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https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/morris-county-listening-tour-council-grove Morris County Listening Tour, Council Grove 2018-12-31 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops MORRIS COUNTYMonday, December 31Main StreetCouncil Grove 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/concordia-blade-empire Concordia Blade-Empire: Moran offers support for Concordia's IAP grant application 2018-12-28 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Moran offers support for Concordia's IAP grant applicationConcordia Blade-Empire Friday, December 28 Offering his support for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Grant application submitted by the city of Concordia, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran visited Blosser Municipal Airport on Thursday to gather information on the proposed project. The city, in October 2018, submitted the grant application to the FAA seeking funds to construct a new runway east of the existing runway and an estimated cost of $6.5 million. There is no local match necessary for the grant. The United State Congress authorized an additional $1 billion for the Airport Improvement Program (IAP). Pleasing to me is that it is a priority program for rural communities. That doesn't happen very often in Washington D.C. Moran (R-Kansas) said. About $200 million has been awarded for 37 projects, and there is a total of $11 billion in applications. There are currently eight applications in Kansas pending, and Moran is expecting the decision to be made on the Concordia application in the first half of 2020. I want to be in position to be helpful to this community as this grant application makes its way across the desks of the people at the FAA, Moran said. Steve Richard, who serves on the Airport Advisory Board, said that the current runway, which is 3,600 feet long, was constructed in 1984. Richard said that the Airport Master Plan was updated in 2013. An environmental impact study for a longer runway was done and land was acquired. The Master Plan, which included a 4,800 foot runway, was signed off on by the FAA. When this program came down for the billion dollars we all had a smile on our faces, and said we have a shovel ready project, lets do it, Richard said. When approached on the project, the FAA determined a longer runway wasn't need. Moran asked Brad Waller, branch manager for Bensch in Manhattan, why if the longer runway was in the Master Plan, the FAA now says it is not needed. Really its a change over in personnel, Waller s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/ensuring-kansas-students-have-the-opportunity-to-be-our-nation-s-future-astronauts Ensuring Kansas students have the opportunity to be our nations future astronauts 2018-12-23 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy This op-ed ran inThe Wichita Eagleon December 23, 2018. Fifty years ago, NASA's Apollo 8 mission sent humans around the moon for the very first time on Christmas Eve. One out of four people in the world watched as the crew broadcasted back to earth: Good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth. And late last month, we all cheered with NASA's engineers as they celebrated NASA's most recent accomplishment, the touchdown of the InSight mission on Mars the first time in six years we've landed spacecraft on the planet. Today, I am on a mission to make certain children across America can inherit these same opportunities to explore our solar system and beyond. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, which has jurisdiction over the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, providing strong support for NASA has been a priority, especially as it relates to programs meant to incentivize STEM education for the next generation. Undoubtedly, employers increasingly desire that their employees hold and maintain a substantial degree of knowledge in the STEM fields. In response to this mandate, my Senate subcommittee has produced an overwhelmingly bipartisan appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year that prioritizes education programs within NASA not just in theory, but in actual dollars. Included as part of NASA's budget is the Office of STEM Engagement, which seeks to provide superior learning tools to young Americans and classroom educators in an effort to increase K-12 involvement in STEM. Additional programs incentivize and provide opportunities for young women and minority students to engage in STEM in even greater numbers than they do today. Further, an award utilizing the expertise of the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson will bring STEM experiences and learning directly to Kansas classrooms. I recently hosted NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and NASA astronaut Don Pettit for a day of acti… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/information-regarding-a-partial-government-shutdown Information Regarding a Partial Government Shutdown 2018-12-21 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Congress has already successfully funded 75 percent of the federal government through 2019, including the Department of Defense, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor. I am actively working with my colleagues and the president to reopen the government and secure our borders, and I believe my colleagues can and should come to a bipartisan consensus on this national security issue, while keeping the government fully operational. Below are a few common Q&As and resources regarding federal services during a partial government shutdown. Please don't hesitate to contact my office or visit my website for additional details. Q: Will I still receive my Social Security checks? A:Yes. Social Security checks will continue to be mailed out. Q: Will I still be able to send/receive mail? A:Yes. The United States Postal Service has its own revenue stream outside of the federal government. Q: Will air travel be affected? A:Air traffic controllers, TSA and Customs officers will continue working, so air traffic should be largely unaffected. Q: Will Smithsonian Museums remain open? A:Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., as well as the National Zoo, will remain open through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo will close Wednesday, January 2 if the government has not yet re-opened. Q: Will I still receive my Medicare checks? A:Yes. Medicare checks will continue to be mailed out. Q: Will I still get my food stamps? A:Yes. Food stamps will continue to be distributed. Q: Will National Parks be open? A:War memorials and open air parks will remain open to the public. Many national parks, refuges and other public lands will try to allow limited park access wherever possible. For more information regarding national parks during a shutdown, please visit the United StatesDepartment of Interior. Q: What will happen to our military? A:Active-duty military will continue in a normal duty status and global military operations will continue. Active duty members of… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=668 Rep. Estes Joins President Trump for Farm Bill Signing 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined lawmakers and agricultural leaders from around the country at the White House today as President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. It was an honor to join President Trump at the White House today as the Farm Bill was signed into law," said Rep. Estes. "Combined with new work requirements from the Secretary of Agriculture, this law will provide Kansas farmers and ranchers with needed certainty, make historic investments in rural broadband, and help get people back to work to grow our economy. With the Farm Bill complete, I look forward to continuing to work on new ways to support Kansas agriculture, particularly through free and fair trade deals. The first time since 1990 that a Farm Bill has been enacted the same year it was introduced, the law will: Extend farm support programs and improve crop insurance Maintain vital disaster programs to ensure our farmers and agricultural producers are well-prepared to weather market disruptions Promote agricultural exports and opening of new markets for America's farmers Expand rural broadband development and dedicate resources to fight the opioid crisis Promote voluntary conservation, outdoor recreation, and better water infrastructure Encourage forest management partnerships with states and localities Enhance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Earlier in the day, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled new work requirement rules to help Americans in need while getting people back to work by updating the criteria states use when issuing exemptions for work requirements for able-bodied adults without children. The proposed rule is projected to save taxpayers $15 billion over ten years.Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-border-funding House Passes Border Funding 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.-Today Congressman Marshall was proud to vote for $5.7 billion in border security funds, fully funding President Trump's request. The funding was included as part of a partial continuing resolution that funds several agencies through February 8th.The bill now goes to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future. Folding to Nancy Pelosi on national security matters is not what I came to Washington to do,Marshall said. And I'm glad to see my Republican colleagues in the House stand strong to do the work the American people have demanded. After tonight, voters know we are serious about securing our country's borders. The fate of the bill is unclear now that it heads to the Senate, and a partial shutdown is still possible if a final bill doesn't reach the President's desk by Friday night. Dr. Marshall remains fully prepared to work through the holidays to make sure border security funding is protected. Kansas farmers back home will be working on Christmas Day, the cows have to be milked and the cattle fed,Rep Marshall said. As a physician, almost every year I delivered a Christmas baby, so I am perfectly accustomed to working through the holidays to do my job. Anyone who thinks that we are going to get a package that prioritizes border security when Nancy Pelosi takes over the House in January is delusional. The Senate now has the opportunity and responsibility to our country to fight for secure borders and keep the government open. Congressman Marshall, while frustrated with the process, is proud that the President listened to the people's House today and stood firm in his call for border security. We must stop viewing this issue as an either-or situation; we can have immigrationreform and border security,Rep. Marshall said.Fixing ourimmigrationsystem moving into the next Congress will require both! 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-trump-signs-2018-farm-bill-law President Trump signs 2018 Farm Bill into law 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C. -Today Congressman Marshall was invited to the White House to join President Trump as he signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. It was truly incredible to see this process from start to finish,Rep. Marshall said.I am so proud of this Farm Bill and happy to report that we have delivered on our promise to provide farmers with 5 years of certainty. This Farm Bill will be a great Christmas present to our producers across Kansas who will see many wins in this bill. Coupled with today's signing, the Department of Agriculture announced that it would move a key focus of the House's Farm Bill that was lost in the final negotiations forward, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reform. Secretary Sonny Perdue proposed a rule to restore SNAP's integrity. I am happy to see the White House take the groundwork that the House Agriculture Committee laid and expand upon it to make meaningful reforms to this welfare program,"Rep. Marshall said.This rule helps able-bodied Americans move off welfare and into work, and cracks down on states that are waiving the 20-hour per week work requirements. We want to help people by assisting them in finding work, and preparing them with the skills and training they need so that they can prosper. I am thrilled that the Trump administration is tackling this issue. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/cnbc-senators-call-on-sec-and-other-watchdogs-to-look-into-fintech-regulation-after-robinhood-debacle CNBC: Senators call on SEC and other watchdogs to look into FinTech regulation after Robinhood debacle 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Senators call on SEC and other watchdogs to look into FinTech regulation after Robinhood debacle CNBC December 20, 2018 Robinhood's botchedattemptto launch checking and savings accounts did not go over well with lawmakers. In a letter to regulators Thursday, U.S. senators said they were concerned that Robinhood and other fintech companies may be dodging regulatory scrutiny. They asked U.S. financial watchdogs how they plan to police start-ups that are moving into banks' territory. Seven U.S. senators sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton and the heads of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Thursday with a list of concerns about Robinhood's products. We would appreciate an update on how the SEC, FDIC, and SIPC carefully monitor fintechs who, intentionally or not, blur financial products for competitive advantage, the senators wrote in the letter. Robust competition should not come at the expense of customer clarity and every effort should be made not to mislead customers. Senators said the letter was in direct response to Robinhood's announcement of new checking and savings accounts, whichadvertisedan eye-popping and industry-leading 3 percent interest rate. About 850,000 people signed up to its waiting list for the new products, according to the letter. Just a day after making its announcement, Menlo Park, California-based Robinhood said it would re-brand and re-launch the product. Robinhood's founders acknowledged that its plan, which aimed to offer no-fee accounts with no minimums, ATM fees, penalty charges or foreign transaction fees, may have caused some confusion. But senators are still wary. Click here to read the full article. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/phillips-county-listening-tour-phillipsburg Phillips County Listening Tour, Phillipsburg 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops PHILLIPS COUNTYFriday, December 28Huck Boyd Community CenterPhillipsburg 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-supported-farmers-first-act-included-in-2018-farm-bill Sen. Moran-Supported FARMERS FIRST Act Included in 2018 Farm Bill 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies today applauded the President's signing of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) that included legislation Sen. Moran championed, the Facilitating Accessible Resources for Mental Health and Encouraging Rural Solutions For Immediate Response to Stressful Times (FARMERS FIRST) Act, to provide our nation's agricultural community with critical mental health support and resources. Farmers and ranchers are facing a net farm income that has been cut in half over the last five years, continued low commodity prices, uncertain market access and unfavorable weather, said Sen. Moran. The inclusion of this legislation in the Farm Bill will provide the ag community with necessary mental health programs, such as a crisis help line and suicide prevention training for farm advocates during these tumultuous times for our producers. I will continue working with my colleagues to make certain this legislation is implemented in a way that will best serve our farmers and ranchers who need help during trying times. To assist this community in crisis, provisions included in the Farm Bill will provide seed funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to state departments of agriculture, state extension services, Indian tribes and non-profits to establish helplines, provide suicide prevention training for farm advocates, create support groups and reestablish the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. In addition to these resources, the language will establish a Farm and Ranch Stress Assessment Committee to better understand how agricultural workers' mental health impacts rural development and provide recommendations for addressing mental health care needs within the agriculture community. Additional co-sponsors of the original legislation include U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Joni Ernst (R-Neb.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), Mic… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/video-sen-moran-speaks-on-senate-floor-in-opposition-to-the-continuing-resolution VIDEO: Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor in Opposition to the Continuing Resolution 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Appropriations Committee spoke on the Senate floor after opposing the Senate's Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 8, 2019. A little earlier in the evening, we cast a vote, one that was done without a roll call, and I want my constituents to know how I voted, said Sen. Moran. Earlier this evening we passed a Continuing Resolution and I voted no, and I want my constituents to know how I voted and I want them to know why. I indicated to my colleagues within the last 10 days that I intend to vote no on a CR because it's not the way that we should be conducting business in the United States Senate, or in the United States House of Representatives. Continuing Resolutions mean that we are just postponing the issues we face today, and they don't get any easier the longer we wait to resolve them Where are the days in which the Congress, Republicans and Democrats, House and Senate, exhibited their prerogatives. Not because we want power, but because the constitution gives us the authority. The responsibility in fact, to make decisions about spending. And there is no glory in making a decision on spending when we say today's dollars are fine next week, they're fine the next week, they're fine the next month. We're so close to coming together this year, and it's disappointing that the end result is a Continuing Resolution now until February the Eighth. Mister President, the process that was exhibited this evening failed to allow me to have my vote recorded as it normally is, and it is important for me for Kansans and Americans to know that I oppose the way we are doing business tonight. It needs to change. We've said it before. And if we always say, we can wait another two weeks,' we can wait another three weeks,' we'll never get back to doing the work that we are hired to do by the American people. Click Here to Watch Remarks Full Remarks as delivered: Mister President, A little earlier in the evening, we cast a vote, one… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/chairman-roberts-president-signs-farm-bill-into-law Chairman Roberts: President Signs Farm Bill Into Law 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today joined Ranking Member Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), President Trump and others at the White House for a signing ceremony of their historic, bipartisan Farm Bill. We began the consideration of this Farm Bill two years ago in Manhattan, Kansas by listening to producers. We ended up with a bill crafted to address the concerns of all regions and all crops. In a tough economy, the evolutionary, not revolutionary approach of our bill received the most votes of any farm bill in history. Our first commitment was to provide farmers and ranchers with certainty and predictability and this is what attracted broad, bipartisan support. I am proud of the members of my Committee who have worked so hard to give rural America the tools to produce the safest and most affordable food and fiber in the world. I am glad to have had the support of President Trump and Vice President Pence. They understood how important this bill is to all Americans, but especially to farm country. On December 11, 2018 the Senate passed the Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 with a vote of 87-13. This is the most votes ever received by a single farm bill. A day later, the House approved the bill 369-47. The Farm Bill received widespread support from more than 900 agriculture groups throughout the country including the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas State University and many more. Senator Roberts began working on this Farm Bill nearly two years ago, starting the journey in Manhattan, Kansas where he and Sen. Stabenow heard from 18 witnesses from Kansas in front of a crowd of more than 700 people. Since then, they held dozens of hearings, listened to more than 90 witnesses and received thousands of public comments they used to develop the Bill. This is the second Farm Bill Senator Roberts has authored. Roberts is the only Member of Congress to hold the titles of both Senate… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/chairman-roberts-statement-on-usda-snap-work-requirements-proposed-rule Chairman Roberts Statement on USDA SNAP Work Requirements Proposed Rule 2018-12-20 2018 2018-12 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 after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a proposed rule to update Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements for states to qualify for waivers from work time-limits for able-bodied adults without dependents. Though the SNAP program currently has work requirements that most states enforce, it makes sense to review the process used by states for exemption from these work requirements, so states who request a waiver are using the same criteria as states like Kansas, which does not have a waiver, said Chairman Roberts. This is complimentary to the Farm Bill that we just passed which included measures to engage the business community and to increase the accountability of SNAP employment and training so people can learn the skills needed in the workforce. Chairman Roberts held a hearing on the SNAP program in preparation for the Farm Bill reauthorization. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=666 Rep. Estes Recognizes Recent Presidential Nominations and Appointments 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is lauding recent nominations of two Kansans for positions by President Donald Trump. On Dec. 14, 2018, Michael Graham of Wichita was nominated to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). On Dec. 7, 2018, Gary Mason of Wichita was appointed to the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). Rep. Estes sent letters of recommendation for both nominations.I am proud two members of our community will be contributing to these important boards tasked with improving transportation safety and our environment, said Rep. Estes. Government works best when people from diverse backgrounds participate and I thank both nominees for their willingness to serve. The NTSB is charged by Congress to improve transportation safety by investigating all civil aviation accidents and significant accidents in other modes of transportation and issuing safety recommendations. A former pilot in the U.S. Navy and current Director of Flight Operations Safety, Security and Standardization for Textron Aviation, Graham will serve the remainder of a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2020 after confirmation. The NACEPT advises the EPA Administrator on improving the development and implementation of domestic and international environmental management policies, programs and technologies. A former deputy secretary of environment for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and CEO of an environmental management consulting firm, Mason will serve a two-year term expiring Nov. 30, 2020. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=667 Rep. Estes Praises Senate Passage of "M.S. 'Mitch' Mitchell Floodway" 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONThe U.S. Senate passed H.R. 3383 today, a bill to designate the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project as the "M.S. 'Mitch' Mitchell Floodway". Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the legislation in the U.S. House, which passed the bill in September.Today's action by the Senate sends this bill to President Trump's desk and puts us one step closer to permanently honoring Mitch Mitchell for his lasting contributions to our community,said Rep. Ron Estes.The Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project he developed to reduce flood waters in Sedgwick County has saved lives, prevented millions of dollars of property damage, and allowed for expanded growth and opportunities. I want to thank my colleagues in Congress, especially Rep. Bill Shuster and Sen. Jerry Moran, for helping pass this bill to provide this fitting tribute to Big Ditch Mitch' and his record of public service. A longstanding pillar of the Wichita community and a talented engineer from Wichita State University, Mr. Mitchell's work helped save hundreds of homes and millions of dollars in flood damage,said Sen. Jerry Moran.I am pleased we were able to get this legislation honoring his legacy across the finish line prior to the end of the 115th Congress. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-seeks-end-predatory-small-business-loans-bipartisan-legislation Lawmakers Seek to End Predatory Small Business Loans 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.-Today, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation aimed at ending a predatory commercial lending practice that,according to media reports, has ballooned in recent years. Dr. MarshallandRepVelzquez (D-NY)introduced the Small Business Lending Fairness Act. Their legislation would put an end to the practice of small business borrowerssigning an obscure legal document known as a confession of judgement, which essentially requires the borrower to waive their legal rights. Confessions of judgement have been linked to unfair lending terms, onerous interest rates and unjust seizure of assets. We must put a stop to this abuse of power that hurts small businesses across the country,Rep. Marshall said.Shady lenders are using confessions of judgment as a weapon to take advantage of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and I am proud to work with Rep. Velzquez to end this scam. This legal loophole has fueled an entire cottage industry of con artists and scammers who profit by exploiting hardworking entrepreneurs and ruining the lives of cash-strapped small business owners,Velzquez said.I call on my colleagues to join me in swiftly enacting this bipartisan measure, which will put an end to these abusive practices. Since 1985, confessions of judgement have been prohibited under the Truth in Lending Act for consumer loans, but the protections do not extend to certain types of commercial loans.By billing business loans as merchant cash advances,unscrupulous lenders began using confessions of judgement during the financial crisis to lure small firms into taking on unsustainable and costly debt, sometimes with interest rates of as much as 350 percent. In some cases, lenders have been allowed to freeze and drain borrowers' bank accounts, even when the small business borrowers have met their loan obligations. By ending confessions of judgement' in commercial lending, we can stop abusive practices that are crippling honest small business owners,Velzquez added.I found it appalling that N… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/hays-post-senate-approves-moran-supported-bill-for-veterans-full-housing-benefits Hays Post: Senate approves Moran-supported bill for veterans' full housing benefits 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Senate approves Moran-supported bill for veterans' full housing benefits Hays Post December 19, 2018 The U.S. Senate unanimously approved theForever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to make certain the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits. It is imperative that the VA make every effort to restore confidence with veterans by delivering the care and benefits they have earned, said Sen. Moran. I am pleased the U.S. Senate sent a clear message that the VA must earn back GI Bill beneficiaries' trust, and I'm proud to help lead efforts that will make the VA worthy of the service and sacrifice of our nation's heroes. The unanimous passage of this legislation moves us one step closer toward that goal. This legislation will address the VA's failure to fully comply with reimbursement rates set by the Forever GI Bill. The improper payments resulted from IT systems that had not been properly updated and lack of internal processes to get the VA the necessary information about payment rates. The VA should have used the Department of Defense's 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing rates, which should have been calculated based on the zip code where the student takes the majority of classes, rather than on the zip code in which the school's main campus is located. Instead, some GI Bill recipients have been receiving housing stipends at the 2017 rate and based on the school's zip code. In all cases, the 2018 rate is higher than the 2017 rate. The legislation was introduced by Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and is cosponsored by Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.). TheForever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Actwould require the VA to: … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-applauds-spirit-aerosystems-jobs-announcement Sen. Moran Applauds Spirit AeroSystems Jobs Announcement 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded Spirit AeroSystems' plans to hire an additional 1,400 employees to support commercial and defense programs. These jobs add to the 1,000 new jobs announced by Spirit last year. This is great news for Kansas and a positive development for the countless partnerships in the community that supply talent and materials to Spirit, said Sen. Moran. I'm proud to work with these stakeholders to solidify Wichita as the Air Capital of the World, and I commend Spirit for its significant contribution to our collective mission. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-punting-on-spending-decisions-now-will-only-make-funding-the-government-in-february-more-difficult Sen. Moran: Punting on Spending Decisions Now Will Only Make Funding the Government in February More Difficult 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) released the following statement in opposition to the Senate's Continuing Resolution to fund the government through February 8, 2019: The American people are tired of stop-gap funding measures and partisan politics. Rather than immediately resorting to another CR, we ought to work together to get back to the basics of governing. The president repeatedly indicated his interest and flexibility in striking a funding deal for FY2019. Democrat leaders' refusal to compromise is extremely frustrating, and after speaking with numerous colleagues on both sides of the aisle, I remain convinced that we could have reached a long-term agreement that would have also better secured our borders. We ought not be in a position where we're relying on last year's appropriations bills to fund this year's government. I'm disappointed that after Congress successfully passed appropriations bills to fund 75 percent of the federal government through 2019, we couldn't come to an agreement for the remaining appropriations bills including my bipartisan CJS bill, which funds vital agencies like the Department of Justice and NASA. Punting on spending decisions now will only make funding the government in February more difficult. Therefore, I did not support the short-term and short-sighted CR. I encourage the Senate to continue working to resolve our differences so we may move on to the important issues we have ahead of us in the new year. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/senate-approves-sen-moran-supported-bill-to-ensure-veterans-receive-full-housing-benefits Senate Approves Sen. Moran-Supported Bill to Ensure Veterans Receive Full Housing Benefits 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to make certain the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits. It is imperative that the VA make every effort to restore confidence with veterans by delivering the care and benefits they have earned, said Sen. Moran. I am pleased the U.S. Senate sent a clear message that the VA must earn back GI Bill beneficiaries' trust, and I'm proud to help lead efforts that will make the VA worthy of the service and sacrifice of our nation's heroes. The unanimous passage of this legislation moves us one step closer toward that goal. This legislation will address the VA's failure to fully comply with reimbursement rates set by the Forever GI Bill. The improper payments resulted from IT systems that had not been properly updated and lack of internal processes to get the VA the necessary information about payment rates. The VA should have used the Department of Defense's 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing rates, which should have been calculated based on the zip code where the student takes the majority of classes, rather than on the zip code in which the school's main campus is located. Instead, some GI Bill recipients have been receiving housing stipends at the 2017 rate and based on the school's zip code. In all cases, the 2018 rate is higher than the 2017 rate. The legislation was introduced by Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and is cosponsored by Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.). The Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act would require the VA to: End improper payments as soon as possible; Establish a team of specialists who will be res… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/senator-roberts-announces-service-academy-nominations Senator Roberts Announces Service Academy Nominations 2018-12-19 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today announced that he has nominated 41 Kansas students for an appointment to one of the U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2023. I'm pleased to nominate this outstanding group of young men and women to our nation's service academies, Senator Roberts said. As a Marine, I am especially proud to see so many young Kansans seeking to serve in our nation's military, and I am very proud of everyone that applied. In making the nominations, Senator Roberts followed the recommendations of his Academy Screening Board. The nonpartisan board is comprised of seven volunteers from across Kansas and is overseen by Gilda Lintz, Senator Roberts' District Director and Military Academy Coordinator in Topeka. As part of the decision-making process, board members conduct personal interviews with the applicants, as well as review their written applications, G.P.A. and standardized test scores. Once nominated by Senator Roberts, the applicants then must meet the individual admission requirements of each academy. The academies will make the final decisions on who will receive an appointment of admission. Due to the limited number of openings at each academy, not every nominee will receive an appointment. The academies will announce appointments this spring for the class entering in July 2019. Senator Roberts' nominees are as follows: United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO Makensie Blum, Gardner Zachary Bollinger, Hesston Audrey Doffing, Conway Springs Cale Franklin, Pittsburg Keaton Koenig, Manhattan Caleb Masters, Shawnee Manmeet Pelia, Derby Camden Schieffer, Leawood Hunter Waite, Wichita Timothy Whetstone, Howard United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD Monty Christo III, Andover Audrey Doffing, Conway Springs Andrew Farris, Parsons Cale Franklin, Pittsburg Nicole Gish, Wichita Blaise Hayden, Manhattan Thomas Joyce, Prairie Village Joseph Lee, Leawood Caleb Masters, Shawnee Nicholas Moussa, Shawnee Trevor Reed, Park City Emily Reeves, Lansing Arron Russell… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-applauds-passage-of-bipartisan-prison-sentencing-reform-legislation Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Prison, Sentencing Reform Legislation 2018-12-18 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) today applauded the Senate's passage of the First Step Act, S.3649, of which he is an original cosponsor, to reduce recidivism, promote public safety and improve fairness in the sentencing of federal crimes. The First Step Act is a remarkable bipartisan achievement, said Sen. Moran. Supported by the president, a supermajority of the United States Senate, and law enforcement and advocacy groups from across the political spectrum, this legislation will allow non-violent offenders to serve time that fits their crime and then, importantly, provide them the opportunity to re-emerge as productive members of society. This legislation is an important first step in promoting a fair and effective criminal justice system, and as chairman of the CJS Appropriations Subcommittee, I will work to make certain law enforcement has the tools it needs to remain tough on crime and provide former prisoners a second chance at life. Included in the First Step Act is reauthorization of the Second Chance Act, which includes grant programs for drug rehabilitation, vocational training, mentoring, and other reentry and recidivism reduction initiatives. Sen. Moran's CJS Appropriations Subcommittee overwhelmingly voted to fund the Second Chance Act's grant programs at $90 million for FY19. This comprehensive package aims to reduce crime by helping low-risk inmates prepare to successfully rejoin society through participation in proven recidivism reduction and professional development programs. It recalibrates certain mandatory minimum sentences, grants greater discretion for judges in the sentencing of low-level, nonviolent drug crimes and clarifies congressional intent on sentencing enhancements for certain crimes involving firearms. It also preserves the maximum potential sentences for violent and career criminals. The legislation allows petitions for retroactive application of th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-applauds-passage-legislation-addresses-maternal-deaths Marshall applauds the passage of legislation that addresses maternal deaths 2018-12-17 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.-Last week the House passed H.R. 1318, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017, legislation that aims to address maternal deaths across America by improving data collection analysis. Congressman Marshall, an early cosponsor of the bill, worked with patient advocates in urging Congress to pass this much needed legislation. Despite modern medical advancements, and improvements in care, nationally, the number of mothers who die from pregnancy-related causes remains far too high,Rep. Marshall said.Maternal mortality rates are tracked by the CDC, and show that nationally, maternal deaths have actually increased in recent years to 20.7 deaths per 100,000 live births. The good news is that Kansas has set the standard, already bucking the national trend, with maternal mortality decreasing from 19.6 to 17.7 deaths since 2016. Currently there are gaps in identifying trends and developing strategies for better patient outcomes, which this bill aims to address. Following the vote in the House, the Senate passed this legislation with unanimous consent. It now heads to the president's desk for a final signature. Throughout my career as an OB/GYN, I am proud to have delivered thousands of babies into the arms of healthy mothers, but at times, there are circumstances beyond our control that are not fully understood,Marshall said.By improving data collection and analysis, and enhancing federal and state engagement, we can gain a better understanding of these causes. Not only will this be beneficial for public health officials, but it will allow my fellow physicians to continue to improve the quality of care we provide. Earlier this year, Congressman Marshall joined The Hill, a Washington-based newspaper, for an in-depth discussion on improving maternal and child health in the U.S. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/new-york-times-sena New York Times: Senators request F.B.I. inquiry into whether U.S.O.C. Chief lied to Congress 2018-12-15 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Senators request F.B.I. inquiry into whether U.S.O.C. Chief lied to Congress New York Times December 14, 2018 A Senate subcommittee investigating sexual abuse in Olympic and amateur sports has asked the Justice Department and the F.B.I. to investigate Scott Blackmun, the former chief executive of the United States Olympic Committee, claiming that he lied to Congress during its inquiry into how Olympic entities handled the Lawrence G. Nassar molestation case. Two senators, Jerry Moran of Kansas, the subcommittee's chairman, and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, the ranking member of the subcommittee that holds jurisdiction over the U.S.O.C. and amateur sports, sent referral letters on Friday to Matthew G. Whitaker, the acting attorney general, and Christopher A. Wray, the F.B.I. director, saying Blackmun had made false claims and misled our subcommittee harming the investigation and ability to develop policy. They added, Just as importantly, survivors of abuse have had to wait longer for the truth and longer for systemic changes to help prevent others from similar injury. The request came three days afterSenator Blumenthal formally asked the F.B.I.to look into the role of the U.S.O.C. and U.S.A. Gymnastics in the Nassar case and what he called their role in this massive cover-up. Click here to read the full article. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/commerce-subcommittee-refers-former-usoc-ceo-scott-blackmun-to-doj-after-providing-false-statements-to-congress Commerce Subcommittee Refers Former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun to DOJ After Providing False Statements to Congress 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) chairman and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security with jurisdiction over the health and safety of US Olympic and NCAA athletes have referred former U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun for investigation of potential violations of 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 1505. The Subcommittee referred Blackmun to Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray, citing Blackmun's materially false statements contained in his written testimony to the Subcommittee during the course of the Subcommittee's investigation. The Subcommittee takes its oversight role seriously, and it appears that Mr. Blackmun has made false claims and misled our Subcommittee harming the investigation and ability to develop policy, said Sens. Moran and Blumenthal. Just as importantly, survivors of abuse have had to wait longer for the truth and longer for systemic changes to help prevent others from similar injury. Items to Note: Blackmun was invited to testify before the Subcommittee's June 5, 2018 hearing. However, due to ongoing medical treatment for prostate cancer, Blackmun instead provided a statement for the record and answered subsequent questions from Subcommittee members for the record. In his written remarks to the Subcommittee, Blackmun highlighted the following actions, in part, he took as CEO of USOC regarding the response to accusations against Nassar: . . . Mr. Penny told me that after interviewing three athletes and the team doctor, they were concerned [Nassar's] treatments' were not legitimate. Mr. Penny said that he was going to report this to law enforcement, a decision I fully supported. Mr. Penny also told me that the doctor would no longer have contact with athletes. I spoke to the USOC's safe sport staff after talking to Mr. Penny. My understanding was that reporting the do… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sens-moran-blunt-challenge-flawed-changes-to-national-liver-distribution-policy Sens. Moran, Blunt Challenge Flawed Changes to National Liver Distribution Policy 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding their concerns over recent changes to the national liver distribution policy made by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Under the new policy, midwestern and southern transplant hospitals, including hospitals located in the Kansas City and the St. Louis area, could see patients from Kansas and Missouri waiting longer for a liver match. This decision disregards expert opinion, overturns the current policy adopted in December 2017, and calls into question the OPTN process and whether it can fairly determine a policy for distributing livers nationwide, the senators wrote. Last week's decision to ignore the Liver and Intestine Committee's recommendation is extremely concerning. The Liver and Intestine Committee is comprised of a panel of transplant experts from some of the most prestigious institutions in the country charged with considering the medical, scientific, and ethical aspects related to liver procurement. As such, the Committee's recommendations should be followed unless there are specific, vetted, and justifiable reasons to do otherwise. The OPTN Board's decision to overturn the Liver and Intestine Committee's decision does not meet this standard. In the letter, the senators note that the most recent OPTN decision is fundamentally different than the decision reached by the OPTN Board last year, calling into question not only the policy itself, but raising serious concerns about the process by which it was reached. The OPTN process needs to be open, transparent, and one that takes into consideration both the expertise of the Liver and Intestine Committee and the public comments submitted by the current liver distribution regions, the senators continued. Last week's decision undermines the entire process and calls into question why the Department has ceded control. In October, Sens. Moran and Blunt met with the Administrator of the Health R… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/usa-today-senate-asks-j USA Today: Senate asks Justice Department, FBI to investigate former Olympic CEO Scott Blackmun for lying to Congress 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Senate asks Justice Department, FBI to investigate former Olympic CEO Scott Blackmun for lying to Congress USA Today December 14, 2018 The Senate subcommittee investigating sexual abuse in the Olympic movement has sent a referral letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI asking them to investigate former U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun for lying to Congress. The letter, sent Friday, said that Blackmun made materially false statements when he told the subcommittee in written testimony that he spoke with the USOC's safe sport staff about a conversation he had with then USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny in July 2015. It also recommendedBlackmunbe investigated for obstruction. The Subcommittee takes its oversight role seriously, and it appears that Mr. Blackmun has made false claims and misled our Subcommittee harming the investigation and our ability to develop policy, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the chair of the subcommittee, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the ranking member,saidin a statement. Just as importantly, survivors of abuse have had to wait longer for the truth and longer for systemic changes to help prevent others from similar injury. Board chairman Larry Probst said the USOC had not seen the letter and declined to comment following the directors' regularly scheduled meeting on Friday. The written testimony Blackmun submitted for the subcommittee's June 5 hearing conflicted with what he told investigators from Boston-basedlaw firm Ropes & Gray, which on Monday released a reportthat was largely critical of Blackmun. OnJuly 25, 2015,Penny called Blackmun to inform him about Larry Nassar although neither remembers the USA Gymnastics team doctor's name coming up and concerns athletes had about treatments. Penny notified Blackmun that he would be reporting Nassar to law enforcement. Ropes & Gray investigators found no evidence that Blackmun ever told anyone at the USOC about the information he learned from Penny. Citing health reasons as he was being treated for … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/wall-street-journal-senators-seek-fbi-probe-of-former-u-s-olympic-committee-chief-executive Wall Street Journal: Senators seek FBI probe of former U.S. Olympic Committee chief executive 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Senators seek FBI probe of former U.S. Olympic Committee chief executive Wall Street Journal December 14, 2018 Leaders of a congressional subcommittee investigating the U.S. Olympic Committee's response to the gymnastics sexual-abuse scandal on Friday referred former USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice for investigation, saying Mr. Blackmun made false statements in a written statement to the subcommittee. Sens. Jerry Moran (R., Kan.), chairman of the subcommittee, and Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.), its ranking member, made the referral, which details potential violations. Click here to read the full article. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/what-they-are-saying-cancer-drug-parity-act What They Are Saying: Cancer Drug Parity Act 2018-12-14 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) along with Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), recently introduced the Cancer Drug Parity Act bipartisan legislation that would make certain oral cancer drugs are covered in the same way as traditional IV chemotherapy to bring down costs for Americans battling cancer. Currently, over 40 states including Kansas have passed oral parity laws that stop insurers from requiring patients to pay higher cost-sharing rates for oral chemotherapy drugs than traditional IV chemotherapies. The Cancer Drug Parity Act would build on this work by expanding these protections at the federal level. The Cancer Drug Parity Act is supported by more than 30 organizations, including The Susan G. Komen Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Statements in support of the Cancer Drug Parity Act are included below. Dr. Roy Jensen, Director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center and President of the Association of American Cancer Institutes: Many patients face obstacles when accessing oral chemotherapy drugs. At a time when developments in cancer care are advancing rapidly, it is essential for cancer centers like ours to provide patients with access to the best treatment. For some patients, there are no viable alternatives to oral chemotherapy drugs, which often come with high out-of-pocket costs. Oral chemotherapy is a priority for KU Cancer Center and for AACI, and we are delighted that Senators Moran and Smith are introducing this much-needed legislation. Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D, President and CEO of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Science is dramatically changing the way cancer is treated. Even with these breakthroughs, too many cancer patients can't access their treatments because insurance rules have not kept pace with innovation. The Cancer Drug Parity Act will eliminate the financial barriers that stand between many cancer patients and the breakthrough treatments that could save their lives. The Leukemia & … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/kansas-senators-applaud-fcc-order-on-rural-broadband Kansas Senators Applaud FCC Order on Rural Broadband 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) applauded the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Incentive-Based Universal Service Support order, approved unanimously this week, that will increase federal investment in rural broadband throughout Kansas and across the country. The FCC's order will give small rural broadband providers the certainty and resources they need to increase access to high-speed broadband networks in rural communities and further close the digital divide that puts too many at an economic disadvantage in today's digital-based economy. Access to technology especially in rural and underserved areas unlocks an array of opportunity for businesses, students and families alike, said Sen. Moran. Whether it's a farmer trying to expand their business, an individual managing their finances online, or students and teachers utilizing information on the internet as a classroom tool, broadband and technology matter. I am pleased the FCC acknowledges the real need to quickly deploy broadband to the communities that need it most, and I remain committed to working to make certain Kansans have the tools they need to get ahead. Following the investment in rural communities included in the Farm Bill, the FCC, under fellow Kansan Chairman Ajit Pai's leadership, is continuing to make it easier for people in the hardest to reach communities access reliable high-speed broadband services, said Sen. Roberts. Expanding these services in rural areas will make it easier for farmers to operate their businesses with greater efficiency and improve yields, students to further their education with online classes, patients to access remote health care services from the comfort of their homes, and so much more. This will help lessen the urban-rural divide by bringing internet services to rural areas who are all too often years behind their urban counterparts. This order is also supported by rural Kansas broadband providers. Today's action at the FCC represents acknowledgement of the import… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-votes-to-end-american-involvement-in-war-in-yemen Sen. Moran Votes to End American Involvement in War in Yemen 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Yemen War Powers resolution, S.J. Res. 54: I voted today to end America's involvement in the war in Yemen, and I'm pleased the Senate took decisive and thoughtful action to reassert Congress's constitutional authority in an effort to alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen. I am certain this will be a matter of debate early in the next Congress, and I will continue to support promoting peace and security on the Arabian Peninsula. Items to Note: Last month, Sen. Moran voted to advance S.J. Res 54 from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which was agreed to 63-37. In March, Sen. Moran voted to proceed to consideration of S. J. Res. 54. It failed 55-44. Sen. Moran has also joined letters to the Administration expressing concern regarding the humanitarian impact of the siege of Hudaydah, Yemen, as well as questioning the certification of Saudi compliance with American law. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/kansas-senators-applaud-fcc-order-on-rural-broadband Kansas Senators Applaud FCC Order on Rural Broadband 2018-12-13 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) applauded the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Incentive-Based Universal Service Support order, approved unanimously this week, that will increase federal investment in rural broadband throughout Kansas and across the country. The FCC's order will give small rural broadband providers the certainty and resources they need to increase access to high-speed broadband networks in rural communities and further close the digital divide that puts too many at an economic disadvantage in today's digital-based economy. Following the investment in rural communities included in the Farm Bill, the FCC, under fellow Kansan Chairman Ajit Pai's leadership, is continuing to make it easier for people in the hardest to reach communities access reliable high-speed broadband services, said Sen. Roberts. Expanding these services in rural areas will make it easier for farmers to operate their businesses with greater efficiency and improve yields, students to further their education with online classes, patients to access remote health care services from the comfort of their homes, and so much more. This will help lessen the urban-rural divide by bringing internet services to rural areas who are all too often years behind their urban counterparts. Access to technology especially in rural and underserved areas unlocks an array of opportunity for businesses, students and families alike, said Sen. Moran. Whether it's a farmer trying to expand their business, an individual managing their finances online, or students and teachers utilizing information on the internet as a classroom tool, broadband and technology matter. I am pleased the FCC acknowledges the real need to quickly deploy broadband to the communities that need it most, and I remain committed to working to make certain Kansans have the tools they need to get ahead. This order is also supported by rural Kansas broadband providers. Today's action at the FCC represents acknowledgement of the i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=659 Rep. Estes Releases Statement on Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's passage of the 2018 Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 369-47. Yesterday, the measure passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 87-13.This five-year Farm Bill provides much-needed certainty for Kansas farmers and ranchers through increased crop insurance programsand includes historic funding for rural broadband that will help farmers utilize new technology and get products to market faster. While the final bill didn't include all of the work requirement initiatives from the House-passed version, I'm glad the bill makes needed improvements to the SNAP program, including giving the Secretary of Agriculture flexibility to address work requirement waivers issued by states. As a strong advocate for work requirements like those that have worked in Kansas, I'll continue working with the Trump administration to help families in need while getting people back to work. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-2018-farm-bill-0 House Passes 2018 Farm Bill 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.-Today the House of Representatives answered farmers and ranchers call to action and passed the 2018 Farm Bill. Providing farmers and our agriculture community with a strong five-year bill was not just a goal ofours, it was a responsibilitywetook on when Kansans electedusto be their voice in D.C.,"Rep. Marshall said."This Farm Bill has been years in the making, and todaywetook ourfinal vote to send it to the President's desk." As farmers enter loan renewal season, having a five-year bill is key for producers weathering tough economic times. With the House's vote today, the 2018 Farm Bill has now passed both chambers and will become law upon being signed by President Trump. Kansas farm bankruptcies are up six times since 2015, "Marshall said."We'vetraveled thousands of miles in the past two years, touching base with farmers and agribusinesses across the state, andwe'reproud to report that the final bill strengthens our safety net, prioritizes trade promotion, fully protects crop insurance, improves the dairy program, invests in broadband and rural health, and so much more." Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee said the following about the 2018 Farm Bill and working with Congressman Marshall: Kansans have benefitted from Representative Marshall's leadership on the House Agriculture Committee during the consideration of this Farm Bill,Roberts said.We have overwhelming support for our bill that will really help our farmers and ranchers through a difficult time. I look forward to the President signing it into law. As a conferee, Congressman Marshall signed the conference report earlier this week after House and Senate ag negotiators reached a final agreement. I want to thank Senator Pat Roberts, who has been a mentor to me throughout this process and who has now seen through eight Farm Bills, as well as Chairman Conaway for his leadership and guidance. It has been a privilege to work so closely with them to ensure that Kansas ag priorities were included in our final bill,Mar… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-correct-va-payments Sen. Moran, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Correct VA Payments 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies joined Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to introduce the Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act. This bipartisan legislation will make certain the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits. The VA must make every effort to restore confidence with veterans by delivering the care and benefits they have earned, said Sen. Moran. The significant problems with the implementation of the Forever GI Bill must be resolved immediately any further delay is unacceptable and will burden those veterans impacted. This legislation will make certain the VA is working to earn back GI Bill beneficiaries' trust. I'm proud to be a part of efforts to make the VA worthy of the service and sacrifice of our nation's heroes. The Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act was introduced to address the VA's failure to fully comply with reimbursement rates set by the Forever GI bill. The improper payments resulted from IT systems that had not been properly updated and lack of internal processes to get the VA the necessary information about payment rates. This legislation will direct the VA to: End improper payments as soon as possible; Establish a team of specialists who will be responsible to report to Congress a detailed plan to correct this egregious error; Provide a report to Congress by July 2020 that identifies how many beneficiaries were impacted and to what extent, aggregated by state; and Certify the VA is fully compliant with the law. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-make-life-saving-oral-cancer-medications-more-affordable Sen. Moran Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make Life-Saving Oral Cancer Medications More Affordable 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today introduced the Cancer Drug Parity Act to make certain oral cancer drugs are covered in the same way as traditional (IV) chemotherapy to bring down costs for Americans battling cancer. The Cancer Drug Parity Act, which is co-sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), is needed to make certain the way health care covers cancer treatment catches up to the advances in oral cancer medications. Currently, over 40 states including Kansas have passed oral parity laws that stop insurers from charging more for prescribed oral cancer medicine than IV chemotherapy. The Cancer Drug Parity Act would build on this work by expanding these protections at the federal level. Individuals suffering from cancer deserve the best treatment options available through their insurance, said Sen. Moran. As the number of oral cancer drugs increase each year, patients ought to be able to immediately benefit from these medical advancements. This sensible legislation would keep health insurance on pace with the latest cancer treatments, build on laws already implemented in 43 states and expand cancer coverage for oral drugs for 100 million individuals covered through group and individual health plans. I am a strong supporter of medical research to find new treatments, therapies and cures, and I am working to make certain these exciting new treatments can reach cancer patients and ultimately save lives. The Cancer Drug Parity Act is supported by more than 30 organizations, including The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Many patients face obstacles when accessing oral chemotherapy drugs, said Director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center and President of the Association of American Cancer Institutes Dr. Roy Jensen, which represents 98 academic cancer centers across North America. At a time when developments in cancer care are advancing rapidly, it is essential for cancer centers like ours to provide patients with access to the best… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sens-moran-cortez-masto-urge-faa-to-implement-improve-airport-contract-tower-program Sens. Moran, Cortez Masto Urge FAA to Implement, Improve Airport Contract Tower Program 2018-12-12 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation led a bipartisan letter of 36 Senators urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement a provision in this year's FAA Reauthorization legislation (H.R. 302) allowing airports that utilize the contract tower program to become eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants from the small airport fund. This provision was introduced by Sens. Moran and Cortez Masto and included in H.R. 302 that was recently signed into law by the president. The eight air traffic control towers across Kansas that utilize the contract tower program not only provide an important safety service for critical local airports, but they do so in a cost-effective manner, said Sen. Moran. It is the clear intent of Congress that tower construction and improvement, as well as related equipment, should be given priority consideration when determining which projects should receive grants from the small airport fund. These control towers and the airports at which they're located help provide a vital link between the communities and businesses they serve and the rest of the world, and it is crucial that the FAA implement this provision. The letter was also signed by Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Doug Jones (R-Ala.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Gary Peters (Mich.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Steve Daines (Mont.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), K… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-kansas-farmers-ranchers-need-certainty-of-five-year-farm-bill Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of Five-Year Farm Bill 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture today voted in favor of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2, the Farm Bill, which passed the United States Senate 87-13. Kansas farmers and ranchers need the certainty of a five-year Farm Bill, said Sen. Moran. Times have been tough in ag communities the weather has not been our friend this year, and commodity prices are down. Escalating trade tensions have also caused a strain on Kansas' ag economy. This Farm Bill, which protects crop insurance, will be helpful to ag producers by strengthening the farm safety net and encouraging responsible land stewardship through conservation programs. I'm pleased the Conference Report included my Emergency Conservation Program provisions to increase the amount of assistance in times of disaster and allow payments for fences to be made in advance, continued Sen. Moran. The bill also supports key rural development initiatives, including a pilot program within USDA to bolster broadband deployment. I urge the House to quickly pass this Conference Report and get it to the president's desk for signature. Items to Note: The Farm Bill Conference Report passed today includes an amendment led by Sen. Moran to allow advance payments through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) for farmers and ranchers to replace fences following natural disasters. Sen. Moran's amendment carries no cost. This bill also contains Sen. Moran's proposal to more than double the amount of ECP assistance a landowner is able to receive when rebuilding from a disaster. These provisions reflect legislation Sen. Moran introduced in 2017 and were drafted based on input from Kansas ranchers following devastating fires in March 2017. The Farm Bill also addresses a number of Sen. Moran's priorities in expanding rural broadband access for Kansans. This legislation prevents the federally-subsidized overbuilding of broadband infrastructure in an effort to more strategically us… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-statement-on-epa-s-proposed-wotus-rule Sen. Moran Statement on EPAs Proposed WOTUS Rule 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a proposal to better define waters of the United States (WOTUS) that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act: It is critical that we work to protect our wetlands and waterways for future generations. The proposed WOTUS rule aims to promote clean water, while providing clarity to stakeholders on EPA's jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. This provides a welcome change from the overreaching Obama-era WOTUS rule by providing a sensible, clear definition that will result in better utilization of resources and cut red tape for Kansas producers. I will work with the administration to make certain its implementation works for farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders. Items to note: The proposed rule would provide clarity and consistency for farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders across the country, specifically regarding the limits and jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. More information about the proposed rule can be found here. The EPA will take comment on the proposal for 60 days. More information about submitting comments to the agencies regarding the proposed rule can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/chairman-roberts-bipartisan-farm-bill-passes-senate-one-step-closer-to-certainty-and-predictability-for-kansas-farmers-and-ranchers Chairman Roberts Bipartisan Farm Bill Passes Senate; One Step Closer to Certainty and Predictability for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the Senate approved the Conference Report for the Farm Bill, bringing certainty and predictability one step closer for the nation's farmers and ranchers. The Senate passed the conference report, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 with a vote of 87-13. For audio and video of the Chairman's remarks go here. The House of Representatives is set to debate and vote on the Conference Report as early as Wednesday. Earlier today President Donald Trump signaled his support for the bill when he told reporters, "We think the Farm Bill is in very good shape. Our farmers are well taken care of. Again, that'll be quite bipartisan." The following are Senator Roberts' remarks, as prepared, upon Senate passage of the report: The goal, the responsibility, the absolute requirement is to provide farmers, ranchers, growers and everyone within America's agriculture and food value chaincertaintyandpredictabilityduring these very difficult times. This Farm Bill meets the needs of producers acrossall regions and all crops. And, it ensures that ourvoluntary conservation programsare keeping farm land in operation while protecting our agriculture lands,forests,and other natural resources. The bill focuses onprogram integrityand commonsense investments to strengthen ournutrition programsto ensure the long-term success of those in need of assistance. And, with trade and market uncertainty, to say the least,itprovidescertaintyfor ourtrade promotionandresearchprograms. Feeding an increasing global population is not simply an agriculture challenge, it is anational securitychallenge. This means we need to grow more and raise more with fewer resources. That will takeinvestments in research, newtechnology,lines of credit, and properrisk management. It takes the government providing tools, and then getting out of the producer's way. Organizationsrepresenting thousands of agriculture, food, nutrition, … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/chairman-roberts-releases-bipartisan-farm-bill-conference-report Chairman Roberts Releases Bipartisan Farm Bill Conference Report 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today released the text of the Farm Bill Conference Report following months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations. For audio and video of Senator Roberts go here. First, we listened to the concerns of farmers and ranchers and then we worked hard to negotiate a Farm Bill that provides producers from all regions with certainty and predictability during these very difficult times in the farm economy, Roberts said. We made key improvements to farm and livestock programs that will help Kansans. In listening to Kansans, we heard about the hard economic consequences of low prices and surpluses. Helping farmers and ranchers and the entire agriculture value chain to both better plan operations and persevere these conditions was our top priority. We learned what we needed to do better for emergency responses to wildfires, especially for livestock producers. We give USDA more tools to address challenges with trade. We are forward thinking on agriculture research and security, harnessing innovation to improve production and compete in a global marketplace. We have streamlined conservation programs and made commonsense reforms based on producer feedback. We have fixed waste, fraud and inefficiencies in our nutrition programs to better protect taxpayer dollars and ensure access to proper nutrition for the neediest among us. We fought to protect our rural values and way of life by helping to combat the opioid crisis. And, we improve rural broadband deployment for the farmer in the field and up and down rural main streets too. I urge my colleagues to listen, as we have, to farmers and ranchers and support our bill to give them the certainty and predictability they need to continue to provide the safest and most affordable food and fiber in the world. I am proud that we did the work to made responsible choices to ensure we had a budget neutral bill. I will continue to work with the White House and USDA to ensu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/roberts-stabenow-announce-farm-bill-conference-report-passes-senate-on-87-13-vote Roberts, Stabenow Announce Farm Bill Conference Report Passes Senate on 87-13 Vote 2018-12-11 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. In the final stretch of the consideration of the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the Farm Bill conference report passed the Senate on a strong bipartisan 87-13vote. We are thrilled to report the U.S. Senate has acted to give certainty and predictability to rural America, said Roberts and Stabenow. The U.S. Senate has already delivered a historic vote for the Senate Farm Bill. Now, we are even happier to report a 87-13vote on the conference report. This is the mark of a good bill. We urge our colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass this conference report quickly. The Farm Bill Conference Committee held a public hearing on Sept. 5. Agriculture Committee leaders announced a deal on Nov. 29. The conference report was signed by the Senate and House Farm Bill conferees Monday. The Senate Agriculture Committee favorably reported out the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, on June 13, 2018. The bipartisan 5-year legislation encompasses a broad array of agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. Click here to watch the meeting. Click here to watch other Committee hearings in preparation for the 2018 Farm Bill. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/kansas-common-sense Kansas Common Sense - 45,000 Miles on the Road in 2018 2018-12-10 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to Kansas Common Sense. Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Celebrating 41 and a Life of Public ServiceI was honored to attend a memorial service for President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. During this beautiful service, numerous individuals, including former President George W. Bush, spoke to his compassion, deep commitment to public service, care and concern for the nation, work to make our country safer, dedication to his family and God, and exceptional sense of humor. I am grateful to President Bush for his years of leadership in various capacities. As the last president from the Greatest Generation, we will miss his perspective and sage wisdom. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while life shall last, and our eternal home. Honoring K-State Coach Bill Snyder on the Senate FloorI gave remarks on the Senate floor honoring retiring K-State's Coach Bill Snyder on an extremely successful career at K-State, as well as his many contributions to and impact on K-State, the city of Manhattan and the state of Kansas. His legacy is deeply etched into the university and surrounding region, and his commitment beyond the football field has improved the lives of others. An extremely caring and talented developer of young men, we all hope to make the kind of positive impact that Coach Snyder has. Robba and I wish Bill, Sharon and the entire Snyder family all the best in this new chapter. To watch my floor remarks, click here. Urging the VA Inspector General to Investigate Allegations of Underpaid Benefits to VeteransI joined a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues in calling for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General investigation into allegations that the VA would not reimburse veterans for missing or underpaid benefits. The VA must make every effort to restore confidenc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-secures-dot-grant-for-hays Sen. Moran Secures DOT Grant for Hays 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee announced that the City of Hays was awarded $6.05 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for infrastructure improvements along U.S. 183. These funds have been released as part of a new USDOT grant program, known as Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD), which places greater emphasis on rural infrastructure than prior federal transportation grant programs. Hays is a growing community that is critical to our state, and I was pleased to help secure federal funding to maintain and improve its surface infrastructure, said Sen. Moran. I will continue working with my colleagues and local leaders to build on this progress and to advocate for more federal dollars to return to Kansas for improvement projects right here at home. Item to Note: In July, Sen. Moran sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in support of this project. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-secures-dot-grant-for-turner-diagonal-project-in-kansas-city Sen. Moran Secures DOT Grant for Turner Diagonal Project in Kansas City 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee announced that the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City was awarded a $13.8 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation for its Turner Diagonal Project. This grant will help fund the replacement of the existing interchange at Interstate 70 and Turner Diagonal with a more efficient diverging diamond interchange. This grant will help expedite the Turner Diagonal project to create a safer and more efficient interchange, to help facilitate economic growth and to attract commercial activity to the area, said Sen. Moran. This project is estimated to create 2,500 jobs and generate over $3 billion in economic growth for the area over the next several years, further highlighting the importance of surface transportation to expanding the workforce in our metropolitan areas. I will continue working with my colleagues and local leaders to build on this progress and to advocate for more federal dollars to return to Kansas for infrastructure projects right here at home. Item to Note: In May, Sen. Moran and Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in support of this project. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-statement-on-fcc-s-mf-ii-investigation Sen. Moran Statement on FCCs MF-II Investigation 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today released the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) investigation into whether any carriers violated the Mobility Fund Phase II reverse auction's mapping rules: As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, I have repeatedly expressed serious concerns regarding the accuracy of the eligibility map for the FCC's Mobility Fund Phase II auction. Through working with partners like the Kansas Farm Bureau, we were successful in convincing the FCC to take important steps to improve the quality of the data through a bolstered challenge process, and today's action follows our demands that the FCC look more closely at the coverage data originally submitted to the agency. It is absolutely critical that the Commission remains focused on ensuring that our limited universal service funds are effectively and accurately targeted to areas that lack unsubsidized 4G LTE service. The Mobility Fund II would allocate up to $4.53 billion over the next 10 years in support of mobile wireless broadband expansion. The current map shows many areas of Kansas to be covered, when on-the-ground experience suggests otherwise. In May, the FCC extended the challenge process for the map of eligible areas for Mobility Fund Phase II support to 90 days, in response to legislation and a letter led by Sens. Moran, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H). ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-statement-on-the-nomination-of-william-barr-to-serve-as-attorney-general Sen. Moran Statement on the Nomination of William Barr to Serve as Attorney General 2018-12-07 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies today released the following statement after the president nominated William Barr to serve as the next United States Attorney General: As Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I hope for a swift confirmation process that will allow the next Attorney General to participate in the FY2020 budget and appropriations process. The role of Attorney General, as our nation's head law enforcement official, is vital to promoting and protecting the rule of law. A Senate-confirmed Attorney General is needed to make certain the Justice Department is sending a consistent and clear message regarding its funding and the resources our law enforcement need to effectively perform their jobs. Additionally, given the evidence of Russian interference in our elections, I have long supported the special counsel investigation and I expect the nominee to let the investigation continue unimpeded. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-calls-for-inspector-general-investigation-into-va-s-failure-to-pay-veterans-full-benefits Sen. Moran Calls for Inspector General Investigation into VAs Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General investigation into allegations that the VA would not reimburse veterans for missing or underpaid benefits. The VA must make every effort to restore confidence with veterans by delivering the care and benefits they have earned, said Sen. Moran. The technical and staffing shortages that caused these significant problems with the implementation of the Forever GI bill must be resolved immediately. Any further delay is unacceptable and will burden those veterans impacted who deserve a VA that is worthy of their service and sacrifice. The letter was also signed by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.), and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.). Full text of the letter can be found here and below. November 30, 2018 The Honorable Michael J. MissalInspector GeneralDepartment of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20571 Dear Mr. Missal: We are writing to request an investigation into allegations that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will withhold retroactive payments for missed or underpaid monthly housing stipends that it failed to pay veterans during delayed implementation of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act (P.L. 115-48), known as the Forever GI Bill. According to NBC News on November 28, 2018 (Veterans Affairs Dept. tells Capitol Hill it won't repay underpaid GI Bill benefits recipients), VA officials told congressional staff that making retroactive payments to veterans for missed or underpaid housing stipends would not be possible because it would create auditing challenges for the VA and delay future claims processing. That decision would … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-honors-coach-bill-snyder-on-senate-floor Sen. Moran Honors Coach Bill Snyder on Senate Floor 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate Coach Bill Snyder's career as Kansas State University's head football coach, and honored his impact on K-State, the city of Manhattan and Kansas. Coach Snyder recently announced his retirement after 27 seasons at the helm of K-State's football program. Click Here to Watch Remarks Sen. Moran's full remarks as prepared for delivery: Last Sunday, Kansas State University Head Football Coach Bill Snyder announced his retirement, marking the end of his 56 year career coaching football and 27 year tenure in Manhattan, Kansas. Coach Snyder made his debut with the K-State football program in 1989. He took the helm of a program that was known as Futility U' and America's most hapless team.' When he arrived, the Wildcats hadn't won a single game in the previous two seasons, and had the most losses of any Division One football team. During the now-famous press conference at the early stages of his tenure at K-State, Coach Snyder remarked that, I think the opportunity for the greatest turnaround in college football exists here today, and it's not one to be taken lightly.' Kansans know well today that Coach Snyder lived up to those words. Coach Snyder boasts a great deal of accolades in his storied career: 215 career wins, 19 bowl game appearances and two Big 12 championships which seems especially remarkable, given the state of the program when he took over as head coach. Deeply engrained in Coach Snyder's legacy is the work he's done off the field developing young men, contributing to the community, giving back and inspiring so many. Coach Snyder's 16 Goals for Success' have served as guidelines for his players on and off the field. Snyder said that if his players followed these goals goals such as: Never Give Up,' Don't Accept Losing,' and Eliminate Mistakes . . . then success would come.' His 16 goals' represent his own legendary paradigm that our work is never over and the journey to success is never really finished. His impac… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/to-infinity-and-beyond To Infinity and Beyond! 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy One of my goals as a United States Senator is tocreateandfosteran environment whereyoung Kansans interested in STEM can receive a quality education and enjoy robust career opportunitiesright here at home. As part of this mission, I hosted NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and NASA Astronaut Don Pettit this weekend in Wichita to speak with students interested in STEM and space exploration. Over 150 Kansas students, educators and families heard from Astronaut Pettit on his path to becoming an astronaut and his many missions to the International Space Station. Astronaut Pettit shared exciting stories from his time in space and encouraged students tofind their frontierand chase after their dreams. I am certain that we had numerous future scientists, engineers, mathematicians and even astronauts! in the room with us. Events like this are important as we work to inspire and train the next generation of inventors and innovators. And through my positions as a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, I'm committed to making certain we support agencies, projects and programs that increase opportunities for our young people so that they can have rewarding, meaningful careers right here in Kansas. To watch a recap of our day in Wichita, clickhere. Very truly yours, Jerry 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-helps-secure-138m-dot-grant-for-unified-government-turner-diagonal Yoder Helps Secure $13.8M DOT Grant for Unified Government Turner Diagonal Project 2018-12-06 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy Overland Park, KS This afternoon, Representative Kevin Yoder announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas a federal grant for $13.8 million to replace the existing interchange at Interstate 70 and Turner Diagonal with a more efficient diverging diamond interchange. In conjunction with the announcement, Representative Yoder issued the following statement: I'm thrilled the Department of Transportation has recognized the need for this project in Wyandotte County. The new interchange will open the door for major economic development in the area for years to come. I've been pushing for this grant for years, and personally discussed the need for the new interchange with Secretary Chao in the Third District this year. I want to applaud Mayor David Alvey for his steadfast leadership at the UG and thank the DOT for recognizing this critical need. This is a massive win for KCK, and will continue to build on the already amazing economic development we have seen over the last decade. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao visited the Third District and met with Yoder about this project in October. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-commends-announcement-of-eda-grant-to-kansas-state Sen. Moran Commends Announcement of EDA Grant to Kansas State 2018-12-05 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies today commended the announcement of a $745,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) 2018 Regional Innovation Strategies program competition awarded to Kansas State University to launch the Global Food Systems Economic Prosperity Accelerator. This grant will grow the knowledge-based food systems economy of Kansas, produce more university-industry partnerships and create jobs in the region, said Sen Moran. Through my chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, I've been a staunch supporter of EDA's Regional Innovation Strategies program and have proposed increased resources for this program in our FY2019 appropriations bill. Additionally, I've advocated for this program in my bipartisan Startup Act, which would modernize and increase its annual authorization level. I extend my congratulations to all those working at K-State on securing this grant and my thanks for all their efforts to increase the sustainability of our global food supply, as well as the economic success of the Manhattan region. I look forward to continuing this important work in partnership with K-State and the community. The EDA grant will enable K-State to continue to advance our research, education, and outreach in global food systems, said Kansas State University Vice President for Research Dr. Peter K. Dorhout. Our land-grant heritage and agriculture expertise makes K-State uniquely suited to address global food needs while engaging our key stakeholders and enabling economic growth for Kansas. The Regional Innovation Strategies program competition through EDA and the Department of Commerce awards grants that build regional capacity to translate innovations into jobs through proof-of-concept and commercialization assistance to innovators and entrepreneurs. With this $745,000 award, K-State will launch the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-commerce-committee-leaders-seek-answers-on-marriott-data-breach Sen. Moran, Commerce Committee Leaders Seek Answers on Marriott Data Breach 2018-12-04 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security along with U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, sent a letter to Marriott International President and Chief Executive Officer Arne M. Sorenson following reports that the company had identified a cybersecurity incident impacting an estimated 500 million consumers. Of the estimated 500 million consumers impacted by the breach, approximately 327 million of those guests reportedly had a combination of customer data, including personally identifiable information exposed, including name, mailing address, phone number, email address, passport number, Starwood Preferred Guest account information, date of birth, gender, arrival and departure information, reservation date, and communication preference, the senators wrote. Additionally, sensitive payment information like payment card numbers and payment card expiration dates were also apparently exposed, but Marriott stated that this specific information was encrypted using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-128), which requires two individual components to decrypt the information. Nevertheless, Marriott has also clarified that the company has not yet ruled out that these decryption keys were also taken as a result of the breach. In the letter, Sens. Thune, Wicker, and Moran question Mr. Sorenson on details related to when the breach began, what consumer information was compromised, and investigative efforts Marriott International has taken since detection. The Commerce Committee exercises jurisdiction over consumer protection and cybersecurity. Full text of the letter can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-urges-president-trump-to-consider-key-factors-in-review-of-new-start Sen. Moran Urges President Trump to Consider Key Factors in Review of New Start 2018-12-04 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined 24 Senate colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to consider the key factors that underpin the continued viability of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Those factors include a sustained and vigorous U.S. nuclear weapons modernization program, strict compliance by Russia with its arms control obligations, and a true balance of nuclear capabilities between parties to the treaty. We remain committed to funding the necessary resources for the U.S. nuclear weapons modernization program and we support the rigorous review of continued viability of the New START the Administration is undertaking. We know you agree that arms control is not an end to itself; it is but a single tool that may be used to advance U.S. national security when carefully considered, the senators wrote. The letter is authored by Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) and is cosigned by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). Full text of the letter can be found here and below. November 28, 2018 The Honorable Donald J. TrumpPresidentThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Trump: As you review the future of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), we respectfully request that you consider the key factors that underpin its viability: The value of the Treaty depends on a sustained and vigorous U.S. nuclear weapons modernization program, strict compliance by Russia with its arms control obligations, and a true balance of nuclear capabilities betw… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/kansas-common-sense-hosting-nasa-administrator-astronaut-for-stem-events Kansas Common Sense - Honoring the Life and Service of President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-03 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Welcome to Kansas Common Sense. Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Hosting NASA Administrator and NASA Astronaut for STEM Events in KansasOn Saturday, I was honored to host NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in Kansas for a number events surrounding the aerospace industry and its prevalence and impact in Kansas. Throughout the day, the many individuals he met and work he saw being done by Kansans solidified our prominence in this important industry and once again demonstrated the many outstanding contributions Kansans make to the aviation and aerospace sectors. Touring the National Institute of Aviation ResearchOn Saturday morning, our first stop was at Wichita State's Innovation Campus where we toured the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR). Here, Administrator Bridenstine was able to see the innovative and groundbreaking work being done by Wichita State students and faculty to support the aerospace industry as well as setting a world-class example for the education of students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with real-world, hands-on learning. Hosting an Event for Students Interested in STEM and Space Exploration.Following our tour, we were at Exploration Place in Wichita were I hosted an event for students interested in careers and topics in STEM, as well as space exploration and more. During this event, I was honored to be joined by Administrator Bridenstine as well as NASA Astronaut Don Pettit. During this event, we heard from Astronaut Pettit on his path to being an astronaut and the many expeditions he's been a part of. The event also featured a number of videos and interactive exhibits, as well as a panel discussion with area education and business professionals, as well Administrator Bridenstine and Astronaut Pettit. One of my primary goals as a Senator is to create an environment in Kansas where young people who are interested in simil… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=641 Rep. Estes Mourns the Passing of President George H. W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on the passing of President George H. W. Bush:Susan and I join our nation in mourning the passing of President George H. W. Bush, said Rep. Estes. President Bush leaves behind an enduring record of selfless public service from his heroic tenure in the U.S. Navy, and as an ambassador, director of the CIA, Vice President and Commander in Chief. As President, he defended freedom around the globe and America's values at home. A devoted husband to First Lady Barbara Bush, his contributions to public service are a testament to his love of family and country. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/12/sen-moran-statement-on-passing-of-former-president-george-h-w-bush Sen. Moran Statement on Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush 2018-12-01 2018 2018-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: President George H.W. Bush was a steadfast defender of freedom and liberty, from his time in the United States Navy to his many years of service in Congress, as vice president, and as our country's 41st president. Our nation is grateful for his leadership through periods of conflict and uncertainty around the world. President Bush was a family man whose legacy of faith and service will live on. Robba and I offer our sincerest condolences to the Bush family and we pray that President Bush has been reunited with Barbara, his wife of 71 years, in Heaven. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=640 Rep. Estes Releases Statement on Signed USMCA Trade Agreement 2018-11-30 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on today's signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by President Donald Trump,Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pea Nieto:The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a big win for Kansas and our country, said Rep. Estes. This deal opens more markets for Kansas farmers, boosts wages for manufacturers, and modernizes NAFTA for the 21st century. Free and fair trade is the best policy to grow our economy and I am pleased President Trump has delivered on another promise. I look forward to continuing to review the final deal with my colleagues in Congress and giving final approval. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/agreement-principle-struck-2018-farm-bill Agreement in principle struck on 2018 Farm Bill 2018-11-29 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.:Today, leaders of the Farm Bill Conference Committee came to a final agreement on a strong five-year Farm Bill. Congressman Marshall, a member of the Farm Bill Conference Committee, released the following statement: This legislation has been years in the making, and I am proud that Senator Roberts and Chairman Conaway have struck an agreement that will give certainty to millions of farmers across the country and especially in Kansas. After multiple years of price declines,our Kansas producersareapproaching anotherloan renewal seasonwhich makeshaving a five-year bill in placeabsolutely crucial. It's good to see this finalmeasure includeimprovements for farm safety net programs,makenew investments in protecting animal health, and roll back burdensome regulations on Kansas producers. We have been honored to help craft this Farm Bill and advocate tirelessly for Kansas farmers and rancherssince being appointed the House Ag Committee and the Farm Bill Conference Committee. Congressman Marshall hosted numerous Farm Bill townhalls throughout theBigFirstwhere he heard firsthand fromproducers.Kansas has many wins in this bill. We took our farmer's feedback to Washington. We're glad to report that this bill fully protects and preserves crop insurance, the number one priority we heard fromKansansand has nearly everything Kansans asked for inTitleOnesafety net programs. We have worked around the clock to produce a strong five-year bill, and we look forward to seeing the final version reach the President's desk by Christmas,Rep. Marshall said. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-championed-provisions-included-in-fy2019-army-corps-of-engineers-work-plan Sen. Moran-Championed Provisions Included in FY2019 Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works today announced the inclusion of provisions he advocated for in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for FY2019. These provisions include funding for the Kansas River Reservoirs and Sediment Study, and a flood protection project in Manhattan. The provisions we worked for that were included in the Army Corps of Engineers' FY2019 Work Plan are critical developments for Manhattan residents, as well as all those who depend on the 18 federal reservoirs in the Kansas River Basin, said Sen. Moran. These projects will help secure the long-term sustainability of our water supply across a significant portion of the state and make certain our federal reservoirs can continue to support the fast growing populations near them with flood protection. More importantly, this will help protect people in the Manhattan community for generations to come. Kansas River Reservoirs Flood and Sediment Study: Included in the FY2019 work plan is $1.5 million to complete the Kansas River Reservoirs Flood and Sediment Study. Reservoirs in the Kansas River Basin support the most populated and rapidly growing areas of Kansas for flood protection and water supply needs. Kansas at large depends on Corps of Engineers' lakes for roughly 60 percent of its municipal and industrial water supply needs, and projections indicate the demand will exceed the available supplies sooner than previously anticipated. This study, done in partnership by the Army Corps of Engineers and local stakeholders, will help develop a long-term plan for the basin to make certain it can be sustainable for the future. It will identify solutions to mitigate current concerns in the basin that include flooding, aging infrastructure, ecosystem degradation, water quality and dangerous summer algae blooms. Flood Risk Management Project: Also included in the work plan is the Manhattan, Kan. Flood Risk Management Project. The work plan includes $18.5 million… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-to-again-support-yemen-war-powers-resolution Sen. Moran To Again Support Yemen War Powers Resolution 2018-11-28 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement regarding his support for S.J. Res. 54, the Yemen War Powers Resolution: It's Congress's constitutional responsibility to authorize when the American military engages in war. Therefore, I will once again vote in favor of the joint resolution denying American military involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. If the resolution prevails, it should help force a diplomatic resolution on the nearly four-year-long war and reduce the humanitarian crisis where 14 million Yemenis are on the brink of death from starvation. Items to note: On March 20, 2018, Sen. Moran was one of five Republicans who voted to proceed to consideration of S. J. Res. 54. It failed 55-44. Sen. Moran also joined letters to the Administration expressing concern regarding the humanitarian impact of the siege of Hudaydah, Yemen, as well as questioning the certification of Saudi compliance with American law. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/lawrence-journal-world Lawrence Journal-World: Editorial: Approve reform in justice system 2018-11-27 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Lawrence Journal World Editorial Staff Congress should endeavor to finish 2018 on a bipartisan note by approving common-sense criminal justice reform legislation. The so-called First Step Act would eliminate mandatory minimum federal sentencing guidelines, giving judges more discretion in sentencing. It would change the so-called three strikes rule by reducing the mandatory sentence for a third violent crime or drug offense from life in prison to 25 years. The act includes prison reforms that would increase inmates' access to meaningful job training and other recidivism reduction programs. It would require the Bureau of Prisons to place inmates in facilities close to their families and ban the shackling of pregnant inmates. The First Step Act is a Senate bill that merges reforms from legislation already approved in the House with provisions included a bill advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this year. President Trump supports the legislation. So does the American Civil Liberties Union. The Senate version of the bill features sponsors from both sides of the aisle, including Democrats Dick Durbin, Cory Booker and Sheldon Whitehouse and Republicans Chuck Grassley, Mike Lee, Lindsey Graham and Kansas' Jerry Moran and Pat Roberts. Mandatory minimum sentencing, a product of America's failed war on drugs, has driven incarceration, especially at the federal level, where nearly half of all inmates are there on drug charges. But mandatory minimum sentencing has not worked as intended to deter crime and instead has driven inmate populations to all-time highs. And as conservatives and liberals both have come to understand, incarceration is enormously expensive. It makes far more sense to invest in programs that offer treatment, education and training than it does to impose unduly harsh sentences without regard to circumstances. Opponents of the First Step Act argue the legislation is soft on crime and could provide early release to violent offenders and illegal immigrants. But the bill categorizes cr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/implementation-matters-making-certain-the-va-mission-act-will-work-for-veterans Implementation matters: Making certain the VA Mission Act will work for veterans 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy This op-ed ran in The Hill on November 14, 2018. Last month, I had the honor of meeting the nearly 100 young Kansans who applied for my recommendation to our nation's Service Academies. Year after year, these applicants' energy and eagerness to serve our country in this capacity humbles me and reminds me of the grave sacrifices millions before them have made for our nation. As a member of the United States Senate, I take seriously my responsibility to provide our Armed Forces with the resources necessary to remain the strongest military in the world, and to provide our servicemembers with the tools they need to be successful on and off the battlefield. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I remain committed to fulfilling this responsibility. But our work to support those who sacrifice so much for our nation cannot end when their service in uniform ends. These young Kansans will someday transition back to civilian life, and we must make certain that the next generation of veterans tech-savvy and accustomed to accessing care when they need it has a VA that meets their 21st Century needs. In my home state of Kansas, taking care of people particularly those who have sacrificed for and served our nation is a way of life, and caring for our veterans is not reserved for just one day per year. My job as a United States senator is to bring that way of life to Washington, D.C. and work to make certain veterans receive the care they deserve. In this vein, I sponsored theVeterans Access, Choice and Accountability Actin 2014, legislation that created the Veteran's Choice Program to grant flexibility to veterans who otherwise would have experienced inexplicably long wait-times, drive-times, or both, to access their health care benefits. The Veterans Choice Program has certainly helped thousands of veterans, but some have still struggled to access care they need due to unnecessary VA red tape that undermined congressional intent. Over the past several years, I have worked with my colleag… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/kansas-common-sense-spending-thanksgiving-alongside-our-men-and-women-in-uniform Kansas Common Sense - Spending Thanksgiving Alongside Our Men and Women in Uniform 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to Kansas Common Sense. Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Spending Thanksgiving Alongside Our Men and Women in UniformRobba and I wish you a Happy Thanksigiving and hope you were able to spend the long weekend with your friends, family and loved ones. On Thanksgiving Day, we had the privilege of visiting patients and healthcare professionals at Irwin Army Hospital on post. Following our time at Irwin, we had Thanksgiving lunch with soldiers and their families at Fort Riley, including Major General and Mrs. Kolasheski. On Thanksgiving, and on every day, we are thankful for the sacrifices and selfless-service of these individuals in uniform, across Kansas and the nation. I am reminded that many soldiers, including some stationed here at Fort Riley, are deployed across the globe and can't make it home for holidays and so much more. Robba and I ask you to join us in keeping them in our thoughts this season. Hosting my 13th Kansas Conservation TourOn Tuesday, I hosted my 13th Annual Kansas Conservation Tour with stops in Neosho, Labette, Cherokee and Crawford counties. The Conservation Tour is an opportunity for me to learn more about conservation efforts across the state, including water and soil conservation, river sustainability, and wetlands and grassland prairie preservation efforts, as well to discuss irrigation practices and other important agricultural issues for producers. During the tour, I met with an impressive group of farmers and representatives from our state and federal agricultural and natural resource agencies, various associations, and private organizations, including; the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Forest Service, Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, Kansas Wheat Growers Association, Kansas Corn Growers Association, and the Kansas Grai… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-completes-105-county-kansas-listening-tour-this-congress Sen. Moran Completes 105-County Kansas Listening Tour This Congress 2018-11-26 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MORAN, Kan. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) brought his 105-county Kansas Listening Tour this Congress to a close with an Allen County townhall meeting in Moran, Kan. on Monday, November 19, 2018. Since he was elected to the United States Senate in 2010, Sen. Moran's Kansas Listening Tour has taken him to every county in Kansas every two years. One of the highlights of visiting every county in our state is meeting people in every corner and getting to witness the beauty that is Kansas, said Sen. Moran. Everywhere I've been, I've experienced Kansas Kindness.' But in almost every meeting throughout this listening tour, Kansans have also acknowledged the contentious nature of politics today, and I felt this tension during many of my Listening Tour stops. From nationally syndicated townhalls in Palco and Lenexa where Kansans were debating issues for a national audience, to smaller meetings all across the state, I met Kansans in every county who both agreed and disagreed with me about the issues most important to them, continued Sen. Moran. However, over these 105 townhall meetings and the 1,312 townhall meetings I've held throughout my time in Congress one thing always remains the same: the Kansans I meet with care deeply about our state and the future of our nation. I want to thank the thousands of Kansans who took the time to attend my Kansas Listening Tours and share their thoughts, concerns and ideas with me this Congress. These meetings and the conversations we have during these important meetings continue to shape the work I am privileged do in Washington, D.C. To watch a recap of this Kansas Listening Tour and of the townhall meeting in Moran, click here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/completing Completing My 105-County Kansas Listening Tour This Congress 2018-11-25 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Completing My 105-County Kansas Listening Tour This CongressThroughout this Congress, I have crisscrossed the 82,000+ square miles of our state, holding townhall meetings in all 105 Kansas counties as part of my Kansas Listening Tour. These meetings take me to every county in Kansas every two years. On Monday, I brought this listening tour to a close with an Allen County townhall meeting in Moran, Kansas. One of the highlights of visiting every county in our state, is meeting people in every corner and getting to witness the beauty that is Kansas. In almost all of those places, I often find myself thinking, I could live here. Everywhere I've been, I've experienced Kansas kindness. But in almost every meeting throughout this listening tour, Kansans have also acknowledged the contentious nature of politics today, and I felt this tension during many of my Listening Tour stops. From nationally syndicated townhalls in Palco and Lenexa where Kansans were debating issues for a national audience to smaller meetings all across the state, I met Kansans in every county who both agreed and disagreed with me about the issues most important to them. However, over these 105 townhall meetings and the 1,312 townhall meetings I've held throughout my time in Congress one thing always remains the same: the Kansans I meet with care deeply about our state and the future of our nation. I want to thank the thousands of Kansans who took the time to attend my Kansas Listening Tours and share their thoughts, concerns and ideas with me this Congress. These important townhall meetings and the many conversations we have during them continue to shape the work I am privileged do in Washington, D.C. To watch a recap of my Kansas Listening Tour and my townhall meeting in Moran, clickhere. Honored to Serve You in WashingtonIt is an honor to serve you in Washington, D.C. Thank you to the many Kansans who have been calling and writing in to share their thoughts and opinions on the issues our state and country face. I appreciate… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/topeka-capital-journal Topeka Capital-Journal: U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran ready to cross partisan divide with infrastructure, farm bills 2018-11-25 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Topeka Capital-Journal Tim Carpenter November 25, 2018 U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran's tour of the state's 105 counties exposed both deep division on national policy issues and weariness with partisanship that inhibits progress on key issues in Washington, D.C. Moran, who visits each county on a two-year cycle, said he would embrace greater collaboration in January once the Democrat-led U.S. House takes position along with the GOP-controlled U.S. Senate and the White House of President Donald Trump. I've looked at elections like New Year's Day, he said. You establish your resolutions and you look for a brighter future. A brighter future would involve Republicans and Democrats working together. It would involve Congress working together with the White House. Moran said the partisan, divisive decision two years ago was to use Republican influence in Washington to take down the Affordable Care Act. He said the opening act next year should be a bipartisan plan for better highways, rural broadband connections, upgraded water treatment facilities and a portfolio of other infrastructure projects linking urban and rural, Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Maybe we could prove to ourselves and the American people at the same time there is a way to work together, the senator said. In the interview, Moran shared insights into what he learned from his latest town halls across the state. Why are you drawn to this type of interaction when so many federal lawmakers avoid unscripted, direct contact with voters outside of campaigns?These conversations give me a feel and understanding of what Kansans care a lot about, most about, intensely about. It gives me, in many instances, the encouragement or enthusiasm to fight harder or to engage more in an issue. Was the vibe in this round different than in the past?This tour was different. There is a lot of anxiety and anger. The country, including Kansas, is significantly divided. I think that maybe the whole tone of the town hall meeting is different, because of social media. Peopl… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=639 Rep. Estes Shares Thanksgiving with U.S. Troops in Kuwait 2018-11-23 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy Camp Buehring, KuwaitCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined U.S. Army troops stationed at Camp Buehring for a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 22. Among the troops Rep. Estes met with was an aviation regiment from the Kansas National Guard. "As families in Kansas and around the country come together this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, it's important to remember all the brave men and women in uniform stationed around the world making incredible sacrifices to protect our nation and freedoms," said Rep. Estes. "I was humbled and honored to join our troops in the Middle East and thank them for their service." Rep. Estes was one of six members of Congress on a bipartisan delegation to the Middle East which included a stop at Camp Buehring. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-serves-thanksgiving-meals-troops-overseas Rep. Marshall serves Thanksgiving meals to troops overseas 2018-11-23 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy They are spending the holidays far from their families, it was a privilege for me to be able to serve them a Thanksgiving meal and sit down with them to discuss their mission and their time abroad," Rep. Marshall said."Some of these soldiers were newly married or had young children back at home, but they explained to me how grateful they are to serve our country and for all the continued support they get back at home. On his trip, Rep. Marshall was briefed by military leaders on the current posture, readiness, and security concerns of our U.S. forces. We have the strongest military in the world, I saw that first hand this week. The holidays are especially hard to be away from home, and I enjoyed hearing each soldier tell me about their families' Thanksgiving traditions. I learned a lot from these brave men and women in the past few days, and their love for our country will inspire me for days to come. The soldiers on this mission are expected to return to the states in March of 2019. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sens-moran-blumenthal-statement-on-charges-against-former-msu-president-lou-anna-simon Sens. Moran, Blumenthal Statement on Charges Against Former MSU President Lou Anna Simon 2018-11-20 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) chairman and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security with jurisdiction over the health and safety of USA Gymnastics, US Olympic and NCAA athletes today released the following statement regarding the charges against former Michigan State University (MSU) President Lou Anna Simon: The charges brought against Lou Anna Simon today illustrate her desire to first and foremost protect her own position and institution, even when it came in direct conflict with doing right by Michigan State athletes in the wake of repeated abuse claims at the hands of Larry Nassar. These charges, Ms. Simon's hesitation to testify at our hearing in June and recent charges against Steve Penny continue to point to the systemic mismanagement and enablement of abuse that occurred at MSU and within the Olympic movement. Our subcommittee will continue to make certain that leaders of these organizations are putting the protection of athletes above all else. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/usda-awards-1-million-ks-veterans-ag-program USDA awards $1 million to KS Veterans Ag program 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.-On Thursday, the USDA- NIFA announced six awards to help military veterans pursue farming and ranching careers. Kansas' Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education Farm (SAVE) program will receive a $1 million grant. SAVEworks to provide a pathway for servicemen, servicewomen, and veteransto pursue careers in agriculture. This program works with Kansas State University,CloudCommunity College, the K-State Extension Service, Manhattan Area Technical College, and other local schools so that veterans can receive their certificates in animal husbandry, row crops, produce, apiaries, farm maintenance, welding, auto repair, construction, farm business planning, plan execution, farm economics, marketing and more. SAVEprovides amazing pathways for our vets to start their own agribusiness, and I am so glad that NIFAhasacknowledgedthis programand is rewardingit with this sizable grant so that they can continue to expand and provide opportunities for our veterans wanting to enter the agriculture industry,Rep. Marshall said. Retired Lieutenant General Mike Dodson, a board chairman for SAVE, from Manhattan, KS said the following: SAVEis grateful to USDA for providing these grant opportunities. KDA was essential to the crafting of the application. As always KSU, was a great partner. The availability of funding began on 1 September and enabledSAVEto provide some of our veterans with full-time paid positions. It also allowedSAVEto begin the programmed purchase of farm equipment which will enableSAVEto offer better instruction in the field to our students. We appreciate the support of our Senators and Congressmen in working with USDA to shape these programs which offer such great opportunities to our veterans to lead meaningful lives, find solace and healing and provide for themselves and their families. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/allen-county-listening-tour-moran Allen County Listening Tour, Moran 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops ALLEN COUNTYMonday, November 19Moran Senior Community CenterMoran 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/kansas-common-sense-sponsoring-bipartisan-prison-sentencing-reform-legislation Kansas Common Sense - Sponsoring Bipartisan Prison, Sentencing Reform Legislation 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to Kansas Common Sense. Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Wishing Kansans a Happy Thanksgiving HolidayWith the Thanksgiving Holiday approaching, Robba and I would like to wish everyone across Kansas safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving. During this time of gratitude and reflection, we recognize the wonderful things about the state we get to call home. I am grateful for the many Kansans who I've had the honor of visiting with and meeting over the course of the last year. I'm especially grateful for the men and women at home and abroad who will spend their Thanksgiving away from their families and loved ones. Thank you to our servicemembers, past and present, who continue to make countless sacrifices on behalf of us and this great nation. Sponsoring Bipartisan Prison, Sentencing Reform LegislationThis week, I joined Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle in sponsoring S. 3649, theFirst Step Act. This sensible legislation that's backed by the President provides an opportunity for Congress to set aside our differences and make historic progress on bipartisan criminal justice reform. TheFirst Step Actincreases fairness in crime and drug sentencing, helps curb the devastating opioid epidemic and helps make our communities safer. This bill also promotes proven recidivism reduction and professional development programs which will create better opportunities for inmates to succeed after they serve time. Under this legislation, any savings generated by the reforms would automatically be reinvested into law enforcement programs to further reduce crime and improve community safety. TheFirst Step Actcombines prison reform proposals that overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives earlier this year with sentencing reform provisions from the bipartisanSentencing Reform and Corrections Act, which was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in February. Additionall… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/pittsburg-morning-sun Pittsburg Morning Sun: Nursing program receives $800k grant Money will fund sexual assault training 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Pittsburg Morning SunDawson White Senator Jerry Moran (R.-Kansas) announced a federal nursing grant for the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing at Pittsburg State University on Monday. The grant, which will total $800,288 over three years, will fund the Advanced Nurse Education Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at PSU. SANE nurses are registered nurses who have completed specialized education in medical forensic care of patients who have experienced sexual abuse. PSU is one of 19 institutions to receive the grant. Senator Moran lauded PSU for the university's commitment to equipping healthcare professionals to care for victims of sexual assault. This place is a role model for Kansans, he said. The school's ability to bring federal grant dollars back to Kansas is extremely valuable, and the grants announced today will empower nurses to advance their education and place an emphasis on serving communities in need of their skills. Currently, there is only one SANE nurse serving Crawford County. PSU alum Wendy Overstreet will use her expertise to serve as coordinator for the SANE Program at PSU. Overstreet said that because she is the only SANE nurse in the area, she must limit her care to pediatric patients. Adults over the age of 17 are sent to another county, and sometimes another state, to be examined. Those under 17 are sent to a facilities as far as two hours away and at greater personal and financial cost. Being told help is unavailable in our county can worsen the trauma for these victims, she said. We never want to tell a victim no. Overstreet, said that SANE nurses are not on call and only help when needed. I work full time and have a family and sometimes I have to make a choice, she said. I feel guilty when I have to say no. She says having more SANE nurses will help keep victims in the county and hopefully lead to an increase in incident report and follow through on prosecution. Via Christi Emergency Department Physician, Dr. Tim Stebbins, said the rural nature of the county has be… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-announces-new-hrsa-grants-at-pittsburg-state-university Sen. Moran Announces New HRSA Grants at Pittsburg State University 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy PITTSBURG U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies was at Pittsburg State University (PSU) today to announce two new grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund programs at the PSU Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing. Sen. Moran speaking at the HRSA grant announcement at PSU. Photo courtesy of PSU. The PSU School of Nursing is a tremendous asset to our state and to the talented Kansans who aim to serve their community through medicine, said Sen. Moran. The school's ability to bring federal grant dollars back to Kansas is extremely valuable, and the grants announced today will empower nurses to advance their education and place an emphasis on serving communities in need of their skills. Notably, the ANE-SANE grant award will allow nurses at PSU to be trained in conducting sexual assault forensic examinations, allowing nurses to provide better physical and mental healthcare for survivors in moments of crisis, continued Sen. Moran. PSU will also establish a comprehensive Rural Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program that will benefit Crawford and surrounding counties, ensuring that victims of sexual assault receive the best care possible, no matter the size of the community. Through my position on the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue working to help Kansas healthcare providers and the federal government establish partnerships that benefit our Kansas communities. PSU is the recipient of two new HRSA grants. The first grant, the Advanced Nursing Education Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (ANE-SANE), was awarded to only 19 academic institutions in the country. The grant aims to train providers that conduct sexual assault forensic examinations. These individuals would be equipped to provide better physical and mental healthcare for survivors, perform better evidence collection and have higher prosecution rates. This grant will enable PSU to establish a co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-announces-military-academy-nominations-0 Yoder Announces Military Academy Nominations 2018-11-19 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy Overland Park, KS Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) announced today that he has nominated 24 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. It's an honor and a privilege to announce the nomination of 24 remarkable Kansans from the Third Congressional District to a United States Service Academy, Rep. Yoder said. Each man and woman nominated today represents distinguished character, scholarship, leadership, and service. I'm proud that these students are the future leaders of our country, and I wish them the best of luck as they seek an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy. Thank you all for your commitment to serving our nation. United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland Ryan Ingraham Overland Park Thomas Joyce Prairie Village Caleb Masters Shawnee Jacob Stenslie Overland Park Gage St. Pierre Olathe Alex Totta Overland Park Calvin Tran Shawnee Brock Weinstein Overland Park United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado Brock Baker Lenexa Makensie Blum Gardner Lendel Brown Overland Park Chad Buzzell Overland Park Connor Chase Olathe JP Larson Overland Park Joseph Lee Leawood Ethan Marshall Lenexa Nick Moussa Shawnee Eric Olson Leawood Camden Schieffer Leawood Cooper Schram Leawood United States Military Academy West Point, New York Matt Ebenstein Gardner Edgerton Brooke Thomas Overland Park Ryan Williams Shawnee James Wilson Olathe ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-co-hosts-health-care-roundtable Rep. Marshall co-hosts health care roundtable 2018-11-16 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.-Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. and Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. hosted a roundtable this week to discuss the ways basic research supported by federal agencies can be used to improve and drive innovation within the medical community. A key speaker at the roundtable was Dr. Scott Weir, the Director of the Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation at the University of Kansas.Dr. Weir shared the advances in cancer treatment KU is bringing to the medical community. Testimony provided by the panelists demonstrated that in order to realize patient benefit of federally-funded research, a multidisciplinary team effort involving basic, translational and clinical science experts is required,Dr. Weir said following the roundtable.Training the next generation of researchers who excel in transdisciplinary collaboration is critically important to improving human and animal health. Eight experts in fields varying from nuclear security to pharmacy industry leaders participated in the discussion held by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. It was an honor to advocate for basic science research funding on behalf of the orthopedic community,said Martha Murray, M.D., member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.Federal grant funding makes possible the critical innovations we need for our growing patient population.Dr. Murray discussed her background as an engineer and physician researcher and how she has applied basic science to ACL repairs, improving patient outcomes, recovering, and costs. The roundtable focused on new opportunities for basic science research to improve care and lower health care costs,including ways the pharmacy industry can work to ensure these medical innovations are accessible to all, in both rural and urban America. Dr. Troy Trygstad, a community pharmacist,health economist, and researcher, discussed how the pharmacy industry must utilize interdisciplinary research to optimize patient outcomes."Interdisciplinary efforts are now widely recognized as catalyzing… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-sponsors-bipartisan-prison-sentencing-reform-legislation Sen. Moran Sponsors Bipartisan Prison, Sentencing Reform Legislation 2018-11-16 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies this week sponsored S. 3649, the First Step Act, to reduce recidivism, promote public safety and improve fairness in the sentencing of federal crimes. This crucial, sensible legislation provides an opportunity for Congress to set aside our differences and make historic progress on bipartisan criminal justice reform that will benefit Kansans and Americans innumerably, said Sen. Moran. The First Step Act will increase fairness in crime and drug sentencing, help curb the devastating opioid epidemic, and ultimately, make our Kansas communities safer. This bill also promotes proven recidivism reduction and professional development programs which will create better opportunities for inmates to succeed after they serve their time. The First Step Act combines prison reform proposals that overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives earlier this year with sentencing reform provisions from the bipartisan, Sen. Moran-sponsored Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, which was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in February. The comprehensive package aims to reduce crime by helping low-risk inmates prepare to successfully rejoin society through participation in proven recidivism reduction and professional development programs.It recalibrates certain mandatory minimum sentences, grants greater discretion for judges in sentencing of low-level, nonviolent drug crimes and clarifies congressional intent on sentencing enhancements for certain crimes involving firearms. It also preserves the maximum potential sentences for violent and career criminals. The legislation also allows petitions for retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act to be considered on an individual basis to reduce sentence disparities between crack and powder cocaine offenses. Under this legislation, any savings generated by the reforms would automatically be reinvested into law enforcement… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/manhattan-nonprofit-receives-million-dollar-grant-in-first-round-of-moran-championed-usda-program Manhattan Nonprofit Receives Million-Dollar Grant in First Round of Moran-Championed USDA Program 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member and former chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture today issued the following statement regarding a $1 million grant received by the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education (SAVE) Farm based in Manhattan, Kan., as part of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) first round of AgVets grant distribution: "The work being done by Gary and his team at SAVE offers an innovative solution to assist our nation's heroes in finding jobs after returning to civilian life, and to establish a new generation of agricultural producers and leaders. SAVE's transition assistance, training and behavioral health services will equip these veterans with the tools and resources they need to earn a living and contribute to the ag economy. In 2016, Gary testified about SAVE before my Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee, where we began a larger, ongoing conversation about the program and its extraordinary value. Today, I am pleased to see our efforts to draw USDA's attention to the capability of the program he built and designed are paying off. Items to Note: Gary LaGrange, the founder and President of SAVE, testified in an April 2016 hearing chaired by Sen. Moran in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture about the SAVE program. The following month, Sen. Moran's appropriations bill, which included $5 million in funding for veteran outreach passed out of the full Appropriations committee. This language became law as part of the FY2017 omnibus after passing the House and Senate in May of 2017. The FY2018 and FY2019 Agriculture Appropriations bills include language that would continue funding for this grant program. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-votes-to-confirm-kansan-michelle-bowman-to-federal-reserve-board Sen. Moran Votes to Confirm Kansan Michelle Bowman to Federal Reserve Board 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Kansan Michelle Miki' Bowman on a bipartisan 64-34vote to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Michelle Bowman will bring a unique and important perspective to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. Her distinguished leadership in the Kansas banking community, her experience as Kansas Bank Commissioner and her small-town Kansas roots will make her an exceptional member of the Board. I look forward to working with Miki on issues that our consumers and community financial institutions face in rural America. Prior to the vote on Ms. Bowman's nomination, Senator Moran spoke on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to confirm Bowman to the Board of Governors. Click Here to Watch Remarks Remarks As Delivered: Mr. President, tomorrow the Senate will consider Kansan Michelle Bowman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a seat reserved for a community banker or a community bank regulator. To understand her qualifications, we should first look at the position for which she has been nominated. The original Federal Reserve Act requires appointments to the Board to include a representative of the agriculture community. When Congress further defined the Fed's representation, it created a specific seat for someone with a community bank background, having either worked in or supervised a community bank. Miki Bowman has done both. Miki's experience as both a Kansas State Bank Commissioner, and her time at Farmers and Drovers Bank in Council Grove, Kansas, satisfies both of those statutory requirements, and she is even more qualified with her impressive background in public service and the private sector. In total, Miki Bowman has served as bank supervisor and regulator for nearly two years, and has been a community banker for seven. Miki was nominated on April the 26, 2018 as a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-votes-to-confirm-kansan-michelle-bowman-to-federal-reserve-board1 Sen. Moran Votes to Confirm Kansan Michelle Bowman to Federal Reserve Board 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Kansan Michelle Miki' Bowman on a bipartisan 64-34 vote to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Michelle Bowman will bring a unique and important perspective to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. Her distinguished leadership in the Kansas banking community, her experience as Kansas Bank Commissioner and her small-town Kansas roots will make her an exceptional member of the Board. I look forward to working with Miki on issues that our consumers and community financial institutions face in rural America. Prior to the vote on Ms. Bowman's nomination, Senator Moran spoke on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to confirm Bowman to the Board of Governors. Click Here to Watch Remarks Remarks As Delivered: Mr. President, tomorrow the Senate will consider Kansan Michelle Bowman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a seat reserved for a community banker or a community bank regulator. To understand her qualifications, we should first look at the position for which she has been nominated. The original Federal Reserve Act requires appointments to the Board to include a representative of the agriculture community. When Congress further defined the Fed's representation, it created a specific seat for someone with a community bank background, having either worked in or supervised a community bank. Miki Bowman has done both. Miki's experience as both a Kansas State Bank Commissioner, and her time at Farmers and Drovers Bank in Council Grove, Kansas, satisfies both of those statutory requirements, and she is even more qualified with her impressive background in public service and the private sector. In total, Miki Bowman has served as bank supervisor and regulator for nearly two years, and has been a community banker for seven. Miki was nominated on April the 26, 2018 as a … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/senator-roberts-senate-confirms-nomination-of-kansan-michelle-bowman-to-the-board-of-governors-of-the-federal-reserve-system Senator Roberts: Senate Confirms Nomination of Kansan Michelle Bowman to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 2018-11-15 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today announced the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Kansan Michelle Miki Bowman to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The final vote was 64-34. We must continue progress in providing regulatory relief to our nation's community banks, Roberts said. Community banks did not cause the financial crisis, and should not be regulated as if they did. Miki understands where the pain points are for community banks, and will be a strong advocate for commonsense, risk-based regulation. In 2015, Congress mandated that at least one seat on the Federal Reserve Board be designated for a community banking specialist. Bowman currently serves as the Kansas State Bank Commissioner, where she oversees hundreds of financial institutions in Kansas. She is also involved in her family's cattle and farm operation. Prior to moving back to Kansas in 2010 to work for Farmers & Drovers Bank, Bowman worked in Washington, D.C. for Kansas' native son, Senator Bob Dole, served as counsel on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and served in the Bush Administration at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=630 Rep. Estes Interviews Service Academy Applicants 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WICHITACongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), along with panels of local community leaders, interviewed 26 area high school students who applied for nomination to a U.S. service academy on Friday, Nov. 9, at his Wichita District Office. Two additional students were interviewed by phone."I'm always impressed by the quality of students we have here in Kansas," said Rep. Estes. "Each student I met with had an exceptional academic record and displayed the character and qualities needed to learn and serve at one of our U.S. service academies." Every year, Members of Congress may nominate up to ten candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy; the U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Academies make the final selection for appointments based on additional evaluations. Nominations will be made after the first of the year. High school students interested in applying for 2020 should visitestes.house.gov/forms/serviceacademynomination. Students who applied for a service academy are listed below in alphabetical order, along with their parents, high school and desired service academies. Nathan Adler,son of Marcus and Michelle Adler Trinity Academy | U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Zachary Bollinger,son of Shane and Emily Bollinger Hesston High School | U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Nataleigh Cantu,daughter of Joseph and Karen Cantu Augusta High School | U.S. Military Academy Monty Christo,son of Monty and Jody Christo Andover Central High School | U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Devin Dickinson,son of Jacob and Jill Dickinson Wellington High School | U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy Audrey Doffing,daughter of John and Melissa Doffing Conway Springs High Sch… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-access-to-chiropractic-healthcare-for-current-and-former-military-personnel Sen. Moran Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Chiropractic Healthcare for Current and Former Military Personnel 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand chiropractic health services for military retirees and members of the National Guard and Reserve. The Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act would require TRICARE to cover chiropractic services for all military service members, both active and retired, and non-activated reservists. Currently, healthcare programs through the U.S. Department of Defense, including TRICARE, do not cover chiropractic care for military retirees and non-activated reservists. Sen. Moran's bill continues his bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic by expanding access to complementary and integrative health services, which includes chiropractic care, for members of the military and veteran communities to treat chronic pain. Many of the retired servicemembers and Reservists who served our country have sustained back and other neuromusculoskeletal injuries that can be treated through chiropractic care, said Sen. Moran. However, the Department of Defense offers limited access to chiropractic care for Active duty and certain members of the Reserve Component leaving many in need at a disadvantage. I've long advocated for increased access to chiropractic care in the VA, and this legislation will similarly increase access to chiropractic care for all military enrollees by expanding TRICARE coverage for retirees and all reservists. The men and women who have served our nation deserve access to the same care they received while on active duty, and I'm pleased to introduce legislation that makes certain they do. Military retirees, reservists and National Guard members have served and sacrificed for our nation and the freedoms we all cherish. We all have a shared responsibility to do right by them, said Sen. Baldwin. I've heard from Wisconsin veterans who are in desperate need of chiropractic health services so they can access non-opioid pain management care and live healthier lives. My bipartisa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/senator-roberts-senate-moves-to-consider-nomination-of-kansan-michelle-bowman-to-the-board-of-governors-of-the-federal-reserve-system Senator Roberts: Senate Moves to Consider Nomination of Kansan Michelle Bowman to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 2018-11-14 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today announced the Senate has moved to consider the nomination of Kansan Michelle Miki Bowman to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The final vote to confirm Bowman is expected in the coming days. Bowman was nominated for her experience with community banking as both a regulator and a banker, Roberts said. Her background in public service and agriculture make her uniquely qualified for this appointment. In 2015, Congress mandated that at least one seat on the Federal Reserve Board be designated for a community banking specialist. Bowman currently serves as the Kansas State Bank Commissioner, where she oversees hundreds of financial institutions in Kansas. She is also involved in her family's cattle and farm operation. Prior to moving back to Kansas in 2010 to work for Farmers & Drovers Bank, Bowman worked in Washington, D.C. for Kansas' native son, Senator Bob Dole, served as counsel on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and served in the Bush Administration at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/kansas-common-sense-honoring-our-nation-s-veterans Kansas Common Sense - Honoring Our Nation's Veterans 2018-11-13 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Recognizing Veterans DayAs we come together as a nation to recognize Veterans Day, we honor the incredible sacrifices men and women in uniform have made on behalf of our nation and for our freedom. America has been made exceptional by the enduring courage and bravery of our troops, who have waged war against our adversaries in far off places so that our country and world could remain more peaceful. We also are called today to rededicate ourselves to make certain that veterans are treated with the care and respect they deserve following their service to our nation, and I hope we all take time to reflect on the profound impact of our servicemembers, past and present. To all those who have served our country: thank you, we respect you and we love you. Speaking at the Johnson County Veterans Day Observance On Saturday, I attended the Johnson County Veterans Day Observance where I had the the honor of thanking those who have so honorably served our nation. We have much to learn from our veterans, who didn't serve because of Republican this or Democrat that, but because of a deeply-rooted belief in protecting the freedoms our nation has to offer. Thanks to all who came out for this special event during the cold weather. Hosting U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Donovan at Wichita State On Friday I hosted U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Matthew Donovan at Wichita State University to tour their Innovation Campus. During the tour, we saw their Experiential Engineering Building, the National Institute for Aviation Research, and visited with various faculty, staff, students and industry professionals. The Innovation Campus is a unique opportunity for our state and features innovative technology and equipment that benefits students and employers across the aerospace industry. Nearly every Air Force platform relies on the expertise or parts supplied by Kansans, and the manufacturers and engineers in Wichita are eager to not only continue their work for the Air Force, but to grow that work. Wichita the Air Capital of the W… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-hosts-air-force-under-secretary-donovan-in-wichita Sen. Moran Hosts Air Force Under Secretary Donovan in Wichita 2018-11-09 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WICHITA, Kan. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and co-chair of the Senate Aerospace Caucus today hosted U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Matthew P. Donovan and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Dr. Will Roper in Wichita for tours at Wichita State University's (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research and Spirit AeroSystems. Sen. Moran, Under Secretary Donovan and Assistant Secretary Roper tour the 3-D Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) in the Virtual Reality Lab at the Wichita State University Innovation Campus. I am pleased Under Secretary Donovan joinedme in Wichita to see firsthand how Kansans supportour United States Air Force inthe Air Capital of the World', said Sen. Moran. Nearly every Air Force platform relies on the expertise or parts supplied by Kansans, and the manufacturers and engineers in Wichita are eager to not only continue their work for the Air Force, but to grow that work. Wichita offers the expertise, capacity and desireto be an epicenter of talent, innovation and efficiency for the AirForce, and I am committed to making certain the Pentagon remains acutely aware of the ways the Wichita area can serve the Department of Defense. I will continue to work to bring defenseleaders to Wichita to see the abundant opportunities for growth and the value of increased partnerships with academic and industry leaders here." Nearly 70 percent of an aircraft's cost over its lifetime goes to operating and sustaining it, said Under Secretary Donovan. Senator Moran has been a great advocate for the Air Force and I'm looking forward to harnessing some of the technology and expertise offered by Wichita State University and local companies to increase lethality and readiness. We were honored to host Senator Moran, U.S. Air Force Under Secretary Donovan, Dr. Roper and others at our Wichita facility today, said Spirit AeroSystems Senior Vice President for Defense and Fabrication Duane Hawkins.S… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/sen-moran-statement-on-the-resignation-of-attorney-general-jeff-sessions Sen. Moran Statement on the Resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions 2018-11-07 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies today released the following statement after the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Jeff Sessions served our country honorably and fulfilled the duties that were statutorily required of him. As Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, it was an honor to host Attorney General Sessions recently in Kansas, and I am appreciative of his work to ensure Kansas has the resources it needs to keep our communities safe. I expect that during this transition period, the Department will make certain federal law enforcement agencies continue to protect our country, carry out the rule of law and allow the Special Counsel investigation to continue unimpeded. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=629 Fourth District Constituents Appointed to 400 Years of African-American History Commission 2018-11-05 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced today that two community leaders from Wichita have been appointed to a U.S. Department of the Interior commission commemorating four hundred years of African-American history. Ms. Kenya Cox, NAACP Kansas State President and Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission in the Office of the Governor, and Rev. Nora Anyanwu Cox, minister and founder of Holy Spirit Healing Ministry and a retired nurse, were among 15 members appointed to the commission by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on Friday, Nov. 2. In May, Rep. Estes nominated Kenya Cox for appointment to the commission, while Rev. Cox was nominated by others from the community.This vital commission will lead our country's commemoration of African-American history throughout 2019 and I'm proud Kansas' 4th District will be well represented, said Rep. Estes. Kenya Cox and Rev. Cox have both dedicated their lives to serving our community. Their experience will help the commission fulfill its goal to educate and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans throughout our country. The 400 Years of African-American History Commission was established by Congress and enacted by President Donald Trump on Jan. 8, 2018, to plan, develop and carry out programs and activities throughout the United States to recognize 400 years of African-American contributions. Rep. Estes supported the bipartisan legislation creating the committee. The committee members will serve through July 1, 2020, and will begin meeting later this year. Read more here. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/11/kansas-common-sense-standing-with-the-jewish-community Kansas Common Sense - Standing with the Jewish Community 2018-11-05 2018 2018-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to Kansas Common Sense. Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Standing with the Jewish CommunityThe tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh was carried out by a domestic terrorist who seeks to destroy the idea of America. The shooter was driven by anti-Semitism, among the most disgusting constants through modern human history. Kansans know this all too well: in 2014, a white supremacist shot and killed innocent people in Overland Park at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City and Village Shalom. We must be better. I met on Tuesday with leaders from the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City to listen and learn about how I can better support our Jewish community in Kansas during this worrisome time, and to offer my condolences for those who were killed. We also discussed ways to help our nation recover and heal, and how I can support the Federation's efforts to keep their people and places of worship safe. We must collectively recommit ourselves today to supporting our Jewish friends and neighbors. We should not need another tragedy to remind us of the importance of standing together for people of all faiths and religions. Participating in the Midterm ElectionsAs Americans, one of the most fundamental elements of our system of government, and at the foundation of who we are as a nation, is the ability and freedom to cast a vote in elections. Tomorrow, people across the state and country will head to the polls to make their voices heard in the 2018 midterm elections I encourage all Kansans who haven't voted already to vote tomorrow, on Tuesday. To look up your polling location and find more information about the election, clickhere. Hosting Acting EPA Administrator in Kansas CityThis week, I hosted Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 7 lab in Kansas City for a meeting with lab emp… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-supports-rolling-back-red-tape-nursing-homes Rep. Marshall supports rolling back the red tape on nursing homes 2018-10-31 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.-Congressman Marshall recently signed on to H.R. 698, the Nursing Home Workforce Quality Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) workforce. This legislation rolls back outdated regulations that have kept skilled nursing facilities, especially in rural America,from training CNAs and further impairing the already lacking workforce. As the law currently stands, any skilled nursing facility that has received civil penalties totaling over $10,000 in fines is banned from doing CNA training for two years, whether or not those penalties had any relevance to the CNA program itself. Burdensome, outdated regulations are a practice of the past, this Congress and administration is dedicated to rolling back the red tape,Rep. Marshall said.It is imperative that we are not penalizing our workforce and our nursing facilities' patientsin rural America due to irrelevant issues. The Prairie Wind Villa Assisted Living/Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, Kansas has experienced the negative impact of these regulations firsthand when they received a citation for failing to update their door codes. Even though this violation had nothing to do with the CNA program, Prairie Wind was banned from CNA training for two years. H.R. 6986 will fix an outdated federal law that blocks nursing homes from training and recruiting new nurse aide staff to improve their quality of care,The Prairie Wind Villa Assisted Living/Phillips County Retirement Center Administrator, Nate Glendening said.Our nursing home fell under this ban for two years, costing us potential workers in our community, and narrowing opportunities to better serve our residents. Passage of H.R. 6986 will help a lot of nursing homes improve care, and reverse federal requirements that cause real harm to rural health care providers and their communities. Leading Age and the American Health Care Association, two of the nation's largest skilled nursing facility associations, support this legislation. HR 6986 will not in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chairman-yoder-to-tour-kansas-and-missouri-rivers Chairman Yoder Tours Kansas and Missouri Rivers 2018-10-31 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy Overland Park, KS Homeland Security Appropriations Chairman Kevin Yoder (R-KS) will host a tour of Army Corps projects on the Kansas River and demonstration of Coast Guard operations on the Missouri River this morning. The site visit includes federally funded projects supported by Rep. Yoder, including the Kansas Cities levees projects and Turkey Creek. Rep. Yoder issued the following statement: I am looking forward to seeing firsthand the important projects I've supported in Congress here in the Third District. This visit is especially timely with the recent passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes key water infrastructure projects in our region. It will be great to review these activities with the Coast Guard and Army Corps - the agencies we count on to reduce flood risks and ensure the safe and efficient movement of commerce along our waterways. Following the tour, Rep. Yoder will be available to the media at 11:30 AM CT in Kansas City, Kansas. If you plan to participate, please email Haley.Brady@mail.house.gov. Location and arrival instructions will be provided upon RSVP. With any media questions, please contact Haley.Brady@mail.house.gov. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/10/sen-moran-hosts-epa-acting-administrator-wheeler-in-kansas-city-to-sign-deregulatory-emissions-rule Sen. Moran Hosts EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler in Kansas City to Sign Deregulatory Emissions Rule 2018-10-30 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy KANSAS CITY, Kan. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works today hosted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler in Kansas City, Kan. at the EPA Region 7 Lab. Acting Administrator Wheeler signed a rule to amend the emergency release notification regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to make clear that reporting of air emission from animal waste at farms is not required under EPCRA. Sen. Moran also hosted Administrator Wheeler for an all-hands meeting with EPA's employees, a roundtable with community leaders and a tour of EPA's Region 7 Lab. While at the lab, Administrator Wheeler signed the proposed EPCRA exemption with Sen. Moran. They were joined by Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Jackie McClaskey, NASTTPO President Tim Gablehouse, and representatives from USDA, the Kansas Farm Bureau, the Kansas Livestock Association, Nebraska Cattlemen, the Livestock Marketing Association and the National Pork Producers Council. Farmers and ranchers continue to face numerous challenges, and the removal of this unnecessary and burdensome regulation is welcome news for producers across our state, said Sen. Moran. It was never the intent of Congress for normal odors from animal waste on farms to fall under our nation's emergency hazardous waste reporting requirements, so I appreciate Administrator Wheeler taking definitive action today to provide certainty to the livestock industry. The resources of our emergency responders ought to be focused on protecting the public from true environmental and chemical emergencies, not odors from animal waste. This proposed rule is intended to make it clear to the regulated community that animal waste emissions from farms do not need to be reported under EPCRA, said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. This action provides much-needed certainty and clarity to America's farmers and ranchers. It also ensures our emergency response officials … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=628 Rep. Estes Releases Statement on Kansas Troops Defending U.S. Border 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement on reports that troops from Kansas will be among those deployed to support border protection efforts at the U.S.-Mexico border:As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I know that securing our border is key to our national security, said Rep. Estes. I am thankful to the members of the Kansas National Guard, the active-duty soldiers stationed at Fort Riley, and all Kansans who will be among the engineers, military police, cooks, medical personnel and others deployed to support efforts to secure our border. These men and women make our state and country proud. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/10/kansas-common-sense-continuing-to-advocate-to-move-usda-agencies-to-kansas Kansas Common Sense - Advocating to Move USDA Agencies to Kansas 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to Kansas Common Sense. Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Continuing to Advocate to Move USDA Agencies to KansasIn August, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Purdue announced that the USDA's Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture would relocate away from the Washington, D.C. metro area by the end of 2019 a move that will benefit the USDA, rural America and federal taxpayers for many reasons. I penned an op-ed in The Topeka Capital-Journal highlighting why Kansas is the right place to move these entities. With the animal health corridor stretching through our state, robust critical infrastructure, outstanding academic and research institutions and an excellent workforce, a move to Kansas simply makes sense. As Secretary Purdue and USDA leadership review the over 130 expressions of interest five of which came from Kansas communities I'll continue to advocate that the ERS and NIFA will call Kansas home. Click here to read my op-ed. Arranging the Donation of Senate Computers to Kansas High SchoolsThis week, I secured the donation of five computers each to five Kansas high schools as part of the United States Senate's Computers for Schools program. This program, administered by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, channels surplus computers into classrooms across the country to help encourage and enable technology use in the classroom in this digital age. Computers are a central and invaluable part of classroom learning, and I am grateful to play a part in providing students the tools they need by securing the donation of these computers. We chose these schools based on a demonstrated need for new technological resources to help make certain these students do not get left behind in the digital age as digital fluency is becoming increasingly more important to employers in all fields. I will continue working with local edu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/10/sen-moran-meets-with-u-s-diplomats-and-foreign-officials-in-eastern-europe Sen. Moran Meets with U.S. Diplomats and Foreign Officials in Eastern Europe 2018-10-29 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Senate Appropriations Committee; chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; and member of the Subcommittee on Defense traveled last week to Eastern Europe where he and Senate colleagues met with U.S. Diplomats and foreign officials on issues including national security, continued Russian aggression and ongoing counterterrorism and intelligence efforts. Alongside my Senate colleagues in Europe, I had the privilege to visit with and learn from our country's men and women working to promote U.S. diplomacy abroad, said Sen. Moran. I consulted with elected officials, U.S. State Department personnel and foreign leaders about a number of important strategic interests to the United States and I thanked them for their service to our country and their work to keep us safe. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this visit was important to better understand how taxpayer funding is being utilized to accomplish strategic objectives abroad. In Chisinau, Moldova, I met with the Moldovan Speaker, members of Parliament and U.S. Embassy personnel on topics ranging from Russian aggression, the importance of increasing U.S. exports abroad and resource needs, continued Sen. Moran. In Vienna, the delegation met with U.S. State Department embassy staff and with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Legal Attach on issues such as ongoing counterterrorism efforts, the growing prevalence of cybercrime and other law enforcement-related matters. Our last stop in Europe was Tallinn, Estonia, where U.S. Embassy staff discussed Russian aggression, the U.S. and Estonia's military cooperation, collaboration and continued commitment, the Department of Commerce's recent efforts to stop the proliferation of certain dangerous products and the FBI's role in promoting U.S. security abroad. Defending our nation necessitates an increased focus on cybersecurity and election protection and, as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcom… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=627 Congressman Estes Announces New Agriculture and Energy Staff 2018-10-25 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced Dan Martin has joined his staff as a legislative assistant for agriculture and energy. Martin is a native of Hugoton, KS and was most recently on the staff of Kansas Senator Jerry Moran.Agriculture and energy are crucial drivers of our state's economy and major industries in our district, said Rep. Estes. I am glad to have Dan's experience on our team as we work to grow the agriculture sector, support our farmers and ranchers and further Kansas' leadership in securing America's energy independence. A graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Martin has worked for the U.S. Senate since 2016. Rep. Estes's priorities for agriculture include passage of a Farm Bill, advocating for free and fair trade, repealing Obama-era regulations like Waters of the United States (WOTUS), and expanding rural broadband access. For energy, Rep. Estes has supported efforts to expand wind and solar energy capabilities throughout the 4th District, as well as initiatives in Congress to expand ethanol production as part of an all of the above strategy to securing America's energy independence. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoder-nominee-sunayana-dumala-wins-consensus-civility-award Yoder Nominee, Sunayana Dumala, Wins Consensus Civility Award 2018-10-25 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy Overland Park, KS Sunayana Dumala was named one of five winners of this year's Consensus Civility Award. This award highlights people who have worked across differences to improve the community. Representative Kevin Yoder (R-KS) issued the following statement: Congratulations to my friend, Sunayana Dumala, for receiving this year's Consensus Civility Award. I have been honored to get to know Sunayana and have seen her work every day to promote civility, community and a sense of welcome to people around the globe. Unfortunately, I met Sunayana under the most horrific of circumstances when her husband was the fatal victim of a hate crime at a neighborhood restaurant in Olathe. While Sunayana was dealing with her intense grief and loss, she was inspired to establish Forever Welcome, a social media campaign supported by her employer to show that America is still a welcoming and safe place for current and future immigrants. Sunayana's message of unity and acceptance continues to spread across our region and across the world, creating a wave of positive change. I am humbled and honored to have nominated her for this important award. Congratulations again to Sunayana, and to all of the winners of this year's award. 2018 award winners: John Couture, owner, Bier Station; Damon Daniel, Ad Hoc Group Against Crime; Sunayana Dumala, Forever Welcome; Rachel Gonzalez, Young Democrats of Missouri; and Rosilyn Temple, Mothers in Charge. To learn more about Consensus and its Civility Project, including the Civility Awards, please visit: http://www.consensuskc.org/civilityproject/. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/10/sen-moran-arranges-for-donation-of-five-senate-computers-to-elkhart-high-school Sen. Moran Arranges for Donation of Senate Computers to Kansas High Schools 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced that he has secured the donation of five computers each to five Kansas high schools as part of the United States Senate's Computers for Schools program. This program, administered by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, channels surplus computers into classrooms across the country to help encourage and enable technology use in the classroom in this digital age. Computers are a central and invaluable part of classroom learning, and I am grateful to play a part in providing students the tools they need by securing the donation of these computers, said Sen. Moran. Digital fluency is becoming increasingly more important to employers in all fields and I will continue working with local educators, parents, students and businesses to make certain our students are prepared for the workforce. We extend our thanks to Senator Moran for his work to provide computers to five of our Kansas schools, said Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education. Technology plays an important role in the education of today's students and these donations will ensure students in those classrooms have access to critical learning tools. Sen. Moran secured the donation of computers to each of the following five schools: Ashland Jr/Sr High School Sen. Moran's District Representative, Tyler York, graduated from Ashland Junior/Senior High in 2005. Sen. Moran's State Agriculture Representative, James Kelly, graduated from Elkhart High School in 2011. Kinsley Jr/Sr High School Sen. Moran's Legislative Assistant who manages the banking, energy and water infrastructure portfolios, Jordan Ebert, graduated from Kinsley Junior/Senior High in 2009. Ebert's mother, Lisa Ebert, is a second grade teacher in USD #347. Hill City Jr/Sr High School Sen. Moran's Senior Foreign Policy Advisor, Nathan Heiman, graduated from Hill City High School in 2001. Heiman's father, Tom Heiman, served as superintendent of USD #281 from 1985-1999. Lincoln Jr/Sr High School Sen… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://yoder.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chairman-yoder-responds-to-this-mornings-attempted-attacks Chairman Yoder Responds to This Morning's Attempted Attacks 2018-10-24 2018 2018-10 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy Overland Park, KS Homeland Security Appropriations Chairman Kevin Yoder (R-KS) issued the following statement in response to this morning's attempted attacks on prominent Democratic leaders and the news media: Violence has no place in American politics, and this attempt to harm prominent Democratic leaders and the news media is terrorism, plain and simple. Republicans and Democrats must come together to prioritize civility and ensure that the divides between us never lead to violence. I hope that the perpetrator of this attack can be swiftly brought to justice, and as Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I will work with the Secret Service and other law enforcement to closely monitor the situation. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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