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| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=FD7AA721-0C56-41DF-A053-D5806B430BF8 | Column: Successes of the 114th Congress | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | In preparing to hit the ground running in the next Congress with a Republican majority and a Republican president, I took the time to reflect on the successes of the 114th Congress and where we can go from here. We were able to accomplish real change for Kansans and hardworking Americans – and that will only continue in 2017. Here’s a quick recap: First, we settled a very contentious debate on food labeling with a bipartisan compromise to require food manufacturers to disclose more information about the foods we eat. At the same time, we protected the use of agriculture biotechnology, a critical science that helps producers meet the rising demand for food, keeps food affordable and uses less resources. Second, we ran out the clock on the president’s misguided intention to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay and send the terrorists held there to the mainland at a prison like Ft. Leavenworth’s U.S. Disciplinary Barracks. I have fought this campaign promise since his first executive order in 2009, and this year, we again passed bipartisan legislation to block this move. I have used every tool available to me to ensure terrorists would not be moved to the heart of an American community and will continue to do so. Third, we corrected a longstanding lack of oversight on underground natural gas storage facilities. We passed a bill, now law, to ensure these sights are inspected to prevent natural gas leaks that caused major explosions like those that killed two Kansans in Hutchinson in 2001. Kansas’ tragedy ultimately led the way for national change. In agriculture, we repealed Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) preventing billions in tariffs from being levied on U.S. goods by Canada and Mexico. That’s a huge victory for farmers and ranchers. And, we saw the completion of the South Lawrence Trafficway, a project with federal, state and local efforts constructed, which I helped begin, to allow for safer and more efficient transportation from Johnson County to Manhattan – spurring development along the state’s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=NewsletterArchive&ContentRecord_id=0A0EE71D-130D-4798-AEE4-6CD71256D613 | Roberts Report: Year-End Wrap Up | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | End of the year wrap-up As 2016 and the 114th Congress come to a close, I want to thank you for the honor of representing Kansas in the U.S. Senate. In just the last few weeks, we’ve added to our accomplishments and are already at work on an aggressive agenda for the new year. I will again chair the Senate Agriculture Committee in the next Congress and will continue to be the voice for farmers, ranchers and consumers. 21st Century Cures Act The president signed the 21st Century Cures Act. This was legislation I was proud to work on in both the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. This bipartisan bill is a true victory for every patient and our health care system. It includes countless benefits for Kansans, giving healthcare providers new tools and drugs to heal, reducing the time it takes to get treatments from the research bench directly to patients. Keeping GITMO Terrorists out of Kansas The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act – a bill that provides critical funding to our military. It again confirms that the president cannot transfer terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the mainland. Fortunately, we have been able to stop President Obama from accomplishing his campaign promise to close GITMO. I remain vigilant, and I will continue to ensure detainees are not moved to the mainland to protect our national security. Toys for Tots It’s that time of year when we participate in the Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots. As the most senior Marine in Congress, I joined my staff and the Marines in their effort to give every child a Merry Christmas. Progress on the Eisenhower Memorial As Chairman of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, I’m pleased to announce we are one step closer to completing the national memorial to Kansas’ favorite son, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The design modifications recently made by Frank Gehry have been approved by the Eisenhower Memorial Commission. The new design further captures President and General Eisenhower’s broad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/three-rep-jenkins-bills-signed-into-law/ | Three Rep. Jenkins Bills Signed Into Law | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Today, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law following the bill’s passage in the House and Senate by overwhelming bipartisan margins. The Act includes three of Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) bills, including H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First Aid Act, H.R. 5667, the Rural ACO Provider Equity Act, and H.R. 5613, the Continuing Access To Hospitals Act. After the bill signing, Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement: “Passing the 21st Century Cures Act into law is more than just a symbolic gesture – it is a concrete move towards a brighter future. This legislation holds the potential for many things, from speeding up the development of new drugs to aiming to cure cancer. My bills that were included tackle wide-ranging priorities that affect every American, from rural healthcare services to building a stronger mental health network in America. I have worked on these issues for many years – now with this bill’s passage, I look forward to continuing on from this foundation towards an even stronger American healthcare system in the future.” Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ 3 bills included in the 21st Century Cures Act: 1) H.R. 5667, Rural ACO Provider Equity Act · Under current law, only primary care services provided by a physician count towards an Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) savings score with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). · This bill will allow health practices in rural Kansas with few physicians to join an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) by allowing health professionals such as Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to perform primary care functions. 2) H.R. 5613, CAH Act of 2016 · This bill requires CMS to continue to instruct Medicare contractors not to enforce requirements for direct physician supervision of outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2016. · You may recall, this bill became law in 2014 and 2015. 3) H.R. 1877, Mental Health… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=20E12C8C-BFFC-4975-8D94-1FB30695A3BF | Senate Approves Defense Bill; Prohibits Transfer of Detainees to Mainland | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today announced the Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “This bill provides critical funding for our military, including equipment, pay, and programs to protect this nation from the many threats we face – and it again prohibits the administration from transferring terrorists at Guantanamo Bay to the mainland,” said Roberts. “Fortunately, we have been able to stop President Obama from honoring his campaign promise to close Guantanamo. But I remain vigilant, and I will continue to ensure detainees are not moved to the mainland to protect our national security.” The NDAA authorizes funding for the Department of Defense through Fiscal Year 2017. The bill contains the first major update to Pentagon organization in 30 years, with the goal of prioritizing innovation and improving the development and execution of defense strategy. It also modernizes the military health system to provide military service members, retirees, and their families with higher-quality care, better access to care, and a better experience of care. Roberts has led the charge in the Senate against the Obama administration’s attempts to close Guantanamo Bay and transfer the prisoners to the U.S. mainland, in particular Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, a site that has been surveyed by the administration. Ft. Leavenworth is the home to the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, which houses U.S. military prisoners, and it is against the law for enemy combatants to be housed with members of the U.S. military. Fort Leavenworth is also home to the Command and General Staff College, the Intellectual Center of the Army, where both American and international military officers come to study. In March, Roberts introduced a Senate resolution formally rejecting President Obama’s plan to transfer prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay detention facilities to an alternate location in American communities. Senator Rob… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=34CF32D5-3E48-4891-B3CD-B716C35A0F59 | Senator Roberts Applauds Passage of Major Medical Innovation Legislation | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), today praised Senate passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation to spur medical innovation and improve treatments available to patients. The legislation contains several provisions championed by Roberts. “The Twenty-First Century Cures Act is a true victory for every patient and our health care system,” said Roberts. “This bipartisan legislation includes countless benefits for Kansans, giving healthcare providers new tools and drugs to heal and give hope to individuals – and reduce the time it takes to get treatments from the research bench directly to patients.” Roberts spoke on the Senate floor to highlight many of the provisions he fought for including: Increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Increased funding for cancer research, which also benefits the University of Kansas’s Cancer Center Increased transparency for the review and approval of medical devices Increased certainty for the review of combination products at FDA – therapies that do not fit neatly into simply a drug or a device Important reforms to our mental health system – which Roberts supported in committee as part of S. 2680 A five-year extension of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Payment Extension To view his remarks, click here. Roberts continued, “This legislation sets priorities in research – cancer, precision medicine, regenerative medicine and heartbreaking diseases like Alzheimer’s through the BRAIN initiative – we all know someone affected. It also makes some significant changes in how these therapies are evaluated, hopefully approved, and delivered to patients which will improve the lives of all.” The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 94-5 and now heads to the president’s desk for signature. Below is the full text of Senator Roberts’ remarks as prepared: Today, we have befo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=899D5E4C-BEE7-48EA-88D5-8201FE49C41C | Chairman Roberts Statement on Child Nutrition Reauthorization Negotiations | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement on the status of efforts to complete reauthorization of child nutrition programs. “Today is a day I hoped would not come,” Roberts said. “I’m very disappointed that the bipartisan, bicameral Child Nutrition Reauthorization negotiations have come to an end for the 114th Congress. “I’m proud of the commonsense reforms and the bipartisan strides we have made in the majority of the programs. However, we are nearing the end of this legislative calendar, and we have not been able to overcome minority objections and additionally those in the House. “Though our Committee passed a good, bipartisan bill – something no one said we could do – it wasn’t enough for some. I’m proud to say the Agriculture Committee conducted this reauthorization process in an open and transparent manner that listened to all stakeholders, including schoolchildren. We wrote a well-balanced bill that increased program integrity, flexibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. “Since that bill was passed by our Committee, we have been working to find an agreement with our colleagues in the House and the minority members of the Senate who halted the bill’s progress. In the end, we were not able to reach a bipartisan, bicameral compromise. It is unfortunate that certain parochial interests and the desire for issues rather than solutions were put ahead of the wellbeing of vulnerable and at-risk populations and the need for reform. “When first considering this bill, I made it a priority to eat lunch with schoolchildren and to listen to school food service directors all across Kansas. They needed this bill. “This is a lost opportunity to help hungry children and struggling schools. In addition, these programs will be vulnerable to attack without a reduction in the current error rates. “As chairman of the Committee, I remain committed to continuing to look for ways to increase integrit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-house-majority-passes-national-defense-authorization-act | Bipartisan House Majority Passes National Defense Authorization Act | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives in passing the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 375-34. This bill authorizes $619 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) to fully fund our military so it can protect and defend the United States. Some of the highlights of the bill include: $5.8 billion supplemental request for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe $3.2 billion for Readiness Stabilization Funding to stop the drawdown of our military and actually increase the end strength of our Armed Forces 2.1% pay raise for our troops, the largest such pay raise in six years Resources to deter Russian aggression in Europe Full funding for Israel’s missile defense requirements Organizational reform of DoD and the National Security Council (NSC), restoring the NSC to its proper purpose by capping its staff at 200 people Prohibition on the closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and transfer of terrorists to United States soil Following the passage of the bill, Representative Yoder issued the following statement: “Congress and the federal government’s number one priority is to protect and defend our nation, and the NDAA provides our military the resources to do just that. This bill reverses the trend over the last several years of squeezing our military’s budget, cutting troop levels, and reducing readiness. Instead, we’re giving our troops their largest pay raise in six years and providing them with the tools they need to defend us from threats around the world. “Over the last year, we’ve seen far too many ISIS-inspired attacks on Americans and our allies in Europe and the Middle East, and the NDAA will help refocus our efforts to destroy ISIS and defeat radical Islamic terrorism. Importantly for our community, the bill also holds the line in federal law against bringing any dangerous terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to Fort Leavenworth. I’m proud of this vote today – a vote to support our… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-announces-military-academy-nominations-0 | Rep. Yoder Announces Military Academy Nominations | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Overland Park, KS – Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) announced today that he has nominated 27 area students to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Third District’s Academy Nomination Board, appointed by Representative Yoder, conducted interviews with the applicants following review of their applications. After receiving their nominations, the applicants must now meet the requirements of each U.S. Service Academy to be considered for appointment. Ultimately, the Academies make the final decision on who receives an appointment of admission. “I’m honored to announce the nominations of the following outstanding Kansans from the 3rd Congressional District to an United States Service Academy,” Rep Yoder said. “These young men and women do an excellent job representing our district with their distinguished character, scholarship, leadership and service. The impressive attributes each one of the nominees possess make them great candidates, and I wish them well as they seek an appointment to an U.S. Service Academy.” United States Naval Academy – Annapolis, Maryland Harrison Boldt – Merriam Chad Coates – Overland Park Ryan Devers – Olathe Noah Didier – Overland Park Marie Divine – Prairie Village Claire Ivey – Shawnee Luke Kuklenski – Prairie Village Austin Lee – Overland Park Owen Swanberg – Leawood Maddie Wheat – Shawnee United States Military Academy – West Point, New York Claire Allen – Shawnee Emmett Lockeridge – Kansas City Kansas Steven Rohde – Overland Park Jack Russell – Overland Park Brenden Shutt – Shawnee Cole Smith – Overland Park Sidney Spry – Overland Park Karen Yan – Overland Park United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, Colorado Chad Buzzell – Overland Park Cole Dahlquist – Lenexa Patrick Doyle – Prairie Village Annalise Holland – Olathe Will McConwell – Fairway Cooper May – Leawood Jonas Price – Overland Park Jacob Taylor – De Soto Victoria Wall – Mission Rep. Yoder will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Academy class on May 1, 2017. The … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=ADFB26EA-9EDE-44AA-93D3-0CF539AFAE61 | Senator Roberts: Eisenhower Memorial Commission Approves Modifications to Memorial Design | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission (EMC) today announced the Commission voted to approve modifications to the Memorial’s design. “We are pleased with the design modifications recently made by Frank Gehry. We feel they further capture Dwight D. Eisenhower’s broad range of contributions to our nation and the world, in times of both war and peace. “In addition, I’m happy to see the renewed focus on Ike’s home state of Kansas and his home town of Abilene, by incorporating his famous quote when he returned home from World War II, “The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene.” “We thank Mr. Gehry for his excellent, creative work and for the completing it so expeditiously.” Senator Roberts, Senator Bob Dole and members of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission’s Advisory Committee continue to raise funds for the construction of the Memorial. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=DDD262E7-CDEF-4B64-9E92-125D8487264C | Roberts: Senate Unanimously Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today voted in favor of legislation to extend economic sanctions against Iran, which were set to expire at the end of this year. The legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0. “This bill makes it clear that Iran’s aggression toward the U.S. and our allies and its attempts to destabilize the Middle East will not be tolerated,” said Roberts. “Since the president’s flawed nuclear deal has not held Iran accountable, this bill ensures the Iranian regime will be denied the resources to develop a nuclear weapon and support terrorist activities should they be in violation of this agreement. And next year, I look forward to working on a repeal the president’s disastrous Iran deal.” The Iran Sanctions Extension Act will extend the ability for the U.S. to impose sanctions against Iran through the year 2026 if Iran is found to be in violation of last year’s nuclear agreement. The legislation would block the Iranian regime from obtaining resources to support terrorism and develop weapons of mass destruction. The legislation passed in the House 419-1 and heads to the president’s desk for signature. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-yoder-pens-fox-news-opinion-column-on-21st-century-cures | ICYMI: Yoder Pens Fox News Opinion Column on 21st Century Cures | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Kevin Yoder: Here's a cause to unite Trump AND Clinton voters By Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS) November 30, 2016 | To view online, click here. There’s no two ways about it, America is divided. Gallup recently reported a record-high 77 percent of Americans describe our country using that word. Most of us can understand why, after spending last week at the Thanksgiving dinner table avoiding political landmines like Donald Trump’s electoral victory without the popular vote or Hillary Clinton’s email server and whether she should be prosecuted for it. Although unfortunately too late to solve your Thanksgiving dilemma, the House is voting this week on legislation the entire dinner table could’ve agreed on. It’s called 21st Century Cures. Whether you voted for Trump or Clinton, life-threatening diseases have almost certainly affected you or someone you love. They affect all of us indiscriminately, regardless of political party. And they are ruthless, killing more Americans each year than any war. Cancer will kill almost 600,000 Americans this year. Another 700,000 Americans will die with Alzheimer’s disease. A whopping 30 million Americans live with one of the 7,000 known rare diseases. Of those diseases, we only have treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for about five percent of them. In fact, we only have about 500 treatments for the nearly 10,000 total known diseases. President-elect Trump signaled last week he wants the next wave of innovation – the next generation of research to cure diseases – to take place here in America. That’s encouraging, and House Republicans stand ready to work with his Administration in the coming months and years to ensure it does. But Congress isn’t waiting for his inauguration to get started. Last year, I was one of the leaders in an effort to secure the largest funding increase at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2003. We convinced even the most ardent fiscal conservatives to spend more money on research because the investment saves lives and pays … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-rep-yoder-touts-21st-century-cures-legislation-on-house-floor | VIDEO: Rep. Yoder Touts 21st Century Cures Legislation on House Floor | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the importance of getting the 21st Century Cures Act signed into law before the 114th Congress adjourns in December. The House has scheduled a vote on the legislation for this evening. Click here to watch a video of the speech. Following are Rep. Yoder’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of innovation, research, and life-saving cures to diseases that affect every family in every neighborhood of America. “We are set to begin a new era in Washington soon in January, but we still have the opportunity to accomplish meaningful change before the end of the year. “We have the opportunity to save lives by getting the 21st Century Cures Act signed into law. “For example, right now, each year 700,000 people die with Alzheimer’s disease. “By 2050, estimates are that our country will spend $1.1 trillion to treat patients with Alzheimer’s alone. Yet, we spend just a few hundred million dollars a year on Alzheimer’s research. “This weekend, 60 Minutes highlighted an NIH-backed Alzheimer’s study and the amazing work researchers are doing to find a cure for this dreadful disease. “21st Century Cures increases our commitment to studies like these by adding almost $5 billion in new investment for research over the next 10 years. “Mr. Speaker, if we support 21st Century Cures, we will not only save lives, but our investment will pay for itself one thousand times over. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/we-need-cures-now/ | We Need Cures Now | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a strong bipartisan vote of 392-26. Included in this life-saving legislation are three bills sponsored by Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. Earlier in the day, the Congresswoman spoke on the House Floor in support of the 21st Century Cures Act. CLICK HERE to Watch Congresswoman Jenkins’ Remarks Remarks As Prepared for Delivery: I thank the Chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support this legislation which should help all Americans. This legislation improves access to healthcare for rural communities through measures I introduced such as the Continuing Access To Hospitals Act, which stops unjustified regulations from interfering with rural healthcare providers offering quality services, and the Rural ACO Provider Equity Act, which will ensure the work of PAs and Nurse Practitioners is recognized so that rural hospitals can join ACOs and afford to remain open and serve our rural communities. And finally, it will help the 40 million Americans who deal with a mental illness each year through inclusion of my Mental Health First Aid Act. This bipartisan legislation delivers 15 million dollars every year to train police officers, teachers, veterans’ advocates and others to identify and aid those with a mental illness, building a stronger mental health safety net in America that addresses the needs of millions of Americans. I urge my colleagues to pass this legislation. Thank you and I yield back the balance of my time. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ 3 bills included in the 21st Century Cures Act: 1) H.R. 5667, Rural ACO Provider Equity Act · Under current law, only primary care services provided by a physician count towards an Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) savings score with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). · This bill will allow Physician Assistants and Certified Nurse Practitioners to perform primary care services that count towards the saving sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/rep-jenkins-statement-on-the-lesser-prairie-chicken/ | Rep. Jenkins' Statement on The Lesser Prairie Chicken | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | According to reports, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has completed its initial review of a petition to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as an endangered species and will move on to the next phase of review. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins released the following statement: “It’s absolutely ridiculous that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service would try to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as an endangered species. Just this past July, FWS withdrew the Lesser Prairie Chicken from a federal list of threatened species. They are simply ignoring the fact that the bird’s population has increased by 50 percent in recent years. I continue to oppose any federal efforts to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as an endangered species and I will work the incoming administration to ensure state-led volunteer conservation practices remain the best approach for success.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399226 | Pompeo Statement on his Nomination to Lead the Central Intelligence Agency | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-hosting-constituent-open-house-next-week | Rep. Yoder Hosting Constituent Open House Next Week | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Overland Park, KS – Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) will host an Open House at his District Office next week on Monday, November 21st from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Representative Yoder and his staff look forward to visiting with constituents over coffee about the top issues facing Congress through the end of this year and beyond in 2017. Those planning to attend should feel free to come and go as their schedule permits. The event is open to the public. RSVP’s are not required but are encouraged. If you’re planning to attend, please contact our office at cate.duerst@mail.house.gov or call (913) 621-0832. WHO: Representative Kevin Yoder WHAT: Constituent Open House WHEN: Monday, November 21, 2016 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM WHERE: Office of Representative Kevin Yoder 7325 W. 79th St. Overland Park, KS 66204 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=F9B8D945-B167-456F-8C7C-CEFB0045318F | Senator Roberts Applauds Selection of Rep. Pompeo to be Director of Central Intelligence | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), former Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today applauded President Elect Donald Trump’s selection of Kansas’ own U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo to be the Director of Central Intelligence. “Kansans can be proud Mike Pompeo will lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and will be in a position to protect our national security at a time of increasing and varying global threats. “Rep. Pompeo has had the kind of military and private sector experience commensurate with the demands of a CIA Director. Since he began his service on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, intelligence issues have become his passion. His service on the House Select Committee on Benghazi demonstrates this. He is a good and wise selection. “I was proud to recommend him to the transition team and will work to ensure his Senate confirmation is swift.” Senator Roberts, a U.S. Marine, served as the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence from 2002-2006. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399222 | Pompeo: Unacceptable No One Yet Held Responsible for Intelligence Manipulation at CENTCOM | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=CF5D30E8-F181-415C-BB2A-55A20F104A0A | Roberts, Franken, Barrasso and Heitkamp Introduce Bill to Improve Rural Health Care | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.), co-chairmen of the Senate Rural Health Care Caucus, and Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) today announced they have introduced legislation to improve rural health care by strengthening the rural health delivery system and providing relief to hospitals and other providers serving rural Americans. Today, November 17, is National Rural Health Day. “Our rural communities face unique needs and often immense hurdles in regards to continuing to provide top-notch care,” said Roberts. “The R-HoPE Act recognizes that rural health care providers have very different needs than their urban counterparts and that health care is not one size fits all.” “For millions of rural Americans, getting access to high-quality health care can be a struggle,” said Franken. “As a member of the Senate Health Committee, I’ve traveled across Minnesota to meet with patients, providers, and rural health experts to better understand the challenges that rural communities face in accessing and providing quality care. This bipartisan legislation is a continuation of that effort and would help strengthen health care in Greater Minnesota and all across rural America.” “In Wyoming, we understand the unique challenges our rural and frontier communities must overcome when people need medical care. Washington’s one-size-fits-all approach to health care simply doesn’t serve Wyoming patients well,” said Barrasso. “Our bill will help create an accessible rural health care system by putting our rural providers on a level playing field with other doctors and hospitals across the country. Most importantly, this bill ensures that folks in rural states like Wyoming have access to medical care as close to home as possible.” “Every day I come to the U.S. Senate fighting for rural America, and that includes making sure families living in rural communities can access the quality, affordable health care they deserve,” said Heitkamp. “Our bipartisan bill would make need… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-s-office-providing-limited-number-of-presidential-inauguration | Yoders Office Providing Limited Number of Presidential Inauguration Tickets | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC –The office of Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) announced today it will be offering a limited number of tickets to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration to constituents of the Third District. The inauguration ceremony will take place on Friday, January 20, 2017 on the West side of the U.S. Capitol Building. If constituents coming to DC are interested in requesting tickets, Yoder’s office has provided this online submission form, which must be completed by January 6, 2017. Those requesting tickets should note that only a limited number are available, and Yoder’s office will not likely be able to fulfill all requests. Tickets will be distributed on a lottery basis, after the submission deadline. If Yoder’s office is unable to fulfill a request, constituents can still view the Inauguration from the National Mall. Additionally, there will also be a parade afterward that will proceed down Pennsylvania Ave, beginning at the U.S. Capitol and ending at the White House. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399221 | Pompeo: Extending Sanctions on Irans Weapons Programs is Vital to Protect America | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/bringing-commonsense-principles-back-to-washington/ | Bringing Commonsense Principles Back to Washington | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | At the weekly Republican Leadership Press Conference, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) discussed the House Republican’s plan to bring commonsense principles back to our nation’s capital. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks: “The American people have sent Republicans back to Washington with a mandate for change. We have a government united together with the purpose of bringing commonsense principles back to our nation’s capital. “Since the beginning of this year, we have traveled across the country getting your feedback on our Better Way agenda. This set of legislative policies, is tailored to problems facing our country that focus on empowering hardworking Americans to achieve success. “Foremost among our priorities will be bringing balance back to our broken tax code by building a simpler, fairer and flatter code. Building a code that advantages all Americans, not just the well connected. A code that drives investment and job creation right here in America. A code that gets America growing through good old fashioned private sector investment. “It’s clear that Kansans and the American people are ready for a change. With their voice as our guide, we are ready to work as a unified government to help build an opportunity economy for all Americans.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=7B89920B-7A2A-494E-ADD9-AE872055DFA8 | Senator Roberts Congratulates New KSU President General Richard Myers | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), a proud Kansas State University Alumni, today congratulated retired Air Force General and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Richard Myers on his appointment to serve as the new President of Kansas State University. The Kansas Board of Regents announced General Myers will become the University’s 14th President. “My friend General Richard Myers knows K-State and K-State knows him,” Roberts said. “He brings to K-State unique leadership at a time when all universities are facing tough challenges. As a Kansan, he is invested in offering Kansas students the best possible opportunities to achieve all they can for our state, our nation and the world community. His experiences will bring new vision for students, faculty and staff, while embracing and promoting one of the university’s key goals of furthering research in plant and animal science. “I look forward to working with him on ways we can continue to enhance educational opportunities for K-State students now and into the future. I commend the search committee for selecting the right person at the right time.” Myers graduated in 1965 from Kansas State and since his retirement from the Air Force as a four-star general, he has served as part-time Kansas State University Foundation professor of military history and leadership. Myers served as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October of 2001-2005. During this period, Senator Roberts worked closely with General Myers as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and as a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Senator Roberts is a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions where reauthorization of the Higher Education Act will be one of the first items of business in the new Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20161108191955/http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399218 | Congressman Pompeo Announces Service Academy Nominations | 2016-11-04 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | web.archive.org | legacy | November 4, 2016 Washington, D.C.: T.W. Arrighi (202) 225-6216 (Office) (202) 590-0609 (Mobile) Wichita, KS: Sean Robinson (316) 262-8992 (Office) (316) 644-0832 (Mobile) Congressman Pompeo Announces Service Academy Nominations WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS), a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, today announced 17 Kansans who are receiving a nomination from the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas for appointment to one of the United States service academiesthe U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Naval Academyfor the Class of 2021. These 17 Kansans were selected by Pompeo from the applicants interviewed by the Fourth Districts Service Academy Nominations Board. The board consists of eight Kansans who served in the armed forces, and were chosen by Pompeo to aid in the nominations process. Year after year, the commitment of these young applicants to their education, community, and country never ceases to amaze those of us involved in this selection process, Pompeo said. These young men and womens choice to dedicate their lives to our nation should be commended and celebrated. I will not soon forget the day I learned that I had been nominated by my Congressman to attend West Point. Regardless of which service academy these young people attend, I know this education and experience will serve them well throughout all of their future endeavors. In addition to receiving a nomination, applicants must meet the admission requirements of each service academy. The academies will make the final decisions on who will be accepted in early 2017. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. A full list of the service academy nominees from Kansas Fourth Congressional District, in alphabetical order, are as follows: United States Air Force Academy: 1. Ethan Adams | Trinity Academy | Wichita, KS 2. Dawson Bromlow |… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=FC88FFC7-7893-47E2-AAC4-F730D5224037 | Senator Roberts: South Lawrence Trafficway Is Complete | 2016-11-04 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | LAWRENCE, KS – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today announced that the South Lawrence Trafficway in Douglas County, Kansas, is now complete. Senator Roberts was instrumental in securing funding for the trafficway, a project critical for economic development and public safety in the area, which took over two decades to complete. Speaking today at the trafficway’s ribbon cutting, Roberts said, “The South Lawrence Trafficway is a symbol of how Kansans can work together to get something done in the face of long odds. I am happy to be part of this long-earned success that will bring tremendous opportunity and quality of life benefits for Lawrence, Douglas County, and the University of Kansas. “This is the beginning of opportunity for the region rather than an end of a long process. This project will enhance development in the High Tech Corridor where much of Kansas’ current and future economic growth will occur. With this completion, Kansans can now travel safely between their homes and their jobs and enjoy improved lifestyle opportunities.” Senator Roberts long-championed efforts in Congress to secure funding for the South Lawrence Trafficway, a project connecting the K-10 Highway and the Kansas Turnpike, which was necessary to safely handle the area’s growing economic development in Kansas’ High Tech Corridor. In 2005, Senator Roberts secured $1.5 million through the federal appropriations process to begin construction on the eastern portion of the trafficway – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ approved 32nd Street route – which allowed the project to move forward. In 2010, he secured another $1.25 million to complete construction. Today he announced the project is now complete. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399212 | Pompeo: Attorney General Lynch Owes Answers to the American People | 2016-10-28 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399213 | Pompeo Calls for Clintons Intelligence Briefings to be Halted | 2016-10-28 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-expresses-outrage-that-former-disgraced-va-employee-is | Rep. Yoder Expresses Outrage that Former Disgraced VA Employee is Collecting Retirement Benefits | 2016-10-28 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS) sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to ask why former disgraced VA physician’s assistant, Mark Wisner, is currently collecting retirement benefits from the federal government. The letter states that while it is technically legal for Mr. Wisner to retire while on leave and under investigation, it is bothersome that someone facing multiple counts of sexual assault is collecting a taxpayer-funded pension. Congressman Yoder asks the VA if they have the authority to freeze or revoke the benefits Mr. Wisner is receiving and if the VA could have done something differently to prevent him from retiring while he was on leave and under investigation. Mr. Wisner is under active investigation for sexual assault after multiple veterans have brought accusations against him. Congressman Yoder is also still awaiting a response from the VA to a previous inquiry that he and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) sent in July regarding how Mr. Wisner passed his initial background check. The text of the letter is reproduced below: Dear Secretary McDonald, I am disturbed to hear reports that former VA physician’s assistant Mark Wisner is currently collecting retirement benefits from the federal government. It is unconscionable that an individual under active investigation for sexual assault is allowed to receive a taxpayer-funded retirement package. I write to you today to express the outrage of my constituents and seek clarity on why this is happening. You are well aware that multiple veterans have brought accusations of sexual assault against Mr. Wisner. While the criminal and civil charges against Mr. Wisner are being worked out in the justice system, the VA still has a responsibility to take action to hold this individual accountable. I understand that it was technically legal for Mr. Wisner to retire while on leave and under investigation, but I think you will agree that it is distasteful that someone facing multiple counts of sexual assault is … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399204 | Pompeo Demands Pentagon Put Soldiers over Bureaucracy | 2016-10-25 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399203 | Pompeo Applauds FEMA for Major Disaster Assistance | 2016-10-22 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399196 | Pompeo Demands Investigation into Alleged Quid Pro Quo Arrangements between State Department and FBI | 2016-10-17 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399194 | Pompeo Thanks Law Enforcement for Foiling Garden City Bomb Plot | 2016-10-15 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399184 | Pompeo, Rubio Demand Attorney General Lynch Answer for Approving $1.3 Billion Payment to Iran | 2016-10-07 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-will-attend-the-university-of-kansas-alzheimer-s-disease | Rep. Yoder will attend the University of Kansas Alzheimers Disease Center Grant Renewal Announcement | 2016-10-05 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Overland Park, KS – Representative Kevin Yoder will attend the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center grant renewal event tomorrow, Thursday, October 6th from 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM at the Fairway Auditorium in the Clinical Research Center. WHAT: The University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center Grant Renewal WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM WHERE: KU Clinical Research Center Fairway Auditorium 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway. Fairway, KS 66205 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399181 | Pompeo: Pentagons Site Survey at Ft. Leavenworth Was Illegal, Assists in Transferring GTMO Terrorists to Kansas | 2016-10-03 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399182 | Pompeo Says Secretary of State Kerry is Ignoring the Evil Actions of Hezbollah | 2016-10-03 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399179 | Pompeo Applauds the Great Work of Wichitan Lynn Gilkey | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=95A4B261-E68A-47FB-AFBB-C4D837826E26 | Bipartisan bill from Roberts, Coons would help startups and small businesses invest in research | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) yesterday introduced the Support Small Business R&D Act, legislation that will help startups and small businesses take advantage of the newly available research and development (R&D) tax credit. Specifically, the bill would require the Small Business Administration and Internal Revenue Service to partner to develop educational and training materials for entrepreneurs who invest in research and could be eligible to use the R&D credit to offset their expenses. These materials would be provided to SBA programs around the country and business development entities that partner with SBA programs, such as universities, business accelerators, and business incubators. At the end of 2015, Congress passed legislation that not only made the R&D credit permanent but also expanded the credit to allow more startups and small businesses to access it. The inspiration to expand the credit was drawn from a proposal by Senators Coons and Roberts known as the Innovators Job Creation Act. However, despite these changes to the credit, many small businesses do not have the information necessary to take advantage of this opportunity to offset their research costs. The Support Small Business R&D Act is designed to address that knowledge gap. “The goal of the 2015 legislation is to make sure that small businesses and innovative startups, the major job creators in our economy, are able to easily access the R&D credit,” said Senator Roberts. “The R&D credit is complicated, so it is critical that small businesses and startups interested in the R&D credit have access to basic assistance from the Small Business Administration and the IRS to put them on the right track to claiming the credit. The bill we introduce today directs the federal government – at no new cost to taxpayers – to help our job creators to utilize the R&D credit, which will provide long-term benefit to the economy.” “By including our proposal to expand the R&am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-boost-access-to-quality-health-care-in-rural-areas/ | Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Boost Access to Quality Health Care in Rural Areas | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation this week that would boost Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACO’s) for patients and health care providers in rural areas. The ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2016 would create new options within the Medicare Shared Savings Program to increase patient access to quality care while reducing costs in underserved areas. Under the bill, Medicare patients assigned to an ACO would be allowed to obtain treatment from nurse practitioners, physicians’ assistants, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, and registered dieticians or nutrition professionals. Through these changes, ACO assignments would be more effective in rural communities that have too few primary care physicians. It would also provide more participants to health care providers who participate in ACOs so they can be successful over the long-term. “We need to do everything we can to put rural healthcare providers in a position to succeed so that folks in rural areas have access to the high-quality healthcare they deserve,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “This legislation would help folks in Eastern Kansas and rural communities everywhere by expanding the choices patients have, and it will provide a way for those providers to create stronger, patient-focused healthcare networks that save patients time and money and provide high-quality care.” “Many Medicare patients on the Peninsula have a hard time just finding a doctor,” said Congressman Kilmer. “Our bipartisan bill gives them more options for finding quality care at local facilities that will keep them healthy without breaking the bank. At the same time, it rewards health care providers who are focused on improving the quality of care and putting their patients first. I’d like to thank Senator Cantwell for introducing this legislation in the Senate and working to get this done.” ACO’s are … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=611155E9-5F86-4EAC-860B-0E777862276A | SENATE DESIGNATES OCTOBER 26 AS DAY OF THE DEPLOYED | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), along with Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), today announced that the U.S Senate has passed a resolution declaring October 26 as the “Day of the Deployed” and encouraging Americans to pay tribute to the nation’s deployed service members and their families. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate. “I applaud every soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine who has volunteered to serve this nation,” said Senator Roberts. “I am pleased we can designate this special day to honor and pay tribute to those fighting overseas, away from their loved ones at home and in harm’s way. I am humbled by their sacrifice and selflessness on this day and every day.” “Our nation asks a great deal of our service members and their families, especially when they are called to leave their homes and serve overseas,” said Senator Hoeven. “The ‘Day of the Deployed’ is all about recognizing these brave men and women and their work to keep our nation free and safe. We encourage all Americans to honor the sacrifice of our deployed soldiers and their families, and join us on October 26 in paying tribute to their selfless service and bravery.” “Those who put on the uniform, risk their lives and serve our country deserve our thanks each and every day,” said Senator Heitkamp. “This resolution designating October 26 as ‘Day of the Deployed’ gives us a chance to really step back and pay tribute – not just to our deployed service members, but also to their families and loved ones at home.” “Our men and women in uniform serve our country with courage and honor at home and abroad, and we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude,” said Senator Gary Peters, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a member of the Homeland Security Committee. “Whether it’s our active duty Armed Forces deploying to fight global terrorism, or the heroes of our Reserve and National Guard units who are ready and willing to leave their civilian lives … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=B01829B9-D36E-49BC-911F-A7FB46A58814 | Roberts, Gardner, Scott Send Letter to GAO Over Illegal Funds Spent to Relocate GTMO Detainees | 2016-09-28 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Tim Scott (R-SC) today sent a letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting an opinion on whether or not the DoD violated the Consolidated Appropriations Act – and thus the Antideficiency Act – by spending federal funds to survey potential sites to relocate Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United Sates. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, which was signed into law in December of 2015, specifically prohibits appropriated funds from being used “to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to or within the United States . . . [any Guantanamo Bay detainee]” and appropriated funds from being used “to construct, acquire, or modify any facility in the United States . . . to house any . . . [detainee].” The letter reads in full: The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear Mr. Dodaro: This letter is to request your opinion on whether the Department of Defense (DoD), by making expenditures surveying potential sites in three states for the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees, violated Section 527 or 528 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. As was widely reported, the DoD spent federal funds studying sites in Colorado, Kansas, and South Carolina to relocate prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay despite specific prohibitions in law. The DoD spent the most money – $11,064.33 – surveying a facility in Florence, CO, as a possible relocation site. These expenditures were made in contravention of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, which prohibits the use of any funds to assist in the transfer of any individual detained at Guantanamo Bay to the United States as well as the use of any funds to prepare any facility in the United States to house any Guantanamo detainee. Pub. L. No. 114-92, §§ 1031-1032, 129 S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399171 | Pompeo: Americas Interest is Priority for Setting Immigration Policy | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-rep-yoder-congratulates-ku-chancellor-gray-little-on-retirement | VIDEO: Rep. Yoder Congratulates KU Chancellor Gray-Little on Retirement | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Last night, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) congratulated University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little on the announcement of her retirement next summer and thanked her for her service to the university and to the State of Kansas. Following are Rep. Yoder’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a proud Jayhawk to recognize a great leader for our state who’s made a positive impact on the lives of many Kansans – KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. “Last week, Chancellor Gray-Little announced her retirement in 2017, and I wanted to recognize some of the major accomplishments during her tenure at KU. “From day one, she set aggressive goals through her Bold Aspirations initiative to advance the university into the 21st Century as a leader in education and research. “It was a great success, leading to KU being designated as a National Cancer Institute (NCI) and working towards a Comprehensive Cancer Center designation. “The KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center also received national designation from the National Institute on Aging. “And as someone who utilized both student loans and Pell grants, I was greatly appreciative of her vocal support for those programs that help every student achieve their dreams, regardless of income level. “Today, on behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to thank Chancellor Gray-Little for her leadership and service to our beloved Jayhawk community and wish her and her husband Shade well in their next endeavors. “Rock Chalk, Chancellor!” To watch a video of the remarks, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/common-sense-solutions-to-build-an-opportunity-economy-in-america/ | Common Sense Solutions To Build An Opportunity Economy In America | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | At the weekly Republican Leadership Press Conference, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) spoke about how the better way agenda will help build a fairer, flatter, simpler tax code. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarksas prepared for delivery: “Before I was elected to Congress, I spent a couple of decades practicing as a CPA in the tax area. Since the Reagan reforms of the 1980’s, our tax code has grown exponentially, becoming more complex, unreasonably obscure and far too difficult to understand. It appears even the IRS can’t figure it out as they’ve paid out over $150 billion in fraudulent tax credits. That’s your hard earned tax dollars being sent to someone else who is committing tax fraud. “Our better way proposals seek to solve many of the problems within the current tax code. It simplifies the tax laws – taking numerous tax brackets down to 3. It is fair – by eliminating things like the marriage penalty. It will make America more competitive in the world by incentivizing US companies to expand here and abroad. And it will rein in an out of control IRS and significantly reduce the stress and dread that Americans face during tax season. “Taxes may be a necessary burden, but that doesn't mean the federal government should make it worse. Our better way agenda will build an opportunity economy in America based these common sense solutions.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-mental-health-first-aid-act-unanimously-passes-the-house/ | Jenkins' Mental Health First Aid Act Unanimously Passes The House | 2016-09-26 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) legislation, H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First Aid Act. After the bill’s passage, Congresswoman Jenkins issued the following statement: “With this bill’s passage, we are one step closer to providing vital assistance to the over 40 million Americans who live with a mental illness. For too many years, mental health has remained a taboo subject, and those living with its effects are not recognized or are left to survive by themselves without any help. Mental Health First Aid training has the ability to change that by providing the resources to train veterans’ advocates, law enforcement agents, first responders and others to identify and aid people in need before tragedy strikes. By building a stronger community, we can extend our mental health safety net in America to help and protect tens of millions of people.” Congresswoman Jenkins spoke on the House floor in support of the Mental Health First Aid Act. Click here to watch her remarks. Items To Note - Congresswoman Jenkins introduced the Mental Health First Aid Act in the 114th Congress with Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA). Congresswoman Jenkins previously introduced the legislation with Congressman Ron Barber (D-AZ) in the 113th Congress. - Training for mental health first aid style programs has previously been funded through the appropriations process, but this would be the first time the training would receive consistent and reliable authorized funding over the next five years. - The Congresswoman first started working on mental health initiatives nearly a decade ago through her involvement with the Family Service and Guidance Center in Topeka and the National Council for Behavioral Health. - Congresswoman Jenkins has previously hosted briefings on Capitol Hill with the National Council for Behavioral Healthcare to raise awareness for Mental Health First Aid training. Below are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks as pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399169 | Pompeo Applauds Passage of Bill Blocking Ransoms to Iran | 2016-09-23 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-calls-for-investigation-into-immigration-status-of-deputy-collins | Yoder Calls for Investigation into Immigration Status of Deputy Collins Killer | 2016-09-23 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) is calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and specifically Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to open an investigation into how Adrian Espinosa-Flores, the man who has been arrested in connection with the killing of Johnson County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Brandon Collins, was able to be in the United States illegally following his arrest for driving under the influence in California in 2001. Representative Yoder is requesting the investigation to get answers with regard to this case specifically, and to find ways to improve America’s immigration system on the whole. After sending a letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting the investigation, Yoder issued the following statement: “The loss of Master Deputy Collins was absolutely tragic. What’s worse, now we’ve come to find out that the man who killed him is in our country illegally and has a criminal record. It’s inexcusable that he was able to be here to commit this crime and it's inexcusable the Obama Administration continues to tolerate and promote policies that prevent these types of criminals from being swiftly deported upon arrest. We must secure our border and place the safety and security of the American people above politics. No family should have to suffer the pain the Collins family is feeling right now.” The text of the letter is reproduced below. ### September 23, 2016 The Honorable Jeh Johnson Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington D.C. 20528 Secretary Johnson, On September 11, 2016 Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff’s Master Deputy Brandon Collins was struck and killed as he was performing a routine traffic stop. Reports have revealed that the alleged drunk driver, Adrian Espinosa-Flores, is in the United States illegally and has committed crimes in multiple states prior to killing Deputy Collins. After fleeing from the scene, Espinosa-Flores was eventually captured and charged with involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence and leavin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-to-host-free-medicare-open-enrollment-assistance-event-for | Rep. Yoder to Host Free Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event for Seniors | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Overland Park, KS – Representative Kevin Yoder will host two Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Events to provide help to seniors during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. These events will be held next Monday, October 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Center and Tuesday, October 25 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Shawnee Town Hall. Trained volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program will be on hand at the event to provide one-on-one assistance to seniors who have questions, or who wish to make changes to their plans. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period extends from October 15 through December 7. Medicare beneficiaries who wish to make changes or enroll for the first time need to bring their Medicare card, any current prescriptions (including dosage and frequency), and a list of preferred pharmacies. The event is free and open to everyone. For additional information, or if you are unable to attend, please contact Congressman Yoder’s District Office in Overland Park at (913) 621-0832. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17: WHAT: Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event WHEN: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM WHERE: Kansas City Kansas Community College Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center 6565 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25: WHAT: Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM WHERE: Shawnee Town Hall 11501 W 57th Street Shawnee, KS 66203 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/a-stronger-mental-health-system-in-america/ | A Stronger Mental Health System In America | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– Yesterday, the House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously passed H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First Aid Act. Co-authored by Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), the bipartisan bill would expand Mental Health First Aid training to help emergency services personnel, police officers, educators, and the public identify, understand, and respond to people experiencing mental health issues and substance use disorders. “Too many families in America know someone dealing with a mental health issue,” said Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. “The consequences can be devastating for the person and their family – and it’s a result that is unnecessary. We need to create a better support network for folks so that people around them understand how to recognize and help in their time of need. Mental Health First Aid training is a proven, effective way to do just that. By training community leaders – veterans, firefighters, teachers and others – we can actively work towards a stronger American mental health system. One that is proactive, not reactive, and capable of helping the millions of Americans who deal with mental illness every day.” “For too long, stigma has prevented people from seeking awareness and information about mental health,” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. “We must equip first responders, law enforcement, and community members with the tools they need to help people in distress and de-escalate crisis situations. The Mental Health First Aid Act is one critical piece of progress in our overall efforts at mental health reform, and I look forward to working with Congresswoman Jenkins to advance this bill further.” The Mental Health First Aid Act would reauthorize grants for the implementation of the Mental Health First Aid model across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-responds-to-report-of-state-department-surveying-fort-leavenworth-as-potential-gtmo-relocation-site/ | Jenkins Responds To Report Of State Department Surveying Fort Leavenworth As Potential GTMO Relocation Site | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | On Tuesday, following a request by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, the Department of Defense provided a single document concerning administration expenditures to explore potential relocation sites for the prisoners currently housed at the Guantanamo Bay prison. The document showed that President Obama’s State Department spent funds looking at Fort Leavenworth and other locations to which to transfer the prisoners. Following this revelation, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement: “Using Defense dollars to survey Fort Leavenworth as a potential site for the terrorists housed at Guantanamo Bay is one more example of President Obama ignoring public opinion to push a proposal that would endanger American national security and is actively opposed by the American people. Since I came to Congress, I have led the fight to pass legislation which has banned the use of funds to close Guantanamo Bay – a law that the President’s own Attorney General admits strictly prohibits any government spending for that purpose. That law has passed every year that the President has been in office. Now, nearly eight years later, the President has evidently chosen to waste more taxpayer money on a proposal he knows would be illegal to enact. Unfortunately, this is just one more example of the President putting his legacy above the interests and safety of Americans.” Items To Note - Congresswoman Jenkins introduced legislation this Congress that would permanently prohibit closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, and would halt all prisoner transfers away from the prison through September, 2017. - The House of Representatives recently passed legislation to ban all prisoner transfers from Guantanamo Bay until January, 2017. - In January, 2016, the President’s Attorney General Loretta Lynch admitted that it would be illegal for government funds to be used to close the Guantanamo Bay prison. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=9AFB9EE3-C7C1-42B4-9A4D-0B9CC1640231 | Senators Roberts, Gardner and Scott: DOD Illegally Spent Funds Studying GITMO Relocation Sites | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Gardner (R-Co.) today said the Department of Defense (DoD) spent federal funds studying sites on the mainland to relocate prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO) despite specific prohibitions of such spending in the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law by President Obama. The senators released the following statement: “The information turned over to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt confirms what we already knew, the administration violated the law and the will of Congress in its relentless pursuit to fulfill a campaign promise and close Guantanamo Bay before the end of President Obama’s term. Plainly stated, this is unacceptable. We strongly support the Kansas lawsuit and urge our states to continue pursuing legal recourse.” Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office released a one-page response from the Department of Defense acknowledging money was spent, breaking current law, to conduct site surveys in the U.S. for possible Guantanamo detainee relocation. The National Defense Authorization Act signed into law (Public Law 114-92) in November, 2015, specifically prohibits the use of funds to “transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions…” of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Senators Roberts, Scott and Gardner have been outspoken opponents of President Obama’s intentions to close Guantanamo Bay. They have stated concerns with the recidivism rate among released detainees, the hundreds of millions of dollars it will cost to construct a new facility, and the fact that opening a domestic facility would place a bullseye for acts of terror on an American community. Sites in South Carolina, Kansas, and Colorado have been surveyed as potential replacements for Guantanamo. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399163 | Pompeo Says U.S. Government Helping to Build Iranian Air Force | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-bill-to-protect-rural-hospitals-overwhelmingly-passes-the-house/ | Jenkins Bill To Protect Rural Hospitals Overwhelmingly Passes The House | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives voted with 420 votes in favor, and none opposed, for Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) legislation, H.R. 5613, the Continuing Access To Hospitals Act. This bill will delay a rule from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would require physicians to be present for minor outpatient procedures, impacting Critical Access and rural hospitals. Following the bill’s passage, Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement: “Rural healthcare in Kansas and across the country faces enough challenges without government bureaucracy providing one more. For the past three years, CMS has proposed a rule that would require physicians to be present for even straightforward outpatient procedures. However, many rural hospitals do not have the resources to deal with this unnecessary rule, which would impact their ability to offer crucial care services. My legislation would prevent this inflexible mandate from coming into effect and enable Critical Access Hospitals nationwide to continue providing vital care to rural communities.” Items To Note - This is the third year that Congresswoman Jenkins has introduced this legislation, with the bill previously passing in 2014. Congresswoman Jenkins spoke on the House Floor about her legislation, click here to watch her remarks Below Are Congresswoman Jenkins’ Remarks: ““I rise today in support of H.R. 5613, the Continuing Access to Hospitals Act of 2016, policy this Congress has passed unanimously in 2014 and 2015. Every year across Kansas, hospitals in rural communities must wait to see if they will have to comply with a burdensome federal regulation that makes caring for patients more difficult, while providing no additional benefits. “Back in January 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began enforcing a requirement that physicians must supervise outpatient therapeutic services at Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other small, rural hospitals. This meant that routine outpatient t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/national-security-must-be-a-priority-not-a-catchphrase/ | National Security Must Be A Priority, Not A Catchphrase | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– At the weekly Republican Leadership Press Conference, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) spoke about how the House’s efforts to prevent President Obama from closing the Guantanamo Bay prison are part of the better way agenda to protect America’s national security. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarksas prepared for delivery: “For the last seven years, President Obama has insisted on pursuing many policies that the American people do not want. One of these includes his repeated attempts to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay. “There has been strong, bipartisan majorities in Congress that have consistently voted to prohibit closing the prison and Americans all across the country have raised their voices in opposition. Unfortunately the President continues to ignore the law, and ignores the facts showing GTMO is the safest place for these terrorists. President Obama has even continued to transfer terrorists abroad, despite his own State Department admitting last week that two more prisoners had returned to the battlefield. That brings the total count to more than 120 former GTMO detainees that have reengaged in terrorism. “We cannot allow this reckless behavior to continue. That’s why last week, the House voted once again to prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at GTMO, until January, 2017. “Too often, national security is just something thrown around as a catchphrase, and it’s significance is ignored. Yet, at a time when America is facing growing threats at home and abroad, we cannot afford for that to be the case. Legislation, like the bill passed last week or the Iran sanctions bills to be voted on today, recognize that there is a better way to protect American lives - and we are going to continue to fight for that.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399160 | Pompeo Says Obama Administration Laundered Money to Circumvent U.S. Law | 2016-09-19 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=4C42223E-79D1-4FBA-8A08-64E8F45BFF72 | Sen. Roberts Announces Support from the Eisenhower Family for the Eisenhower Memorial Project to Move Forward | 2016-09-19 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2016: Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), Chairman of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, today announced that the Eisenhower family has agreed to support the Gehry design of the Washington, D.C. memorial to their grandfather, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as a result of modifications that all believe make for a worthy tribute to an unparalleled American president and military leader. Senator Roberts thanked the Eisenhower family and commended the efforts that yielded a compromise on several design elements, saying: I want to thank the Eisenhower family – Susan, Anne, Mary Jean and David – for working through design issues that have brought us together on a memorial for Dwight D. Eisenhower, which will forever honor his contributions to our country and our world. I believe we have reached an excellent compromise and that the proposed modifications appropriately honor Eisenhower, Kansas’ favorite son, as both General and President. The commission is extremely grateful to Secretary James A. Baker, III, a member of our esteemed Advisory Committee, for his work with the Eisenhower family in creating a compromise that makes all parties pleased with the outcome and proud to move forward together. The timing of this resolution could not have been better – it will help us reach our goal of dedicating the memorial on June 6, 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The commission will work with the memorial’s designer, Frank Gehry, to begin making the agreed upon modifications and move the project forward with dispatch. The new elements will include a representation, in the tapestries, of the site of Eisenhower’s supreme allied command of the D-Day landings in Normandy, as it exists today, a testament to peace. It will also include a renewed focus on Ike’s home state of Kansas, particularly where he grew up in Abilene, Kansas, incorporating the famous quote, “The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene.” “We are delighted that the memorial will move forward, thanks to Secretary Jame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=VideoClips&ContentRecord_id=CE5D3221-D57D-4DA4-9976-C3AC72C2A5BC | Sen. Roberts Announces Eisenhower Family Support for Eisenhower Memorial to Move Forward | 2016-09-19 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), Chairman of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, today announced that the Eisenhower family has agreed to support the Gehry design of the Washington, D.C. memorial to their grandfather, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as a result of modifications that all believe make for a worthy tribute to an unparalleled American president and military leader. Senator Roberts thanked the Eisenhower family and commended the efforts that yielded a compromise on several design elements, saying: I want to thank the Eisenhower family – Susan, Anne, Mary Jean and David – for working through design issues that have brought us together on a memorial for Dwight D. Eisenhower, which will forever honor his contributions to our country and our world. I believe we have reached an excellent compromise and that the proposed modifications appropriately honor Eisenhower, Kansas’ favorite son, as both General and President. The commission is extremely grateful to Secretary James A. Baker, III, a member of our esteemed Advisory Committee, for his work with the Eisenhower family in creating a compromise that makes all parties pleased with the outcome and proud to move forward together. The timing of this resolution could not have been better – it will help us reach our goal of dedicating the memorial on June 6, 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/the-president-must-stop-endangering-american-lives-by-releasing-guantanamo-bay-prisoners/ | The President Must Stop Endangering American Lives By Releasing Guantanamo Bay Prisoners | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 5351, legislation which would prohibit the transfer of any prisoner held at the Guantanamo Bay detention center until January, 2017. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after passage of the bill: “Just yesterday, the administration confirmed that two more of the prisoners released under President Obama’s watch had returned to the battlefield. This adds to the growing list of former Guantanamo Bay detainees the President has transferred to foreign countries who have then rejoined terrorist activities and are endangering the safety of Americans. President Obama, in his desperation to close the base, seems willing to transfer high risk prisoners despite the dangers that holds. This legislation would stop such a misguided practice. Unsurprisingly, since this is legislation that reflects the people’s priorities, President Obama has threatened to veto it. However, I will keep fighting to prevent the President’s actions from putting American lives in jeopardy.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160917221435/http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399157 | Pompeo Calls for Prison rather than Pardon for Edward Snowden | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2016 Washington, D.C.: T.W. Arrighi (202) 225-6216 (Office) (202) 590-0609 (Mobile) Wichita, KS: Sean Robinson (316) 262-8992 (Office) (316) 644-0832 (Mobile) Pompeo Calls for Prison rather than Pardon for Edward Snowden WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS) commented today on the release of the House Intelligence Committees report on former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. The committee also sent a letter to President Obama urging him not to pardon Snowden. The report comes after an exhaustive two-year review and concludes that pardoning Snowden would severely undermine Americas intelligence institutions and core principles, and would subvert the range of procedures in place to protect whistleblowers. This bipartisan report clearly demonstrates that the American people have been sold a false narrative on Edward Snowden. Snowden is not a whistleblower by any definition and never even sought to bring his concerns to oversight officials. He is, however, a liar and a criminal. By releasing stolen classified documents, Snowden put countless American lives at risk. While he claims his motivation was to expose U.S. surveillance operations, very few of the documents he leaked had anything to do with those programs. Now, while he hides in Russia a nation known for cyber-attacks and violations of civil liberties Snowden is asking for a pardon. Based on the findings of this report, the appropriate action would be to send Snowden to prison, not give him a pardon. You can read the executive summary of the report here and the Intelligence Committees letter to President Obama urging him not to pardon Edward Snowden here. Pompeo serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, an Army veteran, and ran two small businesses before joining Congress in 2011. ### For access to this release and Rep. Pompeos other statements, clickhere. To stay up-to-date on Rep. Pompeos work in Kansas and Washington,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=AudioClips&ContentRecord_id=E7B6D999-B244-425D-8B1C-B483C6B47EFD | Senator Roberts on Senate Passage of Legislation to Improve Flood Control in Kansas | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today applauded Senate passage of the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA), which contains provisions he fought for to improve flood control in Kansas. The bill contains six specific projects impacting Kansas waterways. To download a short audio clip on passage of this legislation intended for radio, click here. “Kansas has seen significant flooding and too much damage in recent years, even in the past week,” said Roberts. “This bill is an important step in improving our water infrastructure and preventing future flood damage. I am pleased these projects were included to protect Kansans and improve our waterways.” For more information on the legislation or the specific Kansas projects, go here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=63E809A0-30FC-4CB3-BFD9-BCC6B85F960F | Senate Passes Water Development Bill with Roberts Provisions to Improve Flood Control in Kansas | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today applauded Senate passage of the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA), which contains provisions he fought for to improve flood control in Kansas. The bill contains six specific projects impacting Kansas waterways. “Kansas has seen significant flooding and too much damage in recent years, even in the past week,” said Roberts. “This bill is an important step in improving our water infrastructure and preventing future flood damage. I am pleased these projects were included to protect Kansans and improve our waterways.” The Water Resources and Development Act passed the Senate by a vote of 95-3. Six projects to improve flood damage and risks in Kansas were passed as part of the legislation. The legislation will make improvements to flood control in: City of Manhattan Upper Turkey Creek Basin affecting Merriam Armourdale and Central Industrial District Levee Units, Missouri River and Tributaries affecting Kansas City Turkey Creek Basin affecting Kansas City Blue River Basin affecting Dodson Swope Park Industrial Area The legislation is supported by many municipal governments across the state. It is also expected to save taxpayers $6 million over the next ten years. WRDA is intended to be passed every two years, and this year’s legislation authorized 29 specific projects to benefit the nation’s infrastructure and economy, including the six in Kansas. The legislation also provides $100 million in funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and $70 million for the Water Infrastructure Finance Investment Act, helping communities deal with the high costs needed for water infrastructure investments. WRDA maintains the current budget level and all additional costs to assist communities with water crises are offset. Without passage of WRDA, these flood control projects would not be able to happen. The bill now awaits House consideration. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-mental-health-first-aid-bill-passes-out-of-subcommittee/ | Congresswoman Jenkins' Mental Health First Aid Bill Passes Out Of Subcommittee | 2016-09-14 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee voted unanimously in bipartisan favor of Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) legislation, H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First Aid Act. After the vote, Congresswoman Jenkins released the following statement: “Mental Health First Aid is about training community leaders – first responders, law enforcement, teachers and more – to recognize and respond to the mental health needs of their communities. Millions of people in the US are affected by mental illness each year, and they need our help. This bill will provide vital resources to equip professionals, who often have little training, with improved abilities to spot someone struggling to cope with a mental health issue and provide the critical assistance in their time of need. I now hope to see this legislation continue to move through Congress and become law so that we can aid the millions of Americans in need.” Items To Note - The Mental Health First Aid Act is strongly supported by the National Council for Behavioral Health. Congresswoman Jenkins was named the 2015 Behavioral Health Champion by the National Council for her advocacy on Mental Health First Aid. - Congresswoman Jenkins has worked closely with Bert Nash Mental Health Center in Lawrence, Kansas, and with their CEO David Johnson, on the issue of Mental Health First Aid. Bert Nash’s programs help educate and train the public to understand and support people living with mental illness. - Congresswoman Jenkins introduced the Mental Health First Aid Act with Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) during the 114th Congress. The Congresswoman also introduced the same legislation during the 113th Congress with Congressman Rob Barber (D-AZ). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/fighting-for-the-va-our-veterans-deserve/ | Fighting For The VA Our Veterans Deserve | 2016-09-14 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act in a bipartisan vote of 310-116. After voting for the legislation, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement: “For years, the Department of Veterans Affairs has been a mismanaged, unaccountable bureaucracy that has failed our veterans. VA employees face zero consequences for their continued mistakes. This legislation will give the Secretary of the VA increased powers to terminate employees who are not performing, and will give whistleblowers increased protections to speak out if they see something going on that shouldn’t be happening. The legislation would also streamline the approval process to result in quicker decisions for our veterans. There is no overnight solution to the VA’s problems, but this bill is an important step in equipping the VA with the tools needed to improve and provide America’s veterans with everything they are owed, need and deserve.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/video-rep-yoder-mourns-the-loss-of-master-deputy-brandon-collins | VIDEO: Rep. Yoder Mourns the Loss of Master Deputy Brandon Collins | 2016-09-13 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Last night, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about the loss of Johnson County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Brandon Collins, offering his condolences to Deputy Collins’ family. Following are Rep. Yoder’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Speaker I rise today, truly saddened. I rise to speak the name of a slain police officer in our community for the third time in just a few short months. “Johnson County Sheriff Master Deputy Brandon Collins was hit by a car while making a traffic stop early Sunday morning and tragically killed. “He leaves behind his wife and two daughters, who are suffering an unimaginable loss. Deputy Collins was only 44 years old, and was just about to celebrate his 21st year with his department serving our community. “Brooke and I want to extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. You all are and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. “As we mourn with our entire community, Deputy Collins’ death is a devastating reminder, especially in light of yesterday being the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, that our first responders risk their lives all the time to protect us and keep us safe. “We owe them a debt of gratitude we will never be able to repay. “Mr. Speaker, may God bless Deputy Collins and may he rest in peace.” To watch a video of Rep. Yoder's remarks, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-announces-third-district-job-fair-0 | Rep. Yoder Announces Third District Job Fair | 2016-09-08 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) announced today that he will be holding his seventh Third District Job Fair on Thursday, October 27th at the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Burke Technical Education Center. As in past years, the Job Fair will help facilitate face-to-face meetings between those seeking employment and local employers currently hiring. The Job Fair will include a special morning hour exclusively for veterans. The Job Fair will last from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with the 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM hour exclusively open to veterans. Job-seekers should dress for success and bring several copies of their resume. There is no registration or fee required to attend. WHEN: Thursday, October 27th 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Exclusive to Veterans 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Open to All Job Seekers WHERE: Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center 6565 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102 Only exhibitors need to register by clicking here. For more information, visit www.Yoder.house.gov, or please contact Susan Metsker in Representative Yoder’s District Office at (913) 621-0832. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=7F07B400-75EF-4BFD-8DDC-B8B4E3C389D4 | Senator Roberts: Obamacare is Failing | 2016-09-08 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today delivered a floor speech on the failures of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, and its harmful effects on Kansas families. “Today, we see less choice, less competition, insurers coming and going and rising premiums,” said Roberts. “Kansas families are not secure in their health coverage. I don’t know any state that is. These are not just headlines – real folks back home are hurting.” “We must triage the pain this law is inflicting on hard-working Americans. We must repeal, and we will, replace this failing law.” “The failings of Obamacare cannot be corrected with more government intervention, more restrictions, and more regulations. I will continue working to provide freedom from its mandates and increased taxes to all, and enact reforms to our health care system that will actually lower the cost of coverage and increase access to care for individuals. It is our job to correct it and we will continue fighting to do so.” To view or download a video of Roberts’ remarks, go here. Earlier this Congress, Roberts voted in favor of and the Senate passed the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, which would have repealed the Affordable Care Act through budget reconciliation. Roberts warned that, “Without a strong foundation – of mandates and taxes to finance this massive overhaul – the law will likely crumble under its own weight.” The bill was vetoed by the president. Since the health care reform debate in 2009, Senator Roberts has been an outspoken opponent of Obamacare. As a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Roberts fought against the flawed plan in both committees, and voted against the legislation on the Senate Floor. Senator Roberts, the co-chair of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, has supported several measures to repeal Obamacare in the six years since its enactment. Roberts’ full remarks, as prepared, are as follows: I rise today, to share some flashbacks … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/a-better-way-to-put-america-back-on-the-right-track/ | A Better Way To Put America Back On The Right Track | 2016-09-07 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | At the weekly Republican Leadership Press Conference, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) discussed how the Better Way agenda’s practical solutions to real problems would help put America back on the right track. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarksas prepared for delivery: “This August, I had the opportunity to travel around Eastern Kansas, and ask Kansans about the challenges they are facing. It is no surprise that the same answer came back repeatedly: government overregulation is strangling the economy and innovation, and stifling job growth and stagnating wages. Fortunately, I was able visit with folks about our solutions: our better way agenda, which proposes commonsense reforms to get the government out of the way by implementing practical solutions to real problems. Our proposals strip away the layers of red tape that have snared small business trying to start out, and would give greater opportunities to students and workers to put themselves in a position to succeed. The agenda would also propose to uphold the constitution to make the government more accountable, transparent and representative of the interests of the American people. Right now, it is clearer than ever that our nation faces a tough road ahead. But what is equally clear is that in the better way agenda, we have a positive and workable solution to put America back on the right track.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399142 | Pompeo Readies Legislation on Iran Ransom Payment with Senator Rubio | 2016-09-02 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399141 | Pompeo Says Clintons Disrespected Taxpayers & the Presidency | 2016-09-01 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399129 | Pompeo criticizes New York Times Editorial on Terrorist Abu Zubaydah | 2016-08-25 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399119 | Pompeo: $400m Ransom Payment to Iran Shameful, Puts U.S. Lives at Risk | 2016-08-18 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399120 | Pompeo Excited to See KC-46a Tanker Move Forward in Production | 2016-08-18 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160907004655/http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399118 | Pompeo Demands Treasury Department Explain $400 Million Cash Shipment to Iran | 2016-08-17 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2016 Washington, D.C.: T.W. Arrighi (202) 225-6216 (Office) (202) 590-0609 (Mobile) Wichita, KS: Sean Robinson (316) 262-8992 (Office) (316) 644-0832 (Mobile) Pompeo Demands Treasury Department Explain $400 Million Cash Shipment to Iran WICHITA, KS Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS), released the following statement regarding his letter to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew seeking answers regarding the lawfulness of the United States $400 million cash transfer to Iran, which occurred as American hostages were released. Since January, I and many others in Congress have been trying to get details about the $1.7 billion President Obama announced he was paying Iran. As the Obama administration stays silent on the matter, news reports have given us quite a bit of frightening information specifically that the U.S. sent $400 million in pallets of cash to the worlds largest state sponsor of terrorism. Yet again, we are pounding the Obama administration for information. My letter asks the Treasury Department how and why it circumvented, or broke, U.S. law. The American people deserve to know the truth about how their taxpayer dollars are being used and if our country paid a ransom. You can find Pompeos past statement on the $400 million cash transfer to Iran here. In January, Pompeo inquired with the State Department when the $1.7 billion payment was announced, see more about his work here. You can read the full letter here. Pompeo serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Select Committee on Benghazi. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, an Army veteran, and ran two small businesses before joining Congress in 2011. ### For access to this release and Rep. Pompeos other statements, clickhere. To stay up-to-date on Rep. Pompeos work in Kansas and Washington, follow him onTwitterandYouTube. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/enemy-combatants-should-not-be-released-to-endanger-american-lives/ | Enemy Combatants Should Not Be Released To Endanger American Lives | 2016-08-12 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– This week, the Department of Defense released a report detailing the militant backgrounds of more than 100 of the detainees at or recently released from the Guantanamo Bay detention center. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement regarding the report: “The Department of Defense’s report makes clear that the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay are dangerous enemy combatants, 93 percent of whom were classified as a high-risk for reengagement as recently as last year. In the President’s rush to fulfill his misguided campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay, he is endangering American lives by releasing this prisoners back to foreign countries. That’s why I introduced a bill that would halt all prisoner transfers from Guantanamo Bay through September, 2017. These prisoners present a real threat to the safety of Americans. It is time for the President to recognize that threat and abandon his efforts to close Guantanamo Bay.” Items To Note - Congresswoman Jenkins’ bill, H.R. 4895, the Detaining Terrorists To Protect Americans Act of 2016, would permanently prevent the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention center and halt any further prisoner releases through September, 2017. - The full text of the Department of Defense’s report can be found here | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160813162433/http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399113 | Pompeo Says CENTCOM Senior Leaders Manipulated Intelligence | 2016-08-11 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2016 Washington, D.C.: T.W. Arrighi (202) 225-6216 (Office) (202) 590-0609 (Mobile) Wichita, KS: Sean Robinson (316) 262-8992 (Office) (316) 644-0832 (Mobile) Pompeo Says CENTCOM Senior Leaders Manipulated Intelligence Central Commands most senior intelligence leaders manipulated the commands intelligence products to downplay the threat from ISIS. WICHITA, KS Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) commented on todays report from a congressional joint task force investigating allegations of intelligence manipulation at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding the fight against ISIS. This report comes after a several months investigation by the task force, which was comprised of Congressman Pompeo, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) and Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA). After months of investigation, this much is very clear: from the middle of 2014 to the middle of 2015, U.S. Central Commands most senior intelligence leaders manipulated the commands intelligence products to downplay the threat from ISIS in Iraq. The result: consumers of those intelligence products were provided a consistently rosy view of U.S. operational success against ISIS. That may well have resulted in putting American troops at risk as policymakers relied on this intelligence when formulating policy and allocating resources for the fight. The cultural breakdown in Central Commands intelligence process resulted from an administration-wide understanding that bad news from Iraq and Syria was not welcomed. Claims that ISIS was the JV team and that al-Qaeda was on the run were both a resultand a causeof the politicization of intelligence at CENTCOM. This intelligence manipulationprovided space for both ISIS and al-Qaeda to grow and it put America at risk. Intelligence products always contain some level of uncertainty. But during this period, nearly every error was in one direction: downplaying the threat from radical Islamic terror consistent with the administrations narrative that this threat was … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399105 | Discussing Iran on This Week in Kansas | 2016-08-09 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-receives-champion-of-science-award-at-ku-med | Yoder Receives Champion of Science Award at KU Med | 2016-08-09 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Kansas City, Kansas – On Monday, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) was presented with the Champion of Science Award by the University of Kansas and the Science Coalition in recognition of his support for federal funding for basic scientific research. The award is given to Members of Congress in recognition of their commitment to funding the basic research that keeps the United States at the forefront of scientific and medical discovery and technological innovation. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little presented Representative Yoder with the award on the KU Medical Center campus, along with KU Medical Center Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Douglas Girod and Director of the KU Cancer Center Dr. Roy Jensen. Dr. Douglas Lowy, acting director of the National Cancer Institute, was a special guest at the ceremony. “I’m honored to receive the Champion of Science Award,” Yoder said. “Diseases know no political parties or regional differences. They affect us all indiscriminately. For that reason, we all need to come together to make sure our researchers have every tool they need to find cures. That’s why I’m going to continue to champion this cause so that we can lower the cost of health care for everyone and, most importantly, save lives." “Representative Yoder’s critical support for the KU Cancer Center’s successful NCI designation effort and his tireless advocacy on behalf of significant additional funding for federal funding for research make him an ideal candidate for this honor,” Gray-Little said. “He clearly understands the importance of maintaining America’s role as a leader in scientific innovation, and we appreciate all he does for Kansas and for the nation.” “Representative Yoder has a strong history of critical support for scientific and medical research and has a deep appreciation for the benefits that it can provide to patients and their families. He has been a longtime champion of our efforts to obtain NCI designation, and his advocacy in support of the pursuit of scientific knowledge stands out among his peers.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160810172206/http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399104 | Pompeo Calls Fuel Fraud Provision Deeply Flawed & Misguided | 2016-08-08 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | web.archive.org | legacy | August 8, 2016 Washington, D.C.: T.W. Arrighi (202) 225-6216 (Office) (202) 590-0609 (Mobile) Wichita, KS: Sean Robinson (316) 262-8992 (Office) (316) 644-0832 (Mobile) Pompeo Calls Fuel Fraud Provision Deeply Flawed & Misguided The GAO report confirms that the fuel fraud provisions impact on general aviation is far worse than originally thought WICHITA, KS Today, Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) commended the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for the release of its study on the fuel fraud provision, which has been diverting non-commercial jet fuel tax revenue, paid for by business and general aviation, to the Highway Trust Fund. Congressman Pompeos amendment to last years Highway Bill required the GAO to conduct a study to assess the relevance of the fuel fraud provision and quantify the revenue losses associated with the diversion. The report found that general aviation and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund have lost an estimated total of $1 to $2 billion since fiscal year 2006, following the fuel fraud provisions enactment. This GAO report not only confirms that the fuel fraud provision is deeply flawed and misguided it demonstrates that the impact on general aviation is far worse than we originally thought. This policy serves no practical purpose in the real world and has accomplished nothing short of robbing the aviation industry of billions of dollars over the past decade. Now that we have the facts, its time for Congress to fix this problem that it created. Kansas and my hometown of Wichita, the Air Capital of the World, is home to thousands of hardworking engineers, machinists, Fixed Base Operators, pilots, flight instructors, and families who depend on a healthy general aviation industry. A tax on general aviation is a tax on them, especially when those tax dollars arent reinvested in aviation. I appreciate the GAOs work on this report and look forward to working with my friends in Congress to correct this incredibly misguided fuel fraud provision in a manner that suppor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=185094AD-7277-40D5-B734-E7561AA20FB0 | Sen. Roberts joins first day of school at Childrens Campus of Kansas City Aug. 8 | 2016-08-08 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | KANSAS CITY, KS (Aug. 8, 2016)—When Sen. Pat Roberts sat down with preschoolers today at the Children’s Campus of Kansas City (CCKC), he was focused on much more than story time and snacks. The senior senator from Kansas dropped in on the first day of school to learn more about CCKC’s model for closing the achievement gap among low-income kids—starting with a unique community facility designed specifically for young learners. CCKC is home to three non-profit organizations that provide a continuum of services focused on the health and wellness of children from birth to age five. That includes nearly 150 preschool students participating in CCKC’s Educare program, which lays a strong educational foundation for children who might otherwise be derailed by the deep and lasting implications of poverty. “I am pleased to visit Children’s Campus to see firsthand a local partnership trying new methods to teach and nurture low-income children in a facility specifically designed for their needs,” Sen. Roberts said. “These children are the most vulnerable in our society, and it is very encouraging to see a community harness the resources it has, like the University of Kansas Medical Center, LISC, Wyandotte County and other organizations by working together to meet the educational and developmental needs of at-risk children. Reading to these kids is a great way to start the day, and I hope they are off to a great start for the year.” Senator Pat Roberts reading to the class (all photos of Senator Roberts and class by Brian Davidson). Funding gaps almost derailed CCKC before the first brick was laid—even though expanding access to quality early education programs and services has been a local priority, notes Heather Schrotberger, director of Project Eagle, the University of Kansas Medical Center program that operates Educare Kansas City. “We know that quality early childhood education can make all the difference in a child’s future,” she said. “It is a powerful anti-poverty strategy. Young children flourish when we crea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-leads-effort-expressing-concerns-over-new-talks-to-re-list-lesser | Yoder Leads Effort Expressing Concerns Over New Talks to Re-List Lesser Prairie Chicken as Threatened | 2016-08-04 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) and thirteen of his House colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Dan Ashe expressing concerns over recent statements made regarding the potential re-listing of the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Earlier this month, USFWS fulfilled a court ruling that had vacated its ESA listing decision by officially removing the LPC from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Following the decision, the agency issued a press release stating that they were in the process of “undertaking a new status review to determine whether listing is again warranted.” “These statements from Fish & Wildlife have confirmed our suspicions,” Representative Yoder said. “The Administration remains committed to this misguided effort to save a bird that already saw its population increase over the last few years due to local efforts. My amendment to prevent the Administration from reopening its efforts and protect farmers and ranchers from unwanted government overreach passed the Appropriations Committee unanimously. Congress’ intent on this issue is clear, and we’re working to make sure Fish & Wildlife respects that.” In an effort to prevent USFWS from disregarding clear congressional intent, the letter clarifies the language included in the House-passed version of the FY2017 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill that expressly prohibits USFWS from attempting to re-list the LPC under any ESA designation over the next year. The letter was signed by House members from all five of the states with LPC habitats: Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico. The thirteen other signers include: Mike Conaway (TX-11), the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Lynn Jenkins (KS-02), Mike Pompeo (KS-04), Tom Cole (OK-04), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Pete Sessions (TX-32), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Jeb Hensarling (TX-05), Will Hurd (TX-23), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Scott Tipton (CO-03), Ken … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399096 | Pompeo Demands Answers from Ploughshares Fund on Transparency and Its Relationship with NPR | 2016-08-03 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399097 | Pompeo: Cash Transfer to Iran is Reminiscent of the Iran-Contra Scandal | 2016-08-03 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20160810172147/http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399109 | Congressman Pompeo Joins Bret Baier to Discuss Potential Ransom Payment to Iran | 2016-08-03 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Pompeo Joins Bret Baier to Discuss Potential Ransom Payment to Iran f t # e Washington, August 3, 2016 | T.W. Arrighi ((202) 225-6216) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399094 | Pompeo: Ayatollah Demanding Even More Handouts from America in Iran Deal | 2016-08-02 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399093 | Pompeo Applauds Historic Food Labeling Bill Being Signed Into Law | 2016-08-01 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/jenkins-yoder-push-va-to-explain-how-disgraced-medical-center-physician | Jenkins, Yoder Push VA to Explain How Disgraced Medical Center Physician Assistant Passed Background Check | 2016-07-25 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – According to recent reports, a former physician assistant, Mark Wisner, at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center had a police record prior to his hire date yet he passed his initial background check and was not given any subsequent background checks. In response, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03) sent a letter to Deputy Inspector General Linda Halliday at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to request more information on the initial background check and the VA’s screening process. “The fact that a physician assistant, who takes care of our veterans on a personal level, had a police record of this nature and still passed the initial background check is astounding,” said Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. “Whether this is a lapse in leadership or negligence, we need to do more to ensure those with disturbing police records are not employed by the VA. Our veterans deserve the best quality healthcare.” “This can never happen again, period,” said Congressman Kevin Yoder. “Our veterans sacrifice so much to defend our freedoms, and in return we must defend them from ever having to face abuse like this when they come home seeking care. I look forward to the VA’s response to our request and their thorough explanation of who will be held accountable and what specific steps can be taken to ensure no veteran will ever be subjected to this kind of pain again.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-yoder-push-va-to-explain-how-disgraced-medical-center-physician-assistant-passed-background-check/ | Jenkins, Yoder Push VA To Explain How Disgraced Medical Center Physician Assistant Passed Background Check | 2016-07-25 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– According to recent reports, a former physician assistant, Mark Wisner, at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center had a police record prior to his hire date yet he passed his initial background check and was not given any subsequent background checks. In response, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03) sent a letter to Deputy Inspector General Linda Halliday at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to request more information on the initial background check and the VA’s screening process. “The fact that a physician assistant, who takes care of our veterans on a personal level, had a police record of this nature and still passed the initial background check is astounding,” said Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. “Whether this is a lapse in leadership or negligence, we need to do more to ensure those with disturbing police records are not employed by the VA. Our veterans deserve the best quality healthcare.” “This can never happen again, period,” said Congressman Kevin Yoder. “Our veterans sacrifice so much to defend our freedoms, and in return we must defend them from ever having to face abuse like this when they come home seeking care. I look forward to the VA’s response to our request and their thorough explanation of who will be held accountable and what specific steps can be taken to ensure no veteran will ever be subjected to this kind of pain again.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/announcing-congresswoman-jenkins-7th-annual-topeka-jobs-fair/ | Announcing Congresswoman Jenkins' 7th Annual Topeka Jobs Fair | 2016-07-21 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) announced her 7th annual Jobs Fair, to be held in Topeka on August 11th, 2016 at the Kansas Expocentre, Ag Hall, 1 Expocentre Drive. This event brings together jobseekers with employers looking to hire, and is free to attend for all jobseekers. “Unfortunately, our economy is still struggling, and there are too many Kansans unable to find the work they need to make ends meet. That’s why, every year, I host a Jobs Fair to connect jobseekers with are companies looking to hire. This Jobs Fair is an opportunity for those looking for jobs to meet numerous employers offering a wide array of employment opportunities for all skills and training levels. I look forward to seeing many eager jobseekers at my Topeka Jobs Fair.” Items To Note - The Topeka Jobs Fair is free to attend for all jobseekers and is open to everyone. Registration is not required, but for those wishing to preregister, please RSVP at https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/2016-jobs-fair-jobseeker-registration/ - For any employers looking to host a booth at the Jobs Fair, please click here to register for a booth: https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/2016-jobs-fair-registration1/ # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/lesser-prairie-chicken-removed-from-threatened-species-list/ | Lesser Prairie Chicken Removed From Threatened Species List | 2016-07-19 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after the administration withdrew the Lesser Prairie Chicken from the United States Fish and Wildlife’s federal list of threatened species: “I am pleased the Administration, finally, formally withdrew the Lesser Prairie Chicken from the list of threatened species, as ordered by the U.S. Court of Appeals last fall. Listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken would drastically impact farmers and ranchers in Kansas and hinder local economic development. It would also ignore the fact that the bird’s population has experienced a 50 percent increase in recent years. I oppose any federal efforts to re-list the Lesser Prairie Chicken and will continue to support legislation to that end – state-led volunteer conservation practices remain the best approach for success.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-joins-house-blockage-of-the-administration-s-nuclear-deal-with | Rep. Yoder Joins House Blockage of the Administrations Nuclear Deal with Iran | 2016-07-15 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Yoder joined the bipartisan majority of the House to pass a package of bills designed to block the administration’s concessions to Iran and to hold Tehran accountable for its illicit behavior. These bills block the administration’s purchase of heavy water, prevent Iran from gaining access to the dollar, and impose new sanctions on Iran for its human rights abuses, ballistic missile development, and terror financing. After voting in favor of this package, Rep. Yoder issued the following statement: “The Administration’s nuclear deal with Iran was a disaster a year ago when it was enacted, and it remains a disaster today. Over the last few months, reports have surfaced that the Administration plans more concessions to the Iranian Regime and will continue to remain silent in the face of its increasing aggression and violation of the deal. That’s why yesterday I joined a bipartisan majority of my colleagues in passing a package of bills that will impose new sanctions on the regime and block the Administration’s moves to give cash infusions and access to the dollar even beyond the parameters of the dangerous nuclear deal. Congress will not minimize the very real threat the Iranians pose to our national security and that of our allies in Israel in the Middle East, even if President Obama continues to do so.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=E98A520C-F010-42B8-9455-3E806ABA7F01 | House Approves Chairman Roberts Agriculture Biotechnology Bill | 2016-07-14 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced his landmark legislation to protect the use of agriculture biotechnology and to ensure consumers have greater access to food information was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The bipartisan legislation, S.764, crafted by Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., was approved by the House on a 306-117 vote. “I’m pleased that Members of the House today sided with sound science and the American farmer,” said Chairman Roberts. “In the course of negotiating this legislation for nearly a year, I am proud this work brought together the largest coalition of agriculture and food groups ever. Over 1,000 organizations joined me in putting the farmer and rancher first. “In the past, many of these organizations were at odds when crafting farm bills or other agriculture policy priorities. The strong and unified support for our bill among these agriculture groups proves that we put forward a sound solution to biotechnology disclosure, but most important, it shows what can be accomplished for farmers when agriculture speaks with one voice. At a time when agriculture biotechnology is fulfilling an increasingly critical role meeting world demand for food, agriculture must speak with one voice to confront misinformation about its practices and operations. “I have said this is the most important food and agriculture policy debate of the last 20 years. I am confident we have put forward a comprehensive solution that considers all aspects of our food production and delivery system while keeping the consumer top of mind. “I am proud of this solution and the bipartisan example we have set for future agriculture policy discussions. I’m grateful for the leadership of fellow Kansan, Congressman Mike Pompeo, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway in getting this across the finish line… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-mental-health-legislation | House Passes Bipartisan Mental Health Legislation | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. This afternoon, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives in passing the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act by a vote of 422-2. The bill takes important steps to address the mental health crisis in America, including: Increases the number of psychiatric beds and mental health providers. Allows family members to help in treatment. Provides alternatives to incarceration. Improves rural access to care. Funds prevention programs that work. With more than 10 million Americans suffering from a serious mental illness, its time Congress acted to offer them a helping hand, Representative Yoder said. Im proud to support this bill, which is the largest reform of our mental health system in decades and shares the support of nearly the entire Congress. It will improve coordination among agencies and close the gaps that patients have been slipping through for years. It will deliver a top to bottom improvement and bring new hope to those who are too often forgotten and left behind. To watch a short video from the bills lead sponsor Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA) explaining why the bill is necessary and what it does, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-demands-answers-on-fbi-investigation | Rep. Yoder Demands Answers on FBI Investigation | 2016-07-13 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Kevin Yoder | Y000063 | yoder.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. This week, Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) joined more than 200 Membersof the House of Representatives in writing a letter to FBI Director James Comey demanding answers on former-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's failure to safeguard classified information through her use of a private email server in her home during her tenure at the State Department. After sending the letter, Representative Yoder issued the following statement: No one is above the law. Thats why Congress is demanding answers about the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justices decisions to close investigations into Secretary Clintons mishandling of classified information without a single charge, even after outlining a clear case that she put our national security at risk and lied about doing so at nearly every turn. Yesterday, I joined more than 200 of my House colleagues in sending a letter to Director Comey requesting a thorough explanation of the bureaus puzzling decision so we can at least try to restore the American peoples faith in our justice system. To read the text of the letter, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-statement-on-faa-extension/ | Congresswoman Jenkins' Statement on FAA Extension | 2016-07-12 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, last night, to provide an extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) while Congress continues its work on long-term reforms: "Congress continues to work towards long-term FAA reforms that provide the certainty and security our aviation systems need. Still, this FAA extension provides useful improvements for the security of our aviation systems and benefits our nation's pilots. However, I am disappointed that crucial reforms for America's aviation manufacturers were left out - reforms which are needed to keep our manufacturers competitive globally. Manufacturers in Kansas and nationwide would benefit from certification reforms and I will continue working to see those bipartisan measures enacted." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/the-american-people-deserve-a-better-way/ | The American People Deserve A Better Way | 2016-07-12 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– At the weekly Republican Leadership Press Conference, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) discussed House Republicans’ proposals for a better way to reform America’s broken tax code. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarksas prepared for delivery: “Kansans understand our tax code is broken. There are not many folks who want to defend the status quo. For decades, Americans have labored on, as our cumbersome, complicated, costly tax code has cost jobs and hurt innovation. “To fix these problems, the House Majority has proposed a tax reform plan. It is comprised of policies that are based on commonsense principles everyone can agree on: rewarding hard work, stimulating growth, building a fairer, flatter tax code, and holding the IRS in check. “And a recent analysis of our tax reform agenda by the Tax Foundation showed that these plans would lead to an additional 1.7 million jobs for the American people, and an extra 9.1 percent growth for the American economy. “The American people deserve a better way – and that is exactly what House Republicans are going to deliver.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/seniors-healthcare-should-not-be-subject-to-arbitrary-judgments/ | Seniors' Healthcare Should Not Be Subject To Arbitrary Judgments | 2016-07-11 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act to aid and improve medical decisions for seniors. “Our nation’s seniors deserve quality healthcare treatment, free from the worry that an opaque decision board could deny them a procedure based on an unknown metric,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “Unfortunately, that is not the case right now. For many procedures, doctors must seek reimbursement permission from one of the 12 local Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) that are responsible for designated areas of the country. However, each MAC is independent, meaning that a procedure covered in one state may not be covered in another. This arbitrary care needs to stop, for the wellbeing of our seniors. This legislation will help improve transparency and accountability among MACs and establish a clear process so that only health experts are making expert health decisions.” “Seniors across the country deserve to have equal access to innovative health care and certainty when it comes to the cost of procedures,” said Congressman Kind. “This legislation will take a significant step forward in ensuring fairness for our seniors.” Items To Note: There are 12 Medicare Advisory Commissions in America, each responsible for a designated area of the country. This bill would ensure that coverage decisions are made by qualified health experts through a transparent process that is based on sound medical evidence. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399072 | Pompeo Applauds Senate Passage of Critical Food Labeling Legislation | 2016-07-08 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pompeo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399074 | Pompeo Demands Review of Hillary Clinton & Her Staffs Access to Classified Information | 2016-07-08 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Mike Pompeo | P000602 | pompeo.house.gov | legacy | Office of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas Formerly the Office of Representative Mike Pompeo The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Mike Pompeo will continue to serve the people of the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Pompeo resigned from Congress effective on January 23, 2017. See Press Release The Interim Vacant Office Status: By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below. Legislative Information: Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions. Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework): The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-s225nchez-introduce-the-rural-aco-provider-equity-act/ | Jenkins, Sánchez Introduce The Rural ACO Provider Equity Act | 2016-07-08 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Lynn Jenkins | J000290 | lynnjenkins.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Medicare Shared Savings Program is an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) through which health care providers join together to coordinate care for Medicare patients, as well as share together in a portion of the cost savings that they achieve. However, rural hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) face severe barriers to participation within the Savings Program. Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Rural ACO Provider Equity Act to remedy the situation. “Rural hospitals face challenges that urban healthcare centers never have to deal with. There are fewer resources and doctors available for rural healthcare providers who are trying to ensure high-quality healthcare services for their communities,” said Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. “Being part of an Accountable Care Organization is a useful tool for healthcare providers to be able to pool resources, and maximize savings and Medicare reimbursement rates. However, rural hospitals can often be forced to miss out on these benefits because they simply don’t have the doctors available to certify their work. This legislation would change that unnecessary requirement, giving rural healthcare providers, such as the 9 FQHCs and 40 RHCs in the Second District, the opportunity to access the resources they need to improve and provide quality care to rural communities.” “Federally Qualified Health Centers in my district provide critical community-based care for millions of people who are underserved and uninsured. Serving this complex patient population makes care coordination difficult and makes it harder for an FQHC to qualify for cost savings under Accountable Care Organizations,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “The Rural ACO Provider Equity Act levels the playing field for FQHCs and Rural Health Clinics with other health care providers when it comes to qualifying for ACOs. This bill gives the 11 FQHCs in my district the peace of mind to know they can compete with the larger health care p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=257DE94A-A78A-4AF3-A584-FF76060E550D | Chairman Roberts: Agriculture Biotechnology Solution Approved by Senate | 2016-07-08 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Republican | House | KS | Pat Roberts | R000307 | www.roberts.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today is pleased to announce Senate passage of S.764, the bipartisan proposal to protect the use of agriculture biotechnology and to ensure consumers have access to food information they want. The legislation was approved on a 63-30 vote. “Today is a victory for farmers, ranchers, sound science, and anyone who eats on a budget,” said Roberts. “Getting to an agreement wasn’t easy, but today’s strong showing in the Senate is a result of the way we get things done in the Agriculture Committee – with hard work and bipartisanship. I thank Ranking Member Stabenow for her continued partnership.” “Tonight’s vote is the most important vote for agriculture in the last 20 years. We worked hard to ensure the marketplace works for everyone. I mean everyone. Our legislation allows farmers to continue using sound science to produce more food with less resources, gives flexibility to food manufacturers in disclosing information, and gives access to more food information that consumers demand.” Click here to download audio and video of Chairman Roberts’ remarks. The legislation now returns to the House for a debate and vote. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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