201d said Sen. Reed. \u201cSen. Moran has long been a steadfast advocate for our nation\u2019s soldiers, and I look forward to serving with him in this new leadership role. The Army is fundamentally a \u2018People First\u2019 organization, and the Senate Army Caucus is committed to supporting our soldiers, their families, and our Army civilians and veterans. Sen. Moran will be a tremendous partner in this endeavor.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am also grateful to my good friend, Senator Jim Inhofe, for his tremendous leadership as Co-Chair of the Senate Army Caucus, and I congratulate him on his well-earned retirement,\u201d continued Sen. Reed. \u201cThe Army is stronger and America is safer because of his service.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt was an honor to support the United States Army during my time as Army Caucus Co-Chair, and now I am proud to see that position filled by someone with great dedication and integrity \u2013 my friend, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran,\u201d said Sen. Inhofe. \u201cI am certain that Sen. Moran will continue to keep the best interest of the U.S. Army at heart as he co-leads this caucus with Senator Reed into the future.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan Senate Army Caucus includes more than 30 Senators from across the country. The Army Caucus is one of the largest and most active caucuses in the Senate. The caucus\u2019 goal is to advocate on behalf of the U.S. Army in the Senate and educate members on the importance of supporting Army goals. The caucus meets regularly with Army leadership to receive updates on the service\u2019s readiness, assess soldier quality of life initiatives and develop legislation to advance the goals of the Army.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-votes-against-house-democrats-17-trillion-spending-package", "Rep. Tracey Mann votes against House Democrats' $1.7 Trillion Spending Package", "2022-12-23", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding his vote against the House Democrats' $1.7 trillion dollar omnibus spending package:\n\n\"This week, Members of the House of Representatives were called back to Washington, D.C. to vote on a $1.7 trillion spending package under the threat of the government shutting down. This is not the way that a Democracy is supposed to function. In fact, this is the first time in modern American history that one party has jammed an omnibus bill through Congress during the lame-duck session after losing control of the House. It\u2019s plain and simple \u2013 this is bad legislation passed in a dishonest, untimely way.\n\nWhile Washington Democrats had control of the House, it was their responsibility to pass normal spending bills. They never got their act together, so now we are stuck with this omnibus \u2013 a 4,155-page spending bill put together behind closed doors and with no input or oversight from House Republicans. Now, Americans are sure to face even higher rates of inflation because of this legislation and out-of-control spending.\n\nIf you want to know why Americans chose to give control of the House back to Republicans in the 118th Congress, look no further than this spending bill and the process by which it\u2019s being passed.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3657", "Rep Estes Votes Against Lame-Duck Democrat Spending", "2022-12-22", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) voted against lame-duck Democrats\u2019 exorbitant $1.7 trillion omnibus package.\n\n\u201cThe past two years of total Democrat control in Washington have been a complete disaster,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cNot content with causing the worst inflation in decades, Democrats have decided to force through a massive 1.7 trillion-dollar spending package at the 11th hour before Republicans take back control of the House. Their $1.7 trillion package is overflowing with bad policies that will make inflation worse, ignores the crisis at the border and fails to fix the defund the police crime wave. This 4,000-plus-page bill that no one has read in total is everything that\u2019s wrong with Washington, D.C. This deliberate move by lame-duck Democrats sidelines the incoming majority \u2013 allowing Nancy Pelosi to pass one more pork-filled bill.\u201d\n\nThe unprecedented $1.7 trillion, 4,000-plus-page Pelosi-Schumer omnibus spending bill that was fast-tracked through the Senate and passed the House 225 to 201 includes:\n\n\u2022 $286 million in Title X funding that will fund Planned Parenthood.\n\n\u2022 $65 million for salmon restoration project\n\n\u2022 Creates a pandemic czar, adding to our already bloated bureaucracy which will take away Americans\u2019 liberties in name of \u201cpublic health\u201d\n\n\u2022 Allocates historic high funding for renewable energy programs at the Department of Energy instead of addressing the decimated American energy independence.\n\n\u2022 $410 million for border security for Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia and Oman without securing our own southern border\n\n\u2022 $524.4 million for the NIH to fight \"structural racism\"\n\n\u2022 More than 4,000 earmarks for pet projects, like $1.5 million to encourage outdoor eating in Pasadena, California, and $2.35 million for the Leahy Center named after retiring Senate Appropriations Chair Patrick Leahy", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-colleagues-unveil-bicameral-measure-nullifying-lesser-prairie", "Rep. Tracey Mann, Colleagues Unveil Bicameral Measure Nullifying Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing", "2022-12-22", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann, Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Ron Estes (KS-03), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Frank Lucas (OK-03), and Stephanie Bice (OK-05), alongside Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jerry Moran (KS), James Inhofe (OK), and James Lankford (OK) officially introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval in their respective chambers to strike down the Biden Administration\u2019s recent listing of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If the CRA resolution is enacted, the measure would prevent the listing from having any force or effect.\n\n\u201cI refuse to sit idly by while the United States Fish and Wildlife Service imposes burdensome regulations on producers with no input from Congress,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThe designation of the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species in places like Kansas is unacceptable. This resolution calls for an absolute refusal of this rule, which should have no force or effect until Congress is consulted. At a time when inflation is at a 40-year high and families are struggling to fuel their cars while keeping food on their tables, we should be working to eliminate barriers for the agriculture and energy sectors, not hamstringing hardworking Americans with government overreach. Since this rule threatens the livelihoods of the men and women who feed, fuel, and clothe us all, I hope that all my colleagues in Congress will join me in refusing to accept it.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent listing of the lesser prairie-chicken is terrible for Kansas\u2019 economy but great for the climate activists who have way too much influence over President Biden. Private property in the LPC range might as well be federal lands if this egregious policy goes into effect,\u201d said Senator Marshall. \u201cWhile high inflation is the greatest challenge facing our nation, this listing will increase financial difficulties for the Kansans who raise cattle for your hamburgers and drill oil for your gasoline. This President says lowering costs is a priority, but yet again he is making decisions that will do the exact opposite.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe decision to list the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened will negatively impact crucial industries in our state and place unnecessary restrictions on farmers, ranchers and energy producers,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cKansas and surrounding states have contributed millions of public and private dollars to successfully conserve the habitat area and increase the population of the bird. Listing of the lesser prairie-chicken will harm our state\u2019s wildlife conservation efforts in the future by removing any incentive for similar local efforts.\u201d\n\n\u201cI was extremely disappointed to learn the Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA),\u201d Senator Inhofe said. \u201cI have emphasized time and again the harm this listing will have on Americans, especially those in our agriculture and oil and gas industry. The reality is that this listing is also entirely unnecessary due to successful conservation efforts benefiting the LPC and its habitat. I am glad to join my colleagues in introducing a resolution that would overturn the unnecessary listing of the LPC under the ESA.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Endangered Species Act is being used as a tool for a federal takeover of energy, agriculture, and commerce in my great state,\u201d said Senator Lankford. \u201cOklahoma energy, agriculture, and construction companies have cooperated with the federal process to recover the Lesser Prairie Chicken and prevent its listing under the Endangered Species Act. Now Fish & Wildlife is moving to list the Chicken under the Act, which would create new requirements\u2014no longer voluntary\u2014for Oklahomans and other states. I remain opposed to listing the Chicken under the ESA, which is why I\u2019m standing up with our neighbors in Kansas and elsewhere against this rule.\u201d\n\n\"Agriculture and energy producers in Kansas are already suffering from the Biden Administration's failed policies and burdensome government regulations,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"The decision by Washington bureaucrats to designate the lesser prairie-chicken as an endangered species is completely unnecessary as landowner and state-level efforts to restore the LPC habitat have been successful. All this reckless listing will do is create additional red tape making it more difficult for hard-working Kansans to succeed.\"\n\n\"Time and again we've seen the Biden administration assert their overreaching and burdensome regulations on the lives of hardworking Kansans. The recent classification of the lesser prairie-chicken is another example of using Washington bureaucrats to dictate how Kansans live and work. The farmers, ranchers and energy producers of the Midwest have made great strides in conserving our land and protecting our natural resources. Now it's necessary for Congress to rein in these out-of-control regulators and restore the rights of Kansas ranchers and energy producers,\" said Rep. Estes.\n\n\u201cOnce again, the federal government is playing its 20-year back-and-forth game, re-listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken as \u201cendangered\u201d under the Endangered Species Act,\u201d Rep. Mullin said. \u201cI firmly believe that the radical environmentalists are doing all they can to hinder energy independence and production in Oklahoma. We do not need the federal government interfering in state business \u2014 this is not a one size fits all solution. Our farmers, ranchers, and domestic producers deserve better.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am extremely frustrated at the actions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listing the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act,\u201d said Rep. Lucas. \u201cThe Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s listing of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken creates an unnecessary and burdensome layer of regulation on Oklahoma\u2019s agriculture and oil and gas industry, despite strong conservation efforts by farmers, ranchers, and landowners in Oklahoma and other states. In fact, the extensive conservation measures that were developed by states, landowners, and industry stakeholders has benefited the Lesser Prairie-Chicken and the population of the species has increased by more than 50 percent since the Fish and Wildlife Service began their process. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues across Oklahoma and Kansas in introducing this legislation to strike down the Biden Administration\u2019s illogical action\u2019s listing the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn June 15, 2021, Rep. Mann joined his colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to not list the LPC under the ESA.\n\nOn July 16, 2021, Rep. Mann and Sens. Marshall and Moran led a group of their colleagues in requesting a 90-day extension to the comment period for the proposed listing of the LPC.\n\nRep. Mann is also a co-sponsor of H.R. 4370, the Listing Reform Act which would prohibit the Department of Interior from using any federal funding to list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken on the endangered species list.\n\nThis CRA is part of amulti-pronged approach to halting the lesser prairie-chicken that was announced by Rep. Mann, Senator Marshall, and Senator Moran earlier this month. You may click HERE to learn more about efforts to stop the lesser prairie-chicken listing under the ESA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=01A40DDA-5C3B-448E-86D0-B60CEEC6DB4B", "Sen. Moran Secures $15 Million Federal Investment for Fort Riley", "2022-12-22", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) \u2013 a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations \u2013 today announced a more than $15 million federal investment for the construction of new barracks at Fort Riley. This federal investment was included in the FY2023 Appropriations Package.\n\n\u201cAlready home to nearly 15,000 active duty servicemembers and the headquarters for the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley will soon have the opportunity to expand its capabilities,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cBy building new barracks, the base will have greater capacity for additional soldiers to be housed at Fort Riley and will be in a better position to compete for future opportunities. I appreciated the opportunity to welcome Chief of Staff of the Army General James McConville to Fort Riley this summer to see firsthand Fort Riley\u2019s capabilities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThroughout my time in Congress, and especially since the 1st Infantry Division\u2019s return to Fort Riley in 2005, I am proud to have worked closely with the Department of Defense to invest in resources to grow and support Fort Riley\u2019s critical infrastructure, including new middle and elementary schools and the state-of-the-art Irwin Army Hospital,\u201d continued Sen. Moran. \u201cWith the addition of these new barracks, Fort Riley will continue to be one of the best places for our servicemembers to live, work and raise a family.\u201d\n\nSen. Moran hosted Gen. McConville at Fort Riley in August 2022 to meet with the troops and see Fort Riley\u2019s capabilities firsthand.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=2987236F-6956-4967-8D42-79ADB17FE3E8", "Sen. Moran Secures Federal Investment for Alzheimer\u2019s Treatment at The University of Kansas Health System", "2022-12-22", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) \u2013 a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education \u2013 today announced a $5 million federal investment to help The University of Kansas Health System purchase MRI and PET technology for Alzheimer\u2019s disease treatment and research. This funding was secured by Sen. Moran in the FY2023 Appropriations Package.\n\n\u201cAlzheimer\u2019s disease affects thousands of Kansans, and it\u2019s important to have the resources to diagnosis and treat patients close to home,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis investment will provide The University of Kansas Health System with updated equipment to help families navigate and treat this terrible disease.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis funding for new MRI and PET/CT technology at The University of Kansas Health System Alzheimer Disease Program will be incredibly impactful at just the right time,\u201d said Jeff Burns, MD, co-director of The University of Kansas Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Center. \u201cThe field is changing fast with new diagnostics and drugs ready for patients in the very near future. This new equipment will help us prepare for a new era in brain health.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=B6110F69-9408-4977-A224-CBEBE17133A0", "Sen. Moran Secures $43 Million Federal Investment to Help Build New KU Cancer Center", "2022-12-22", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) \u2013 a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations \u2013 today announced a $43 million federal investment to plan and help build a new cancer research facility at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. The funding was secured by Sen. Moran in the FY2023 Appropriations Package through his role on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education.\n\nIn July of this year, The University of Kansas Cancer Center received the National Cancer Institute\u2019s (NCI) Comprehensive Designation Status \u2013 the highest level of recognition awarded by the NCI and the gold standard for cancer centers.\n\n\u201cAfter years of hard work and dedication, The University of Kansas Cancer Center was awarded the NCI\u2019s Comprehensive Designation Status earlier this year, opening up new possibilities and greater federal investment,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThe KU Cancer Center is already a nationally recognized leader in the fight to treat and cure cancer, and soon, with a new, state-of-the-art cancer center, KU can expand its legacy and capabilities to do research, development and treat patients. With the new center, even more Kansans will have the opportunity to receive care and treatment for cancer close to home. It has long been my priority for Kansas to be a place that not only recruits the top talent in the world to our state, but also keeps our students, their knowledge and intellect in Kansas. Now, more Kansans will have the opportunity to change the world right here at home, and one day, God willing, find a cure for cancer.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe funding provided in this omnibus package will enable the KU Cancer Center to enhance its work in research and patient care while fulfilling its duty to provide public education and outreach programs, especially to underserved and high-risk populations,\u201d said Douglas Girod, KU Chancellor. \u201cMore broadly, by strengthening the KU Cancer Center, this funding elevates the entire university and strengthens KU\u2019s position as a leading national research institution and proud member of the Association of American Universities. We deeply appreciate Senator Moran\u2019s continued support of the KU Cancer Center and the university, and we look forward to partnering with him in the future on initiatives that benefit Kansas.\"\n\n\u201cThe funding will significantly bolster The University of Kansas Cancer Center\u2019s research infrastructure and collaborative culture, leading to a broader portfolio of practice-changing clinical trials that we offer,\u201d said Roy Jensen, MD, Vice Chancellor and Director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center. \u201cIt will also foster significant economic growth and further position our region as a hub for innovative biomedical research. We are grateful for Senator Moran\u2019s resolute support of the cancer center.\u201d\n\nTimeline of KU Cancer Center\u2019s Comprehensive Designation Status Application:\n\nIn 2012, KU Cancer Center was recognized as a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.\n\nIn 2017, KU Cancer Center\u2019s NCI designation was renewed, but the first attempt toward comprehensive status fell short. This same year, NCI made it a rule that no cancer center could be promoted to comprehensive status on its first five-year renewal, allowing KU time during the subsequent five years to focus on strengthening core areas necessary to achieving comprehensive status from NCI.\n\nIn 2021, as its five-year cancer center renewal would soon come up for review, KU Cancer Center submitted its second application for comprehensive status.\n\nIn June of 2022, KU Cancer Center officially received the National Cancer Institute\u2019s comprehensive designation status.\n\nAdditional Federal Resources:\n\nAs a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee with jurisdiction over the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the NCI, Sen. Moran also helped secure a total of $16 million in federal resources for KU Cancer Center in the FY2022 Appropriations bill.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=E750AE47-E894-4068-AFDE-AD01713B83BB", "Sen. Moran Statement on the Passing of Former State Lawmaker Ron Hein", "2022-12-21", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement after the passing of former Kansas state lawmaker Ron Hein:\n\n\u201cRon Hein dedicated his life to public service, including many years serving our state in the Kansas Legislature. His desire to leave a positive, lasting impact on his community, state and country was apparent as he worked diligently on behalf of Kansans during his decades of involvement in state politics and government.\n\n\u201cOur state is a better place because of his passion and dedication, and I am grateful to him for his many years of service to Kansans. I extend my sincere condolences to his wife, Julie, his children, Derek and Jennifer, and his five grandchildren. Robba and I are praying for them during this difficult time.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3656", "Rep. Estes Announces 2022 4th District Congressional App Challenge Winner", "2022-12-20", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the Kansas 4th District winner of this year's Congressional App Challenge, Lily DeHaven, her second win in this competition.\n\n\"Students in south central Kansas continue to strengthen their tech and coding skills as tech-based jobs grow in our area and throughout the country,\" said Rep. Estes. \"The Congressional App Challenge is a great way for students to hone their skills and showcase the work they've done inside and outside the classroom. As a previous winner, Lily already highlighted her knowledge and ability to create fun and practical apps. I'm grateful for all of our applicants who developed and designed projects that are innovative and exciting.\"\n\nThis was the fourth year the 4th District participated in the national Congressional App Challenge. The competition offers middle school and high school students an opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skill by submitting the app of their choosing that they have created in the last calendar year, either for a class project, extracurricular or specifically for the App Challenge. Students living in or attending school in Kansas' 4th District were eligible to compete as individuals or teams of up to four. The winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured onHouse.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-voting-against-sixth-short-term-continuing", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Voting Against Sixth Short-Term Continuing Resolution", "2022-12-15", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives passing the sixth short-term continuing resolution on the national budget:\n\n\"Washington Democrats have once again failed to fulfill their obligation of passing an annual budget for our government. Last night\u2019s vote on a sixth short-term continuing resolution in two years is no way to fund a government. Rather than passing an annual budget that provides certainty, Washington Democrats chose to pass a week-long extension to buy more time for them to gift Americans another multi-trillion dollar spending package right before the holidays.\n\nWith record-high inflation and a national debt approaching $32 trillion, Congress should have an open and constructive debate on our nation\u2019s finances. This is a perfect example of why voters handed leadership of the House back to Republicans.\u201d\n\nRep. Mann has voted against all six short-term budget resolutions brought to the House Floor in the 117th Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6CF1B914-D5AC-4D65-9056-57922843F61C", "Sen. Moran Joins Legislation to Help Resettle Afghan Refugees", "2022-12-15", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) today sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act. This legislation is also sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chris Coons (D-DE), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).\n\n\u201cThe withdrawal from Afghanistan was a dark day in American history,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThe rushed and chaotic evacuation from Kabul resulted in the deaths of American servicemembers and stranded thousands of our Afghan allies behind enemy lines. For two decades countless Afghans stood by our servicemembers and risked their lives and their families\u2019 lives to support our troops in Afghanistan. Veterans of the Afghan War are now calling for Congress to provide safety and certainty for their allies and friends who assisted them in battle. We must answer that call and establish a pathway for our Afghan partners to begin a new life. This legislation will put a program in place to protect our national security while also keeping our promise to those who risked their lives for America.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a constituent and Afghan veteran, I applaud Sen. Moran for endorsing the Afghan Adjustment Act,\u201d said 1SG (ret.) Slade Deister, from Leavenworth, Kan. \u201cI am grateful that he has listened to veterans, and this is a critical piece of legislation that supports our nation's veterans and warfighters by ensuring that we honor our allies during America\u2019s longest war. If Congress does not act to support its allies by passing the Afghan Adjustment Act, potential allies in future combat zones are going to be less likely to support the U.S. mission after seeing our Afghan partners abandoned.\u201d\n\nAfter U.S. troops were pulled out of Afghanistan, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban on August 15, 2021, resulting in a humanitarian and global security crisis. In the months following the collapse of Afghanistan, thousands of Americans, Afghans and foreign nationals sought refuge from the Taliban. The U.S. assisted in the evacuation of thousands of Afghans to the U.S. and other countries.\n\nThe Afghan Adjustment Act would:\n\nEstablish a task force to develop and implement a strategy for supporting Afghans who were left behind or outside of the United States who are eligible for SIV status and require the Department of State to respond to congressional inquiries about SIV applications;\n\nAllow Afghans on humanitarian status who submit to additional vetting to apply for permanent legal status. For these Afghans, the primary options under current law to gain permanent status are through our asylum system or the burdensome SIV process;\n\nExpand the SIV program to include previously omitted groups, including the Female Tactical Teams of Afghanistan, the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, the Afghan Air Force, and the Special Mission Wing of Afghanistan.\n\nThe legislation has received the endorsement of organizations including the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Veterans for Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Veterans for American Ideals, With Honor Action and the Association of Wartime Allies.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=859B04B9-0F41-416E-962F-9A41B1148D12", "Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act", "2022-12-15", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) \u2013 a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense \u2013 today applauded the passage of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a number of Sen. Moran\u2019s provisions:\n\n\u201cThe strength and preparedness of our military is a direct deterrent to our adversaries. Making certain our men and women in uniform have cutting-edge technology, an arsenal of advanced weapons and ample support for military families will determine the long-term success of our military.\n\n\u201cThis legislation supports our troops by providing the largest pay raise in 20 years, resupplying our depleted weapons stock and making certain our troops have the equipment they need to complete their missions. As Russia continues its unjust war in Ukraine and China remains our foremost threat, it\u2019s critical that Congress provides the resources necessary for our military to be combat-ready.\u201d\n\nSen. Moran Priorities Included in the NDAA:\n\nRequires that certain military equipment, such as body armor and protective gear, be manufactured in the U.S by small businesses.\n\nRequires a report detailing the operational impact on the National Defense Strategy of Tactical Control Party specialists force structure in the Air National Guard prior to the divestment of any units.\n\nAuthorizes funding to support the construction of an unaccompanied enlisted barracks at Fort Riley.\n\nAuthorizes funding for the construction of a microgrid at Fort Riley, increasing the resiliency of energy supply in the event of natural or man-made power outages.\n\nAllows for more veterans to lead Junior ROTC programs across the country. This reduces certain barriers for more programs to be stood up in Kansas, which is an underrepresented state by the Junior ROTC program.\n\nRequires the Secretary of Defense to report on current alternatives to burn pits and ongoing efforts to field additional technologies.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-representatives-adopts-rep-manns-mcgovern-dole-20th-anniversary", "U.S. House of Representatives Adopts Rep. Mann\u2019s McGovern-Dole 20th Anniversary Resolution", "2022-12-14", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement celebrating the adoption H. Res. 1156, Honoring the 20th Anniversary of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\nThe McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program helps support education, child development, and food security in food-deficit countries around the globe. The Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to support school feeding projects and is named in part after Kansas legend, the late Senator Robert \u201cBob\u201d Dole.\n\n\u201cThere\u2019s a reason that both commodity groups and humanitarian organizations support the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cWhether it\u2019s wheat and sorghum from Kansas, red beans from Louisiana, or peanut butter formula made from Georgia peanuts, American commodities and the men and women who produce them are vital to the Program\u2019s success. This resolution celebrates the Program\u2019s twenty years of keeping kids fed and learning, and thanks American farmers and agricultural producers who provide the commodities required for it to function. I am grateful for Representative Jim McGovern\u2019s consistent work on this issue and am pleased that the House passed our resolution by unanimous consent.\u201d\n\n\u201cMcGovern-Dole represents the very best of this country,\u201d said Rep. McGovern. \u201cI\u2019ve visited places like Colombia and Kenya and saw its impact firsthand, reducing hunger and increasing school enrollments, attendance, literacy, and the support of families and communities for education, especially for girls. It is an important example of what can be accomplished when Members of Congress put partisanship aside and make the welfare of children and families their number one priority and sends a powerful message to the world about who we are and what we stand for.\u201d\n\n\u201cOver the past 20 years, the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program has been a ray of light and hope providing children in fragile regions with an education and possibly their only meal of the day,\u201c said Craig Meeker, National Sorghum Producers Chairman. \u201cAs sustainably produced U.S. sorghum continues to play a key role in providing healthy nutrition to children all over the world, NSP applauds Congressman Mann and Congressman McGovern for their bipartisan resolution commemorating two decades of success of McGovern-Dole.\u201d\n\n\u201cNational Association of Wheat Growers thanks Congressman Jim McGovern and Tracey Mann for their bipartisan work and successful passage of their resolution yesterday honoring the 20th anniversary of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, which has played an important role in the United States\u2019 commitment to ending hunger,\u201d said Nicole Berg, NAWG President and Washington wheat farmer. \u201cWheat farmers take pride in being a safe and reliable source of nutritional food that helps food-insecure parts of the world, and we applaud Congress for their bipartisan support in recognizing this important milestone.\u201d\n\nWorld Food Program USA also supports the resolution and released the following statement commending its passage:\n\n\"World Food Program USA commends the passage of H.Res.1156, a House bill \u2018expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to building on the 20 years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.\u2019 World Food Program USA extends sincere gratitude to the original co-sponsors of this bill, Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Tracey Mann (R-KS), as well as the 83 other sponsoring members of the United States House of Representatives.\"\n\nClick here to read more about the resolution.\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third-largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and is a member of the Congressional Hunger Caucus.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=A1AB49E3-484B-4289-BD7D-0004E15F3100", "Sen. Moran Introduces Bill to Address Nationwide Shortage in Aviation Workforce", "2022-12-14", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of airplane pilots, mechanics and other positions in our aviation workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation would also work to strengthen the pipeline of pilots serving regional airports, including the five airports across Kansas participating in the Essential Air Service program.\n\nThe Aviation Workforce Development Enhancement Act would help expand the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u2019s current Aviation Workforce Development Grant program by increasing annual funding for pilot development and mechanic development grants, as well as provide grant funding for aviation manufacturing workforce development. This legislation will work to make certain the pipeline of talent within the aviation industry will remain strong for years to come.\n\n\u201cThe state of Kansas is renowned for its aviation industry, but it\u2019s only as strong as our workforce,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cFurther investment into these important programs and expanding the eligibility to the aviation manufacturing sector will work to strengthen the talent pipeline and prevent disruptions within this important industry.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a pilot, I know that investing in aviation-focused workforce development programs helps attract and retain the best talent and keeps our nation at the forefront of global aviation innovation,\u201d said Sen. Duckworth. \u201cWith our nation\u2019s aviation workforce hard hit by the pandemic, I\u2019m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Moran to help grow the pipeline of future pilots, mechanics and manufacturing workers to help the aviation and aerospace industries meet the demands and challenges of tomorrow.\u201d\n\nAccording CNBC, citing an estimate from consulting firm Oliver Wyman, the aviation industry is experiencing a shortage of as many as 8,000 pilots, approximately 11 percent of the total workforce. The same estimate suggested a shortage of 30,000 pilots by 2025. According to Crain\u2019s Chicago Business, in 2020, FAA issued 30 percent fewer airplane mechanic certificates than the agency did in 2019. That same report found new certificates increased in 2021, but demand for airplane mechanics still outstripped supply. Additionally, according to a 2020 GAO study, half of FAA certified mechanics and repair technicians as of 2018 were over age 50.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=349C85F8-662D-44F5-8102-8381922C9581", "Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Bill to Strengthen Mental Health Support for American Indian Veterans", "2022-12-09", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) \u2013 ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee \u2013 recently introduced legislation to make certain culturally competent mental health care for American Indian veterans is provided at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers nationwide.\n\nTheir legislation, the American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act, would require each VA medical center to hire a minority veteran coordinator trained in the delivery of mental health and suicide prevention services which are culturally appropriate for Native veterans. The bill would also require each facility\u2019s minority veteran coordinator to work in tandem with a suicide prevention coordinator to contact local tribal leadership, consult with them on mental health care delivery and provide the VA medical center director with an annual written plan for specific outreach to American Indian veterans.\n\n\u201cAmerican war heroes come from every corner of our country, and as they transition out of the military, the VA must work to make certain all veterans have access to care,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis legislation would provide specific mental health outreach for American Indian veterans, who often live in rural or medically underserved areas, and training for VA staff to better serve veterans in the American Indian community.\u201d\n\n\u201cNative veterans need assurance that they\u2019ll get top-notch assistance when seeking earned care from VA\u2014especially when it comes to their mental health,\u201d said Sen. Tester. \u201cOur bipartisan bill will ensure VA facilities in Montana and beyond are working directly with Tribes on the ground to strengthen outreach and connect more veterans with the mental health care they deserve.\u201d\n\nLast week, Sens. Moran and Tester led a Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee hearing to discuss the VA\u2019s efforts to address the needs of American Indian veterans across the country. During the hearing, VA officials were pressed on a variety of issues including providing culturally competent mental health care and partnering with tribes to develop suicide prevention programs specific to American Indian veterans.\n\nCongresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3642", "Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Protect Private Property Rights", "2022-12-07", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R\u2013Kansas) introduced the Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Act. This legislation upholds Kansas energy producers and ranchers\u2019 rights to preserve their land.\n\n\u201cKansas energy producers and ranchers are excellent stewards of land and resources,\u201d said Rep. Estes on the House floor. \u201cThey work tirelessly to feed, fuel and clothe our nation while taking voluntary, proactive measures to protect the lesser prairie-chicken's habitat. (The lesser prairie-chicken\u2019s) inclusion on the threatened and endangered species list is detrimental to our robust ag and energy industries, blatant bureaucratic overreach and is another example of the Biden administration hindering American energy independence.\u201d\n\nRep. Estes\u2019 bill recognizes the proactive measures taken by Kansans to preserve the lesser prairie-chicken\u2019s habitat and ensures that their protection is under local control.\n\nWatch Rep. Estes' Floor Speech\n\nFull Remarks:\n\nMr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie\u2013Chicken Act.\n\nKansas energy producers and ranchers are excellent stewards of land and the resources. They work tirelessly to feed, fuel and clothe our nation while taking voluntary, proactive measures to protect the lesser prairie-chicken's habitat.\n\nThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's inclusion of the lesser prairie-chicken on the threatened and endangered species lists is nonfactual and disregards the preservation efforts of our energy producers and ranchers who best know their land.\n\nAfter a yearlong species status assessment, the federal government spent millions to conclude that the lesser prairie-chicken population is stable and has grown.\n\nIts inclusion on the threatened and endangered species list is detrimental to our robust ag and energy industries, blatant bureaucratic overreach and is another example of the Biden administration hindering American energy independence.\n\nMy legislation stops Washington elites from undermining voluntary public-private conservation practices and ensures Kansans control our land.\n\nThank you and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9415EA20-8B3C-4E6F-81CC-146BC2B2F4E2", "Sen. Moran Introduces Bill to Give Tribal Universities a Stronger Voice in Education Funding", "2022-12-07", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently joined his colleagues in introducing the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act, to give Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) greater input over federal funding discussions that impact them.\n\n\u201cWhen funding decisions are made in Washington, D.C., it\u2019s important that tribal colleges have a seat at the table,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cTribal universities, like Kansas\u2019 own Haskell Indian Nations University, should have the opportunity to share specific needs and ideas that can better help direct federal resources to our tribal colleges.\u201d\n\nThe Department of Education\u2019s tribal advisory group \u2013 the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) \u2013 advises the Secretaries of Education and Interior on programs serving tribes and their members. NACIE releases an annual report, but the Department of Education does not have a process for considering NACIE\u2019s report when developing its budget request.\n\nAdditionally, Department of Education tribal consultation sessions often do not provide the opportunity for TCU leaders to provide direct input.\n\nThe National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act would address these challenges by:\n\nRequiring at least one of NACIE\u2019s members be the president of a Tribal College or University.\n\nRequiring the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider NACIE\u2019s annual report when preparing their budgets each year.\n\nText of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act can be found here.\n\nThis legislation was co-sponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jon Tester (D-Mon.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.).\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=1C52C7CC-BDA9-4608-AFBC-7385D888F3DA", "Remembering Senator Bob Dole", "2022-12-05", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement marking the inaugural Bob Dole Day of Service, one year after Sen. Dole\u2019s passing:\n\n\u201cSen. Bob Dole lived a remarkable life, yet always treated others with respect and kindness. Whether it was on the battlefield, in the halls of Congress, or in his personal life, Sen. Dole\u2019s dedication to his fellow Kansans and to his country was a consistent reminder that a single person can make a difference and change the world for the better.\n\n\u201cRaised in Russell, Sen. Dole left Kansas to serve in World War II where he earned two Purple Hearts. He then spent a remarkable 36 years on Capitol Hill, rising to become Senate Majority Leader and leading significant legislative achievements. Known for working toward commonsense solutions over partisan ones, he became the first Kansan since Dwight D. Eisenhower to be the Republican nominee for President. On the floor of the United States Senate, I am honored to use Sen. Dole\u2019s desk, and I am regularly reminded of his dedication to Kansans and all of his fellow Americans through his incredible life and the enduring legacy he left behind for each of us.\n\n\u201cTo carry on Sen. Dole\u2019s legacy of service and remember him on the anniversary of his passing, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation is holding the inaugural Bob Dole Day of Service. I hope that you will join me in honoring Sen. Dole\u2019s life by performing an act of kindness to a loved one, friend, neighbor or stranger in your community.\u201d\n\nFor information on the inaugural Bob Dole Day of Service, click here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8FAEB1B5-864F-47E9-9F08-35210A8CCDFB", "Sen. Moran Applauds Bell Textron for Winning Army Helicopter Contract", "2022-12-05", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded Bell Textron Inc. for winning the U.S. Army\u2019s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft contract. The contract with the U.S. Army is worth up to $1.4 billion.\n\n\u201cThe U.S. Army\u2019s decision to award this contract to Bell Textron will directly benefit the workforce in Wichita and is a testament to the vital role of Kansans in our national security,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cAs a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I have supported this critical program from day one. I will continue to use my role in the Senate to ensure that the U.S. warfighter has the necessary technology and resources to complete its mission. Congratulations to Textron CEO Scott Donnelly and the entire Textron leadership team in Wichita.\u201d\n\nItems to Note:\n\nTextron has a significant manufacturing facility in Wichita.\n\nWichita State University\u2019s National Institution for Aviation Research will develop composite materials for the fuselage and rotors.\n\nBell\u2019s V280 Aircraft provides the Army with enhanced speed, range and agility and is scheduled to replace the UH-60 Blackhawk by 2030.\n\nIn addition to work at Textron\u2019s Wichita facility, Spirit AeroSystems produces the aircraft\u2019s fuselage and will see increased work in Kansas.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3640", "Rep. Estes Honors Late Rep Walorski and Supports Families in Bipartisan Legislation", "2022-12-02", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today on the House floor, Rep. Ron Estes (R\u2013Kansas) expressed his support of the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 in honor of his late colleague and friend.\n\n\u201cIn (Jackie\u2019s) honor today, we\u2019re going to pass this critical, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the program that\u2019s whole purpose is to ensure that mothers and children do not fall through the cracks,\u201d said Rep. Estes on the House floor. \u201cFamilies will be able to be met where they are and connected to a host of support systems. Earlier this year, I visited with early childhood supporters in Wichita, and the MIECHV program was something they repeatedly told me was important for the work they do and the families they serve.\u201d\n\nMIECHV supports expectant mothers and parents of young children to improve maternal and child health outcomes. In August, Rep. Estes attended a briefing on early childhood programs in Wichita with representatives from Child Start, Kansas Children's Service League and Kansas Parents as Teachers Association, where the MIECHV program was discussed. The reauthorization bill was named after the late Jackie Walorski, a champion of children and families as a representative from Indiana's 2nd Congressional District and ranking member of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee. Walorski and two of her staff members tragically passed away on Aug. 3 of this year. The reauthorization of MIECHV honors Jackie\u2019s commitment to American families and passed the House 390 to 26.\n\nWatch Rep. Estes' Remarks\n\nFull Remarks:\n\nMr. Speaker, I rise today to honor our friend and colleague, Jackie Walorski, with a cause that was near to her heart \u2013 the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, also known as the MIECHV program.\n\nJackie lived a life of service not just as a member of the House of Representatives, but as a missionary for four years in Romania where, not surprisingly, she worked a lot with children. She championed children and families in her role on the Worker and Family Support subcommittee, and always advocated for the Hoosiers she represented.\n\nIn her honor today, we\u2019re going to pass this critical, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the program that\u2019s whole purpose is to ensure that mothers and children do not fall through the cracks. Families will be able to be met where they are and connected to a host of support systems.\n\nEarlier this year I visited with early childhood supporters in Wichita, and the MIECHV program was something that they repeatedly told me was important for the work they do and the families they serve.\n\nI look forward to seeing strong bipartisan support today to pass this bill, lift up children and families, and honor our friend Jackie. Thank you and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3632", "Rep. Estes Congratulates Andale Football State Championship Wins, Historic Accomplishments", "2022-12-01", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today on the House Floor, Rep. Ron Estes (R\u2013Kansas) congratulated the Andale High School Indians on their 2022 Class 3A football state championship, historic record and accomplishments.\n\n\u201cSince 2019, Coach Dylan Schmidt and the Class of 2022 have shown the state and the country that the hard work and dedication they put into their game is unmatched on the field,\u201d said Rep. Estes on the House floor. \u201cWith their win last Saturday, Andale continued its four-year undefeated streak of 51 games, the second longest active win streak in the entire country.\u201d\n\nWatch Rep. Estes Floor Remarks\n\nFloor Remarks:\n\nMadam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and congratulate the Andale High School Indians on their 2022 Class 3A football state championship, their fourth in a row.\n\nSince 2019, Coach Dylan Schmidt and the Class of 2022 have shown the state and country that the hard work and dedication they put into the game is unmatched on the field. With their win last Saturday, Andale continued its four-year undefeated streak of 51 games, the second longest active win streak in the entire country. To put this in perspective, the seniors at Andale High School have never lost a high school football game.\n\nDuring this impressive run, Andale has outscored their opponents by an average of more than 45 points per game. Coach Schmidt and his team now hold the record for the fourth-longest winning streak in Kansas state history. In a testament to their talent and Coach Schmidt\u2019s commitment to excellence, the team has only lost twice since 2017.\n\nI hope the entire House will join me in congratulating Andale High School and Coach Schmidt on their momentous achievements on the field and off the field. I wish them continued success in the upcoming season. Go Indians!\n\nThank you and I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=45BCC7DC-CB3A-40E0-B0C8-4ADE860FC790", "Sen. Moran Statement on Resolution to Resolve Railway Labor-Management Dispute", "2022-12-01", "2022", "2022-12", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement after voting on a resolution to resolve a railway labor-management dispute:\n\n\u201cThis labor dispute is an issue that should have been resolved between railroad companies and employees, not by Congress. However, the uncertainty and supply problems created by a shutdown would be damaging to Kansans, especially now with high inflation and ongoing supply chain issues. The country needs certainty, and the possibility of a shutdown made it necessary for Congress to take action to keep railways operating.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:41:06Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3629", "Rep. Estes Votes to Exclude Wasteful Spending Tactic", "2022-11-30", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R\u2013Kansas) voted to prohibit the inclusion of so-called community project funding, frequently called earmarks, in the 118th Congress rules package.\n\n\"Washington's reckless spending of hardworking taxpayer dollars adds to our ever-growing debt and was worsened last year by the current process of community project funding. And we all know how frivolous spending has become over prior decades using the earmark process,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cThe legislative branch does have the Constitutional authority to direct spending, but funds must be allocated responsibly while restoring our fiscal house by reducing spending and balancing our budget. Currently, Biden bureaucrats are using their own earmark process as a swampy tactic to fund wasteful pet projects that benefit DC insiders. Moving forward, I will work with my colleagues to develop guardrails to ensure that taxpayer money is spent appropriately, and that local priorities are addressed.\"\n\nMany taxpayer advocate groups supporting the decision to ban earmarks, including Citizens Against Government Waste who named Rep. Estes a Taxpayer Super Hero in 2020 and 2021.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-biden-admin-denying-trucking-waiver-ag", "Rep. Mann Reacts to Biden Admin.  Denying Trucking Waiver for Ag", "2022-11-29", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rejecting an effort by farm groups to exempt truckers hauling livestock from federal mandates:\n\n\u201cThis week, the Biden Administration denied a waiver to allow haulers of livestock and agricultural commodities extra time to safely navigate roads and deliver perishable goods. Kansas is a national leader in beef production, and our producers are well aware of the unique set of issues that drivers face while transporting livestock and grain. The livelihoods of America\u2019s agricultural producers are at stake, and consumers depend on producers\u2019 longstanding commitment to keeping America fed. With a looming rail strike, a worker shortage, and a struggling supply chain, we must provide regulatory relief to agricultural producers. Now is not the time to hinder the swift transportation of food.\n\nI proudly support the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act, which would update the hours-of-service exemptions for agricultural products and livestock to provide flexibility for those who transport America\u2019s most precious commodities. Congress must act to pass this legislation as President Biden has once again failed to consider the needs of rural America and farm country.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third-largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and is a member of the Congressional Hunger Caucus.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-rep-mann-condemns-listing-lesser-prairie-chicken", "STATEMENT: Rep. Mann condemns listing of Lesser Prairie-Chicken", "2022-11-18", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's decision to list the Northern Distinct Population Segment of the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.\n\n\"In their final rule, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first commended landowners\u2019 voluntary efforts to increase lesser prairie-chicken populations in Kansas, and then unilaterally decided that the federal government is better equipped to address these local areas.\n\nThis ruling is more than another example of federal overreach - it is a proxy war on American agriculture and energy sectors that are vital to our economy. At a time when inflation is at a 40-year high, energy prices are the highest they have been in years, and families are struggling to fuel their cars and keep food on their tables, we should be working to eliminate barriers for the agriculture and energy sectors, not hamstringing hardworking Americans.\n\nI will continue to work in opposition to this ruling. I will soon introduce legislation that will prohibit the listing of threatened or endangered species without Congressional input, and I have asked the Government Accountability Office to produce a thorough report on the data the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service used to make their decision.\n\nFarmers, ranchers, and landowners are the original conservationists, and the federal government must get out of their way and let them do what they do best.\"\n\nSince taking office, Rep. Mann has sent letters opposing federal overreach in mandatory conservation efforts to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He is also a co-sponsor of H.R. 4370, the Listing Reform Actwhich would prohibit the Department of Interior from using any federal funding to list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken on the endangered species list.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=C902C3E9-DCC9-4C29-8CD7-0801FBDE9819", "Sen. Moran Congratulates NASA, Kansas Suppliers on Successful Artemis I Launch", "2022-11-18", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) \u2013 lead Republican on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) with jurisdiction over NASA \u2013 congratulated NASA and Kansas suppliers on the successful Artemis l launch.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to NASA and Kansas suppliers on a successful Artemis I launch from the Kennedy Space Center this week,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cAs the top appropriator for NASA, I have spent the last several years traveling to NASA equities and suppliers across Kansas and the nation who have spent years working to advance the Artemis Mission. To see the successful launch from the Kennedy Space Center was humbling knowing the dedication and talent that was years in the making to reach this accomplishment. Sixteen suppliers across Kansas helped make this mission a success, and many more will be involved in the years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis week marked a new era for our nation\u2019s space program,\u201d continued Sen. Moran. \u201cI look forward to continuing to support this important mission, and to see firsthand the benefits that will stem from this new exciting era of space exploration.\u201d\n\nIn 2018 and 2019, Sen. Moran hosted then-NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in Kansas. Earlier this summer, Sen. Moran hosted NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in Kansas.\n\nKansas Suppliers Connected to Artemis:\n\nFastenair Corp. \u2013 Wichita\n\nMPM Inc. \u2013 Wichita\n\nPasternack Enterprises Inc. \u2013 Wichita\n\nWichita State University \u2013 Wichita\n\nWesco Aircraft Hardware Corp. \u2013 Wichita\n\nGalaxy Technologies Inc. \u2013 Winfield\n\nFirelake \u2013 Arrowhead NASA Services \u2013 Lawrence\n\nUS Bank National Association \u2013 Overland Park\n\nYRC Inc. \u2013 Overland Park\n\nNDT Supply Com Inc. \u2013 Lenexa\n\nMid-State Aerospace Inc. \u2013 Olathe\n\nSmiths Interconnect Americas Inc. \u2013 Kansas City\n\nHeartland Precision Fasteners Inc. \u2013 New Century\n\nAmerican Synthetic Rubber \u2013 Louisville\n\nAircraft and Commercial Enterprises \u2013 Derby\n\nDJ Engineering Inc. \u2013 Augusta\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:38:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-introduces-legislation-remove-red-tape-interstate-health-care", "Rep. Tracey Mann introduces legislation to remove red tape from interstate Health Care Provider Licensing", "2022-11-17", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, during National Rural Health Week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced H.R. 9306, the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act. The legislation would expedite the current licensing process for health care providers and increase the number of licensed health care providers able to serve communities across state lines.\n\n\"Throughout rural communities in Kansas and the United States, hospitals and other health care facilities are experiencing workforce shortages that are causing a considerable strain on our health care system,\" said Rep. Mann. \"If we want to improve the health of those in the Big First, and in rural areas all around the country, we must expand employment opportunities and help expedite licensure process for providers. The SHARE Act will remove the red tape that's holding back health care providers from providing care to our rural communities.\"\n\nThe legislation is supported by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.\n\n\u201cThe American Physical Therapy Association is grateful to Representative Mann for his sponsorship of the SHARE Act (H.R. 9306),\u201d said APTA Vice President of Public Affairs Aaron Bishop. \u201cThis important legislation will support efforts to modernize interstate practice by health care providers through the use of interstate compacts, which play a critical role in improving access to care in rural and underserved areas, reduce administrative burden for licensees, and preserve states\u2019 rights in the licensure of providers. To date, the Physical Therapy Compact has been enacted in 33 states and D.C. improving licensure portability and interstate practice for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The SHARE Act is critical to supporting the continued success of interstate compacts.\u201d\n\n\"I would like to thank Representative Mann for introducing the SHARE Act, which supports national efforts to create interstate licensure compacts in medical professions,\" said AOTA President Alyson Stover. \"This legislation modernizes a vital component of the licensure process, allowing for greater cooperation between states, resulting in more healthcare professionals, not just occupational therapy practitioners, being able to serve patients across state lines to the greater benefit of people living in rural and underserved communities. The SHARE Act will dramatically increase access to services via telehealth, decrease licensure portability delays, and allow for the deployment of healthcare providers during times of national emergencies. I commend Rep. Mann for his leadership in supporting the Occupational Therapy Interstate Compact, and all other compacts like, it with the introduction of the SHARE Act.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=EFD62589-25DE-4058-B4C2-F6E07FF65BA3", "Sens. Moran, Marshall, Rep. Mann Condemn Listing of Lesser Prairie-Chicken as Threatened Species", "2022-11-17", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) today condemned the Biden administration\u2019s recent decision to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act.\n\n\u201cThis decision threatens to place unnecessary restrictions on farmers, ranchers, and energy producers,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cKansas and surrounding states are committed to preserving the lesser prairie-chicken and its habitat area and have contributed millions of public and private dollars to conservation efforts. This work has resulted in successfully conserving habitat area and increasing the population of the bird. The choice to list the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened despite voluntary, locally-driven conservation efforts will negatively impact critical industries in Kansas and will remove any incentive for similar local efforts for wildlife conservation in the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s announcement is disappointing and a reminder that this Administration favors government micromanagement of agriculture and heavy handed regulation in their war against energy producers instead of working with landowners to promote continued voluntary conservation efforts,\u201d said Sen. Marshall. \u201cListing the lesser prairie chicken will hurt our state\u2019s economy, hinder our oil and gas independence, increase utility costs, and prevent the development of renewable energy in prime Western Kansas locations.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn their final rule, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first commended landowners\u2019 voluntary efforts to increase lesser prairie-chicken populations in Kansas, and then unilaterally decided that the federal government is better equipped to address these local areas,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThis ruling is more than another example of federal overreach - it is a proxy war on American agriculture and energy sectors that are vital to our economy. Farmers, ranchers, and landowners are the original conservationists, and the federal government should get out of their way to let them do what they do best.\u201d\n\nItems to Note:\n\nOn May 21, 2021, Sens. Moran and Marshall joined their colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to not list the LPC under the ESA.\n\nOn July 16, 2021, Sens. Moran and Marshall and Rep. Mann led a group of their colleagues in requesting a 90-day extension to the comment period for the proposed listing of the LPC.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:38:01Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=792E7503-0655-4532-90C8-3E3320C474C2", "Sen. Moran Statement on Veterans Day", "2022-11-11", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) \u2013 ranking member of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee (SVAC) \u2013 today released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day:\n\n\u201cEach Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served our country, protecting the freedoms and blessings we enjoy today. There is no group of Americans I hold in higher regard than our nation\u2019s veterans, and I take seriously the responsibility of advocating for and serving them as lead Republican on the Senate Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs.\n\n\u201cIt is always an honor to speak with and learn from our nation\u2019s veterans, and I have had the privilege of meeting with many Kansas Honor Flights during their trips to Washington, D.C. These men and women never cease to inspire me, and I am always reminded of the dedication, selflessness and love for country exemplified by America\u2019s veterans.\n\n\u201cTo all who have served, thank you. Our country owes you a great debt.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:38:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-hosts-thank-american-farmer-david-beasley-world-food-programme", "Rep. Mann hosts 'Thank the American Farmer' with David Beasley of the World Food Programme", "2022-11-04", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Salina, KS - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) convened a group of Kansas farmers and agricultural leaders at a Cargill grain elevator in Salina to pay tribute to the rich history of Kansas agriculture\u2019s role in feeding the world. The event featured David Beasley, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme - the world\u2019s largest humanitarian organization specializing in using American-grown commodities for international food assistance.\n\n\u201cThe Big First District is the third largest agricultural-producing congressional district in the country, ranking number one in wheat production, sorghum production, and beef production,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cTo feed more people, we must encourage more people to become involved in production agriculture. American farmers can produce food more efficiently and effectively here than anywhere else in the world.\u201d\n\nKansas farmers know this mission well. In September 1953, Peter O\u2019Brien, a farmer from Cheyenne County Kansas stood up at his local county Farm Bureau meeting to share an idea. He wanted to donate surplus Kansas grain to hungry people around the world. Over the course of the next several months, today\u2019s Food for Peace program was crafted. The following year, one of Kansas\u2019 favorite sons, President Dwight Eisenhower, signed parts of the program into law. That was the beginning of what is now a longstanding Kansas tradition of commitment, care, and leadership in the international effort to address global hunger.\n\n\"Kansas farmers feed, fuel, and clothe people around the world, and it\u2019s no small task \u2013 it takes grit, determination, and partnership between the public and private sectors,\" said Rep. Mann. \"Farmers here know that well and have acted selflessly for more than half a century through their food contributions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the World Food Programme. International assistance programs like those that the World Food Programme implements, exemplify a strong return on investment. This investment supports American agricultural producers today and feeds a starving world.\u201d\n\n\u201cHunger is on the march around the world, with manmade conflict, COVID-19, climate extremes, and the soaring costs of food, fuel, and fertilizer bringing millions more people closer to the brink of starvation,\u201d said Executive Director Beasley. \u201cBut even under the weight of so many challenges, I still have hope thanks to communities like this in America\u2019s heartland. History shows that time and time again, American farmers \u2013 including many right here in Kansas - have been active participants, leaders, and shapers of global food security.\u201d\n\n\u201cKansas farmers and ranchers have been at the forefront of fighting hunger,\u201d saidTerry Holdren, Kansas Farm Bureau CEO. \u201cThe Food for Peace Program was created by Kansas Farm Bureau member Peter O\u2019Brien in Cheyenne County because he understood the importance of everyone having access to food. We\u2019re grateful for the hard work, determination, and heart of our members.\u201d\n\n\"Today is a day to celebrate American farmers who have provided nutrition in the place of starvation, created careers of dignity in the place of aimlessness, and secured peace in the place of war,\" said Rep. Mann.\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third-largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and is a member of the Congressional Hunger Caucus.\n\n###\n\nImage\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-introduces-supporting-market-access-reinvigorate-trade-smart-act", "Rep. Mann Introduces Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade (SMART) Act", "2022-11-04", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) co-introduced H.R. 9244, the Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade Act of 2022 (SMART), a bipartisan bill alongside six of his colleagues.\n\nBetween 1977 and 2019, USDA export promotion programs added 13.7% of additional export revenue (nearly $648 billion) to the value of U.S. agricultural exports. These programs also created almost a quarter of a million American jobs between 2002 and 2019 alone.\n\n\u201cTrade promotion is an essential function of a strong Farm Bill,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThe return on investment from private sector contributions, which accounted for roughly 75% of export promotion between 2013 and 2019, is unparalleled. The SMART Act will help agricultural trade associations as they work tirelessly to ensure American producers remain competitive in the international marketplace.\u201d\n\nThe SMART Act would amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to allocate additional resources to the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program for fiscal years 2024 to 2029.\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third-largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.\n\nClick here for the full text of the bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=65047865-C5B8-449C-A6C4-0AD7A46C765D", "Sen. Moran Congratulates Panasonic on De Soto Groundbreaking", "2022-11-02", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement congratulating Panasonic on the groundbreaking of its new manufacturing facility in De Soto:\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Panasonic and its entire leadership team for the historic groundbreaking in De Soto today. Panasonic\u2019s decision to call Kansas home highlights our state\u2019s talented workforce, innovative environment and quality of life. With the goal of making Kansas a destination for industry, defense, education, science, technology, engineering and innovation, we will keep the next generation, their knowledge and talent here in Kansas.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:38:01Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=3CBA1017-DE30-4A37-9765-30DFC429A5DA", "Sen. Moran Announces $1.2 Million Grant for Northwest Kansas Technical College", "2022-11-01", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today announced a $1.2 million Department of Education grant for Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland designed to help colleges expand their ability to serve low-income students.\n\n\u201cNorthwest Kansas Technical College equips students with the skills they need to start their careers and fill critical jobs here in Kansas,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThese resources will provide students with hands-on learning experiences and establish an early intervention program to identify students who need additional assistance to succeed in the classroom.\u201d\n\nThese resources will support apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities, career readiness counseling and early alert and intervention systems to help students achieve academic excellence.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:38:01Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=04BD5696-1192-4377-A21B-1CC1EA89E320", "Sens. Moran, Tester Push to Expand VA Telehealth Services for Rural Veterans", "2022-10-17", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 On the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (Hannon Act), U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) \u2013 ranking member and chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs (SVAC) \u2013 today urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expedite its efforts to establish a telehealth grant and access point program to better care for rural veterans as directed under the law.\n\nThe senators\u2019 bipartisan Hannon Act, signed into law on October 17th, 2020, required the VA to increase the number of locations where VA telehealth care is available at non-VA facilities through a grant funding program.\n\n\u201cWhile not a replacement for in-person care in every situation, telehealth is essential for reaching veterans in rural and remote areas and who live far distances from the nearest VA facility,\u201d the senators wrote in a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough. \u201cTelehealth has become an even more important care option during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing VA to safely provide routine care to veterans without needing to travel\u2026Given the unprecedented increase in telehealth demand and the historic level of investment in VA telehealth funding, we are concerned VA has yet to publish a proposed rule to enact the telehealth grants program from the Hannon Act.\u201d\n\nSens. Moran and Tester further highlighted how the new grant program would allow non-VA facilities, including Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), nonprofits or businesses, to become a telehealth access point for local veterans living in rural or remote areas to receive care closer to home. VSOs in particular have been consistent supporters of increasing telehealth access for veterans in rural and remote areas and would be able to utilize the program to help bolster veterans\u2019 access to care.\n\n\u201cPlease provide an update on the status of the telehealth grant program development, steps taken to expedite implementation, and a timeline for VA to publish a proposed rule, final rule, and award grants in accordance with Section 701 of the Hannon Act,\u201d the senators continued. \u201cVA must take action to ensure veterans in rural and remote areas have timely and convenient access to care and telehealth services.\u201d\n\nRead the senators\u2019 full letter HERE.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=0E39605A-31FF-46CA-88D9-A9CB90AE7DDE", "Sen. Moran Calls on President Biden to Stop Depleting Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Unleash American Energy", "2022-10-11", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today urged President Biden to stop depleting the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which is at its lowest point in four decades, and unleash American energy production.\n\n\u201cGiven that the United States consumes nearly twenty million barrels of oil per day, the recent decision to release another ten million barrels from the SPR is not only reckless, but it will have a minimal effect on lowering prices at the pump,\u201d wrote Sen. Moran. \u201cDraining our emergency supplies is a short-sighted and dangerous choice that imperils our energy security at a critical time of global uncertainty.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe concerning announcement by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce oil production underlines the importance of American energy independence,\u201d continued. Sen. Moran. \u201cThe United States can no longer stand by as OPEC continues to consolidate power over the world\u2019s energy markets. Now is the time to unleash the domestic oil and gas industry to lower prices, support American jobs, and decrease our persistent reliance on adversaries for our energy.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found here and below.\n\nOctober 11, 2022\n\nThe Honorable Joseph R. Biden\n\nPresident\n\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue\n\nWashington, D.C. 20500\n\nPresident Biden,\n\nI write to express my concern regarding the continued release of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), now at its lowest point in four decades. Given that the United States consumes nearly twenty million barrels of oil per day, the recent decision to release another ten million barrels from the SPR is not only reckless, but it will have a minimal effect on lowering prices at the pump. Draining our emergency supplies is a short-sighted and dangerous choice that imperils our energy security at a critical time of global uncertainty.\n\nFurthermore, the concerning announcement by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce oil production underlines the importance of American energy independence. The OPEC decision should result in your administration working to increase domestic oil and gas production, not continuing to tap the SPR at unsustainable levels or easing sanctions on oppressive governments in countries like Venezuela. The current geopolitical turmoil requires robust exploration and production of oil to boost American energy security.\n\nRather than support American energy production, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it would raise royalty rates for onshore leases and cut acreage available for leasing by 80 percent. Even after the emergency oil reserves had been depleted, DOI\u2019s proposed five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan opened the door to allowing zero lease sales through 2028, an unprecedented policy. With this program now lapsed, and many other offshore leases canceled, your administration is jeopardizing our nation\u2019s ability to use our vast resources for energy independence. In turn, I urge you to replenish the SPR with increased domestic oil production instead of draining our emergency reserves.\n\nThe United States can no longer stand by as OPEC continues to consolidate power over the world\u2019s energy markets. Now is the time to unleash the domestic oil and gas industry to lower prices, support American jobs, and decrease our persistent reliance on adversaries for our energy.\n\nSincerely,\n\nJerry Moran\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-introduces-legislation-addressing-va-supply-chain-issues", "Rep. Tracey Mann introduces legislation addressing VA supply chain issues", "2022-10-06", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mike Bost (IL-12), Matt Rosendale (MN-AL), and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced The VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act. The legislation will authorize and set up parameters for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to acquire a medical supply chain management system. The bill requires the system to be fully implemented within three years and requires the new system to focus on the medical supply chain, ensuring that the VA isn\u2019t taking on more than it can manage.\n\n\"Unfortunately, the VA has struggled to manage its medical supply chain in recent years due to outdated IT systems,\" said Rep.Mann. \"Previous attempts to replace this outdated system have failed due to the selection of systems that are too large and ill-suited for the VA. The VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act, which I introduced last week, would modernize the VA\u2019s medical supply chain management system ensuring that veterans receive medical care and prescriptions promptly. This bill also ensures the new IT system has a specific and narrow focus to avoid repeating past mistakes. Veterans put their lives on the line in defense of our freedoms. They shouldn\u2019t be left waiting for prescriptions due to antiquated IT systems.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn September, the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization held a joint hearing examining major acquisition failures at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The hearing discussed several large VA information technology (IT) projects which have stumbled in the past because they were excessively large, or their requirements were unclear. The VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act would provide clarity by limiting the scope of such projects and setting performance objectives.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:20:33Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=02167CAC-01AD-457A-B068-9A6322E53E24", "Sens. Moran, Menendez Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act", "2022-10-03", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) recently introduced legislation to bolster U.S. support for children with disabilities, helping support local disabilities rights organizations and families of children with disabilities around the world.\n\nThe International Children with Disabilities Protection Act would create the \u2018\u2018International Children with Disabilities Protection Program,\u201d a grant program within the State Department to empower individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this legislation reinforces U.S. policy to protect against the unnecessary institutionalization of children with disabilities and to help promote the development of laws and policies that support the full inclusion of children with disabilities in families.\n\n\u201cChildren with disabilities deserve a place in society where they are respected, loved and treated with basic human dignity,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis legislation helps protect the most vulnerable children around the globe and gives them opportunities to succeed by helping keep children out of harmful institutions and supporting their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to be joined by my colleagues in introducing our International Children with Disabilities Protection Act to address gaps in the United States\u2019 assistance for the more than 240 million children with disabilities worldwide,\u201d said Sen. Menendez. \u201cChildren with disabilities are among the most vulnerable in society\u2014frequently denied the choice to live with their loved ones, to receive an education, and to engage and thrive in their communities. By shoring up our resources to amplify the voices and bolster the work of those fighting for the rights of children with disabilities around the world \u2014particularly families of children with disabilities\u2014 this legislation represents a significant step forward in advancing disability rights and achieving lasting reform.\u201d\n\nThis legislation was cosponsored by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.).\n\nThe International Children with Disabilities Protection Act is also supported by dozens of leading disability rights organizations.\n\n\u201cThis bill supports disability activists and families working in their own countries to ensure that every child with a disability can live and grow up with a family,\u201d said Eric Rosenthal, Executive Director of Disability Rights International (DRI). \u201cA relatively small investment by the United States in supporting advocacy will have a big impact on protecting millions of children with disabilities at-risk of losing their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe International Children with Disabilities Protection Act provides support to activists working in their own countries to make the legal and policy changes needed to create alternatives to institutionalization and support families to keep their children at home, at home, with access to the help they need to thrive,\u201d said Julie Ward, Senior Executive Officer, Public Policy, The Arc of the United States.\n\n\u201cWhen my son was just diagnosed with autism 29 years ago, his physician recommended institutionalizing him at just two years old,\u201d said Isabel Hodge, Executive Director, U.S. International Council on Disabilities. \u201cToday, with community-based supports, he lives in his own home, is employed, and is also regularly involved in the community through church activities and his hobbies. If we had acted on the physician\u2019s recommendation, then his life would be vastly different and we\u2019re not sure he would have survived into adulthood. All children deserve to grow up with the love and support of their families and community. Please support the International Children with Disabilities Protection Act.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=EF3939BE-6D94-4636-87CD-BFAB3C424115", "Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Condemn Iran for Persecution of Women", "2022-10-03", "2022", "2022-10", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined his colleagues last week in introducing a resolution condemning the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman whose killing last week by Iran\u2019s \u201cmorality police\u201d sparked nationwide protests.\n\nThe resolution also calls on the government of Iran to end its systemic persecution of women and celebrates the bravery of the Iranian people protesting Amini\u2019s death despite a violent crackdown by the Iranian government.\n\n\u201cMahsa Amini was a victim of the oppressive Iranian regime, and her death has fueled an uprising of thousands of courageous Iranians seeking justice,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThe Iranian regime may shut down social media, arrest journalists and fire on its own people to silence protests, but Iranians marching in protest make clear basic rights cannot be indefinitely denied.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is also cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.).\n\nFor the full text of the Senate Resolution, click here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:34:28Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-manns-statement-voting-against-short-term-continuing-resolution-0", "Rep. Tracey Mann's Statement on Voting Against the Short-Term Continuing Resolution", "2022-09-30", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement regarding his vote against a short-term continuing resolution to extend government funding until December 16, today in the U.S. House of Representatives:\n\n\"This is the fifth time that this Congress has passed a short-term funding bill, channeling billions of dollars to band-aid the Biden Administration\u2019s failed policies. At a time when inflation is skyrocketing, the supply chain is still struggling to recover, and the livelihoods of Americans are at risk, Washington Democrats chose to push through a stop-gap funding bill rather than having a meaningful debate on our nation\u2019s finances and passing a comprehensive, fiscally responsible budget. There are better ways to solve most problems than simply throwing money at them.\n\nCongress must work to produce a fiscal year 2023 budget that provides certainty for Americans, cuts wasteful spending, and puts America on a path towards fiscal sustainability.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=B3F06EFD-0CAA-44AA-96DB-F62A036EB2E2", "Sens. Moran, Warner Introduce Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Grants", "2022-09-30", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make certain that funding, recently passed by Congress, for the deployment of broadband will not be considered taxable income.\n\nGrants awarded to industry for the purposes of broadband deployment are currently factored into a company\u2019s income and will soon be subject to additional taxes due to scheduled changes to the corporate tax code that kick in beginning next year. This new bipartisan legislation moves to exclude broadband deployment grants awarded through the IIJA and ARP from an organization\u2019s income, ensuring the entirety of federal dollars awarded to companies for the purpose of deploying broadband around the country can be used wholly for that purpose, rather than making their way back to the government through taxes.\n\n\u201cReliable, high-speed internet is more crucial than ever for Kansans to run their businesses, access telehealth or pursue an education,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis commonsense legislation would make certain federal grants provided for broadband deployment are not counted as taxable income to maximize the impact and success of these resources.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn order to fully reap the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan, every dollar that was set aside to fund broadband expansion and deployment should be used for that purpose,\u201d said Sen. Warner. \u201cTaxing these broadband investments awards would be counter-productive, and could ultimately diminish efforts to give more Americans access to high-speed internet.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful that Congress committed tens of billions of dollars to broadband deployment grants through recent bills seeking to help close the digital divide in our country,\u201d said Chief Executive Officer of NTCA Shirley Bloomfield. \u201cBut taxing broadband grants \u2013 requiring recipients to pay back to the government a portion of what they receive from the government \u2013 will dramatically reduce the impact of these programs and likely leave the hardest-to-reach communities without essential connectivity for even longer. It is critical that all broadband grant funds go toward their intended purpose of network deployment. NTCA is proud to support the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, and on behalf of our members, I want to thank Senators Warner and Moran for introducing the bill. This legislation will maximize the impact of every dollar granted for broadband deployment and further the mission of getting every American connected.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe federal government is making an enormous investment in rural broadband, but the effects of the tax code make it harder for the small, locally-based broadband providers we represent to maximize the amount of funding going to build out the network,\u201d said Derrick B. Owens, Senior Vice President for Government and Industry Affairs for WTA - Advocates for Rural Broadband. \u201cWe applaud the Senators for introducing this bipartisan legislation, which would streamline the tax code so that we\u2019ll get as much broadband built as quickly as possible.\"\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=76218EBF-FC06-44B8-AB0E-87BAEA70800D", "VIDEO: Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Recognize a Revitalized Humboldt", "2022-09-29", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday to recognize the city of Humboldt as a leader in small-town revitalization and to recognize Humboldt with the Building Better Communities Award.\n\n\u201cThe community of Humboldt is a success story,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cIt\u2019s a role model. It demonstrates how teamwork, creative thinking, hard work, treating others with respect and caring about the future of your community can make a difference for your city, the state and for our entire country. That\u2019s our brand in Kansas.\u201d\n\n\u201cI offer my congratulations and gratitude for the kind of leadership and effort among all residents of the community to see that Humboldt is a good place to live today and, and perhaps even more importantly a great place to live tomorrow,\u201d continued Sen. Moran.\n\nClick HERE to Watch Sen. Moran\u2019s Full Remarks\n\nSen. Moran\u2019s remarks as prepared:\n\n\u201cMr. President \u2013 This evening, I want to highlight a community in Kansas that is a model for rural towns across our state and our country.\n\n\u201cIt is timely because just yesterday the New York City mayor joked that my home state of Kansas has \u201cno brand\u201d and then chuckled at his joke.\n\n\u201cI had planned to give this floor speech before the mayor of New York City used Kansas as a punchline, but now it seems a little more fitting.\n\n\u201cLocated in Allen County, Humboldt, Kansas is home to about 2,000 residents. Like many small communities in rural America, Humboldt was facing declining population numbers as businesses moved away and buildings on Main Street were abandoned.\n\n\u201cEven the locally-owned newspaper, which opened in 1864 and was the state\u2019s longest, continuously running paper, the Humboldt Union, had to shut down.\n\n\u201cHowever, in the last couple of years, Humboldt has defied the odds.\n\n\u201cThe vacant buildings on Main Street now boast thriving businesses and welcoming storefronts. Since 2020, Humboldt has gained a coffee shop, a variety of bars and restaurants, a fitness center, a microbrewery, a grocery store, a hotel and the Humboldt Union was re-established.\n\n\u201cEven as the pandemic created new challenges for many small businesses, Humboldt\u2019s businesses were able to persevere.\n\n\u201cIn January, the travel desk at The New York Times selected Humboldt as a top destination in the world alongside places such as Greece, Australia and Argentina. Pretty ironic now.\n\n\u201cThe majority of growth and economic development in the community can be contributed to a civic organization called \u201cA Bolder Humboldt.\u201d This group was formed a few years ago by leaders, like Paul Clouthier, and is still going strong today.\n\n\u201cPaul recently took me on a tour of downtown with Mayor Nobby Davis to see first-hand the renovation being done and to meet the owners of the small businesses that are reshaping the town square.\n\n\u201cPaul said, \u201cI\u2019ve lived in a lot of big cities, and the thing I loved about them was that they had complete neighborhoods, with a grocery store and a dry cleaners and a bar and little restaurants. Which is basically what a small town is, or used to be.\u201d\n\n\u201cBolder Humboldt is working to rebuild the ideal, American small town for the 21st century.\n\n\u201cI visited a caf\u00e9 and coffee shop owned by Josh Works who is also involved in Bolder Humboldt. His father owns B&W Trailer Hitches and set a standard during the recession in 2008 to prioritize and care for his staff and his community.\n\n\u201cIn addition, the community has rebuilt 10 blocks of the downtown streetscape with help from a local business, Monarch Cement Company. Owned and run by Walter Wulf, this a 110-year-old business is a staple of the community.\n\n\u201cThe city has also developed Southwind Industrial Park with the latest addition of Murphy Tractor and Equipment Company \u2013 providing new jobs for locals and new residents.\n\n\u201cHumboldt also has gained fame as the hometown of Biblesta \u2013 an annual festival taking place this weekend that has been going for six decades and features the world\u2019s largest Bible-themed parade.\n\n\u201cEach year City Manager Cole Herder addresses graduating high school seniors and presents them with mailboxes in the school\u2019s colors \u2013 black boxes with orange lettering.\n\n\u201cEach box has the student\u2019s name and \u201cHumboldt, Kansas\u201d stenciled in orange letters. Inside, there is an invitation.\n\n\u201cHe appeals to students to pursue an education and new experiences, but he also encourages them to consider their hometown of Humboldt as the place to establish their careers and raise their own families.\n\n\u201cThe community of Humboldt is a success story. It\u2019s a role model.\n\n\u201cIt demonstrates how teamwork, creative thinking, hard work, treating others with respect, and caring about the future of your community can make a positive difference for your city, the state and for our entire country.\n\n\u201cThat\u2019s our brand in Kansas.\n\n\u201cI am proud to recognize the efforts of Humboldt with what we\u2019ve called the Building Better Communities Award.\n\n\u201cToday, in the United States Senate, I offer my congratulations and gratitude for the kind of leadership and effort among all residents of the community to see that Humboldt is a good place to live today and, and perhaps even more importantly a great place to live tomorrow.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-stands-us-house-republicans-commitment-america", "Rep. Tracey Mann stands with U.S. House Republicans' Commitment To America", "2022-09-23", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in support of the U.S. House Republicans' Commitment to America, a policy platform to create An Economy That's Strong, A Nation That's Safe, A Future That\u2019s Free, and A Government That's Accountable.\n\n\"America needs to get back on track, and the Commitment to America will help us do just that,\" said Rep. Mann. \"Strengthening American energy independence, securing our southern border, and fighting inflation are a few of my top priorities in Congress because they matter to Kansans in the Big First. This policy plan outlines real solutions that will help Americans. I did not come to Congress to be a caretaker in the slow demise of our country. I came to fight and work to make it stronger for the next generation. This is my commitment to Kansas and to America.\"\n\nRepresentative Mann is the member of Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. Prior to representing the First District, Representative Mann served Kansas as the 50th Lt. Governor of Kansas. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.\n\nTo learn more about the Commitment to America policy plan, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-pappas-bill-improve-veteran-protections-passes-committee", "Reps. Mann, Pappas Bill to Improve Veteran Protections Passes in Committee", "2022-09-22", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, H.R. 8510, The Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act passed out of the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee by voice vote. U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, introduced the bipartisan legislation back in July, with the goal of enhancing protections for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars at the Department of Veterans Affairs.\n\n\"Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously \u2013 especially regarding issues concerning our nation\u2019s heroes,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cAs members of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, we have a duty to address problems like a lack of structure and support for whistleblowers that could hinder veterans. This legislation will create checks and balances for offices managing whistleblower complaints \u2013 an effort that will simultaneously use taxpayer dollars more efficiently and protect whistleblowers. I appreciate Representative Pappas leading this bill with me, I was proud to see it pass through the Committee yesterday on a voice vote, and I look forward to its swift passage on the House Floor.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Reps. Mann and Mike Bost, Ranking Member on the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, introduced legislation that would require the VA\u2019s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) to refer all whistleblower allegations to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) \u2013 an independent federal investigative agency found to have higher trust in the whistleblower community than the OAWP. Yesterday's legislation would not only require OAWP to refer whistleblower allegations to OSC but would also require OAWP to track settlement negotiations and agreements between the VA\u2019s Office of General Counsel and VA employees.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=BAE04A42-AEE9-4A17-8D44-9DB852EA1350", "Sens. Moran, Duckworth Resolution to Recognize September as National Student Parent Month Passes Senate", "2022-09-22", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth\u2019s (D-Ill.) resolution to recognize September 2022 as National Student Parent Month passed the Senate. The resolution highlights the contributions and achievements of the nearly 4 million Americans with children who attend postsecondary educational institutions.\n\n\u201cBeing a parent while also juggling homework and classes requires tenacity and endurance,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis is especially true for many of our military-connected students who are parents and are seeking a degree or professional certification while on active duty, transitioning back to civilian life, or while a spouse is deployed.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy passing this bipartisan resolution to recognize September 2022 as National Student Parent Month, the Senate is sending an important message to the millions of Americans who are both raising children and trying to balance college coursework that we have their backs\u2014especially those who face unique challenges, like single parents, military families or first-generation college students,\u201d said Sen. Duckworth. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead this resolution alongside Senator Moran, and we will continue supporting student parents as they work to provide a better future for their families.\u201d\n\nFull text of the resolution is available here.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3601", "Reps. Estes, Panetta Introduce the Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act", "2022-09-21", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 This week Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) introduced H.R. 8908 \u2013 the Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act \u2013 as part of a larger mental health package in the House Ways and Means Committee.\n\n\u201cIn Kansas and throughout the country, mental health continues to ravage families and communities, and it\u2019s tragically getting worse,\u201d said Rep. Estes during today\u2019s Ways and Means Committee legislative markup. \u201cDoctors and nurses are doing everything they can to help struggling patients, but they also need common sense policies from Washington that will help the crisis \u2013 not make it worse. Our common sense legislation tasks Health and Human Services to review evidence-based contingency management incentives so that we can remove a barrier that\u2019s shutting out patients from an effective treatment while also ensuring safeguards against fraud and abuse.\u201d\n\n\u201cMany in our communities face addiction and mental health challenges. Unfortunately, the current substance abuse and mental health treatments are inadequate for millions of patients and their families across our country,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cThe Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act addresses this shortcoming by allowing the Department of Health and Human Services to consider contingency management intervention, which is a proven tool to incentivize drug and mental health treatment by rewarding patients for recovery milestones. This science-based bill will provide communities like mine on the central coast of California with the tools and resources that they need to overcome addiction so that they can lead fuller and more productive lives.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Estes questioned a witness during a Ways and Means hearing on mental health where she expressed her support for contingency management therapy as an effective treatment for individuals suffering from stimulant and other substance use disorders. Federal law prohibits federal funds from being used for contingency management treatment, leaving Medicare and Medicaid participants without access to this care. The Fighting Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorders Act directs the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General to review contingency management therapy.\n\nWatch Rep. Estes\u2019 remarks.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-responds-president-bidens-tentative-deal-us-rail-road", "Rep. Tracey Mann responds to President Biden's tentative deal with U.S. Rail Road", "2022-09-15", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the tentative deal that was reached early this morning between President Biden and the U.S. Railroad.\n\n\u201cThe United States economy should never be used as a bargaining chip,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cAmerican producers need rail infrastructure for essential products like fertilizer and grain, which they use to keep our country fed. That critical system should never be under a shutdown threat. This situation escalated way out of control and set a horrible precedent for future contract negotiations. The American people never deserve to have any of their goods or services held hostage under any circumstances. America was on the brink of a disaster because of a failure of leadership from the Biden Administration. Our country is off the rails, and we need new leadership in D.C. to get back on track before it\u2019s too late.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Mann is the member of Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First District is third in the nation for agricultural production and is number one in wheat, beef, and sorghum production. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and Subcommittees on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3590", "Reps. Estes, Connolly Introduce Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act", "2022-09-14", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Yesterday Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia) introduced bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). H.R. 8805 \u2013 the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act \u2013 will allow nursing homes that have been forced to suspend in-house CNA education programs after receiving a certain level of penalties to resume those programs once quality standards are met. This bill is companion legislation to S.4381 introduced by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina).\n\n\"Nearly every business and industry is suffering from workforce shortages, but perhaps some of the most impactful shortages are those within facilities providing care to others,\" said Rep. Estes. \"This bipartisan bill is critical right now to address the devastating shortages of CNAs, especially in rural areas, by allowing nursing homes to resume CNA education programs faster. The Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act makes certain that nursing homes continue to meet high standards without losing staffing levels that are needed for quality care.\"\n\nIn-house CNA education at nursing homes is often free to the CNA candidate, allowing students to avoid the burden of paying for an education program at a local community college or school which may or may not exist in their geographic area. This helps meet the need for CNAs while allowing nursing homes to build their own pipelines of skilled nursing staff.\n\nUnder current law, nursing homes that receive a threshold number of penalties for deficiencies in quality have a two-year mandatory suspension placed on in-house CNA certification programs. The Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act allows suspensions on in-house CNA education to be rescinded once deficiencies are assessed and found to be remedied while allowing for additional oversight of facilities not exceeding the original two years.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=B3A5F9BF-C95F-4FED-933E-C63C6721BE9C", "VIDEO: Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding Rail Dispute and Impact on Agriculture Industry", "2022-09-14", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) spoke yesterday on the Senate floor to encourage a resolution to the railway labor-management dispute and to highlight the negative impact a rail shutdown would have on Kansas and the world.\n\n\u201cIn my state, the harvest is well underway, and farmers need to be able to ship their crops by train around the country and to our ports where the grain will be sent to feed a hungry world,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThe Association of American Railroads found that a nationwide rail shutdown could idle more than 7,000 trains and lose more than $2 billion a day in missed economic output. As the deadline for a resolution approaches, we are already seeing the impacts of contingency planning by railways, showing that a full shutdown would be unacceptable.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn the event that a conclusion is not reached, I will utilize my opportunities as a member of the Senate, as a member of Congress, for congressional intervention and work to shield the impact of a rail shutdown across the nation,\u201d Sen. Moran continued. \u201cOur constituents deserve certainty that will come from reaching a resolution.\u201d\n\nClick HERE to Watch Sen. Moran\u2019s Full Remarks", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=BE1D2CAD-8B01-40E7-A8DF-49E1B18C9F0C", "Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislation to Affirm Federally Recognized Land in Indian Country", "2022-09-14", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont) \u2013 members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs \u2013 recently introduced legislation to reaffirm that any land taken into trust by the United States for Indian tribes is federally recognized from the day it was first taken into trust.\n\nUnder the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) passed in 1934, the Secretary of the Interior was given authority and guidelines for taking land into trust for Indian Tribes. The Supreme Court\u2019s 2009 decision in Carcieri v. Salazar denied the secretary\u2019s authority for tribes who received federal recognition after IRA\u2019s enactment. The senators\u2019 legislation would ensure any land taken into trust after the IRA is still recognized and protected and shall remain in Indian country.\n\n\u201cSince the Carcieri decision, tribes throughout the country recognized after 1934 have faced uncertainty regarding their lands taken into trust,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cShort of a full legislative fix, which I support, this bill will assure tribes of the status of their lands already in trust and enable stable economic development going forward.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=EAC3D009-6BFF-4C68-A517-9D01CDDC8184", "Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislation to Increase Travel Reimbursement Rates for Veterans", "2022-09-14", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) \u2013 ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee (SVAC) \u2013 today introduced legislation that will increase reimbursement rates for veterans who must travel to receive medical care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) will introduce companion legislation in the House.\n\nIn response to high inflation, the Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022 would increase the reimbursement rate for the Beneficiary Travel Program for eligible veterans who have to travel more than seven miles for VA-related health care.\n\n\u201cInflation and rising costs have resulted in more and more veterans shouldering additional costs when traveling to receive health care provided by the VA,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cRaising reimbursement rates will help keep the Beneficiary Travel Program relevant and make certain travel-related costs are not inhibiting our veterans from receiving the care they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor Montana veterans living in rural or remote areas, getting to a VA health care appointment can mean driving dozens of miles each way to their nearest facility,\u201d said Sen. Tester. \u201cIncreasing the mileage reimbursement rate will ensure VA benefits are keeping pace with rising transportation costs, so veterans can continue accessing their earned care\u2014no matter where they live.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith gas prices in California up over two dollars in the last few years, traveling is more expensive than ever,\u201d said Congressman LaMalfa. \u201cWhile some Californians try to make ends meet by cutting back on driving or other necessities, rural veterans seeking medical treatments have few options. They rely on hospitals and clinics located far from their home. We shouldn\u2019t force our veterans to shoulder more and more of this cost because Washington has abandoned a reasonable energy policy. This legislation will increase the mileage reimbursement rate to protect our veterans from government-created inflation.\u201d\n\nThis legislation is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.).\n\nAdditionally, this legislation is endorsed by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Wounded Warrior Project.\n\nThe Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022 would:\n\nIncrease the VA mileage reimbursement rate from $0.415 to $0.455 per mile.\n\nHelp cover the out-of-pocket expenses veterans and their caregivers incur when scheduled health care of medical disability examinations require them to travel more than seven miles, or more than 14 miles round trip.\n\nIncorporate the findings of the annual Internal Revenue Service study on transportation costs showing an increase in fuel, insurance, maintenance, depreciation and other costs to lessen the burden on veterans and caregivers.\n\nApply the increase to any veteran or caregiver currently eligible for the Beneficiary Travel reimbursement benefit for travel that occurs after enactment of the Veterans Medical Mileage Adjustment Act of 2022.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3591", "Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Honoring Walnut Valley Festival's 50th Year", "2022-09-13", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WINFIELD \u2013 Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is introducing a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring 50 years of the Walnut Valley Festival. The full text of the resolution is below.\n\nRESOLUTION Supporting the idea of celebrating the 50th year of the Walnut Valley Festival.\n\nWhereas Bob and Kendra Redford founded the Walnut Valley Festival in the Fourth District of Kansas back in 1972;\n\nWhereas Bob Redford served more than 40 years as its president until his passing in December 2016;\n\nWhereas Bob and Kendra Redford\u2019s son Bart is the Executive Director of the Walnut Valley Festival;\n\nWhereas Bob and Kendra Redford\u2019s dedication to live music resulted in this legendary event, which is one of the longest-running music festivals in United States history, and for 50 years, pickers and music lovers have journeyed to this special place on the Kansas plains to celebrate life with music;\n\nWhereas Bob and Kendra Redford have given so much to the community in Cowley County, Kansas, and dedicated years of service to leading and promoting this iconic festival that has become known as Pickers Paradise;\n\nWhereas the Walnut Valley Festival is home to the National Flat Pick Championships, the International Finger Style Championships, and the International Autoharp, National Mandolin, National Mountain Dulcimer, National Hammered Dulcimer, National Bluegrass Banjo, and Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championships;\n\nWhereas Bob Redford\u2019s legacy lives in the community of musicians and music lovers from around the world, who will gather the third weekend in September in the pecan grove along the Walnut River in Winfield, Kansas, for the 50th Annual Walnut Valley Festival, where thousands return year after year to experience outstanding live music in the grandstands, performed by world-famous musicians, along with legendary campground jams; and\n\nWhereas the Walnut Valley Festival has long prided itself on being educational as well as enjoyable, but most of all, the Festival is a homecoming not just because of the music and community, but coming home to a place in the soul and the heart with a spirit of celebration: Now, therefore, be it", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=32DB8C83-8564-43A9-B3BE-DB3F912E2AC5", "Sen. Moran Announces 2022 Service Academy Selection Board", "2022-09-12", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today announced the members of his 2022 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.\n\n\u201cThe opportunity to nominate talented Kansas students to attend our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a U.S. Senator,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThese young men and women are committed, hardworking and humble, representing the very best of Kansas. Thank you to this year\u2019s Service Academy Selection Board for their service and dedication to investing in the next generation of young leaders who will protect and serve our country. I look forward to receiving the board\u2019s recommendations.\u201d\n\nApplicants will be interviewed by the selection board on Saturday, September 24 at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. The U.S. Service Academies include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.\n\nSen. Moran\u2019s 2022 Service Academy Selection Board:\n\nLt. Col. (RET) Leslie Alford of Manhattan \u2013 Owner, Destiny Real Estate, U.S. Army veteran\n\nJudy Bauer of Leavenworth \u2013 Vice President, Henry Leavenworth Chapter Association of the U.S. Army\n\nLt. Col. (RET) Bob Brock of Topeka \u2013 Director of Aviation, Kansas Department of Transportation, U.S. Air Force veteran\n\nMyca Bunch of Garden City \u2013 President, Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Air Force veteran\n\nCol. (RET) Jean Clifford of Garden City \u2013 Member, Kansas State Board of Education, retired U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate\n\nBill Ebel of Overland Park \u2013 Adjunct Professor, The University of Kansas School of Public Administration, U.S. Military Academy graduate\n\nSteve Hawley of Lawrence \u2013 University of Kansas Professor Emeritus, Physics and Astronomy, Adjunct Professor of Aerospace Engineering, and former NASA Astronaut\n\nDarryl Kelly of Wichita \u2013 Assistant Vice President/Information Systems Project Manager, Equity Bank, U.S. Air Force veteran\n\nCheryl Kerns of Olathe \u2013 Blue Valley West High School Math Teacher, mother of a U. S. Military Academy graduate\n\nRyan Kriegshauser of Olathe \u2013 Partner, Kriegshauser Ney Law Group, U.S. Navy Reserve\n\nMarri Krupco of Blue Mound \u2013 Former Commander, Kansas American Legion; U.S. Marine Corps veteran\n\nSara Lewis of Fairway \u2013 Former Naval Aviator and former USNA Adjunct Professor, U.S. Naval Academy graduate\n\nSteve Martinez of Garden City \u2013 Undersheriff, Finney County, U.S. Army veteran\n\nRichard McLeon of Dighton \u2013 General Manager, Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative, U.S. Army veteran\n\nMartin Miller of Great Bend \u2013 Manager, Great Bend Municipal Airport, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate\n\nCol. (RET) Dean Mitchell of Tonganoxie \u2013 Management Consultant, Burns & McDonnell, U.S. Army veteran\n\nHalley Roberson of Oberlin \u2013 City Administrator, City of Oberlin, U.S. Army veteran\n\nMajor (RET) Emma Toops of Shawnee \u2013 Co-Owner, Toops Consulting, LLC, U.S. Army veteran\n\nRon Whitney of Emporia \u2013 American Legion member, Veterans of Foreign Wars member, U.S. Army veteran\n\nJacob Wood of Salina \u2013 Deputy City Manager, City of Salina, U.S. Army Reserves\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=3083957C-53E2-422B-8D76-49FBB91B7B87", "VIDEO: Sen. Moran Hosts Annual Kansas Conservation Tour", "2022-09-09", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) recently hosted his Annual Kansas Conservation Tour to focus on conservation issues in Southwest Kansas including Ogallala Aquifer water conservation, soil management and grazing lands.\n\n\u201cThis year\u2019s tour brought together over 100 farmers, ranchers, scientists and agriculture leaders from across the state to discuss and better understand the importance of conservation initiatives to preserve a strong agriculture industry for future generations,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cWe must make certain we are utilizing our state\u2019s natural resources in a responsible manner, and I remain committed to supporting our farmers and ranchers in this mission.\u201d\n\nClick HERE to Watch a Recap of Sen. Moran\u2019s Annual Kansas Conservation Tour\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3581", "Rep. Estes Refutes Biden's Claims", "2022-09-02", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after President Biden's address to the nation.\n\n\"Joe Biden has failed as a president,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Rather than own up to his administration\u2019s failures and recognize the real struggles Americans are facing, he doubled down on slandering anyone who dares to support his political opponents. While Democrats look to scapegoat hardworking Americans for the results of their destructive policies, Republicans remain united behind an agenda to make America strong again \u2013 that includes inflation relief, abundant energy, crime control, securing the border, and ending wasteful government spending, among many other items.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:08:33Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=4DAEF666-9F79-4441-8701-BCE4202E28E4", "Sen. Moran Congratulates New Kansas State University President Richard Linton", "2022-09-02", "2022", "2022-09", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement congratulating Dr. Richard Linton on his inauguration as the 15th President of Kansas State University.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Dr. Richard Linton on his inauguration as the President of Kansas State University. This is a consequential moment for K-State \u2013 great things at K-State mean great things for Kansas. Throughout my conversations with President Linton, he has demonstrated a vast agricultural knowledge; a commitment to bring new educational, economic and research opportunities to the university, Manhattan and Kansas; and exemplary leadership skills. I have no doubt President Linton will further K-State\u2019s mission to train and educate students to advance the well-being of Kansas and the world.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:29:59Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=00731DF3-19AA-4F59-AC02-CA0FAF510650", "Sens. Moran, Marshall, Rep. LaTurner Announce $1.4 Million in Grants for Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison", "2022-08-30", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) today announced two grants totaling $1,454,770 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison.\n\nThese resources \u2013 the combined total of a $1,167,300 grant and $287,470 grant \u2013 will be for design and land acquisition reimbursement associated with the planned Runway 9/27 (non-construction phases). Runway 16/34 is the existing runway, which will be abandoned. Runway 9/27 will be 4,000 ft. in length.\n\n\u201cOur local airports play a vital role in providing economic opportunities for our state and critical resources for the surrounding community,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis investment for the Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport will make certain the airport can continue to provide safe and efficient travel for Kansans and visitors to Atchison County.\u201d\n\n\u201cUpdating and modernizing our regional airports helps Kansas keep up with the needs of its growing economy,\u201d said Sen. Marshall. \u201cCongratulations to all at the Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport and with the local Atchison government who worked hard to secure this federal investment.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmelia Earhart paved the way for aviation in America, and I am honored to represent her hometown of Atchison in Congress. The Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport is vital to growing Atchison\u2019s local economy,\u201d said Rep. LaTurner. \u201cThis grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration will help construct, design, and update the runway.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-responds-biden-administrations-student-loan-forgiveness-plan", "Rep. Tracey Mann responds to the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan", "2022-08-25", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden announcing his student loan forgiveness program:\n\n\"The Biden Administration\u2019s plan to cancel student loans is a full-on campaign utilizing taxpayer dollars. It is ill-timed, short-sighted, and irresponsible.\n\nIn the midst of the already record high inflation facing the country, the plan to cancel student loans will cost taxpayers more than $300 billion, transferring the debt burden of borrowers to low and middle-class taxpayers. The Biden plan unfairly punishes Americans who already paid their student loans or never attended college.\n\nAmericans deserve a well-developed, long-term solution that addresses the high cost of education - not a short-term band aid that buys new votes in the face of a midterm election and adds to already historically high inflation.\"\n\nOf 255 million adult Americans, only 45 million have student loan debt. According to an estimation by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan will cost taxpayers $300-$980 billion. Additionally, the student loan repayment pause has been extended a final time through December 31, 2022. The plan also proposes a new rule that would lower the discretionary percentage payment of monthly income, raise the amount of income that is considered non-discretionary, forgive loan balances after 10 years of payments, and cover the borrower\u2019s unpaid monthly interest.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3571", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Student Loan Forgiveness", "2022-08-24", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following President Biden\u2019s student loan forgiveness announcement.\n\n\u201cThanks to destructive Democrat policies, Kansans are losing $8,761 per year to Bidenflation, will pay higher taxes for the so-called Inflation Reduction Act and are now paying off others' college debt,\u201d said Rep Estes. \u201cThis election-year gimmick does nothing for Kansans who worked through school to avoid debt, took side jobs to pay off loans early after graduating or chose to invest in other career paths outside of a four-year degree.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nPenn-Wharton Budget Model estimates that forgiving federal college student loan debt will cost between $300 billion and $980 billion over the next ten years.\n\nAccording to the Joint Economic Committee, the annualized cost of inflation per household is $8,761.\n\nMost of the debt is held by borrowers in the top 60 percent of income distributions. And 87 percent of American adults don\u2019t have student loans.\n\nStudent loan forgiveness is a giveaway to highly educated college grads. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget points out, \u201c\u2026debt cancellation gives a much higher proportion of its benefit to top earners. For example, a report from the University of Chicago showed that the top 10 percent of earners receive more from cancellation than the entire bottom 30 percent of earners.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-hartzler-colleagues-push-back-epas-new-atrazine-requirements", "Mann, Hartzler, Colleagues Push Back on the EPA\u2019s New Atrazine Requirements", "2022-08-19", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Vicki Hartzler (MO-04) led 90 of their House colleagues in pushing back on the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) recently proposed revisions to the interim decision for atrazine, a critical crop protection tool. Atrazine is a herbicide used to protect corn, sorghum, sugarcane, and a variety of other crops from damaging weeds. For nearly 60 years, atrazine has been a reliable and proven herbicide for effective and efficient sustainable farming practices.\n\nOn June 30, 2022, the EPA released proposed revisions to the previous atrazine decision. The revisions included new labeling requirements and an unworkable list of mitigation measures that producers would be required to implement when using atrazine. America\u2019s producers rely on crop protection tools such as atrazine to help them provide the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food, fiber, and fuel supply in the world. This decision, which was based on invalid studies and questionable conclusions, contradicts previous scientific evidence and will have widespread impacts on the use and effectiveness of atrazine.\n\n\u201cWe are alarmed by the agency\u2019s departure from sound science by changing the concentration equivalent level of concern, and also with the mitigation measures in the proposed revisions,\" the Members wrote. \"We know that the EPA asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to consult on a proposed \u2018picklist\u2019 of mitigation measures a producer would be required to implement when using atrazine; however, it is abundantly clear that the EPA did not incorporate any of USDA\u2019s feedback in these revisions.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe continued availability of atrazine is absolutely critical to the success of Kansas farms,\" said Kansas Farm Bureau President Rich Felts. \"The EPA\u2019s recent proposal breaks with more than six decades of consensus about the safe use of atrazine to benefit crop production, including the implementation of conservation tillage and no-till practices to conserve soil, preserve and increase nutrients, improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I encourage the EPA to refrain from imposing strict concentration standards that limit how I can use this environmentally beneficial crop technology.\u201d\n\nThis effort is also supported by Kansas Grain Sorghum, Kansas Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers\u2019 Association, American Sugar Cane League, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Corn Growers Association, Florida Sugar Cane League, Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, and Minnesota Crop Production Retailers.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=48FC4132-26E6-4973-97AD-8FCCE5F08C52", "Sen. Moran Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul", "2022-08-15", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the Taliban gaining control of Kabul, Afghanistan:\n\n\u201cOne year ago, the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan became a moment of lasting shame. The images of Afghans left behind at the Kabul airport, fearful of the Taliban\u2019s return to power, and the loss of 13 American servicemembers from a terrorist attack remain vivid in our thoughts.\n\n\u201cToday, thousands of Afghans who put their lives at risk to help American and coalition troops remain in danger in Afghanistan and many who did get out are stuck in other countries waiting to start their lives anew. The rights of Afghan women have been rolled back, including denying girls a full education, and Afghans under the Taliban regime are suffering from crippling poverty and hunger. This is heartbreaking after the United States invested twenty years in Afghanistan, trillions of dollars and the lives of her sons and daughters. Those who gave their lives and all who served in Afghanistan to fight terrorism deserve our gratitude and ongoing care.\n\n\u201cAmericans deserve answers as to how the withdrawal could be so disastrous and how the Afghan government we supported could collapse so easily. Last year, I co-sponsored the Afghanistan War Commission Act to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine the war in its totality, which was enacted into law. I am awaiting the work of this commission and the findings they will produce to ensure that what happened last year never happens again.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3570", "Rep. Estes Votes Against Tax-and-Spend Bill", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats' tax-and-spend bill.\n\n\"Kansans are suffering under rampant inflation in Biden's recession \u2013 the last things they need are higher taxes and more runaway government spending,\" said Rep. Estes. \"This bill aims to garner $20 billion from working Americans making less than $400,000 through a massively-expanded IRS. It's more of the same disastrous policies that have put us in a recession.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe House passed the so-called Inflation Reduction Act 220-207 along party lines.\n\nToday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released new analysis on a Senate amendment that failed along party lines last week that would have prevented new audits on taxpayers making less than $400,000. They said, \"CBO has not completed a point estimate of this amendment but the preliminary assessment indicates that amendment 5404 would reduce the 'non-scorable' revenues resulting from the provisions of section 10301 by at least $20 billion over the FY2022-FY2031 period.\"\n\nA previous Congressional Budget Office analysis makes clear that under this plan, audit rates will \"rise for all taxpayers,\" and the policy \"would return audit rates to the levels of about 10 years ago.\" The Joint Committee on Taxation, Congress' official tax scorekeeper, says that from 78% to 90% of the money raised from under-reported income would likely come from those making less than $200,000 a year. Nearly half of the audits would hit Americans making $75,000 per year or less, and only 4% to 9% would come from those making more than $500,000.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-votes-against-democrat-so-called-inflation-reduction-act", "Rep. Tracey Mann votes against Democrat so-called Inflation \"Reduction\" Act", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement following his vote against H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022:\n\n\"Today, I voted 'NO' on the so-called Inflation \"Reduction\" Act. Due to the highest level of inflation in over 40 years, Americans are struggling to pay for everyday items such as gas and groceries in the same week. On top of these price hikes, the supply chain remains broken, and the economy is shrinking. In the midst of an economic crisis, we need real leadership from Congress, which means careful stewardship of tax dollars and workable solutions to the problems plaguing our country. Instead, Washington Democrats and the Biden Administration have rammed through legislation to raise taxes and burn through $770 billion.\n\nMake no mistake: this bill is nothing short of a partisan wish list, chock full of reckless provisions that will increase audits on small businesses and middle-class families, expand the ridiculous war on fossil fuels and fund Green New Deal priorities, and add more fuel to the inflation fire.\"\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. Prior to representing the First District, Representative Mann served Kansas as the 50th Lt. Governor of Kansas. Representative Mann has worked in commercial real estate and served on the loan committee for a community bank. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=67AFB45D-AD8C-4AD9-81A3-91D7A65A7619", "Sen. Moran Announces $3 Million Grant for City of Lawrence", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today announced a $3,279,655 Federal Transit Administration grant for the City of Lawrence. These resources, provided through the FY2022 Low-No Emission Grant Program, will be used to fund the Electrify Lawrence Transit: Phase 3 project, assisting Lawrence\u2019s acquisition of Low or No Emission Transit vehicles and supporting facilities.\n\n\u201cThese resources will help expand and upgrade Lawrence Transit\u2019s bus fleet and support a healthy environment for the Lawrence community,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThese federal resources will also assist the City of Lawrence in its goals of sustainability and improve the quality of fixed route transit for the community.\u201d\n\nSen. Moran previously offered support for the City of Lawrence\u2019s Electrify Lawrence project during its past phases, including sending a letter of support to the Federal Transit Administration for the grant application submitted by the City of Lawrence in 2020.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F428F08F-2048-4760-850D-358FC26BF030", "Sen. Moran Announces $24 Million Grant for Flint Hills Trail", "2022-08-12", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today announced a $24,821,705 Department of Transportation grant for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to be used for the Flint Hills Trail: Connecting Communities, Cultures and Landscapes project.\n\nThese resources, provided through the FY22 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, will be used to construct approximately 40 miles of the Flint Hills Trail, nearly completing this 118-mile trail which will run through Morris, Dickinson, Miami, Franklin, Osage and Lyon counties. The project includes drainage improvements, pipes, culverts, bridges, base improvements, limestone surfacing, fences, gates, bollards, safety improvements and signage.\n\n\u201cThe Flint Hills Trail is a spot that has long been enjoyed by Kansans and tourists alike as a great way to experience the natural beauty of our state,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThese federal resources will improve and expand these trails and make certain future generations of Kansans can continue to enjoy the trails in the years to come.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=3882F4F1-F7F4-4345-AB6D-68ECB7E3C982", "Sens. Moran, Marshall Announce $22 Million Grant for Old Smoky Hill River Bridge Replacement in Salina", "2022-08-11", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (Kan.) today announced a $22,112,620 Department of Transportation grant for the Smoky Hill River Bridge Replacement in Salina.\n\nThese resources, provided through the FY22 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, will be used to replace seven bridges, construct bike and pedestrian trails, add a community plaza, rejuvenate six parks located along the river channel and bring outdoor recreational opportunities for citizens and visitors to enjoy. The river presents a unique opportunity for development and revitalization of a dormant asset and ecosystem within the city.\n\n\u201cThis investment will support economic development for the City of Salina, create high-paying jobs, improve the safety of existing transportation systems and expand the local transportation infrastructure,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThese federal resources will also help advance the revitalization of the Smoky Hill River recreational district located in the heart of Salina.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongratulations to the Salina community on securing these federal resources that will make improvements to existing infrastructure and add new features for residents and visitors to enjoy for years to come,\u201d said Sen. Marshall. \u201cWe were able to provide important support to the City of Salina during the application process for this grant, and I\u2019m proud of the results we helped deliver for Kansans.\u201d\n\nOn April 4, 2022, Sen. Moran sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg supporting the grant application submitted by the City of Salina for the Old Smoky Hill River Bridge Replacement project.\n\nSince coming to office in 2017, Sen. Marshall has worked alongside Salina community leaders to find resources and funding to revitalize the Smoky Hill River that winds its way through the City of Salina. Past efforts have included outreach and communication to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers on the city\u2019s behalf as well as letters of support for federal funding, including the city\u2019s successful application for the U.S. Dept of Transportation RAISE Grant program.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8D123500-4D71-4D43-B209-31881FCC5D4D", "Sen. Moran Statement on FTC Notice on Data Privacy", "2022-08-11", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) \u2013 member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security \u2013 today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on data privacy:\n\n\u201cAmericans need a clear, federal standard for data privacy, and the best way to accomplish that is by Congress passing legislation. I introduced the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act to establish a fair, federal standard that protects personal data while not overburdening small businesses with unnecessary regulations. Congress needs to quickly act to pass legislation that protects consumers from future data breaches and puts them in control of their information.\u201d Sen. Moran introduced the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act to strengthen the laws that govern consumers\u2019 personal data and create clear standards and regulations for American businesses that collect, process and use consumers\u2019 personally identifiable data.\n\nClick here for an overview of this legislation.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3566", "Rep. Estes Addresses Inflation, Economy in Rules Committee", "2022-08-10", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) appeared before the House Rules Committee to offer a bipartisan amendment to the so-called Inflation Reduction Act. During his remarks, he also addressed today's Consumer Price Index report and the Senate-passed legislation.\n\nRep. Estes' proposed bipartisan amendment would allow an extension for research and development expensing tax credits though the end of 2025. R&D is vital for long-term economic growth and keeps the United State globally competitive in innovation.\n\nWatch Rep. Estes' Testimony\n\nFull Remarks:\n\nThank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Cole, and thank you to the Rules Committee for considering my amendment.\n\nI want to talk today about amendment 42 which highlights how we need to focus on the economy. This morning we learned that inflation is still rampant and hurting families. The White House tries to spin this as good news and proof that inflation is easing, but Kansas families are still spending of 8.5 percent more today than they were a year ago, and that\u2019s on top of the 5.4 percent inflation from July 2021.\n\nEveryday expenses and necessities are up for family members \u2013 milk is up 15.6 percent, eggs are up 38 percent, baby food is up 15 percent, bacon is up 11 percent, and gas is up 44 percent.\n\nBut here\u2019s one of the worst statistics from today \u2013 real average hourly wages are down 3 percent.\n\nSo President Biden and Democrats are in this bubble trying to push the narrative that it\u2019s a strong economy, but Americans aren\u2019t buying it because they can\u2019t afford it.\n\nAs members of the Rules Committee and representatives of your respective districts, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard from your constituents \u2013 these price increases and the impact they\u2019re having on their paychecks are crushing them. The American economy is suffering, and the policies from the majority are destroying the American Dream.\n\nSo in response, the House is now going to consider this highly partisan bill that doubles down on the policies that got us here \u2013 more spending on theses bad priorities.\n\nThe bill \u2013 the so-called Inflation Reduction Act \u2013 doesn\u2019t really reduce inflation according to the Penn-Wharton Budget Model and the Congressional Budget Office. Instead it increases taxes, increases spending and continues to increase inflation and hand strings the economy.\n\nSo how can we make this better? How can we actually improve the lives of Kansans and Americans across the country?\n\nWe can start with some bipartisan, common sense amendments like the one I\u2019m introducing today \u2013 amendment 42.\n\nMy amendment is a temporary extension of the research and development (R&D) expensing tax credit through the end of 2025.\n\nResearch and development are key for short-term and long-term economic growth in our country, and immediate expensing of R&D costs will boost R&D here in the United States.\n\nWe know that where R&D occurs is critical for job creation and job growth.\n\nIn the case of R&D tax implications, full expensing was allowed through 2021. However, starting this year, businesses will be required to spread out or amortize R&D expenses over a period of five years for domestic R&D or 15 years for foreign R&D.\n\nThis spreading out of expenses will significantly diminish the near-term value and likelihood of research investments, making us the only developed country requiring R&D expenditure amortization.\n\nWhen compared to the leading markets around the world the United States ranks 26th out of 36 in the value of our R&D tax incentives. At a time when it\u2019s critical for our economy to become more competitive, spreading out R&D expenses will make us less competitive.\n\nIn 2020, the Tax Foundation said immediate expensing of all investments, including R&D expensing, is the number one federal reform Congress can take to encourage economic recovery after COVID-19.\n\nI\u2019ve introduced and reintroduced a bill with Democratic Congressman John Larson from Connecticut \u2013 the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act \u2013 to allow companies to immediately expense R&D permanently. While I believe we should still move toward a permanent solution, my amendment today would at least provide some certainty to American job creators, innovators and workers for the next few years.\n\nThe National Taxpayers Union has called my bipartisan bill a \u201cno-brainer\u201d for passage, and I think the amendment today should be a no-brainer as well.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-reacts-fbi-raid-president-trumps-home", "Rep. Tracey Mann reacts to FBI raid at President Trump's home", "2022-08-10", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conducting a raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home:\n\n\"The raid of President Trump\u2019s home on Monday was a brazen political weaponization of the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. When Republicans called on U.S. Attorney General Garland to intervene when violent threats and actions were made against U.S. Supreme Court Justices and pro-life pregnancy centers, he remained silent \u2013 but found the time to raid Mar-a-Lago. When former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held state secrets insecurely on a server in her basement, the FBI also did nothing. And what about Hunter Biden\u2019s laptop? Is the FBI concerned with the private business relationship between China and President Biden?\n\nThis seizure of former President Trump\u2019s property is an embarrassment, it\u2019s un-American, it sets a horrible precedent, and it\u2019s an abuse of our country\u2019s justice system.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=5FC0D534-C3E8-4DC4-98BE-D08DAF286C5F", "SIGNED INTO LAW: Historic Bipartisan Legislation Providing Health Care & Benefits for Toxic-Exposed Veterans", "2022-08-10", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 was signed into law. This historic, bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) \u2013 the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee. The Senate passed the legislation on August 2 with a vote of 86-11.\n\n\u201cToday, we delivered on a promise made to our veterans that if someone serves in our military, we will take care of them and provide them with the benefits they have earned through their service,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cFrom Vietnam veterans suffering from Agent Orange to the 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans exposed to burn pits during their deployments, our nation\u2019s veterans and their families will no longer have to fear being turned away from the VA for illnesses connected to toxic exposure. The SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act will make good on our promise to take care of our veterans by delivering all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you to SFC Heath Robinson\u2019s family and all the veterans and advocates who worked tirelessly to get this long-overdue bill passed through Congress and signed into law,\u201d continued Sen. Moran. \u201cToday would not have been possible without their input, commitment and dedication.\u201d\n\nThe SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act delivers all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time in the nation\u2019s history. For more than a year, Sens. Moran and Tester led negotiations between Democrats, Republicans, House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano, Ranking Member Mike Bost, the Biden Administration, Veterans Service Organizations and advocates.\n\nAmong its many priorities, the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 will:\n\nExpand VA health care eligibility to Post-9/11 combat veterans, which includes more than 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans;\n\nCreate a framework for the establishment of future presumptions of service connection related to toxic exposure;\n\nAdd 23 burn pit and toxic exposure-related conditions to VA\u2019s list of service presumptions;\n\nExpand presumptions related to Agent Orange exposure;\n\nIncludes Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll as locations for Agent Orange exposure;\n\nStrengthen federal research on toxic exposure;\n\nImprove VA\u2019s resources for toxic-exposed veterans and training for VA health care and benefits professionals; and\n\nSet VA and veterans up for success by investing in:\n\nVA claims processing;\n\nVA\u2019s workforce; and\n\nVA health care facilities.\n\nIn Honor of SFC Heath Robinson:\n\nThis legislation is named in honor of SFC Heath Robinson, an Ohio Army National Guardsman who answered the call to serve our nation in the years following 9/11. He was a son, husband and father. After his service, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer caused by prolonged exposure to toxic substances. In 2020, the cancer cost him his life. Heath left behind an 8-year-old daughter, a wife and an extended family who are now committed to ensuring this country provides other veterans suffering from toxic exposures health care and benefits.\n\nWhat Veterans Are Saying About the SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act:\n\nLt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret), MOAA President and CEO: \u201cThe PACT Act could not have gotten done without the leadership and support of Sen. Jerry Moran. The hard work and dedication of him and his team helped fulfill a promise that our nation has left unanswered for years. He had the backs of veterans every step of the way, MOAA thanks you for the difference you have made for millions of veterans, their families and their survivors.\u201d\n\nLee Tafanelli, Major General (Ret.) and former Adjutant General of Kansas:\n\n\u201cOur veterans have fought for this country. By no means should they have to fight the bureaucracy to get the necessary medical care they deserve. This landmark legislation fulfills the basic and sacred promise that we make to our veterans when we send them off to war. The promise that we will provide the necessary VA medical care and disability benefits when they return must be honored. The legislation that you championed will have a great impact in the lives of our veterans long after their service. The knowledge that the obstacles formerly in their way have now been streamlined will provide peace of mind as our veterans move on with their lives. Access to the necessary healthcare for illnesses that have occurred as a result of their exposure to toxins during their deployment is an absolute necessity.\u201d\n\nWilliam Turner, Director of Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office and former Deputy Commanding General of Support for Fort Riley\u2019s First Infantry Division:\n\n\u201cI greatly appreciate the extensive research and work that has been done by Senators Moran and Tester to effect legislation that rightfully would guarantee veterans who have been exposed to toxic environments and are suffering respiratory conditions, cancer and other associated illnesses permanent access to VA health care. Our Veterans have served in multiple locations where they have been exposed to a number of toxins that have resulted in them developing serious illnesses and they often struggle to gain access to health care and benefits that can help alleviate some of the pain and suffering they are experiencing. It is absolutely imperative that we enact the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Pact Act of 2022, as amended, to both guarantee exposed Veterans the permanent access to VA health care and also continue to establish a list of conditions that are presumed linkages to the toxic exposures thus enabling Veterans to receive their full benefits.\u201d\n\nPat Proctor, Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army and Kansas State Representative:\n\n\"As a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, I know so many of my fellow veterans who are suffering from the negative effects of toxic exposure during their service in-theater. And there is no telling how many of us will be impacted as we get older. I am so incredibly grateful to Senator Moran for leading this effort, standing with those of us who served, and seeing that our nation meets its obligation to those who risked their lives in its defense.\"\n\nTimeline of Sen. Moran\u2019s Work on Toxic Exposure Care for Veterans:\n\nAugust 10, 2022: The SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act is signed into law by the President.\n\nAugust 2, 2022: The Senate passes the SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act with a vote of 86-11.\n\nJuly 13, 2022: The House passes the SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act with a technical fix. It passed with a vote of 342-88.\n\nJune 16, 2022: Sens. Moran and Tester\u2019s amended SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act passes in the Senate with a vote of 84-14.\n\nMarch 29, 2022: Sens. Moran and Tester hold a hearing with VA Secretary McDonough to make necessary changes to the SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act to improve VA resources and workforce for toxic-exposed veterans.\n\nMarch 3, 2022: The SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act passes the House with the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act included in the legislation.\n\nFebruary 16, 2022: The Senate unanimously passes the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act.\n\nFebruary 2, 2022: The Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act unanimously passes the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and is sent to the full Senate for consideration.\n\nFebruary 1, 2022: Sens. Moran and Tester introduce the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act \u2013 landmark bipartisan legislation that would expand VA health care for Post-9/11 combat veterans.\n\nMarch 23, 2021: Sen. Moran cosponsors the Toxic Exposure in the American Military (TEAM) Act \u2013 bipartisan legislation that would fundamentally reform and improve how veterans exposed to toxic substances receive VA health care.\n\nMarch 17, 2021: Sens. Moran and Tester call on the VA to expedite Vietnam veterans\u2019 Blue Water Navy Claims to provide long-overdue benefits and care to veterans from Agent Orange exposure.\n\nMarch 10, 2021: Sen. Moran participates in a hearing on military toxic exposure focused on the human costs incurred from hazards such as Agent Orange and burn pits.\n\nFebruary 26, 2021: Sens. Moran and Tester urge VA to expedite a decision for Vietnam veterans suffering from hypertension \u2013 a condition scientifically shown to have an association with exposure to Agent Orange.\n\nFebruary 16, 2021: Sen. Moran calls on VA secretary to work with Congress to find solutions for Karshi-Khanabad Airbase (K2) in Uzbekistan veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service at Camp Stronghold Freedom.\n\nSeptember 23, 2020: As Chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, Sen. Moran chairs a business meeting to unanimously pass the Toxic Exposure in the American Military (TEAM) Act out of committee.\n\nJune 17, 2020: Sens. Moran, Tester and Tillis hosted a roundtable discussion with the VA, Department of Defense, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several veteran service organizations regarding care for veterans exposed to toxic substances.\n\nDecember 16, 2016: Sen. Moran\u2019s Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016 is signed into law.\n\nDecember 13, 2016: Sen. Moran\u2019s Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016 is passed by Congress as part of a bipartisan veterans\u2019 package.\n\nApril 16, 2016: Sen. Moran attends a town hall meeting in Kansas City on the effects of toxic exposure, Agent Orange and Hepatitis on veterans.\n\nApril 15, 2016: Sen. Moran introduces an amendment to the FY2017 Appropriations bill to require the VA to conduct a study and assessment on the current research available regarding the health conditions related to exposures to toxic substances.\n\nSeptember 29, 2015: Sen. Moran participates in a Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Hearing on the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals on veterans and the VA\u2019s response.\n\nApril 14, 2015: Sen. Moran introduces the Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015 \u2013 legislation focused on supporting the research of health conditions faced by descendants of veterans who were exposed to toxins during their military service.\n\nAugust 7, 2014: Sen. Moran speaks at the Vietnam Veterans of America National Leadership Conference in Wichita, Kan. about his Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2014 and heard from Kansas veterans and their families about the effects of Agent Orange.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=42CDF052-B796-4F46-AE99-AB7072103001", "Sen. Moran Applauds the CHIPS and Science Act Being Signed Into Law", "2022-08-09", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the CHIPS and Science Act being signed into law. This legislation invests resources into manufacturing semiconductors and other critical technology in the United States, authorizes investments in key technology areas, and works to rebalance federal research investments to the middle of the country.\n\n\u201cA strong economy will help us produce the technology and resources we need to compete successfully in the decades to come,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThis legislation invests in businesses around the country to produce key technologies, such as semiconductors, here at home, creating new jobs and boosting American manufacturing. As aggression from China and Russia makes clear, it is vital to safeguard our supply chains from any disruptions. This bill is a key step in rebuilding our economy to be stronger and independent from our adversaries.\u201d\n\nThe CHIPS and Science Act will also help geographically rebalance federal research and development investments. In 2021, half of the states received under 13 percent of National Science Foundation (NSF) funds; this bill sets aside 20 percent of NSF funds for those historically under-funded states, including Kansas. Other programs, including the Regional Technology Hubs program, will help increase technology development outside of traditional high-tech bases. Additional authorizations are made to boost domestic manufacturing through critical programs like the Manufacturing USA program and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=9673B4B8-7FD6-4083-B63C-D1BF87CC8719", "Sen. Moran Statement on the Nomination of Jabari Wamble to Serve on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals", "2022-08-09", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement after the President nominated Jabari Wamble, an Assistant United States Attorney, to serve on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over Kansas.\n\n\u201cProviding advice and consent of a judicial nominee is one of the most important responsibilities of the United States Senate. Congratulations to Jabari Wamble on his nomination to the Federal bench. I recently had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Wamble and discuss his service in the U.S. Attorney\u2019s office and his education at the University of Kansas. Mr. Wamble has demonstrated legal skill and interest in justice throughout his professional career. He is a dedicated public servant.\n\n\u201cI look forward to learning more about Mr. Wamble\u2019s views, including how he sees the role of a judge under the U.S. Constitution, in his upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3556", "Rep. Estes Reacts to FBI Raid of President Trump's Residence", "2022-08-08", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the FBI raided the residence of former president Donald Trump.\n\n\"The raiding of a former president's home by FBI agents is unprecedented and a double standard after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton knowingly had classified information on a home server and Hunter Biden's laptop contains evidence of Chinese business dealings with the current president of the United States. This action undermines the credibility of the FBI and further stokes division in our nation. We should ensure justice is done, but it should not be politically driven.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=E4070F6E-DAD3-499E-BCEB-410583C32E91", "Sen. Moran Votes to Oppose Democrats\u2019 Tax and Spending Bill", "2022-08-07", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement after voting against the Democrats\u2019 tax and spending bill:\n\n\u201cThe idea that spending more money and increasing taxes will be helpful in combating inflation is false and confirmed by the Congressional Budget Office. Rather than taking steps to curb spending and expand energy production, the so-called Inflation Reduction Act will raise taxes on small businesses and working families, including by hiring 87,000 more IRS agents to target more Americans with tax audits. Instead, the Senate should be focused on pro-job, pro-growth policies to reduce the cost of gas, goods and services for Kansans.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=8E5DC0D4-D68D-4BDF-A8D4-C066728FB5DE", "Sen. Moran Announces Julie Braymer as New Deputy Press Secretary", "2022-08-05", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today announced the addition of Julie Braymer as deputy press secretary in his Washington, D.C. office.\n\n\u201cI am pleased to welcome Julie to the team,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cHer passion for serving Kansans, experience in the Kansas legislature and knowledge regarding the issues impacting our state are just some of the valuable skills she brings to Washington, D.C. I am grateful for her desire to continue serving Kansans as a part of my team.\u201d\n\nJulie Braymer joins the office after previously working as Communications Director for Kansas House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in strategic communication and political science from the University of Kansas.\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3555", "Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Walorski", "2022-08-03", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski.\n\n\"I was devastated to hear about the tragic passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and her staff, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Jackie was an integral part of the Ways and Means Committee, a steadfast advocate for Hoosiers and a dear friend. As the ranking member on Worker and Family Support, Jackie focused on common sense policies that benefited families and made our nation stronger. Susan and I are praying for her family, staff and community.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:59:24Z"], ["https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=2BF1F76B-4329-4601-A18B-CAC129FE95E8", "BREAKING: U.S. Senate Passes SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act", "2022-08-02", "2022", "2022-08", "Republican", "Senate", "KS", "Jerry Moran", "M000934", "www.moran.senate.gov", "moran", "https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 This evening, the U.S. Senate passed the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 with a vote of 86-11. This historic and bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) \u2013 the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee. This legislation now heads to the President\u2019s desk to be signed into law.\n\n\u201cThis is an historic moment for our nation\u2019s veterans,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cSen. Tester and I made a commitment to get to this point today, and despite procedural hurdles, the Senate took consequential action to provide all generations of veterans their earned health care by passing the SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act. Thousands of veterans who answered the call to serve after the terrorist attack on 9/11 suffer the health consequences of exposure to open burn pits. Many of these veterans are simultaneously experiencing a battle with the VA to gain access to the health care and benefits they desperately need. This legislation will provide comprehensive relief for all generations of veterans, from Agent Orange to the 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans exposed to burn pits during their deployments. Our nation\u2019s veterans and their families will no longer have to fear being turned away from the VA for illnesses related to toxic-exposures.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you to SFC Heath Robinson\u2019s family and all the veterans and advocates for their input and commitment to get this long-overdue bill passed through Congress,\u201d continued Sen. Moran. \u201cI urge the President to quickly sign this legislation into law.\u201d\n\nThis legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 84-14 in June, but was amended with a technical fix in the House of Representatives which required an additional vote in the Senate.\n\nThe SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act will deliver all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time in the nation\u2019s history. For more than a year, Sens. Moran and Tester led negotiations between Democrats, Republicans, House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano, Ranking Member Mike Bost, the Biden Administration, Veterans Service Organizations and advocates.\n\nSergeant First Class Heath Robinson deployed to Kosovo and Iraq with the Ohio National Guard. He died in 2020 from toxic exposure as a result of his military service. Among its many priorities, the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 will:\n\nExpand VA health care eligibility to Post-9/11 combat veterans, which includes more than 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans;\n\nCreate a framework for the establishment of future presumptions of service connection related to toxic exposure;\n\nAdd 23 burn pit and toxic exposure-related conditions to VA\u2019s list of service presumptions;\n\nExpand presumptions related to Agent Orange exposure;\n\nIncludes Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll as locations for Agent Orange exposure;\n\nStrengthen federal research on toxic exposure;\n\nImprove VA\u2019s resources for toxic-exposed veterans and training for VA health care and benefits professionals; and\n\nSet VA and veterans up for success by investing in:\n\nVA claims processing;\n\nVA\u2019s workforce; and\n\nVA health care facilities.\n\nAs leaders of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, Sens. Moran and Tester have long been dedicated to identifying a path forward for unaddressed toxic exposure issues alongside Veterans Service Organizations\u2014remaining committed to delivering comprehensive relief to all generations of toxic-exposed veterans.\n\nSen. Moran spoke on the Senate floor this evening in support of passing the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022.\n\nClick HERE to Watch Sen. Moran\u2019s Full Remarks\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:26:22Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-gdp-second-quarter-report", "Rep. Mann reacts to GDP Second Quarter Report", "2022-07-30", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for the year's second quarter.\n\n\"Economists may disagree on whether to coin this as a recession, but the facts are clear. America is experiencing back-to-back quarters of negative economic growth, and we\u2019re in the middle of the highest level of inflation in over 40 years. To get the economy back on track we need to put an end to reckless federal spending, unleash American energy production, and remove onerous government regulations that are hamstringing small businesses.\"\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. Prior to representing the First District, Representative Mann served Kansas as the 50th Lt. Governor of Kansas. RepresentativeMann has worked in commercial real estate and served on the loan committee for a community bank. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tracey-mann-stands-second-amendment-rights-votes-against-gun-ban", "Rep. Tracey Mann stands for Second Amendment rights, votes against gun ban legislation.", "2022-07-29", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to his vote against H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.\n\n\u201cOur Second Amendment rights are under attack in our country \u2013 and with it, the structure of the U.S. Constitution,\u201d said Rep. Tracey Mann. \u201cIn a brazen attempt to force their unconstitutional assault weapons ban through the House, Washington Democrats waived long-standing prohibitions against considering a rule on the same day it is reported, leaving little time to review the legislation and its dire impacts on our nation. The bill would prohibit the sale of the types of firearms that 25 million Americans already own and use largely for self-defense and not for criminal activity. It would also mandate universal background checks, making even a temporary loan of a firearm a felony.\n\nThis legislation is not a path toward public safety, but a misguided, partisan idea that will make our country less safe for law-abiding citizens and put innocent people at risk. The disregard for proper procedure, on top of the already overreaching legislation, is a direct threat to our rights protected by the Second Amendment. I will always fight against any effort to diminish or weaken the rights of law-abiding Americans to own, carry, and use firearms.\u201d\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. He is committed to protecting our communities, helping our neighbors who are hurting, and equipping Americans with the knowledge and ability to defend themselves. Representative Mann has also introduced pro-Second Amendment legislation including H.R. 1758, the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act, pushing back on President Biden\u2019s intent to re-define pistols as short-barreled rifles, and eliminating the prohibition on transporting short-barreled rifles in interstate commerce.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3554", "Rep. Estes Reacts to GDP Report", "2022-07-28", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the second quarter GDP report revealed -0.9% growth.\n\n\"Today's GDP report is confirmation of what Kansans already know \u2013 we have a weak economy suffering from devastating inflation thanks to destructive Democrat policies and one-party rule,\" said Rep. Estes. \"No amount of spin from the White House can cover up the Biden recession. Instead, Republicans have solutions to encourage energy independence, stop out-of-control spending and create a strong economy for a strong America.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mann-pappas-introduce-bill-improve-veteran-protections", "Reps. Mann, Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Protections", "2022-07-26", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Ranking Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, introduced bipartisan legislation that will enhance protections for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars at the Department of Veterans Affairs.\n\n\"Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously \u2013 especially regarding issues concerning our nation\u2019s heroes,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cAs members of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, we have a duty to address problems like the lack of structure and support for whistleblowers that could hinder veterans. Our legislation will create checks and balances for offices managing whistleblower complaints \u2013 an effort that will simultaneously use taxpayer dollars more efficiently and protect whistleblowers. I appreciate Representative Pappas leading this bill with me which will result in more transparency and a higher standard of service at the VA.\"\n\n\u201cWhistleblowers play an essential role in safeguarding the federal government against waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement,\u201d said Rep. Pappas. \u201cToo often though the messenger is the one who is punished, and we have seen clear proof that this has been the case for VA whistleblowers. Whistleblowers must be protected from retaliation. This is not only the law, it is also the right thing to do. I wish to thank Representative Mann for his ongoing work on this issue, and for joining me in introducing this bipartisan legislation today that will strengthen the independence and mission of VA\u2019s whistleblower office.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Reps. Mann and Mike Bost, Ranking Member on the House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, introduced legislation that would require the VA\u2019s Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) to refer all whistleblower allegations to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) \u2013 an independent federal investigative agency found to have higher trust in the whistleblower community than the OAWP. Today\u2019s legislation would not only require OAWP to refer whistleblower allegations to OSC but would also require OAWP to track settlement negotiations and agreements between the VA\u2019s Office of General Counsel and VA employees.\n\nClick here to view the full text of the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-usitc-ruling-fertilizer-imports-trinidad-and-tobago", "Rep. Mann reacts to USITC ruling on fertilizer imports from Trinidad and Tobago.", "2022-07-18", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)'s ruling in its investigation concerning urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution fertilizer from Trinidad and Tobago.\n\n\"Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission rejected imposing final duties on urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) in its determination that anti-dumping activity surrounding UAN fertilizers in Trinidad and Tobago did not harm the U.S. fertilizer industry. This is a step in the right direction for American farmers and agricultural producers who have been laboring under skyrocketing fertilizer prices, with UAN prices at the top of the list.\n\nWith this determination, the ITC has finally responded to my three letters dating back to March, the legislation that I introduced in that same month, and my testimony before them in June \u2013 all urging reconsideration of the initial duties. I am proud to lead the charge in this effort, but the fight is far from over.\n\nI will continue to monitor the situation, and I look forward to seeing the immediate removal of duties on UAN imports from Trinidad and Tobago, which is the most immediate opportunity for a near-term, partial remedy to the high cost of fertilizer facing U.S. farmers.\"\n\nRepresentative Mann is the representative in Congress for the First Congressional District of Kansas. The Big First is home to 60,000 farms and ranches and is the third largest agriculture production district in the country. Representative Mann proudly serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, and the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-marshall-lead-letter-demanding-president-biden-relax-import-duties", "Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer", "2022-07-14", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) led 27 Members of Congress on a letter to President Biden demanding that his Administration waive import duties on fertilizer from the two countries.\n\nAt a time when inflation is at the highest it has been in 41 years, along with record fertilizer prices, the Biden Administration imposed duties on imports of Moroccan phosphate fertilizer and is in the process of imposing duties on UAN fertilizer from long-time suppliers Trinidad and Tobago. In their letter, the members wrote, in part,\n\n\u201cOur country\u2019s farmers and agricultural producers are making decisions on what to plant today based on fertilizer prices rather than typical market fundamentals. Coupled with inflation at the highest it has been in 41 years and a Consumer Price Index for food up 14.6%, the rising cost of fertilizer will increase food insecurity and geopolitical tension domestically and abroad\u2026Unfortunately, during these unprecedented circumstances, your Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) imposed duties on imports of Moroccan phosphate and is in the process of imposing duties on UAN from long-time supplier Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, currently, a supermajority of the global tradable supply of phosphate fertilizers is subject to U.S. duties\u2026The bottom line is that fertilizer is critical to national security and national defense. Its affordability is also critical to wrangling out-of-control inflation. As such, we strongly encourage you to take immediate action to waive duties on fertilizer imports from Morocco and Trinidad and Tobago\u2026\u201d\n\nAlso signing Representative Mann and Senator Marshall\u2019s letter were U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (IA), Steve Daines (MT), Bill Hagerty (TN), Jerry Moran (KS), Joni Ernst (IA), and Deb Fischer (NE), and U.S. Representatives Kat Cammack (FL), Ann Wagner (MO), Bob Gibbs (OH), Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO), Austin Scott (GA), Don Bacon (NE), Randy Feenstra (IA), Mary Miller (IL), Jake LaTurner (KS), Tom Emmer (MN), Neal Dunn (FL), David Rouzer (NC), Mike Johnson (LA), Doug Lamborn (CO), David Valadao (CA), Michael Guest (MS), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA), Barry Moore (AL), Rick Crawford (AR), Sam Graves (MO), Tedd Budd (NC), Ben Cline (VA), and Vicky Hartzler (MO).\n\nClick here to view the full text of the letter.\n\nClick here to read about the bicameral legislation to combat the surge in fertilizer prices that Rep. Mann and Sen. Marshall introduced earlier this year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3544", "Rep. Estes Reacts to New 40-year High Inflation", "2022-07-13", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's Consumer Price Index.\n\n\"Inflation is at a devastating new 40-year high \u2013 crushing our economy and causing long-term damage to families and small businesses,\" said Rep. Estes. \"While year-over-year inflation at 9.1% is bad, it's really even worse since Biden took office. Under total Democrat control in Washington, rising prices are actually up 12.6% and still accelerating. The Biden agenda has been a disaster for Kansas families and is not what we need for a strong America.\"\n\nToday the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its June Consumer Price Index reporting consumer prices are 9.1% higher than the previous year, and showing real wages have dropped nearly 4.8% since President Biden took office.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3543", "Rep. Estes Condemns Vandalism at Overland Park Church", "2022-07-11", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WICHITA \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement concerning the vandalism at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park.\n\n\"The vandalism at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park is reprehensible,\" said Rep. Estes. \"There is no room in our society for this type of behavior. While there are serious policy disagreements in our state over abortion regulations and the right to life, vandalizing a place of worship is not the right way to express opinions and should be condemned.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:49:02Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/mann-crawford-lead-letter-urging-biden-admin-hold-india-accountable-world", "Mann, Crawford lead letter urging Biden Admin to hold India accountable for World Trade Organization violations.", "2022-07-01", "2022", "2022-07", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Rick Crawford (AR-01) led 12 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to hold India accountable for violating their World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments.\n\nCurrent WTO rules allow governments to subsidize up to 10% of the value of commodity production; however, the Indian government continues to subsidize more than half of the value of production for several commodities, including rice and wheat. India\u2019s lack of rule-following, and the Biden Administration\u2019s lack of enforcement, have reshaped the global agricultural production and trade channels by driving down prices, depressing production of rice and wheat commodities, and putting American producers at a disproportionate disadvantage.\n\n\"India\u2019s practices are dangerously trade-distorting on a global scale and impact U.S. farmers and ranchers,\" wrote the Members. \" We urge the Administration to fil[e] a formal request for consultations with India at the WTO and to continue monitoring other WTO member\u2019s domestic support programs that undermine fair trade practices. America must not yield for the sake of reaching consensus. Instead, America must work to promote solutions that will alleviate the global supply chain and food shortages, and America must take actions that will address those consumers most impacted by inflation and rising food prices.\u201d\n\nRepresentatives Mann and Crawford also led their colleagues on a letterin January to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging them to hold India accountable under the WTO rules, particularly regarding wheat and rice production.\n\nClick hereto read the full text of the letter.\n\nClick here to read the letter sent in January 2022.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:20:25Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3534", "Rep. Estes Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women\u2019s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey.\n\n\"After more than 60 million babies were denied the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before they were even born, the disastrous and misguided Roe v. Wade ruling from 1973 has finally been overturned,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Today's ruling does not ban abortion, but returns abortion regulation to each state and their democratically elected officials. As the left continues to push radical abortion policy in Kansas, this gives a new voice to the majority who want common sense laws that protect mothers and babies, like parental consent for minors, no taxpayer funded abortions, and an end to late-term abortions.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-reacts-us-supreme-court-ruling-dobbs-v-jackson", "Rep. Mann reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson", "2022-06-24", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade that federally legalized abortion services across the country.\n\n\u201c50 years ago, the Supreme Court legislated from the bench with Roe V. Wade and declared abortion a Constitutional right grounded in a woman\u2019s right to privacy \u2013 a legal move that was shaky, biased, and wrong. Since the ruling, 62 million American children were robbed of their right to life.\n\nThe U.S. Supreme Court does not have constitutional grounds to legalize abortion services nationwide, and the ruling in 1973 stripped away the states' rights to decide. It took away the American people's right to decide whether our country values the lives of every citizen, born or unborn. Today's decision gives the power back to the American people as designed in our Constitution.\n\nWe have witnessed a monumental win for the pro-life movement. Brave American advocates from all walks of life called for this ruling and tirelessly pushed back on the evil of abortion and the radical left, but we still have an uphill battle ahead.\n\nOn August 2nd, Kansans will be the first citizens to go to the voting booth and decide whether our state will allow abortion services - the very thing that the U.S. Supreme Court has stated we have the right to do as outlined in the Constitution. Kansans are trail blazers by nature, and I encourage everyone to educate themselves on this issue before taking to the polls later this summer.\n\nToday is a day to celebrate. Today is a day of answered prayers. Today, the Supreme Court rectified a wrong that has plagued our country and resulted in the deaths of millions. May America\u2019s heart and soul be transformed by this ruling.\"\n\nRep. Mann believes life begins at conception; and he will fight to protect the life of all Americans, born and unborn. Since taking office in January of 2021, Rep. Mann has supported more than 20 pro-life pieces of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives including H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and H.R. 554, the SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2021. Rep. Mann also introduced legislationrequiring the executive branch to notify Congress and the American public before issuing any new executive order pertaining to pro-life provisions and the right to life guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.\n\nRep. Mann is a proud father and will continue to stand for the life of every child.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3533", "Rep. Estes Supports the 2nd Amendment", "2022-06-23", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his opposition to a Senate gun control bill that the House will likely address in the coming days. This comes at the same time that the Supreme Court has ruled against a New York law that violated the Constitution's 2nd Amendment.\n\n\"Without a hearing or the opportunity to offer amendments, the Senate's gun control bill falls well short of protecting students while also ignoring the rights of law-abiding citizens who own and use guns for personal protection and safety,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Our focus should be on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, securing schools, and enhancing mental health programs through enforcement of existing laws, continuing to fix NICS, and enacting real bipartisan solutions like the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act that passed the House 402-20.\"\n\nOn June 22, Rep. Estes voted in support of H.R. 7666 \u2013 the bipartisan Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act \u2013 that contains many mental health provisions included in the Senate's gun control bill. The legislation passed 402-20.\n\nThe Senate's gun control bill pushes state-level red flag programs without providing explicit due process requirements, appropriates billions of dollars for grants without guardrails, funds existing and new programs that have not been observed or thoroughly tested, and includes vague language that opens up Washington bureaucracies to interpret and expand the legislation.\n\nRep. Estes and congressional Republicans have supported common sense legislation to curb gun violence, like the Fix NICS Act of 2017, the STOP School Violence Act, and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-tours-stryten-energy-salina-ks", "Representative Mann tours Stryten Energy in Salina, KS", "2022-06-22", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Manhattan, KS - Monday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) visited the Stryten Energy manufacturing facility in Salina, Kansas. Stryten Energy staff members gave a tour of the plant operations, and Rep. Mann visited with employees.\n\n\"Thank you to everyone at Stryten who took the time to visit with me at the Salina manufacturing facility,\" said Rep. Mann. \"Now more than ever, the United States must utilize an \u2018all of the above\u2019 energy strategy that prioritizes American energy independence. Stryten Energy is committed to solving the world\u2019s most pressing energy challenges and enhancing America's energy freedom \u2013 it is an honor to have such a forward-thinking and cutting-edge business in the Big First District.\u201d\n\n\u201cDomestic manufacturers like Stryten are working hard to meet the current demand for energy storage in the United States, and we appreciate Representative Mann\u2019s support for an energy strategy that prioritizes American energy independence,\u201d said Melissa Floyd, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Stryten Energy.\n\nStryten Energy is an innovative energy storage solutions provider. They deliver premium energy storage solutions that power everything from warehouses and distribution centers to the cars, trains, and trucks that Americans rely on every day. Stryten Energy also provides advanced and reliable advanced lead,lithium, and vanadium battery solutions for U.S. Military and Government operations.\n\nThe Salina Stryten Energy manufacturing facility is a 24/7 operation that employs more than 700 people who serve in four shifts throughout the day. The Salina facility produces transportation batteries that are sent directly to aftermarket retail locations and battery distributors to serve the needs of consumers. On a national scale, Stryten Energy has 12 locations across the continental United States.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3521", "Rep. Estes Receives 2022 Fiscal Hero Recognition", "2022-06-21", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Estes (R\u2013Kansas) has been named a 2022 Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget \u2013 a nonpartisan group committed to educating the public on issues with significant fiscal policy impact.\n\n\u201cCutting wasteful federal spending is necessary to ensure a better future for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cToo often, the federal government uses the tax dollars of hardworking Kansans to fund ineffective and harmful programs, and I am proud to take a stand for fiscal responsibility.\u201d\n\nRep. Estes was recognized alongside 30 other members of the House and 19 members of the Senate as leaders on issues of fiscal responsibility.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mann-and-senator-moran-urge-department-commerce-suspend-duties", "Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department  of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers", "2022-06-17", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Wednesday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) led several of their colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging it to consider the record-high fertilizer cost and suspend the duties it placed on urea ammonium nitrate fertilizer imports from Trinidad and Tobago.\n\n\"The Department\u2019s decision to exercise its discretion to increase the producer/exporter\u2019s cost of production, and thus its dumping margin, has effectively shut down all imports of [urea ammonium nitrate] UAN from Trinidad and Tobago at a time when U.S. fertilizer prices are at all-time highs,\" the members wrote. \"Unfortunately, the Department\u2019s preliminary determination is only contributing to extreme hardship to America\u2019s farmers.\u201d\n\nThe letter comes a day before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) heard final arguments in the antidumping duty investigation of UAN fertilizers from Trinidad and Tobago, in which Representative Mann testified on behalf of farmers and agricultural producers in Kansas and across the country who are making decisions on what to plant today based solely on the cost of fertilizer rather than typical market conditions.\n\n\u201cSince the ITC\u2019s determination to investigate UAN fertilizers from Trinidad and Tobago, conditions surrounding on-farm expenses in the United States have dramatically worsened,\u201d Rep. Mann testified. \u201cExtreme weather has significantly delayed or prolonged planting. The supply chain is the most congested it has been in decades. Farm production costs are at record levels; just in the last year, fuel is up 115%, natural gas is up 202%, and fertilizer is up 220%. To make matters worse, the Department of Commerce made the decision to effectively shut down all imports of UAN from Trinidad and Tobago.\u201d\n\nThe letter follows a bicameral, bipartisan letterfrom Rep. Mann, Sen. Moran, and 84 members from both chambers to the ITC stating that eliminating the duties on fertilizer imports provides the most immediate opportunity for a near-term, partial remedy to the high costs of fertilizer facing U.S. farmers before the end of the 2022 planting season.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the letter.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the March 17 letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3518", "Rep. Estes Delivers Floor Speech on the Detrimental Effects of One-Party Rule on our Economy", "2022-06-15", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Ron Estes (R\u2013Kansas) delivered a floor speech about Democrats\u2019 America last policies\u2019 effect on the inflation and rising prices during a special hour on fiscal responsibility and the state of our economy.\n\n\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of noise in this bubble we call Washington, D.C., but everyday Americans have the same top concerns about the economy and rising prices,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cAfter a year of total Democratic control in this city, Americans no longer have a positive outlook on the economy. Our economy shrank in the first quarter. Americans are paying more for everything they buy on a regular basis. Gas has skyrocketed to an average above $5 per gallon, and consumer sentiment has dropped to a record low of 50.2.\u201d\n\nOn Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a higher-than-expected inflation rate of 8.6% with a cumulative 11.4% rise in inflation since Biden took office. On average, American households are spending $635 more in monthly costs due to rising prices.\n\nVideo of Rep. Estes's remarks\n\nFull Remarks:\n\nMadam Speaker, tonight as many Americans put their kids to bed; they are checking their schedules for the next day and doing a quick review of their bank accounts; they are deeply concerned about how they are going to be able to live with the crushing price increases in Joe Biden's America.\n\nWe're talking a lot about the debt tonight. How do you afford to make your payments on the issues that you have to address today? But also, how do you have to plan for the future knowing how this debt will weigh down on people, weigh down on Americans. How will this weigh down on individuals as well as their kids and grandkids? There's a lot of noise in this bubble we call Washington, D.C., but everyday Americans have the same top concerns about the economy and rising prices.\n\nIn fact, it has been a top concern for months now. Even last year, at a town hall in October, 98% of respondents to me said they'd seen an increase in the cost of regular necessities. Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about why it has taken the administration so long to recognize inflation as a problem. She complained about other challenges that the Biden administration faced in January 2021.\n\nLet's look at what's really happened over the last 18 months. When President Biden took office, he was met with a growing economy that was already recovering from a global pandemic. We're already seeing the debt being addressed and working in that direction. The COVID vaccine that was developed in Operation Warp Speed was being distributed around the world as well as throughout the United States. We saw inflation stabilize at a mere 1.4%, and filling up your gas tank only cost $2.39 thanks to American energy independence.\n\nDespite all the pandemic-related challenges that Americans have gone through over the past year, consumer sentiment was relatively high at 79. But after a year of total Democratic control in this city, Americans no longer have a positive outlook on the economy. Our economy shrank in the first quarter. Americans are paying more for everything they buy on a regular basis. Gas has skyrocketed to an average above $5 per gallon, and consumer sentiment has dropped to a record low of 50.2.\n\nIt's bad news for our country. Joe Biden and Democrat policy are taking away prosperity and the American Dream from families and small businesses across the country.\n\nOn Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a staggering higher-than-expected inflation rate of 8.6%, but that's the year-over-year number. It really doesn't show the impact of the inflation that has come up during the Biden administration \u2013 what a lot of people are calling Bidenflation. If we go back to January 2021, when President Biden took office, we can see that the month-by-month inflation is actually up a cumulative 11.4%. So, think about that. If you bought something in January of 2021, it now costs 11.4% more than it did, and that's a marketplace average. Some products have been a whole lot higher than that. You see it in gas. You see it in meat and bacon and milk.\n\nSo now, what's that mean for the average American? We're looking at the average American household an additional $635 in monthly costs. As you can see, prices have continued to climb for American families each month, meaning that on average, each household has already paid an additional $5000 for these failed policies under the Biden administration. Even if inflation stays the same, households will pay an additional $7620 over the next 12 months.\n\nMy Republican colleagues and I understand how devastating this is for Americans. We warned for months that kneecapping American energy production while flooding the economy with federal dollars and deficit spending would create runaway inflation as it has. Today, my colleagues on the other side could ease the burden on families by encouraging American energy production and stopping their pursuit of big government spending sprees.\n\nWe would have a stronger economy and stronger America through energy independence, ability to balance the federal budget and a smaller government. These are the keys to reverse the course on a disastrous economy, and I would encourage my colleagues in the majority to disband this far-left, extreme agenda to face the crisis they've created.\n\nAs we've talked about tonight, the debt continues to increase, and we need to focus on that. We need to focus on lowering the amount of \"free stuff\" that comes out of the United States government and focus on what we need to do to help everyday Americans in the things that they go through and the things that they deal with their families and their small businesses.\n\nI'd like to close and thank my friend Jody Arrington for hosting this so we can talk about the fiscal state of the country and the problems we face going forward.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3517", "Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Secure Strategic Petroleum Reserve", "2022-06-09", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 This week Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced H.R. 7963 \u2013Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act \u2013 that will ensure the replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a time when the Biden administration has failed to create a reasonable plan to do so.\n\n\"Kansans are suffering from crippling gas prices that continue to rise despite the Biden administration's short-sighted action of releasing one million barrels per day from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve,\" said Rep. Estes. \"Instead of helping families now, this do-nothing policy puts our nation at further risk in the future with a depleted supply and no real plan to replenish this vital national security reserve. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Replenishment Act will restore the SPR, while Biden's proposed formula is both vague and confusing and does not follow the traditional mechanism used by oil traders.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mann-expresses-concerns-proposed-sec-regulations-agricultural-producers", "Rep. Mann expresses concerns with proposed SEC regulations on agricultural producers", "2022-06-01", "2022", "2022-06", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Last week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) joined 117 of his colleagues in sending a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing their concerns with a new proposed rule that would have a negative impact on U.S. agricultural producers.\n\nThe proposed rule, \u201cEnhanced and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors,\u201d would mandate that all public companies issue extensive climate disclosures, including detailed reports for every company in their supply chain. Agricultural producers are among the largest suppliers of raw materials to public companies, almost every farmer or rancher has products that will eventually touch a public company. While farm and ranch operations are not public companies, they could still be obligated to track and report data on their greenhouse gas emissions because of their prevalence in the supply chain.\n\nThis proposed rule poses significant privacy, liability, and compliance concerns for Kansas farmers and ranchers. Most agricultural producers do not have the resources necessary to gather all the information required by the proposal, or the team of attorneys necessary to ensure compliance with SEC regulations. If finalized, this rule could restrict small producers from selling their products to certain buyers and force consolidation.\n\n\"The SEC was established to oversee capital markets and protect investors, not to scrutinize the day-to-day activities of farmers and ranchers in the name of climate protection,\" said Rep. Mann. \"This proposed rule goes way beyond the SEC\u2019s statutory authority, buries producers in even more onerous regulations, and infringes upon the privacy of the men and women who feed, fuel, and clothe the world. Farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. They shouldn\u2019t be subject to overreaching climate regulations from the SEC.\"\n\n\u201cOn top of soaring energy and input costs farmers and ranchers are facing, the SEC\u2019s proposed rule would add complexity and uncertainty in addition to privacy concerns for small family farms and ranches everywhere,\" said Kansas Farm Bureau President Rich Felts. \"While the SEC claims the rule only applies to public companies, it would effectively create a bureaucratic quagmire for farmers and ranchers growing the raw materials necessary to feed, fuel, and clothe our country.\u201d\n\n\"This is a classic case of regulatory overreach by the federal government,\" said Kansas Livestock Association Chief Executive Matt Teagarden. \"Accurately calculating agricultural emissions at the farm- and ranch-level is nearly impossible. If implemented, the proposed rule will increase costs and add legal liability for livestock producers and lead to higher food costs for consumers.\u201d\n\nClick here to read more from Farm Bureau.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the letter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T02:39:01Z"], ["https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-congressional-delegation-announces-disaster-declaration-march-winter", "Kansas Congressional Delegation Announces Disaster Declaration for March Winter Storms", "2022-05-27", "2022", "2022-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Tracey Mann", "M000871", "mann.house.gov", "mann", "https://mann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Following a request from the Kansas Congressional Delegation, the Biden Administration declared a Major Disaster Declaration this week for the State of Kansas in response to two back-to-back winter storms that occurred from March 17-22. This declaration will provide federal funds to help several communities in western and central Kansas recover from the severe winter storms that produced heavy snow and high wind gusts.\n\nEarlier this month, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Ron Estes (KS-04), along with U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (Kan.) requested this federal declaration to help trigger the release of federal resources.\n\n\u201cKansans are resilient people,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cOver the past couple of months, these communities have come together to rebuild from the winter storms last March. Now with this declaration of disaster, they will have access to resources to help them rebuild their homes, businesses, and farms, and make them even stronger than before.\u201d\n\n\u201cKansans are no strangers to the devastation caused by storms and high winds,\u201d said Sen. Moran. \u201cThese federal resources will help these 20 counties in rural Kansas rebuild after two damaging winter storms so that local families and businesses can continue to thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cCommunities and individuals across Kansas are facing a long road to recovery following the storms that ripped through communities in March,\u201d said Sen. Marshall. \u201cI applaud President Biden for granting this federal disaster declaration that will provide our state with the support and resources needed to rebuild and restore our communities. My office stands at the ready to help Kansans in need of federal assistance as they work towards getting back on their feet.\u201d\n\n\u201cKansans in our state are determined, resilient and rugged individuals who have been weather-tested for years,\u201d said Rep. Estes. \u201cWhile the spirit of these Kansans remains undeterred, the assistance provided from this federal disaster declaration will help communities rebuild following the two severe winter storms that impacted 20 counties.\u201d\n\n\"This designation will help begin the recovery process after March's destructive storms,\u201d said Rep. Davids. \u201cI'm proud to join my congressional colleagues to ensure much-needed resources get to our neighbors in central and western Kansas.\"\n\n\"Communities across Kansas were devastated following the back-to-back winter storms that ripped through our state in March,\" said Rep. LaTurner. \"Heavy snow combined with severe wind gusts destroyed critical infrastructure and caused widespread damage across multiple counties. This disaster declaration will be vital in helping Kansans rebuild and recover from these severe storms.\"\n\nThe counties that will receive federal resources include Barton, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Ford, Graham, Gray, Hodgeman, Kiowa, Lane, Meade, Ness, Pawnee, Phillips, Rooks, Rush, Stafford, Trego and Wallace Counties.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:09:24Z"], ["https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3497", "Rep. Estes Supports Defunding Biden's Disinformation Governance Board", "2022-05-13", "2022", "2022-05", "Republican", "House", "KS", "Ron Estes", "E000298", "estes.house.gov", "estes", "https://estes.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. 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