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https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/greenwood-county-listening-tour-eureka Greenwood County Listening Tour, Eureka 2019-12-30 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops GREENWOOD COUNTYMonday, December 30VFW Post #2712Eureka 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/phone-call-with-president-trump Happy New Year! 2019-12-30 2019 2019-12 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. Phone Call with President Trump On Sunday, I spoke with President Trump regarding the recent news that Boeing will suspend production of the 737 Max jetliner and what that means for our state. The President assured me he will work with his team at the White House to see if there are ways that he and the administration can be of help. I will continue to stay engaged with President Trump, Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing and the FAA until this issue is resolved. I understand what the production of the 737 Max means to Spirit and the Wichita community, and I also recognize the problem extends to smaller suppliers and subcontractors in the area. This is a serious issue, and I want the jetliner back into production as soon as it has been determined safe to fly. In addition, I will continue to work with the Department of Defense to get more military work for Wichita manufacturers. Read more about my call here in the Wichita Eagle. Touring the North American Pipe Corporation On Monday afternoon, I stopped in McPherson for an informative tour of North American Pipe Corporation (NAPCO) which is owned by Westlake Chemical of Houston, Texas. With 130 local employees, NAPCO is an important driver of the McPherson area economy. NAPCO is a leading polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer in North America servicing multiple unique markets, including municipal water and sewer, residential plumbing, water well, agricultural irrigation, turf, electrical and mining. I enjoyed meeting with employees who manufacture products that make a meaningful contribution to the economic growth of our state and nation. During my visit, we discussed several issues that Congress can address to help American businesses remain globally competitive includingtrade, workforce development and infrastructure needs.Thank you to plant manager Tim Covert for arranging… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/hodgeman-county-listening-tour-hanston Hodgeman County Listening Tour, Hanston 2019-12-27 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops HODGEMAN COUNTYFriday, December 27Hanston State BankHanston 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/ottawa-county-listening-tour-minneapolis Ottawa County Listening Tour, Minneapolis 2019-12-26 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops OTTAWA COUNTYThursday, December 26Main StreetMinneapolis 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-roger-marshall-president-trumps-trade-deals-will-ensure-long-term-success Rep. Roger Marshall: President Trump's trade deals will ensure long-term success for America's farmers 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy By the time China is done, he will have renegotiated over 50 percent of the United States' trade agreements, giving us long-term certainty for all of our future generations of farmers. When asked if the relief is coming soon enough, Marshall answered, Yes. We have mountains of grain from two years ago sitting in Kansas with nowhere to go, Marshall said. But between the Japanese trade agreement, the president's [United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement] USMCA trade agreement and now China getting closer, we've made it. The USMCApassed the House of Representatives on Thursday after both the Trump administration and House Democrats took credit for the$1.2trillion deal they say will be better for Americans compared to the North American Free Trade Agreement that President Trump has referred to in the past as "NAFTA the disaster." The billnow heads to the Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will take it up after an impeachment trial for President Trump. We've made it through the hard past five years, actually, and between the president's help with some of the trade mitigation money and these contracts, these trade agreements going forward, yes, we are going to make it, Marshall said on America's Newsroom on Monday. He acknowledged that the details of the Phase One deal with China are vague but said, It'll start influencing the price of crops and gives us long-term certainty. He added that the president gave us some trade mitigation money, some market facilitation payments to help get us through these hard times because we were the tip of the spear. Every time I go back to Kansas, people tell me, thank the president for this mitigation money,' Marshall said. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/barber-county-listening-tour-medicine-lodge Barber County Listening Tour, Medicine Lodge 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops BARBER COUNTYMonday, December 23American Legion PostMedicine Lodge 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/safeguarding-our-freedoms Safeguarding our Freedoms 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Wishing You Happy Holidays Happyholidays to you and yours! Robba and I hope that you are able to spend quality time with loved ones during this joyous season. May God bless you and your families in the New Year! As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this season, we are also thinking of the many men and women in uniform at home and abroad who are unable to be with friends and family as they fight to protect our homeland. Missing the holidays represents one of the many sacrifices our servicemembers and their families make, and I am grateful for their dedicated service to their fellow Americans. Safeguarding our Freedoms On Tuesday, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA), which is critical to safeguarding our freedoms and supporting our servicemembers and their families. This legislation further modernizes our military and includes the largest pay raise for our troops in nearly a decade. I applaud my colleagues for working to create a bipartisan bill that we can send to the President's desk. I was particularly pleased to see several of my priorities included in the final legislation. This includes the Cyber Red Team Assessment to increase security against new and emerging cyber threats, which will help support missions related to the 177th Information Aggressor Squadron of the Kansas Air National Guard Unit stationed at McConnell Air Force Base. In addition, the NDAA includes my bill, the Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing Act, to strengthen Kansas manufacturers, specifically within aerospace, defense, technology and agriculture. I'm also pleased that this bill will secure a Military-Type Certification for the Textron AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft, which will have a significant impact on the Kansas aerospace community. To read more about my priorities included in this legislation, please click here. Funding our Government Passing the CJS Appropriations Package On Thursday, the Senate passed my FY2020 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill. As Chairman of the App… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-applauds-fy2020-nih-funding Sen. Moran Applauds FY2020 NIH Funding 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 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 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies today released the following statement applauding the FY2020 Appropriations package for National Institutes of Health (NIH): Throughout my time in Congress, I have been an advocate for NIH and its mission to save lives, invest in the next generation of Americans and help to establish the United States as a world leader in health research and innovation. These additional resources in this bill will serve to assist our nation's top minds and researchers in new discoveries, including treatments and cures for diseases, and I applaud its passage in the Senate. In addition, deadly and devastating diseases result in large financial pressure on families and our healthcare system. NIH's research serves to find new treatments and therefore reduces costs, helping to benefit all Americans. Items to Note: With the inclusion of this year's funding level, there has been a 38 percent increase in financial support over the past five years for the NIH. Full text of the FY2020 Appropriations package for NIH can be found here and a summary of Labor, Health and Human services can be found here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2208 Rep. Estes Announces 2020 Service Academy Nominees 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy Rep. Estes Announces 2020 Service Academy Nominees f t # e Wichita, December 20, 2019 | Greg Steele (202-225-6216) WICHITACongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has nominated 22 students for U.S. service academies following an application and interview process that took place Nov. 1, 2019, with several students interviewed by phone on another date.Each year I'm always encouraged by the talent and dedication of our District's service academy applicants, said Rep. Estes. While the 22 nominees still have a rigorous journey before they are accepted at a service academy, I'm confident that our country is safer and stronger with these individuals leading our country in the 21st century.Students from the 4th District applied and were interviewed by a panel of local community leaders at the Wichita District Office. A one-on-one meeting with Rep. Estes followed their interview.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.Applicants interested in applying for 2021 should visitestes.house.gov/forms/serviceacademynomination.Academy nominees (listed in alphabetical order by academy) Photos of nominees with Congressman Estes available upon request.United States Military Academy at West Point West Point, New York Sam Baldwin, Andover Central High School, son of Mark and Kristina Baldwin Morgan Busher, Campus High School, U.S. Army, daughter of Bobbie Brown Creighton Camp, Andale High School, son of Joseph and Kiersten Camp … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/mitchell-county-listening-tour-beloit Mitchell County Listening Tour, Beloit 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Tour Stops Home Kansas Kansas Listening Tour Tour Stops MITCHELL COUNTYFriday, December 20Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc.Beloit 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2207 Rep. Estes Votes to Approve USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a Member of the Ways and Means Committee and USMCA leadership whip team, voted in favor of approving the implementing legislation for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today. Rep. Estes has championed the trade deal since it was announced by President Trump last year."As I have said for more than a year, passing the USMCA is great news for Kansas and our country," said Rep. Estes. "The journey to this day has been longer and harder than it should have been. For too long, the USMCA took a back seat to partisan politics, causing farmers, ranchers, and workers to miss out on economic growth and jobs in the meantime. However today, we take a giant step forward to finally make this free and fair trade deal a reality. I thank President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for their leadership to follow through on another campaign promise and negotiate a critical deal for all Americans." Prior to today's vote, Rep. Estes spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about the importance of approving the USMCA. Watch his remarks here. Following the vote, several organizations released statements praising the USMCA and Rep. Estes' work on the trade deal. "USMCA is an important tool for Wichita and Kansas companies and farmers who rely on trade with our partners in Canada and Mexico,"said Karyn Page, president/ CEO of Kansas Global Trade Services."We can't thank Congressman Estes enough for his leadership and hard work to get USMCA passed!" "Kansas Farm Bureau commends members of the Kansas Congressional delegation for helping all Kansans by voting for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement," said Rich Felts, president of Kansas Farm Bureau. "USMCA builds on the success of the NAFTA agreement, and will ultimately lead to greater market access and stronger partnerships with our nearest neighbors. Kansas agriculture is the backbone of our state's export-focused economy that has benefited under NAFTA. In the midst of a challenging agriculture economy, the farmers and … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/unlike-pelosi-house-republicans-have-bipartisan-cure-prescription-drug-costs Unlike Pelosi, House Republicans have a bipartisan cure for prescription drug costs 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Published in the Washington Examiner on December 14, 2019. Read the article online HERE As physicians and healthcare providers, and now policymakers, we believe that innovation will drive the cost of healthcare down more than any new law or policy. Whether here in Congress or in our office as a physician, we strive to keep patients out of the hospital and at home and healthy with their loved ones. Having the best tools and medicine in our toolkit helps us achieve that mission. Patients deserve access to cutting-edge medicine that is going to treat, and maybe even cure, Alzheimer's or diabetes. We need to make sure the next miracle drug sitting in the approval pipeline that could cure childhood cancers, as well as metastatic breast, lung, skin, prostate, or pancreatic cancers, are more quickly available for your loved ones. Lives literally depend on it. While we were in medical and dental school, there were simply no cures or good treatment options for most cancers, leukemia, hepatitis, depression, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Within the last decade we've seen groundbreaking medical miracles. One notable example is former President Jimmy Carter, who had widespread metastatic melanoma, and was treated by a groundbreaking immunotherapy drug. Thanks to American research and ingenuity, we have medicine unlike the world has ever seen such as CAR T-cell therapy. Two therapies were approved by the Food and Drug Administration within the last two years to defeat lymphoma and acute pediatric lymphoblastic leukemia. More recently, the FDA approved a miracle drug for cystic fibrosis, which impacts 30,000 Americans. And finally, it's worth mentioning that just six years ago, Hepatitis C was a death sentence. Thanks to investments in innovation, 3.5 million people with Hepatitis C can now take a pill once a week for 12 weeks and be completely cured. None of these treatments would have been made available if it weren't for the U.S. protecting innovation and encouraging innovators to be pioneers. Last year, natio… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/marshall-end-impeachment-house-means-more-time-work-polic Marshall: End of impeachment in House means more time to work on policy 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy The impeachment battle in the case of President Donald Trump now shifts from the US House to the Senate -- and if Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall and other Republicans had their way, things would have never gotten this far. Democrats say the Trump administration was asked to investigate Hunter Biden, a one0time representative for a Ukranian gas company and the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, or else $400 million in military aid would be withheld. Marshall says that's not the case. Trial in the Senate is next, possibly next month. At least 21 Republicans would have to join Democrats for Trump to be convicted. Marshall says he's pleased the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, also known as USMCA, is being finalized soon despite the impeachment proceedings the last several months. Marshall says the end of impeachment in the House means he and other lawmakers in the lower chamber can work on other matters like healthcare and workforce development. He says he's working on a bipartisan legislation to cut prescription costs and the overall cost of healthcare. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/marshall-new-usmca-trade-deal-gold-standard Marshall: New USMCA trade deal gold standard 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Originally published in Hutch News. U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement the biggest trade agreement of our lifetime that will translate into thousands of jobs for Kansas. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 385-41 for the USMCA on Thursday. All members of the Kansas delegation supported it. All but three of those voting against it were Democrats. Marshall would prefer the U.S. Senate quickly approve the legislation, but he said it will be affected by the articles of impeachment and when they reach the Senate for a trial of President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., set aside January for those proceedings, Marshall said. However, if Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., delays sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate, McConnell could move the USMCA from February to January, Marshall said. If I was betting, I would bet on February, Marshall said of Senate action on the trade deal. There' is gamesmanship and it is holding Kansas hostage, he said. Marshall repeatedly criticized Pelosi for not bringing the trade deal to the House floor earlier in the year. The deal is just a huge, huge Christmas present for the American farmer, Marshall said in a conference call with the media Thursday. A news release from Marshall's office contained praise for the pact from officials with Kansas Farm Bureau and the Kansas Livestock Association, as well as from leaders of grain and dairy associations. It preserves the unrestricted access for U.S. beef exports to Canada and Mexico, said Matt Teagarden, CEO of the Kansas Livestock Association, in the release. It will ultimately lead to greater market access and stronger partnerships with our nearest neighbors, Kansas Farm Bureau president Rich Felts said. The USMCA is a successor to the North American Free Trade Agreement and had the support of the AFL-CIO and the auto industry. It addresses issues ranging from digital trade to environmental issues to labor laws. It will help small business ow… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-celebrates-passage-historic-trade-agreement Marshall Celebrates Passage of Historic Trade Agreement 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to ratifyPresident Trump's new United States, Mexico, Canada (USMCA) trade agreement providing necessary updates and improvements to the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). For the past two years, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. has been a leaderin the writing and passage of this trade agreement and today celebrates the victory this vote represents for farmers, small business owners and manufacturers. This agreement will create thousands of jobs in Kansas. Today I delivered on my number one legislative priority and voted to ratify President Trump's United State Mexico Canada trade agreement,said Rep. Marshall. This deal delivers hundreds of millions of dollars in market opportunities for Kansas agriculture goods, streamlined supply chains for our small businesses, and thousands of new jobs for hard working Kansans. This deal has been far too long in the making but I look forward to President Trump signing this agreement so he can deliver on his huge promise to the American people. I want to thank all of the agriculture organizations, trade associations and other industry groups who championed this effort and provided constant support throughout this endeavor. Passage of the UMSCA is a great win for Kansas Agribusiness,said Ron Seeber, President and CEO, Kansas Grain and Feed Association, Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, and Renew Kansas Biofuels Association. Whether it be grain, ag inputs, or biofuels, passage shows the world that Kansas and the United States are open for business. Canada and Mexico are Kansas' top two trading partners with a combined $4 billion in exports in 2018 alone. The USMCA trade agreement will result in$68 billion in economic activity for our country, stability and certainty for our agriculture producers and small business owners, and sets a twenty-first century standard for future multi-lateral trade agreements. This holiday season will be a bit brighter for America's dairy farmers… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://watkins.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steve-watkins-applauds-passage-usmca Congressman Steve Watkins Applauds Passage of USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Steven Watkins W000824 watkins.house.gov     legacy Press Contact:Dylan.Jones@mail.house.gov For Immediate Release: December 19, 2019 Congressman Steve Watkins Applauds Passage of USMCA Washington, D.C. Congressman Steve Watkins (KS-02), one of two freshman lawmakers on Republican Whip Steve Scalise's USMCA Whip Team, applauds the passage of the historic United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal with Canada and Mexico, Kansas' two largest trading partners. USMCA is a rebalanced and modernized North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for the 21st century. Kansas currently exports around $2.0 billion to each country, and this agreement will only increase those exports. Congressman SteveWatkinsissued the following statement: Kansans will prosper from this historic USMCA trade deal for generations to come. Kansas farmers, ranchers, workers, and business owners tell me every day how much they need this critical agreement that will provide greater access to markets, and freer and fairer trade with our largest trading partners. 384 days ago, President Trump signed USMCA and sent it to Congress, delivering on a key promise to re-negotiate the best North American trade deal possible for the United States. It is disgraceful that the obstructionist Democrats have held USMCA hostage for over a year depriving families of the tremendous economic growth that USMCA is sure to bring and chose instead to waste time and taxpayer dollars conducting a rigged, baseless impeachment inquiry. I am glad we were able to get USMCA one step closer to passage into law, and that my work on the USMCA Whip Team is helping to get this crucial trade deal across the finish line. Republican Whip Steve Scalise issued the following statement: USMCA is a triumph for workers. President Trump has delivered a 21st century trade deal that truly benefits the forgotten men and women of America. It has been a team effort to get this deal over the finish line and no team was more critical to this process than the USMCA Whip Team. We wouldn't be here without Steve's hard work and engag… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-applauds-passage-of-fy2020-commerce-justice-and-science-appropriations-package Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of FY2020 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Package 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 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 released the following statement applauding the passage of the FY2020 Appropriations package for CJS: This fiscally responsible bill includes essential resources to further our nation's priorities in scientific innovation, law enforcement and economic development, and I applaud its passage as part of the full Appropriations bill. This legislation will not only benefit Kansans with federal programs aimed to keep communities safe and invest in infrastructure, but it also accelerates the goal of returning American astronauts to the moon and cementing our country's leadership in space exploration. This legislation also provides the necessary support for the U.S. Census Bureau as it undertakes the 2020 Decennial Census, strengthens trade enforcement and invests in advancing severe weather forecasting. I am grateful to have worked closely with Ranking Member Shaheen to pass a good government, bipartisan bill that enables numerous agencies within our jurisdiction to accomplish their missions and address the needs of our nation. I look forward to President Trump signing this legislation into law and seeing the ways in which these federal resources impact communities in Kansas and across the country. Items to Note: In September, the Appropriations Committee passed the FY2020 CJS Appropriations bill. In mid-October, Sen. Moran spoke on the Senate floor about the FY2020 CJS Appropriations bill and the importance of getting it, along with other funding legislation, across the finish line. For a full summary of theFY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,click here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sens-moran-tester-introduce-bill-to-provide-pay-fix-to-va-health-administration-employees Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Bill to Provide Pay Fix to VA Health Administration Employees 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee introduced the Competitive Pay for Leaders in Veterans Health Care Act to create a pay fix for Senior Executive Service (SES)-Equivalents in the Veterans Health Administration. To deliver the best possible care for our veterans, we need to have the best possible workforce at the Department of Veterans Affairs, said Sen. Moran. Nine years ago, we passed a law to help VA recruit and retain the best and brightest leaders to manage the many different specialty care functions that VA provides. This bill will make certain that VA retains the ability to provide competitive pay to attract and keep highly specialized and highly competent leaders serving our veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs must be an employer of choice for talented professionals, said Sen. Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that VA is able to recruit and retain individuals who help the Veterans Health Administration provide high-quality care and services to our nation's veterans. The Competitive Pay for Leaders in Veterans Health Care Act excludes SES-Equivalent positions from a Level V pay cap, putting their salary in line with the intent of a 2010 law that allowed these healthcare administration employees to be paid competitively. Without this change, VA would need to collect the higher payment amount back from current and past employees and would face significant challenges hiring qualified healthcare leaders. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2206 Rep. Estes Votes Against Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting against two articles of impeachment in the U.S. House of Representatives."Tonight's impeachment is not about evidence, the rule of law or the Constitution. Instead, the articles of impeachment passed tonight by the U.S. House of Representatives are the culmination of a desire by many House Democrats to impeach President Trump which began the day he was sworn-in," said Rep. Estes. "Despite the standards called for by Speaker Pelosi, tonight's impeachment was completely partisan and without compelling evidence. I voted against impeaching President Trump and will continuestanding with the millions of Kansans and Americans who voted for Donald Trump and who are against these reckless articles of impeachment. Speaker Pelosi rightly predicted this would be a divisive maneuver, yet the radical left has pushed it forward. My hope is that once this is over, the House can get back to work for the American people." 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-marshall-enough-impeachment-circus Rep. Marshall: Enough of this impeachment circus 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Originally published by Hutch News. WASHINGTON The U.S. House is marching toward a historic vote to impeach President Donald Trump. As debate proceeded Wednesday afternoon,Kansas First District congressman Roger Marshall spoke on behalf of the President. "I rise today in opposition to the impeachment of the legitimately elected president of the United States. Enough! Madam Speaker enough! Enough of this impeachment circus! Enough of these sham witch hunts! I'm voting no because the president has done nothing wrong. The only thing the president is guilty of is doing the things he said he would do. And if my democrat colleagues were honest, they'd tell us the only thing President Trump is guilty of is not being Hillary Clinton. The only party of obstruction, abuse of power, or whatever focus group term they are using today is the party on the other side of this aisle. They are obstructing the will of the American people and the very foundation of our country. By politically weaponizing impeachment, they have dangerously shattered precedent and abused out constitution. They along will bear this responsibility. Madam Speaker, they will fail and it's no wonder the American people don't trust this body. It's past time to be done with this circus and get to the work that matters like securing our borders and passing trade deals. I will vote no and encourage this body to move on from this heartbreaking, disgraceful day to things that actually matter." Trump would be just the third American president to be impeached, a distinctive dark mark on his tenure. From the White House, he tweeted that despite the Democrats' patriotic talk, they were actually perpetrating an assault on America. He and his Republican supporters say the Democrats are just trying to remove a president they couldn't beat at the ballot box. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-vote-no-impeachment Marshall to Vote NO on Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., issued a statement prior toa vote in the House of Representatives on two Articles of Impeachment against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States; (1) abuse of power, and (2) obstruction of Congress: I will votenobecause this President has done nothing wrong,said Dr. Marshall.And if my Democrat colleagues were honest, they'd tell us that the only thing President Trump is guilty of is not being Hillary Clinton. The only party guilty of obstruction, abuse of power, or whatever focus group term they are using today, is the party on the other side of this aisle.It's past time to be done with this circus, and to get to the work that matters like securing our borders and passing trade deals. I will voteno, and encourage everyone to move on from this disgraceful moment in time, and onto the things that actually matter to the American people. Watch Congressman Marshall's entire floor speechHERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://watkins.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-watkins-vote-no-articles-impeachment Rep. Watkins to Vote No on Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Steven Watkins W000824 watkins.house.gov     legacy Press Contact:Dylan.Jones@mail.house.gov For Immediate Release: December 18, 2019 Rep. Watkins to Vote No on Articles of Impeachment Washington, D.C.Rep. Steve Watkins (KS-02) to vote no on both of Democrats' partisan articles of impeachment. Rep. Steve Watkins issued the following statement: "After three years of obstruction and resistance, Democrats brought forward articles of impeachment that prove once and for all this entire process has been nothing more than desperate political theatre. The American people deserve better. I will be voting no on both articles of impeachment. The facts show President Trump has not committed an impeachable offense. I was elected to Congress to deliver results for Kansans--not waste their time and tax dollars on a baseless witch hunt designed to delegitimize the 2016 election and divide our nation." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-applauds-increased-international-food-aid-funding-in-fy2020-ag-appropriations-bill Sen. Moran Applauds Increased International Food Aid Funding in FY2020 Ag Appropriations Bill 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) co-chair of the Senate Hunger Caucus and member of Senate Appropriations Committee today released the following statement applauding the funding levels of the FY2020 Appropriations package for international food aid: As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I work to prioritize funding for our international food aid programs and I was pleased to see that both the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and the Food for Peace Title II Grants received increases in funding to further their missions and assist in reducing global food security. This is an issue in which the morally correct thing to do is also what's in the best interest of our country. By continuing to invest in?Food for Peace,?McGovern-Dole?and other international food aid programs, food grown by U.S. and Kansas farmers will save lives around the world and reduce conflict by promoting greater social and economic stability. Items to Note: # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2204 Rep. Estes Releases Statement on FY 2020 Appropriations Bills 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-KS) released the following statement on H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, the two federal government spending packages that passed in the House today:"I voted for the defense budget bill passed today that funds the largest pay raise for our troops in a decade, allows for border security and rebuilds our military," said Rep. Estes. "While this funding bill is critical for our national security, I voted against the second budget bill for domestic spending. I fought to include several key provisions in the bill including grants for water improvement projects such as the Equus Beds Aquifer that provides water for Wichita and the surrounding region and the SECURE Act to provide greater retirement security for more Americans. I'm pleased these provisions can now go into law, but ultimately couldn't vote for the final spending package because of the irresponsible level of overall spending added by House Democrats. In Congress, I'll continue to fight to cut government spending and limit the size of government." 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2205 Rep. Estes Announces Fourth District Congressional App Competition Winners 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WICHITALast week during Computer Science Education Week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) met with the Kansas Fourth District winners of this year's Congressional App Challenge. "It was great to meet this year's first and second place winners from our District during Computer Science Education Week and see their exciting work firsthand," said Rep. Estes. "All of the students involved submitted impressive apps, and I look forward to hosting this competition in our District again next year." This was the first year the Fourth District participated in the national Congressional App Challenge. The competition offers an opportunity for middle school and high school students to showcase their creativity and technical skill by submitting the app of their choosing that they have created in the last calendar year, either for a class project, extracurricular or specifically for the App Challenge. Students living in or attending school in Kansas' Fourth District were eligible to compete as individuals or teams of up to four. The winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on House.gov. A panel of three individuals in the computer science field selected the winners. First place winner Abir Haque's Bangla Alphabet App helps English speakers develop literacy in Bengali with interactive charts, language facts, transliteration software and quizzes. Haque used Python, JavaScrip and other code to develop the app and is a student at Wichita East High School. The second-place team of Judah Hansen and Jessica Ta entered their app Bloom, which encourages a healthy sleep schedule by recording a user's sleep time and rewarding healthy patterns through a cactus that grows when suggested hours are completed. Users can use points to collect more cacti in their garden. Hansen is a student at The Independent School and Ta is a student at Wichita Southeast High School. Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and represents Kansas' 4th Congressional District in the U.S. Hou… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-statement-on-senate-passage-of-the-national-defense-authorization-act Sen. Moran Statement on Senate Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 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 the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA): The NDAA is critical to safeguarding our freedoms and supporting our servicemembers and their families. This legislation further modernizes our military and includes the largest pay raise for our troops in nearly a decade. I applaud my colleagues for working to create a bipartisan bill that we can send to the President's desk. I was particularly pleased to see several of my priorities included in the final legislation. This includes the Cyber Red Team Assessment to increase security against new and emerging cyber threats, which will help support missions related to the 177th Information Aggressor Squadron of the Kansas Air National Guard Unit stationed at McConnell Air Force Base. In addition, the NDAA includes my bill, the Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing Act, to strengthen Kansas manufacturers, specifically within aerospace, defense, technology and agriculture. I'm also pleased that this bill will secure a Military-Type Certification for the Textron AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft, which will have a significant impact on the Kansas aerospace community. Additional Sen. Moran priorities included in NDAA: The NDAA includes provisions from legislation Sen. Moran has championed, the Startup Act, to modernize and increase the authorization level of EDA's Regional Innovation and Strategies Program. This will provide essential proof-of-concept and commercialization assistance to innovators and entrepreneurs, and operational support for organizations that provide early-stage risk capital to businesses. The NDAA includes Sen. Moran's measure to prevent federal transit dollars from being used to procure subway cars, other passenger railcars and transit buses from Chinese state-owned, controlled or subsidized enterprises, with limited exception. The NDAA reflects Sen. Moran's work to make certain Guantanamo Bay detainees are treated for medical condition… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senator-roberts-applauds-passage-of-ndaa Senator Roberts Applauds Passage of NDAA 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA), which provides $735 billion in funding for national defense spending. Today's passage of the NDAA will provide our men and women in uniform a well-deserved and much needed pay raise, said Sen. Roberts. As the senior Marine in Congress, I understand how crucial the NDAA is to ensuring our troops are provided with the best equipment, training and support necessary to serve our country. I am also pleased to see that Kansas companies will be a direct benefactor of funding provided in the NDAA. This legislation will give troops a 3.1% pay raise, the largest pay raise for members of the armed forces in nearly a decade. It also creates a new U.S. Space Force as the sixth Armed Service of the U.S. Air Force, supports the lives of military families by including landmark reform of the military privatized housing system, provides critical funding for disaster recovery and invests in advancements in technology to counter adversaries like Russia and China. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://watkins.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steve-watkins-introduces-resolution-expressing-support-president Congressman Steve Watkins Introduces Resolution Expressing Support for President Trump’s Executive Order on Combating anti-Semitism 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Steven Watkins W000824 watkins.house.gov     legacy Press Contact:Dylan.Jones@mail.house.gov For Immediate Release: December 16, 2019 Congressman Steve Watkins Introduces Resolution Expressing Support for President Trump's Executive Orderon Combating anti-Semitism Washington, D.C.On December 14th, Congressman Steve Watkins (KS-02) introducedH. Res.764, expressingthe support oftheHouse of Representatives for the priorities and goals of President Trump's executive orderoncombating anti-Semitism. Congressman SteveWatkinsissued the following statement: As a strong defender of Israel and ally to Jewish Americans,Iamproud to introduce this resolution that supports President Trump's executive order combating anti-Semitism, particularlyin schools andon college campuses.Educational institutionsshould be a place where intellectual, political, and religious diversity is celebrated. I applaud the President for his actions in signing this executive order and look forward tomyresolution garnering support from my colleaguesin the House that stand against anti-Semitism in any form. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/encouraging-u-s-competitiveness Encouraging U.S. Competitiveness 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Statement Regarding Articles of Impeachment Advanced by the House Judiciary Committee Democrats have been trying to overturn the results of President Trump's election and delegitimize his presidency for three years. The impeachment hearings led by House Democrats have been purely partisan and the entire process has been flawed. I do not support the articles of impeachment advanced by the House Judiciary Committee. Should these articles of impeachment be sent from the House, President Trump will finally have a fair trial in the Senate. Under the Constitution, the role of a Senator is to act as a juror. Therefore, unless and until the House impeaches President Trump, and the Senate has concluded its review of the impeachment charges, it is inappropriate for me to say how I would vote. But I've seen no evidence that President Trump should be removed from office. Encouraging U.S. Competitiveness As co-chair and founder of the Senate Competitiveness Caucus, I was pleased to join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the Brookings Institute to discuss their newly-released report The Case for Growth Centers: How to Spread Tech Innovation Across America. The findings show that from 2005 to 2017, 90 percent of the nation's innovation sector growth occurred in only five metropolitan areas, all of which are located on the coasts. This type of concentration does not allow us to capitalize on the potential of all regions, including Kansas. I founded the Competitiveness Caucus with the core focus of generating awareness on issues pertinent to U.S. economic growth, and what it means for our national security, prosperity and role as a worldwide economic leader. As the global economy continues to become increasingly integrated and automated, it will take our entire nation to maintain the United States' position as an innovative leader. By removing federal barriers and providing targeted federal resources, we can foster an environment where innovation can flourish and cement America's role as a global… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-expands-resources-farm-stress-and-mental-health-assistance Marshall expands resources for farm stress and mental health assistance 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Farmer suicides have increased at a faster pace than the general population over the last several years. Making sure farmers and ranchers have adequate access to mental health services can save lives. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and this week U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership requesting continued funding for the program to address the lack of mental health support in rural communities by providing additional resources and services. Read the letter in its entiretyHERE. Farmers face uniquely stressful factors on a daily basis, such as financial risks, unpredictable weather and heavy workloads,said Dr. Marshall in the letter.Combined with a prolonged downturn in the farm economy and lack of mental health resources in rural areas, mental and emotional wellbeing in farm country is increasingly strained. The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network connects farmers, ranchers, and those in agriculture-related fields to stress-assistance programs. The network can help those in need by offering resources like helplines, community outreach and education, support groups, and other services that can help improve mental health. An initial $2 million for the program was awarded to groups throughout the country to begin implementation of the network but more funding is needed to ensure all communities are served. Thankfully, this is not the only work being done in this important area. Earlier this week, Rep. Marshall participated in an event with Farm Credit,American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and Michigan State University Extension to announce theManaging Farm Stress program; a new, private program to train individuals who work with farmers and ranchers to recognize signs of stress and connect those farmers with professionals who can help. Rep. Marshall's remarks at the event can be seenHERE(11:35 mark). I am so proud of the work being done to help our farmers and ranchers,said Dr. M… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/more-accurate-weather-forecasting-helps-agriculture More accurate weather forecasting helps agriculture 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Publish in the High Plains Journal on Dec. 9, 2019. Read the article online HERE. Growing up on our family's farm, one thing was for sure: at 12:20 p.m., over lunch, and at about 10:20 p.m., over a milkshake, we'd all quietly sit in front of the television watching the weather. Or, if my dad, siblings and I were out on adventure in his 1966 Ford truck, we'd be listening to Cecil Carrier on KDFI radio to make sure we wouldn't get caught off-guard by a late afternoon Kansas thunderstorm. Now, as a Member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, I help to oversee the National Weather Service, which is responsible for providing timely and accurate weather forecasts for the general public. This past spring brought some of the worst flooding seen in years for Kansas. In addition to the late spring snow in Minnesota and the Dakotas, rapid melt coupled with increased rainfall inundated farming communities as they headed into planting season. Producers were left with oversaturated fields, facing unfriendly growing conditions and uncertainty on when they'd be able to plant their crops. More accurate forecasts could have helped farmers better plan for the conditions they would have faced, and in some cases saved thousands of dollars in lost seed, fertilizer, stored crops, and labor cots. Over the past decade, the U.S. has slowly fallen behind other countries in its ability to timely and accurately predict storms and weather events. In 2012, the path of Hurricane Sandy was correctly predicted by the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts nearly eight days ahead of it hitting the U.S. east coast. That path was confirmed by the American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, and National Hurricane center almost four days later. The record-setting destruction of Hurricane Sandy raised concerns about the United States' weather forecasting ability and methods, and as a result, Congress recognized that improving weather data, modeling, computing and forecast… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/pet-food-industry-vital-part-kansas-economy Pet Food Industry Vital Part of Kansas Economy 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Originally published in the Emporia Gazette on Dec. 12, 2019. Read it online HERE. The pet food industry is simply HUGE for Kansas. Pet food manufacturers are popping up all over, what is now being dubbed, the Animal Health Corridor, which stretches from Manhattan to Columbia, Missouri, and Emporia to Omaha, Nebraska. This booming production in the greater-Kansas region now accounts for more than half of all pet industry sales in the U.S. and provides thousands of jobs to Kansans. As companion animal products gain a larger foothold in the overall animal food market, it's vital we continue to do all we can to capitalize on that growth and encourage the development of the pet food industry to not only benefit our farmers, but all Kansans. Over two-thirds of American households own a pet, and each household spends an average of $300 annually on pet food and treats, accounting for more than $5.8 billion in sales in 2018 that's more than cattle, swine, poultry and horses combined. Feeding and caring for household pets is big business, and has major growth potential for the Kansas economy. We scored a large victory with a new trade deal with Japan the U.S.'s number two importer of pet food which was signed by President Trump earlier this year and will go into effect by Jan. 1, 2020. The American pet food industry is poised to gain from the passage of the USMCA trade deal. The vast majority of pet foods exported from the U.S. go to Canada and Mexico, numbers 1 and 3 respectively, and USMCA will benefit U.S. pet food makers and ingredient suppliers by ensuring continued transparency in regulation, predictability and tariff-free trade with these countries. That trade deal has currently sat on Speaker Pelosi's desk for nearly a year. Emporia is the self-declared Pet Nutrition Capital of the World and home to three major animal health companies Hill's Pet Nutrition, Cargill Animal Nutrition and Simmons Pet Food. From one company and 41 employees in 1994, this community now provides more than 1,000 jobs directly relat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-urges-house-deliver-real-solutions-american-patients Marshall urges House to deliver real solutions for American patients 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., votedNOon H.R. 3, a government price-fixing bill that would decimate private research and development for future lifesaving treatments. American patients deserve access to new medicine that is going to treat, and maybe even cure, Alzheimer's, diabetes, or cancer,said Rep. Marshall. We need to make sure a miracle drug, the one that could save your life, is available quickly and not stuck in an approval backlog. This short-sighted partisan bill passed by the House today would prevent patients from accessing future life-saving medicine and has no chance of becoming law. The Council of Economic Advisorsrecently estimatedthat H.R. 3 could lead to as many as 100 fewer drugs entering the market over the next decade, reducing population health and longevity. The Congressional Budget Office had similar estimates on reductions in innovation. Of the 270 drugs that have come to market since 2011, over 90 percent are available to patients in America compared to 8 percent in China, 33 percent in Australia, 48 percent in Canada, and 67 percent in the United Kingdom. Both sides of the aisle had been working together on various proposals to bring more competition and more affordable prescription drugs to market. However, efforts were stalled by partisan politics and the introduction of Speaker Pelosi's H.R. 3. Dr. Marshall participated in aspecial orderWednesday evening advocating for his colleagues across the aisle to rejoin efforts on delivering good, bipartisan policies for patients in Kansas and across the country. Congress should recognize the need for strong, bipartisan solutions with staying power and one of them is H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act,said Rep. MarshallThis bill, crafted alongside our Democratic colleagues, contains over 40 bipartisan proposals that would lower out-of-pocket costs, protect access to new medicines and cures, strengthen transparency, and champion competition. If we work together, we can lower drug costs without destroying innov… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://watkins.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-steve-watkins-signs-conference-report-national-defense Congressman Steve Watkins Signs Conference Report on National Defense Authorization Act 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Steven Watkins W000824 watkins.house.gov     legacy Press Contact:Dylan.Jones@mail.house.gov For Immediate Release: December 12, 2019 Congressman Steve Watkins Signs Conference Report on National Defense Authorization Act Washington, D.C. On December 9th, Congressman Steve Watkins (KS-02) signed the Conference Report on the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the full House on Wednesday. The NDAA establishes policy and authorizes funding for our nation's defense. Congressman Watkins was selected by House Republican Leadership to serve as the House Veterans' Affairs Committee conferee for the NDAA Conference Committee. The Conference Committee is tasked with resolving differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA and providing an agreement to both chambers in the form of a conference report. If the full House and Senate each agree to the conference report, the NDAA is sent to the President to be signed into law. Congressman SteveWatkinsissued the following statement: As a conferee, ensuring veterans' issues were addressed and continuing the modernization of our military to compete with threats from Russia, Iran, and China were top priorities of mine. This year's NDAA delivers on President Trump's key promises for robust defense spending, support for our veterans, the largest pay-raise for our troops in a decade, and the much anticipated Space Force. I am glad that President Trump and the Conference Committee are able to deliver a win for our military and veterans heading into the holiday. In case you missed it, Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Ranking Member Dr. Phil Roe (R-Tenn) released the following statements upon the selection of Rep. Watkins as a conferee on the Conference Committee. Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)issued the following statement: I am glad to have Steve on this year's list of conferees. Though he is new to Congress, he has already served this nation for several years as a West Point cadet and combat veteran in Afghanistan. He is fully committed to strengthening our national defense and has demonstrat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-statement-on-usda-veterinary-services-grant-program Sen. Moran Statement on USDA Veterinary Services Grant Program 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies released the following statement on the announcement of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) awards: I was pleased to see Kansans receive several grants from the USDA Veterinary Services Grant Program, which I made a priority to fund through my role on the Appropriations Committee. Ensuring veterinary services in rural areas is necessary for proper animal care and public safety, and I look forward to seeing the ways these grants work in Kansas to help relieve service shortages. Kansas received three VSGP awards: FLYIN'3 Veterinary Service, Inc., Eureka: $125,000 to replace equipment and repair building that was hit by an F3 tornado in June 2018. Solomon Valley Veterinary Hospital, Beloit: $125,000 to hire two additional vets and purchase mobile equipment that will allow for the expansion of the clinic's service area. Kansas State University: $111,000 for a summer program for aspiring rural vets. Additional information regarding the awards: Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 16 Veterinary Service Grants Program (VSGP) awards, nine Education, Extension and Training grants and seven Rural Practice Enhancement grants to help mitigate veterinary service shortages in the United States.This program is designed to support education and extension activities that will enable veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians gain specialized skills and practices.The Agricultural Act of 2014 authorized the establishment of the VSGP as a companion to the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program to incentivize service in veterinarian shortage situations. Ultimately, VSGP will bolster the capacity of private veterinary practitioners to provide food animal veterinary services in rural veterinarian shortage… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senators-roberts-braun-sinema-introduce-tax-payment-clarification-act Senators Roberts, Braun, Sinema Introduce Tax Payment Clarification Act 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), Mike Braun (R-IN), andKyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced theTax Payment Clarification Act to fixthe tax code in order to ensure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) follows congressional intent regarding structured payments of corporate tax liabilities. Taxpayers should not be punished for attempting to follow the law,said Senator Roberts.This legislation would allow the provision of the tax code to function as Congress intended, would return to businesses much-needed cash flow and would likely spur economic growth. Through an unintended loophole, Indiana's Zimmer Biomet and other companies are being denied access to money that they overpaid to the IRS and this legislation fixes that problem,saidSenator Braun.As an former Main Street entrepreneur, I know firsthand that this legislation will help small businessescreate more jobs and grow our economy. Arizona businesses deserve a tax code thatis straightforward, fair, and supports job growth. Our bipartisan legislation ensures Arizona businesses can plan for the future and create more jobs for hard-working Arizonans, saidSenator Sinema. BACKGROUND In 2018, at least 115 businesses that overpaid their regular income tax liability were denied their expected refunds if they had an outstanding section 965 transition tax liability, notwithstanding that such taxpayers had elected to pay in installments and the first installment had been satisfied. The inability to receive a refund has affected the near-term cash flow of these companies and hindered their ability to expand operations, hire workers, and make investments. Businesses were provided an option to pay their section 965 transition tax in installments over an eight-year period, and this bill addresses a technical issue that has prevented a credit or refund of regular income tax overpayments in the initial year in which the transition tax applies. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-stands-war-fighters-votes-troop-pay-raise Marshall stands with war fighters, votes for troop pay raise 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House approved the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for 2020, allocating $738 billion in funding for our military, and giving troops their largest and well-deserved pay raise in a decade. The NDAA will now go to President Trump's desk for his signature. As the representative of the First Infantry Division and Fort Riley, our war fighters are always top of mind,said Dr. Marshall.One of the most important jobs we have in Congress is to provide for our military and enable our troops to do their jobs keeping us safe.This legislation provides the resources to continue to maintain readiness, advance modernization of the nuclear triad, develop emerging technologies, enhance missile defense, and confront our adversaries. It also establishes the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the military, delivering on another promise made by President Trump. In addition to the 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops, it repeals the harmful widows tax, which costs roughly 65,000 families of fallen service members tens of thousands of dollars in lost benefit payments each year. For the families of service members who have fallen in combat, the loss of their loved one must be unbearable,said Dr. Marshall.Getting rid of the widows tax,' which causes financial hardship at a time when families are grieving, is long overdue, but I'm glad we could deliver this for our Gold Star families. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senate-commerce-committee-advances-moran-bill-to-support-air-traffic-controllers Senate Commerce Committee Advances Moran Bill to Support Air Traffic Controllers: Sen. Morans bill would eliminate hiring barrier for eight contract towers in Kansas 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation today applauded the Senate Commerce Committee's vote to advance the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2019. The CONTRACT Act removes an unnecessary barrier in the hiring pipeline for contract towers, including the eight located in Kansas, and allows highly-skilled, experienced controllers to continue their careers in the aviation industry, said Sen. Moran. I am pleased the Commerce Committee voted to advance the CONTRACT Act, and I urge the full Senate to quickly pass this sensible legislation. The bipartisan CONTRACT Act would remove the disincentive for retired FAA air traffic controllers to work at federal contract towers. Under current law, FAA air traffic controllers must retire by age 56. Because this is earlier than the normal retirement age, controllers are included as a "special group" under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) and contribute an additional 0.5 percent of their annual salary into a special retirement annuity account. In return, they receive a FERS annuity payment during the mandatory retirement period between 56 and the social security minimum age of 62. The retired controller's special annuity payment is incrementally reduced if they earn more than the social security earnings limit of $17,640 (2019 tax year) annually. This annuity offset penalty results in many retired FAA controllers making the decision not to work as federal contract tower air traffic controllers. Items to note: Sens. Moran, Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) introduced the CONTRACT Act on November 20, 2019. There are 256 air traffic control facilities participating in the FAA's Federal Contract Tower Program, including Garden City, Hutchinson, Manhattan, Salina and two locations in Olathe and Topeka. The U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sens-moran-cassidy-jones-shaheen-introduce-bill-to-allow-increased-utilization-of-hsas Sens. Moran, Cassidy, Jones, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Allow Increased Utilization of HSAs 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to introduce the Primary Care Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of healthcare and expand patients' access to their primary care providers. The Primary Care Enhancement Act will improve choice for patients and will give individuals and families the option to choose how to spend their healthcare savings,said Sen. Moran.Health savings accounts can be utilized on a wider scale, and this bill is a step in the right direction towards putting patients in charge of their own healthcare. As direct primary care options continue to grow, it is important to ensure these services are an allowable expense for HSAs. Health savings accounts anddirectprimarycareare some of the best ways to give patients the power and let them take back control of their family's healthcaredecisions, said Sen. Cassidy. This law builds on the administration's action and allows a patient to use their money for the doctor they want. We need to do everything we can to improve access to quality, affordable health care, said Sen. Jones. Direct Primary Care models are growing in Alabama and across the country as a way to improve health outcomes and lower health care costs for families. This bill will help families save money on health care by clarifying that patients can use their Health Savings Accounts to pay for direct primary care fees. Congress needs to work across the aisle to expand access to affordable, quality health care. This bill is a reflection of that effort and demonstrates the common ground we share and the progress we can make by working together,said Sen. Shaheen. The Primary Care Enhancement Act expands access to high quality primary care by allowing individuals to enroll in Direct Primary Care Arrangements in addition to comprehensive health plans, without … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senate-advances-roberts-peters-thune-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-representation-for-agriculture-forestry-and-rural-sectors-on-faa-s-drone-policy-board Senate Advances Roberts, Peters, Thune, Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors on FAAs Drone Policy Board 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS), Gary Peters (D-MI), and John Thune (R-SD) today applauded Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation approval of bipartisan legislation they introduced last month to ensure federal drone policy includes representation for agriculture, forestry, and rural America. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act would also ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides representation on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) for local government officials, including those from county and tribal governments. With drones becoming a part of everyday life for farmers and ranchers in not only Kansas, but throughout the entire country, I am pleased to see this bipartisan legislation being advanced in the Senate, said Sen. Roberts. This bill will ensure rural Americans are included in the decision making process when it comes to drone policies that will impact their businesses. As more Michigan businesses and farmers incorporate drones into their everyday operations, it is critical that they have a seat at the table when decisions impacting them are being made, said Senator Peters. This bipartisan measure will ensure that agriculture, forestry and rural voices have a say when new rules are established around these new technologies. I am pleased that the Senate is advancing this bipartisan effort, and I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that this commonsense legislation becomes law. This bipartisan legislation, which promotes the consideration of agriculture and forestry applications in the development of future drone policy, cleared an important Senate hurdle today, said Thune. I urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to work together to get this legislation past the finish line to ensure our farmers and ranchers can fully utilize the unique applications of drone technology in their fields. As the drone industry grows at a rapid rate, it is clear intergovernmental collaboration and solutions are… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2190 Rep. Estes Releases Statement on US-Mexico-Canada Agreement 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-KS) released the following statement on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)."Today's agreement on USMCA is great news for our country which is far overdue," said Rep. Estes. "President Trump has delivered on another promise and crafted a free and fair trade deal that will create jobs, boost GDP and worker wages, protect digital trade, and open new markets across North America for our farmers, ranchers and manufacturers. I applaud the leadership of the president and Ambassador Lighthizer, as well as my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee and the Republican USMCA Whip Team for our efforts to bring this trade deal to a vote. While Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have stalled a vote on USMCA for more than a year, it is now time to pass USMCA without further delay." Trade with Canada and Mexico reached $1.4 trillion in 2018 and currently supports 12 million jobs in the U.S., including 110,000 jobs in Kansas. The USMCA is expected to generate over $68 billion in new economic activity and create at least 176,000 new jobs. 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2191 Rep. Estes Releases Statement on Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-KS) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment today."House Democrats have wanted to draft articles of impeachment since the day President Trump was sworn-in and today filled in the blanks with unfounded accusations of abuse of power and obstruction. Despite a lack of evidence, an unfair process and no bipartisan support, House Democrats have barreled toward impeachment, ignoring or delaying key priorities along the way. While Speaker Pelosi may want to use measures like passing the USMCA to distract the American people, the fact remains that House Democrats are determined to overturn the 2016 election not based on evidence, but on their disdain for President Trump. I do not support these articles and hope many of my colleagues across the aisle will buck their party bosses and help us get back to work for the American people." 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-applauds-usmca-agreement Rep. Marshall applauds USMCA agreement 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy After more than a year of senseless delay, the United States, Mexico, and Canada have announced an agreement on the United States Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement. Following the announcement, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., issued the following statement: Two years ago, I traveled to Mexico to negotiate on behalf of agriculture, because implementing this deal is so important to finally delivering a level playing field for Kansas farmers and producers.For the last year, passing USMCA has been my number one legislative priority.After sitting on Nancy Pelosi's desk for an entire year,President Trump and Congress will finally be able to deliver on this huge promise to the American people,said Dr. Marshall.USMCA means thousands of new jobs for Kansans and hundreds of millions of dollars in crucial Kansas exports.I want to applaud all the agriculture and manufacturing stakeholders that have fought beside us to get USMCA to the finish line. Yesterday, Rep. Marshall joined nearly 160 House colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi calling for the USMCA's immediate passage. Read the letterHERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://watkins.house.gov/media/press-releases/usmca-deal-done-rep-watkins-ready-whip USMCA Deal Done--Rep. Watkins Ready to Whip 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Steven Watkins W000824 watkins.house.gov     legacy Press Contact:Dylan.Jones@mail.house.gov For Immediate Release: December 10, 2019 USMCA Deal DoneRep. Watkins Ready to Whip Washington, D.C.Rep. Steve Watkins (KS-02) issued the following statement upon the announcement of an official agreement on USMCA, a deal to modernize trade between the United States' and Kansas' two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico: Today's announcement is a win for Kansas farmers, workers, and families. I have been calling on Speaker Pelosi to bring USMCA to a vote for months. As the first Freshman lawmaker on Whip Scalise's USMCA Whip Team, I stand ready to whip my colleagues for an Aye vote and deliver a win for Kansas. Republican Whip Steve Scalise issued the following statement: As part of our USMCA Whip Team, Steve played an integral part in this USMCA negotiation process. This trade deal will be a major boost for our economy and is great news for American workers and Kansan families. I want to thank Steve for his assistance and hard work over the past months. Now let's get USMCA over the finish line! ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-applauds-agreement-reached-on-usmca Sen. Moran Applauds Agreement Reached on USMCA 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies released the following statement on the agreement reached between the White House and Congress regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): I have long advocated for movement on USMCA, and I applaud the White House and Congress for reaching an agreement today and advancing this deal. Canada and Mexico are Kansas' top two export markets, and over the last two years, I have heard directly from Kansans how vital a modern trade deal like USMCA would be for our farmers, ranchers and manufacturers to compete and succeed in the 21st Century economy. Now is the time to get USMCA across the finish line, and I urge the House to quickly bring USMCA up for a vote. Last week, Sen. Moran spoke on the Senate floor regarding the importance of passing UMSCA. Click here to watch Sen. Moran's remarks. Timeline of Sen. Moran's engagement regarding a modernized trade agreement: November 15, 2017: Sen. Moran sends open letter to U.S. agricultural organizations regarding the threat of NAFTA withdrawal and urged them to advocate for sound trade policy. December 6, 2017: Sen. Moran met with Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross regarding NAFTA negotiations. January 7, 2018 and January 13, 2019: Sen. Moran spoke at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention about the importance of trade and modernizing NAFTA. January 30, 2018: Sen. Moran sent a letter to President Trump highlighting how NAFTA benefits the United States and outlining how the agreement can be improved. February 1, 2018: Spoke at annual National Cattlemen's Beef Association conference about importance of trade and modernizing NAFTA. April 12, 2018: Sen. Moran discussed the importance of trade and NAFTA during an Agriculture and Trade Roundtable at the White… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senator-roberts-statement-on-usmca Senator Roberts Statement on USMCA 2019-12-10 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today released the following statement regarding the announcement of a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): I am glad to see long awaited action on consideration of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA is critical for the success of our farmers, ranchers, producers and manufacturers who rely on trade to grow their businesses and create more jobs. I look forward to reviewing the final text of the agreement and working with my colleagues in the Senate to finalize this trade agreement, said Sen. Roberts. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/marshall-sends-letter-pelosi-urging-usmca-vote Marshall sends letter to Pelosi urging USMCA vote 2019-12-09 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy On Monday, December 9, 2019, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., joined nearly 160 of his colleagues in the House in sending a letter, led by House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Michael Conaway, to Speaker Nancy Pelosi urging immediate consideration and passage of the USMCA trade deal. The text of the letter follows: Dear Speaker Pelosi: The undersigned Republican Members strongly urge you to ensure that the House of Representatives takes up and passes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement this year. With just two weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered the first session of the 116th Congress. Rather than working together to pass bipartisan measures that could be signed into law, House Democrats have instead obsessed over a partisan impeachment process of which the sole purpose is to overturn the decision of voters in the 2016 election. The little remaining time has largely been consumed by passing partisan messaging bills that have no chance of enactment, even in the case where common ground could easily have been found. Thankfully, it is not too late for House Democrats to do the right thing. For starters, the House should finally stop dithering on USMCA and pass this critically important trade agreement. Nearly every agriculture group in America has called on Congress to pass USMCA, which significantly improves trade relations with our two largest trading partners that together purchase about one-third of all U.S. agricultural exports. Under USMCA, U.S. agricultural exports alone are expected to increase by more than $2 billion annually, helping to build on the 325,000 American jobs that are already reliant on our nation's exports to Mexico and Canada. Significant new market access for U.S. dairy, chicken, eggs, and turkey producers is expected under the agreement while strides are also made in favor of our wheat farmers. These and other improvements will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers who are struggling under the weight of a recession that began in late 2014. Expandin… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-continues-push-vote-usmca Rep. Marshall Continues Push for Vote on USMCA 2019-12-09 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON - Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., on Monday again continued his push to move on from the impeachment circus and ratify the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade agreement and deliver thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic impact to Kansas. Nearly one third of all American agricultural exports go to Canada and Mexico and the countries are also the top two export markets for America's small and mid-sized businesses. In a speech on the House floor, Rep. Marshall called for Speaker Pelosi to do real legislative work and bring the USMCA trade deal for consideration and passage. The historic agreement brings trade with Canada and Mexico into the 21stCentury and was signed by all three countries on November 30, 2018, with implementation of the deal pending ratification by each country. Mexico has signed the agreement and Canada will ratify upon the U.S.'s ratification. We are on the verge of passing the USMCA trade deal, a deal that will mean millions of dollars in new market opportunities for Kansas agriculture goods, new customs and trade rules for our small businesses, and thousands of new jobs that will allow more goods and materials to be manufactured in the U.S.,Rep. Marshall said. With just two weeks remaining, the House has so far squandered the first session of the 116th Congress . . . The House has a chance to secure a victory for the American people. Let's deliver a win for our economy and pass USMCA now. View Rep. Marshall's entire floor speech on USMCAHERE. Rep. Marshall also joined nearly 160 House colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi calling for the USMCA's passage. The Speaker has failed to act on the legislation, instead spending time and resources on partisan issues. The letter included the following text: Nearly every agriculture group in America has called on Congress to pass USMCA, which significantly improves trade relations with our two largest trading partners that together purchase about one-third of all U.S. agricultural exports. . .… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen-moran-visits-u-s-mexico-border Sen. Moran Visits U.S.-Mexico Border 2019-12-09 2019 2019-12 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 visited the U.S.-Mexico Border in Rio Rico, Ariz. for a tour and briefing by U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). How successful we are in securing our borders has significant consequences in the lives of Americans and Kansans, said Sen. Moran. I witnessed first-hand the efforts of our law enforcement to interdict drugs and stop crime at our southern border, and the need for more resources to keep our nation safe. I have long recognized our immigration system is broken, and I look forward to returning to work in Washington with first-hand knowledge of our border crisis. Thank you to all the law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to protect our borders. A special thanks to U.S. Border Patrol Acting Patrol Agent in Charge Agent Kevin Hecht and DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Apolonio Polo Ruiz for hosting me at the Arizona-Mexico border. Items to Note: In Arizona, Sen. Moran toured the U.S.-Mexico border with the U.S. Border Patrol and received an Operations and Drug Threat Briefing from DEA. In January, Sens. Moran and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced legislation that would establish a $25 billion trust fund to enhance U.S. border security. The legislation would also codify protections for those individuals who, through no fault of their own, entered the United States illegally as children and are currently covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In June, Sen. Moran voted to advance the Senate Appropriations Committee's $4.6 billion border supplemental package to provide much-needed resources to our southern border. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/visiting-the-u-s-mexico-border Visiting the U.S.-Mexico Border 2019-12-09 2019 2019-12 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. Visiting the U.S.-Mexico Border This week, I traveled to Rio Rico, Arizona to visit the U.S.-Mexico border for a tour led by U.S. Border Patrol and an Operations and Drug Threat briefing from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). During my visit, I witnessed first-hand the efforts of our law enforcement to interdict drugs and stop crime at our southern border, and the need for more resources to keep our nation safe. I have long recognized our immigration system is broken, and I look forward to returning to work in Washington with first-hand knowledge of our border crisis. Thank you to all the law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to protect our borders. A special thanks to U.S. Border Patrol Acting Patrol Agent in Charge Agent Kevin Hecht and DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Apolonio Polo Ruiz for hosting me at the Arizona-Mexico border. It is Time to Pass USMCA On Tuesday, I spoke on the Senate floor regarding the importance of passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Canada and Mexico are Kansas' top two export markets and this trade agreement would provide certainty for farmers and ranchers while protecting the supply chain for Kansas manufacturers. I was able to highlight my time at the Kansas Farm Bureau townhall last week where farmers, ranchers and agriculture leaders expressed the importance of trade and the need to pass USMCA. I also noted USMCA's role in protecting the integrated North American supply chain critical to the many manufacturers aerospace, aviation, automobile, farm equipment and numerous others that call Kansas home. Twenty-five percent of the manufacturers in our state, mostly small- to medium-sized businesses, export to Canada and Mexico. USMCA was signed over a year ago, and it is time for the House to pass this important agreement. Questi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-introduces-res-commending-food-peace-program Marshall introduces res. commending Food for Peace program 2019-12-06 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Yesterday, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., introduced with Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA), David Rouzer (R-NC), Sanford Bishop (D-OH), and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), a resolution commending the federal Food for Peace program for its impact on global hunger relief efforts and urging for further funding for the program. Following the introduction, Congressman Marshall issued the following statement: The Food for Peace program has served as a vital program reducing hunger and improving global food security across the world,said Dr. Marshall. Nutrition is a key driver of well-being. The program not only helps families, women, and children in conflict areas and areas affected by natural disasters, but italso helps Kansan farmers reach more markets for the high quality products they produce. As a Kansan, I'm humbled to continue to carry the torch that President Dwight Eisenhower once held when he originally signed this program into law. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-joins-bipartisan-group-reintroduce-critical-legislation-ensuring Marshall Joins Bipartisan Group to Reintroduce Critical Legislation Ensuring Patient Access to Breakthrough Medical Products 2019-12-06 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. Roger Marshall, M.D., (R-KS) joined Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), JackieWalorski(R-IN), Tony Crdenas (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Terri Sewell (D-AL) to reintroduce theEnsuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019. This bill would guarantee Medicare beneficiaries access to cutting-edge medical innovation by streamlining the coverage determination process and improving the availability of breakthrough devices for patients. It is critical that Medicare beneficiaries receive timely access to innovative therapies that bring positive health outcomes,said Dr. Marshall. This bipartisan bill encourages the development of new medical devices to treat life-threatening illnesses by bridging the coverage gap so our seniors can actually access them. This is a common-sense initiative and I'm pleased to join this bipartisan group in working to bring innovative treatments and cures to America's seniors. Currently, Medicare does not automatically cover the latest advances in medical technology, even when the products are approved through the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) breakthrough pathway process. Medicare's coverage determination forFDA approved productscan take up to three years, delaying vital treatments to millions of seniors. This bipartisan legislation would require Medicare to temporarily cover all breakthrough products approved through the FDA's breakthrough pathway for a three-year period, during which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must make a permanent coverage determination. This allows patients to receive the most cutting-edge, innovative care as soon as it comes to market. For a medicalproductto earn the FDA's breakthrough designationitmust meet the following criteria: Provide more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions; Has no approved alternatives; Offers significant advantages over existing approved alternatives; or Availability is in the best interest of patients. TheEnsuring Pa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/sen Sen. Moran Hosts VA Secretary Wilkie in Kansas 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) member the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs hosted Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, in Topeka and Kansas City to highlight the innovative work taking place at Kansas VA Medical Centers and speak directly with Kansas veterans, caregivers and advocates. Showing Secretary Wilkie around Kansas allowed him to learn about the unique challenges facing rural veterans, said Sen. Moran. Throughout the visit, topics from the implementation of the VA MISSION Act to legislation I introduced to improve mental health care and increase suicide prevention programs within communities were discussed. Secretary Wilkie and Sen. Moran started their visit in Topeka at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center. Thank you to the Kansas VA leaders Dr. William Patterson, Director Rudy Klopfer, Director Rick Ament, Director David Isaacks, and Director Donna Meyer-Hickel for joining us from across the state, and for all the work you do on behalf of veterans, continued Sen. Moran. During our time at the facility, we had important conversations about how we can support our nation's heroes by constantly improving the VA healthcare system. The Topeka VAMC's satisfaction rates are among the highest in the country, and it was a pleasure to highlight the hardworking Kansans that make this possible for our nation's heroes. Sen. Moran and Secretary Wilkie also traveled to Kansas City and met with veterans and advocates, answering questions about our work to improve the VA and provide veterans with the care and support they deserve. Together, we're working hard to create a 21st century VA that is worthy of the service and sacrifice of our heroes, continued Sen. Moran. To hear more about the visit from Sen. Moran, watch the video regarding the visit here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/roberts-baldwin-rounds-tester-and-capito-introduce-reform-to-provide-affordable-housing-for-volunteer-firefighters-and-first-responders Roberts, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester and Capito Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders 2019-12-05 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced bipartisan legislation to provide affordable housing opportunities for volunteer firefighters and first responders in order to help recruit and retain more volunteers, particularly in rural and under-served communities. According to the National Fire Protection Association's 2017 U.S. Fire Department Profile, 65 percent of firefighters nationwide are volunteers, and fire departments rely on these volunteers to help respond to a wide array of local emergencies. Recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters is critical for thousands of communities, yet local volunteer fire departments, especially those serving small and rural communities, find it difficult to meet staffing needs and attract younger volunteers. The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act would expand eligibility for qualified volunteer first responders to participate in certain federal housing assistance programs and provide a greater incentive for more volunteers to stay and continue to serve their communities. The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act will help incentivize people in rural areas to volunteer for this critical service, said Senator Roberts. Many communities in Kansas are exclusively protected by volunteer first responders and it's critical we provide incentives like this to help recruit and retain these volunteers. Fire departments in Wisconsin and throughout the nation rely heavily on volunteer firefighters and EMS first responders. We need to make sure that those who volunteer their time to serve have affordable housing in their community, said Senator Baldwin. For someone who wants to be a volunteer firefighter, or for someone who is currently is, this bipartisan legislation would make owning a home more affordable and help with volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention. Expanding the eligibility for qualified volunteer emergency responders to participate in … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-applauds-final-usda-snap-rules Marshall Applauds Final USDA SNAP Rules 2019-12-04 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - The USDA announced today its final rule to prevent the use of valuable nutrition resources on those that can and should be participating in the workforce. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was created as temporary resource for those most in need. Today's rule ensures that the resources remain in place for families,children and the elderlythat have fallen on hard times and truly need the help. People are at their best when they have a job and a purpose. The role of the federal government should be to aid those who need it most and empower individuals to achieve the American dream. This rule ensures that adults receive training and the job placement assistance they need to re-enter the workforce,said Dr. Marshall.While in Congress, I have worked to support various domestic and global nutrition programs including the school lunch program, Meals on Wheels, McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program, and community-based summer meal programs. These programs and more remain in place and available to help families and children in need. I applaud the work Secretary Perdue and the USDA has done to prioritize federal resources, maintain program integrity, and hold states accountable. To learn more on the final rule,click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-rep-roger-marshall-introduces-bill-rein-atf-firearm-approval-process GOP Rep. Roger Marshall introduces bill to rein in ATF firearm approval process 2019-12-03 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced legislation Tuesday to streamline the ATF approval process for guns regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA) and completely remove short-barreled rifles from NFA purview. The legislation is titledHome Defense and Competitive Shooting Act. While removing future short-barreled rifle sales from NFA purview, Marshall's bill would also require the destruction of existing registration of such rifles. In a press release accompanying the legislation, Marshall said, Opponents of the Second Amendment want to use bureaucracy and regulations to obstruct citizens attempting to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms. The firearms addressed in this bill are commonly used for hunting, personal defense, and competitive shooting. He added, Since I came to Congress, I have fought tooth and nail to stop attempts that would strip our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This bill will eliminate regulations designed not to protect Americans, but to deny them their Constitutional rights. NRA-ILA executive director Jason Ouimet commented on Marshall's efforts, saying, On behalf of the NRA's five million members, I thank Dr. Marshall for introducing necessary legislation that will restore Constitutional rights to law-abiding Americans to choose which firearms best suit their needs. Ouimet continued, It's time Congress eliminates costly and unnecessary government regulations on short-barreled rifles, which are used in sport shooting, hunting, and are especially popular with women gun owners for self-defense. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-introduces-home-defense-and-competitive-shooting-act Marshall introduces Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act 2019-12-03 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., introduced in the House, The Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act, which would streamline bureaucratic regulations, reduce lengthy Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) processing times, and remove unconstitutional finger print requirements and fees for certain rifles. Opponents of the Second Amendment want to use bureaucracy and regulations to obstruct citizens attempting to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms. The firearms addressed in this bill are commonly used for hunting, personal defense, and competitive shooting,"said Dr. Marshall."Since I came to Congress, I have fought tooth and nail to stop attempts that would strip our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This bill will eliminate regulations designed not to protect Americans, but to deny them their Constitutional rights. Short-barreled rifles have been overregulated by the National Firearms Act since 1934. Under this bill, theywould be classified and regulated under the same rules as other semiautomatic rifles. The introduction of this bill is yet another landmark towards restoring theconstitutionally-recognizedright to keep and bear armswithout infringement by federal regulations and whimsical rulemakingbyanti-gun D.C. bureaucrats,"said Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America."Gun Owners of America urges every member of the House of Representatives to cosponsor this bill. On behalf of the NRA's five million members, I thank Dr. Marshall for introducing necessary legislation that will restore Constitutional rights to law-abiding Americans to choose which firearms best suit their needs,said Jason Ouimet, executive director, National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action.It's time Congress eliminates costly and unnecessary government regulations on short-barreled rifles, which are used in sport shooting, hunting, and are especially popular with women gun owners for self-defense. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/kansas-adjutant-general-testify-house-science-committee Kansas Adjutant General To Testify Before House Science Committee 2019-12-02 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON - As Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. is proud to announce the participation of Kansas Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Lee E. Tafanelli, on the panel to speak about his experience in reducing the impacts from severe wind events. As Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Tafanelli oversees the activities of the Adjutant General's Department, including providing personnel and administration and training guidance for more than 6,400 soldiers and airmen of the Kansas Army and Air National Guard.He serves as the director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and guides a professional core of personnel that prepare for and respond to disasters. Tafanelli also serves as the director of Kansas Homeland Security and has oversight of budget and administration of the Civil Air Patrol.His testimony to the committees will provide legislators abetter understanding of how state and local officials coordinate with federal agencies and any hurdles that exist to tapping into federal resources following severe weather events. Our state and local leaders have some of the most important experiences and understanding of weather impacts on our communities, said Rep. Marshall. I look forward to welcoming a fellow Kansan to Washington D.C. and hearing from Major General Lee Tafanelli.As the director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, his experience and knowledge of emergency management practices will be a valuable asset to member of the committees. The Joint Hearing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4. Also providing testimony for the committees are: Dr. Scott Weaver, Director of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program,National Institute of Standards and Technology Dr. Delong Zuo,Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, National Wind Institute, Texas Tech University Ryan Colker,Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council; Executive Director, The Alliance for National and Community Resilience … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-office-hold-medicare-tele-town-hall-0 Rep. Marshall Office to Hold Medicare Tele-Town Hall 2019-12-02 2019 2019-12 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy SALINA - The Office of U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall will be holding its fourth and final Medicare tele-town hall this Wednesday, Dec. 4, to provide Medicare recipients an opportunity to speak directly with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officials about their Medicare plans and questions during the final week of the 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment period. As both a doctor and from helping my parents navigate the complexities of Medicare, I know it can get overwhelming. Whether you're a new enrollee or perhaps you're looking to select a health plan that best fits your needs, we want to help provide the information you need,Dr. Marshall said. The call is free of charge and open to all current Medicare recipients. CMS officials from the Kansas City office will answer calls and provide additional information about plans, costs, and changes in coverage opportunities. The next Medicare tele-town hall calls will be held: Wednesday, Dec. 4:6 p.m. 7 p.m. CST The call-in phone number for the call will be: Dial-in Number:877-229-8493 PIN:116489 Congressman Marshall encourages all Medicare recipients to take part in one of the upcoming calls and learn more about Medicare and their options during Open Enrollment season. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/happy-thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving 2019-12-02 2019 2019-12 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. Happy Thanksgiving Robba and I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you were able to spend the holiday with your friends, family and loved ones. It was an honor to spend Thanksgiving with soldiers and their families today at Fort Riley, including Commanding General Kolasheski and his wife Buffy, 1ABCT Colonel Krattiger, and CSM Gutierrez and his wife Yvonne. Also, thank you to all those who helped prepare the Thanksgiving meal at Fort Riley. On Thanksgiving, and on every day, we are thankful for the sacrifices and service of Americans in uniform. We are also thankful to the servicemen and women who aren't able to be with their families as they protect us and preserve our nation. Hosting VA Secretary Wilke in Kansas This week, I hosted Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, in Topeka and Kansas City to highlight the innovative work taking place at Kansas VA Medical Centers and speak directly with Kansas veterans, caregivers and advocates. Showing Secretary Wilkie around our state allowed him to learn about the unique challenges facing rural veterans. Throughout our visit, we discussed everything from the implementation of the VA MISSION Act to legislation I introduced to improve mental health care and increase suicide prevention programs within communities. Secretary Wilkie and I started our visit in Topeka at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center. Thank you to the Kansas VA leaders Dr. William Patterson, Director Rudy Klopfer, Director Rick Ament, Director David Isaacks, and Director Donna Meyer-Hickel for joining us from across the state, and for all the work you do on behalf of veterans. During our time at the facility, we had important conversations about how we can support our nation's heroes by constantly improving the VA healthcare system. The Topeka VAMC's satisfaction rates ar… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/12/senator-roberts-announces-service-academy-nominations Senator Roberts Announces Service Academy Nominations 2019-12-02 2019 2019-12 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 nominated 41 Kansas students for an appointment to one of the U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2024. As a Marine, I'm pleased to nominate this outstanding group of young men and women to our nation's service academies, Senator Roberts said. I am especially proud to see so many young Kansans seeking to serve in our nation's military. 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 2020. Senator Roberts' nominees are as follows: United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO Michaela Birkholz, Wichita Zachary Bollinger, Hesston Samantha Cornwell, Wichita Kyle Kramer, Manhattan Cameron Maltz, Park City Pierce Saturday, Lawrence Cody Savage, Leavenworth Tyler Simms, Olathe Emily Spurling, Eudora Quintin Wright, Stilwell United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD Juan Pineda Gomez, Lenexa Eli Holloman, Topeka Jessica Kelling, McPherson Jack Mickelsen, Topeka Anthony Moon, Overland Park John Stanley, Chanute Drew Starbuck, Colby James Stubbers, Overland Park Georgiana Wilhelm, Wichita Quintin Wright, Stilwell United States Military Academy at West Point West Point, NY Samuel Baldwin, Andov… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/what-i-m-thankful What Im Thankful For 2019-11-29 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Thanksgiving is upon us, and like many of you, I have been reflecting on the many blessings in our lives and the reasons we all have to be thankful. Above all else, I'm thankful we are able to worship God in a free country, and at the church of our choosing. While we too often take this for granted, millions of people around the world are deprived of this basic human right. I continue to keep them in my prayers. I'm thankful for the love of my wife, children, and grandchildren, and every moment I get to spend with them. After faith, my family is my highest priority, and I'm grateful for their continued love and support, despite all the demands in my life.As I work in Congress, I'm thankful for my weekly bipartisan prayer group, and my wife's bipartisanship Bible study and prayer groups. Getting things done in Washington requires having strong relationships, and these bipartisan meetings are important for reaching across the aisle. I'm thankful for all those back home who are praying for my family and me as I work in Congress, and I hope they know how much their prayers mean to me. When I'm on the road, I enjoy visiting communities large and small, and getting to meet and know so many wonderful folks. I'm thankful for the dedication of these men and women in their communities who keep Main Street alive, and their local hospital doors open. While there are some things we can do, like funding rural infrastructure, Washington D.C. will never be the solution to most community problems. I commend the people who continue to find innovative and creative solutions to keep their communities alive and well. I'm grateful that the greatest military in human history protects our country. I am thankful for the men and women who serve in our armed forces, and those who have served, and their families that have sacrificed. And I hope you join me this week with a special prayer of thanks for the memories of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The U.S. Constitution is the greatest governing document ever conceived. The Fram… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/fort-rileys-thanksgiving-dinner-served-officers-and-senior-ncos Fort Riley's Thanksgiving dinner served by officers and senior NCOs 2019-11-28 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Both Officers and senior noncommissioned officers served Thanksgiving dinner to Soldiers and their families from 11 to 2. The Thanksgiving Day meal was open to all Soldiers and civilians The meal included both roasted and smoked turkey, steamship round, glazed ham, and shrimp scampi. Also on the menu were traditional sides like green bean casserole, candied sweet potatoes, roasted butternut squash, mashed potatoes, roasted glazed carrots, roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon, corn on the cob, classic dressing, and gravy. Desserts included bread pudding, apple crisp, peach cobbler and assorted pies, cakes and cookies. Soldiers aren't always able to go home to their families, so they're able to come here and get that, that home-feeling or that home-vibe of the home-cooked meal, the meal that so much love is put into. Fort Riley Div. of Food Services, Sergeant Major Aletha Holliday says. Every day of the year we should be thankful for those who serve our country, but this is a special opportunity to make sure that those who serve here at Fort Riley know that Kansans care about them. Senator Jerry Moran says. This was Senator Moran's fifth year to join soldiers and their families for Thanksgiving dinner at Fort Riley. Representative Roger Marshall also attended Thursday's luncheon and helped with serving roasted turkey. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/americas-cattle-ranchers-are-fighting-back-against-fake-meat America's cattle ranchers are fighting back against fake meat 2019-11-27 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy On a rainy September morning, a pair of cattle ranchers browsed the refrigerated meat cases at a Walmart Inc. store in Mandan, N.D., snapping cellphone photos of an unwelcome invader among the shrink-wrapped ground beef: Beyond Meat Inc. patties, made from pea protein and coconut oil. After a separate check at a nearby local supermarket, the ranchers headed to the North Dakota Department of Health. They showed officials the photos and warned of food-safety risks from mixing plant burgers with the traditional beef kind. Their message: Meatless burgers don't belong on beef's turf. The impromptu inspection by the ranchersone of whom was Kenny Graner, president of the U.S. Cattlemen's Associationis just one front in a growing war against their plant-based rivals. Cattle ranchers and their allies are pushing regulators to scrutinize alternative meat-makers, recruiting food scientists to test plant-based products for potential health risks, and ramping up countercampaigns to highlight beef's nutritional benefits while comparing their rivals to dog food. They've even created a digital assistant, available on voice-activated Google and Amazon devices, that can answer consumers' questions about beef and, when pressed, beef alternatives. The best alternative to beef, it says, is more beef." Over the past two years, the beef industry has pushed legislation that restricts terms like beef and meat to the kind raised on the hoof, not products derived from plants or future ones developed using animal cells in labs. Various labeling laws are now on the books in 12 states and were considered this year in 15 others, with a federal bill introduced in October. For restaurants and grocery stores, growth is coming not from the real thing, but from a new generation of meatless products that combine proteins from soy or yellow peas with potato starch, beet juice and other ingredients to more closely mimic beef's sizzle and juiciness. U.S. retail meat sales fell 0.4% in the past 12 months through October, while sales of alternative meat … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2169 Rep. Estes Introduces Unclaimed Savings Bond Legislation 2019-11-26 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-KS), along with Reps. Danny Davis (D-IL), William Timmons (R-SC) and Ben McAdams (D-UT), introduced the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2019 today. The legislation would require the U.S. Treasury Department to transfer all records and ownership of unclaimed, matured savings bonds to states to find the rightful owners and heirs of the bonds. The bipartisan legislation currently has seven total cosponsors."For decades, the federal Treasury Department has held people's matured savings bonds without returning them to the legal owners or heirs, including nearly $210 million in unclaimed bonds owed to Kansans. The Unclaimed Savings Bond Act of 2019 will ensure states are able to access Treasury records and return matured, unclaimed savings bonds to their legal owners," said Congressman Ron Estes. "As Kansas state treasurer, I helped Kansas become one of the first states to pursue legal action to obtain unclaimed bonds and return them to their owners. I'm proud to introduce this legislative fix to address this issue across the country." Currently, there are more than $26 billion worth of decades old, matured, unclaimed United States Savings Bonds sitting in the U.S. Treasury, a number that has grown by roughly $10 billion in the last six years. The federal government uses this money as it pleases, even though the money constitutes a loan made to the government by citizens decades ago. Despite maintaining records of the bond owners and their bonds, Treasury has done nothing to contact the rightful owners of the unredeemed bonds, even when the bonds matured and were payable. While states often make efforts to return unclaimed property, Treasury has refused to give states access to the records to do so. Since 1952, states have tried to get the federal government to turn over the names and addresses of those individuals so they could be found and notified of their unclaimed bonds. Recently, states, beginning with Kansas, have initiated litigation to obtain the records from the Treasury Depar… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/sen-moran-announces-aip-grant-for-newton-city-county-airport Sen. Moran Announces AIP Grant for Newton City-County Airport 2019-11-26 2019 2019-11 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation today announced a $7,178,799 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for critical infrastructure improvements at the Newton City-County Airport. This grant from the FAA to the Newton City-County Airport will allow for much-needed infrastructure improvements, enabling the airport to support the area's aviation needs for years to come, said Sen. Moran. Local airports are vital to the regional economies across Kansas, and I'm pleased to see this award go to Newton and Harvey County, allowing for continued development in the area. This grant is great news for our airport, said City of Newton City Manager Bob Myers. This is a project we have needed for some time now, and we greatly appreciate our partners at the federal level for securing this valuable funding assistance. The benefit to the community is the airfield has over 400 employees in 21 different businesses, said Chairman of the Harvey County Commission George Chip Westfall. It supplies employment for local counties, which impacts our economy, period. We have several aircraft mechanical companies out there that bring in maintenance work not just for Newton, but for all over the region, which boosts our economy. The $7.2 million grant will be used to reconstruct the taxiway that runs adjacent to the primary runway, allowing for the continued and expanded use of the runway by larger, heavier aircraft. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, the airport generates $157 million in economic impact to the local economy each year. More information on this and other AIP grants can be found here. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2168 Rep. Estes Resolution to Honor Special Forces and Conan Now Has 40 Cosponsors 2019-11-25 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced today that his resolution commending the performance of the U.S. Special Operations Forces and the military working dog Conan who successfully assisted in capturing Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi now has 40 bipartisan cosponsors. Rep. Estes introduced the resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month. "As Conan enjoyed a well-deserved visit to the White House today, I am pleased that our resolution to honor her and the Special Operations Forces who took out Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has growing bipartisan support in the House," said Rep. Estes. "Conan continues to capture the hearts of people around our country and the world. I look forward to continuing to add cosponsors to this resolution highlighting the heroic actions of the Special Operations Forces and Conan." Photo courtesy: @realdonaldtrump/Twitter Background:The resolution states that the House of Representatives, "recognizes the immeasurable value of military working dogs; honors the military working dog assigned to the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for assisting in the elimination of an enemy of the United States from the world; and honors and celebrates the actions of the United States Special Operations Forces on October 26, 2019." In addition to recognizing the brave efforts of Special Operations Forces, Rep. Estes' resolution honors the history of military working dogs like the K-9 injured in the raid to capture al-Baghdadi on Oct. 26, 2019, before returning to duty two days later. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, identified the dog as a a four-year veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Command K-9 program that has been a member of approximately 50 combat missions. 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-announces-service-academy-nominations Rep. Marshall Announces Service Academy Nominations 2019-11-25 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy SALNA -Congressman Marshall is pleased to announce the following nominations for the U.S. Military Service Academies. A total of eight students from the First Congressional District participated in the final interview process, and all eight earned nominations for at least one service academy. It's a privilege and honor to nominate these young men and women to our nation's esteemed military service academies, Rep. Roger Marshall said. Their dedication and commitment to leadership, service, and duty is inspiring and represents the best of the next generation. Below are the students who received nominations from Congressman Marshall's the office: U.S. Air Force Academy 1. Kyle Kramer (Manhattan) Kyle is the son of Kimberly Kramer and currently attends Manhattan High School U.S. Naval Academy 1. Rudolph Rodriguez (Salina) Rudolph is the son of Matt and Kristy Rodriguez and currently attends the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School 2. Storm Slupianek (Marysville) Storm is the son of Jake and Shelly Slupianek and currently attends Marysville High School U.S. Military Academy 1. Talbert Deming (Fort Riley) Talbert is the son of Troy and Christina Deming and currently attends the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School 2. Aaron Hoff (Manhattan) Aaron is the son of Shannon Creagh and currenting attends Manhattan High School 3. Jessica Kelling (McPherson) Jessica is the daughter of Brian and Nadine Kelling and currently attends McPherson High School 4. Storm Slupianek (Marysville) Storm is the son of Jake and Shelly Slupianek and currently attends Marysville High School U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 1. Lane Johnson-Martinez (Marysville) Lane is the son of Michelle Johnson and currently attends Marysville High School To be nominated, applicants must meet the recommendations and standards set by each academy, complete online applications and interview with at least one Member of Congress or Senate. All applicants were interviewed by the following panelists: Buzz Bruzina, Junction City; Tyler Mason, Salina; Jean Clif… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/supporting-air-traffic-controllers Supporting Air Traffic Controllers 2019-11-25 2019 2019-11 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. Supporting Air Traffic Controllers On Wednesday, I introduced the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2019, along with my colleagues Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.). Contract towers are an important part of our national air traffic control systemserving communities through a proven public-private partnership that increases safety and improves air traffic control services while lowering the cost to the federal government and the American taxpayer. Today, there are 256 air traffic control facilities participating in the FAA's Federal Contract Tower Program, including Garden City, Hutchinson, Manhattan, Salina and two locations in Olathe and Topeka. Federal contract towers face a unique hurdle to hiring trained and well-qualified retired FAA controllers. Because FAA air traffic controllers are one of several federal employee groups whose retirement is mandated at 56 years of age, retired FAA controllers are penalized for continuing to work as controllers at federal contract towers. This legislation would eliminate that penalty and allow experienced retired FAA employees the opportunity to use their skills at a federal contract tower without facing a financial penalty. The CONTRACT Act has received strong support from stakeholders, including the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). Click here to read more on this bill. Passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which supports those protesting for their basic rights. For years, and particularly in the past six months, Chinese leaders have been undermining the… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/ks-rep-introduces-bill-boost-aviation-industry KS Rep. introduces bill to boost aviation industry 2019-11-24 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Kansas Representative Roger Marshall, M.D., and Representative Haley Stevens, introduced the Aeronautics Innovation Act. This bill works to provide continuity and budget stability for U.S. aeronautics research through administration changes and political shifts in Congress. A main goal of this bill is to keep the U.S. aviation industry competitive as other countries catch up. Kansas is known as the Air Capitol of the World, manufacturing up to 70 percent of the world's embedded aircraft fleet while creating nearly 50,000 jobs and approximately $10 billion in economic output, said Rep. Marshall. Growing up outside Wichita, I was well aware of the impact and importance the aviation industry had on my state. The U.S. has been a world leader in aviation research and innovation, and it is vital to maintain that competitive advantage not only for continued economic growth but for national security, space, and science technologies. We are grateful for the leadership of Rep. Marshall and Sen. Moran in supporting the advancement of aviation and the work we do at K-State Polytechnic to further the development of unmanned aircraft system technology,said Kansas State University President Richard Myers.Their support will continue to ensure Kansas and the U.S. stay at the forefront in the research and development of advanced technologies for safe unmanned flight operations on a national and global scale. This bill has been sent to a House committee for further consideration. As of November 24, this bills' text was not available for review. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2159 Rep. Estes Announces FAA Grant for Newton City-County Airport 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $7 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the FAA to the City of Newton to reconstruct the taxiway at the Newton City-County Airport.While rail traffic is a visible mode of transpiration in and around Newton, air traffic continues to be vital to our region, said Rep. Estes. The grant from the FAA recognizes the importance of safe and reliable air travel through their Airport Improvement Program, and I'm thankful to Secretary Chao and the Trump administration for moving this important grant forward. The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America's airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The grant amount awarded is $7,178,799. This is the second grant awarded by the Department of Transportation to our region announced this week, highlighting our growing area and the importance of the Newton City-County Airport to south central Kansas. 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/in-the-news/marshall-weighs-impeachment-hearings-new-legislation-honor-fort-riley-fallen Marshall weighs in on impeachment hearings, new legislation to honor Fort Riley fallen soldiers 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall contends the ongoing impeachment inquiry against President Trump is a sham. The First District Representative says he's convinced after hearing Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony this week, which he says proves Trump's innocence. There's only hearsay and conjecture, there's assumption and presumption but it's very clear that these two roads never passed, Marshall said. Yes the president asked him to investigate corruption, yes we were withholding military aide but the two roads never crossed each other. So I think the testimony, if you listen closely shows the president did nothing wrong. Marshall, a key ally of President Trump, says there is no evidence of a quid pro quo and accused Democrats of jumping to conclusions with no evidence, noting they've wanted Trump out of office from the moment he got elected. He remains confident that the Republican-controlled Senate will not remove Trump from office. They (the House) are going to impeach this president, then it will be up to the Senate to decide if they should even hear it. But it's so outrageous and such a disaster of a process they may decide to not even hear it, and if they do they'll acquit the president but there's no way they get 20 Republican Senators to say Trump did anything that was impeachable, Marshall said. Marshall remains hopeful that Congress can get a trade deal done before the holiday recess next month and is hopeful members will be able to avoid yet another government shutdown. Currently the funding for the federal budget expires Dec. 20. Rep. Marshall has had a busy week on the House floor. This week the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater (FIRST) Act. Marshall authored the bill which will add the names of 660 fallen soldiers to the First Infantry Division Monument on the west side of the White House. Marshall tells KMAN not only does this honor those fallen soldiers, but it also gives their families some solace. T… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-encourages-advances-weather-forecasting Rep. Marshall encourages advances in weather forecasting 2019-11-22 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Accurate and timely weather forecasts are essential for the long-term success of Kansas farmers and ranchers. As ranking member of the Environment Sub-committee of the House Committee on Science, Space,and Technology, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. has continued to advocate for advances in weather modeling and predictions, including partnerships with the private sector to ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of forecasting. The impacts of severe weather events across this country have made it clear that the U.S. must continue to advance it's work in this area potentially changing the way it models and predicts severe weather and natural disasters,said Rep. Marshall.Additionally, more pro-longed weather effects, like drought and flooding, can also play a role in the success of many industries, including agriculture. The U.S. has slowly fallen behind other countries in its ability to timely and accurately predict storms and weather events. That's not acceptable for our farmers, who rely on the weather reports to make planting and harvest decisions, nor rural families who need to know when to prepare for severe weather. In 2017, Congress passed the Research Forecasting Innovation Act (the Weather Act) and reauthorized the National Integrated Drought Information System. The Weather Act was the first authorizing legislation to address weather forecasting in 25 years and prioritized improving weather data, modeling, computing, and forecasting. The legislation mandated the creation of the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) to crowdsource the expertise of the private sector and research communities to improve forecasting models. The week, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Environment Subcommittee, heard testimony from experts on the work being done by EPIC and advances in forecasting models. I am proud of the work we have done on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee to advance our understanding of weather and create public-private partnerships to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2158 Rep. Estes Reacts to Speaker Pelosi's Announcement that USMCA May Not Get a Vote Until 2020 2019-11-21 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a press conference today that a vote on the USMCA could be pushed into 2020. "After months of pretending to care about the economic benefits from the USMCA for hardworking middle-class Americans, Speaker Pelosi today said that a vote on this bipartisan agreement could slip into 2020," said Rep. Estes. "Farmers, ranchers and manufacturers in Kansas and across the country lose out on jobs and economic growth every day the USMCA is not enacted. This is yet another example of the majority prioritizing their hatred of the president over pursuing real accomplishments. Although they are consumed with impeachment, I urge my Democratic colleagues and the Speaker to put Americans first and let us vote on the USMCA when the House returns in December." The USMCA was announced more than 415 days ago and has received broad bipartisan support from leaders in agriculture, manufacturing, business and politicians of both parties. Despite Speaker Pelosi's statement just last week that a vote was imminent and adjusting the House calendar for Members of Congress to stay in session for an additional week in December, it appears that USMCA may not be considered before the House adjourns in 2019. 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-co-sponsors-legislation-support-rural-healthcare-providers Rep. Marshall Co-Sponsors Legislation to Support Rural Health Care Providers 2019-11-21 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., signed on as an original co-sponsor to H.R. 5212, the Accountable Care in Rural America Act, which would improvetheperformance standards for health care providers who participate inMedicare'sAccountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which are part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program.As a rural healthcare provider for more than 25 years, reforming our broken health care system has been a priority for Rep. Marshall since coming to Congress in 2016. As a practicing physician, I served rural communities for more than 25 years. Despite greater distance, it's important that our rural providers work with one another to deliver their patients the quality and continuity of care that will ensure positive outcomes and reduce costs,said Rep. Marshall (KS-1).The Accountable Care In Rural America Act not only rewards providers who work with Accountable Care Organizations but saves taxpayers millions in Medicare expenditures. Changes like this will help ensure our rural providers have the resources necessary to continue delivering the best care possible, no matter their location. ACOsencourage hospitals, physicians, and other providers to work together to lower costs and improve the quality of health care for patients.The rural glitch is a flaw in the program that forces all ACOs to measure their performance against themselves and disproportionately impacts rural providers, discouraging providers from participating. I am proud to introduce legislation that will change the incentives of our health care system to reward quality over quantity while reducing the cost to taxpayers over time,said Rep. Jodey Arrington, (TX-19), who co-authored the legislation. I am confident that this bill will empower rural health care providers, reduce costs to both patients and taxpayers, and strengthen the health and well-being of our families living in America's breadbasket and energy basin. Medicare's ACO program has shown significant promise to lower health care spendi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2157 Rep. Estes Announces Department of Transportation Grant for City of Wichita's Multimodal Facility 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $14 million grant today from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the City of Wichita to improve many transportation services through a multimodal transportation facility. The center will contain transit amenities to handle connections from commuter service and connect to the downtown circulator and transfer points to routes meeting education, employment, and economic development that is key to the growth of the west bank area of the Arkansas River. The center will also serve as a quick charge area for the electric bus fleet, which is expected to grow, house Wichita's bike-share program, and includes nearly 600 parking spaces."As our community continues to grow and thrive, the need for Wichitans and visitors to efficiently move around our city increases," said Rep. Estes. "Whether someone drives their own vehicle, utilizes public transportation, or travels to their destination on two wheels, the ability to safely get from point A to point B affects all of us and our commute time. I thank Secretary Chao and the Trump administration for recognizing our growing needs in south central Kansas and providing partial funding for this facility that will impact many of our residents." Rep. Estes led a letter of support for this grant to Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams of the Federal Transit Administration earlier this year. Together with Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, they acknowledged the impact the center will have on more than 15,000 people in downtown, east and west Wichita. The facility's location, in Delano and on the bus route, allows connectivity to nearby universities, shopping, entertainment, and the new AAA baseball stadium. The grant amount awarded is $14,232,816. 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-unanimously-approves-first-act House unanimously approves FIRST Act 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed H.R. 1088, the First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act, also known as The FIRST Act. U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., authored the legislation that will add names of 660 fallen soldiers to the First Infantry Division Monument located west of the White House in Washington, D.C. The names being added will be of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn (Iraq), and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). ClickHEREto see Congressman Marshall's remarks on the House floor prior to passage of the legislation. Following the bill's passage, Rep. Marshall issued the following statement: The monument currently commemorates nearly 13,000 soldiers of the First Division killed while serving their country in every war since World War One,said Rep. Marshall.The monument has not been updated since the war on radical Islam began. By passing the FIRST Act today, we have ensured the 660 fallen soldiers of the First Division who have since paid the ultimate sacrifice, are memorialized in-stone and never forgotten. The First Infantry Division, also known as The Big Red One, has called Fort Riley, Kan., home since 1955. The division has lead the U.S. into battle in every major conflict since WWI. The soldiers of the Big Red One exemplify the division's mission: No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First! 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-introduces-aeronautics-innovation-act Rep. Marshall introduces Aeronautics Innovation Act 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. has long been a leader in the aerospace sector, and the state of Kansas has played a vital role in the industry's development and long-term success. From manufacturing to innovation, aviation has been a backbone of the state's economy and growth. But other countries have begun making significant investments and are accelerating their research and development in the industry. Forecasts show the world's demand for larger passenger aircraft will double over the next 20 years, generating thousands of new plane orders and investments in new aviation technology. This means the U.S. needs a clear vision and set of priorities in furthering its leadership in the field of long-term aeronautics research. On Monday, Rep. Roger Marshall, M.D., and Rep. Haley Stevens, introduced the Aeronautics Innovation Act, HR 5136, to provide the necessary continuity and budget stability for U.S. aeronautics research through administration change and political shifts in Congress. The legislation would strengthen the U.S. aviation industry and workforce in the increasingly competitive commercial aircraft market and establish a national policy for aeronautics research. It's impact would go beyond traditional aviation and sustain exciting and innovate work being done in drone technology and application, which is expected to have an additional $3 billion economic impact on the state. Kansas is known as the Air Capitol of the World, manufacturing up to 70 percent of the world's embedded aircraft fleet while creating nearly 50,000 jobs and approximately $10 billion in economic output,said Rep. Marshall. Growing up outside Wichita, I was well aware of the impact and importance the aviation industry had on my state. The U.S. has been a world leader in aviation research and innovation, and it is vital to maintain that competitive advantage not only for continued economic growth but for national security, space, and science technologies. Michigan was home to one of the firstaerospaceengineering programs in the cou… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/sen-moran-cosponsors-legislation-to-support-air-traffic-controllers Sen. Moran Cosponsors Legislation to Support Air Traffic Controllers 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation joined U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) in introducing S. 2898, the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2019. Today, there are 256 air traffic control facilities participating in the FAA's Federal Contract Tower Program, including Garden City, Hutchinson, Manhattan, Salina and two locations in Olathe and Topeka. These contract towers are an important part of our national air traffic control systemserving communities through a proven public-private partnership that increases safety and improves air traffic control services, while lowering the cost to the federal government and the American taxpayer. I'm proud to support our aviation industry by introducing legislation to remove an unnecessary barrier in the hiring pipeline for contract towers, said Sen. Moran. This sensible legislation would support contract towers across the nation, including the eight located in Kansas, by removing a financial disincentive which is preventing highly-skilled, experienced controllers from working at federal contract towers upon their retirement at the FAA. I am proud to introduce the CONTRACT Act today to encourage trained and qualified FAA Controllers to work at a contract tower without worry they will lose their hard-earned money, said Sen. Inhofe. This legislation will ensure these important facilities, including the six contract towers in my state of Oklahoma, are staffed with the most qualified, trained individuals available. Contract air traffic control towers play a critical role in ensuring safe air travel in Washington state and across our country, said Sen. Murray. That's why it's so important to make sure our towers are staffed with the most qualified individuals to help keep our skies safe, and why I'm proud to join Sens. Inhofe and Moran in introducing this commonsense bill that will help remove unne… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/sens-moran-cortez-masto-introduce-legislation-to-combat-deepfakes Sens. Moran, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Combat Deepfakes 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 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 introduced bipartisan legislation to fund research into ways of detecting deepfakes. Deepfakes are online videos that are manipulated to realistically mimic a person's identity, and this legislation would help raise awareness of deepfakes and determine ways to combat the rising threat of this technology. The Identifying Outputs of Generative Adversarial Networks Act (IOGAN Act) directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support research to accelerate the development of technologies that could help improve the detection of deepfakes. As technology continues to evolve, so do the complexity and frequency of digital threats to Americans, said Sen. Moran. Deepfakes can be means for a variety of ill-intentioned uses, but the technology poses a specific threat to U.S. voters and consumers by way of misinformation that is increasingly difficult to identify. The Identifying Outputs of Generative Adversarial Networks Act will assist the federal government to effectively coordinate its efforts to address this threat by accelerating research and development of deepfake technology detection. In the last decade, technology has completely revolutionized Americans' lives, said Sen. Cortez Masto. Yet that innovation also requires Congress to ensure that we have guardrails in place to protect our country from the malicious use of technology. Recently, deepfake technologies have been used to spoof the voices of leaders in other countries, to spread misinformation during democratic elections and to confuse and defraud consumers. I'm introducing the Identifying Outputs of Generative Adversarial Networks Act so that we can understand how to better identify deepfake technology, devise comprehensive strategies to stop it and to ensure we're educating Nevadans, and all Americans on ways they can protect themse… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/senator-pat-roberts-discusses-the-impact-of-alzheimer-s-during-finance-committee-hearing Senator Pat Roberts Discusses the Impact of Alzheimers During Finance Committee Hearing 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today stressed the urgency of finding a cure for Alzheimer's during a Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care hearing titled, Alzheimer's Awareness: Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment and Care Coordination. During the hearing, Roberts questioned: Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Neurology Jason Karlawish M.D., Chief Nursing Executive Janet Tomcavage, Professor of Gerontology Marc A. Cohen, Ph.D and Alzheimer's advocate Lauren Kovach. There is still much left to learn about Alzheimer's and we must prioritize this crucial research. Nearly every person has been impacted in some way by Alzheimer's, either directly or through friends and family members, said Sen Roberts. I believe it's critical that we continue to encourage the development of innovative models of care and effectively communicate to the public the advancements that are being made on treating this disease and helping all those effected. Alzheimer's is unlike other diseases in the sense that there has not been significant medical breakthroughs leading to effective treatments and potential cures. Sen. Roberts questioned witness Jason Karlawish, M.D. specifically on the type of innovations that are being seen on the side of the caregiver that can improve not only the patient's life but the quality life for the patient's family, friends and caretakers. Sen. Roberts discussed the Wall Street Journal article What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia and the possibilities mentioned of slowing the progression of Alzheimer's and reducing the risk of dementia. Roberts also stressed the importance of biomedical research and telemedicine being utilized to support Alzheimer patients in more rural areas of the country. Watch the video of the hearing here. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/senator-pat-roberts-questions-fda-nominee-on-agriculture-issues-during-help-committee-hearing Senator Pat Roberts Questions FDA Nominee on Agriculture Issues During HELP Committee Hearing 2019-11-20 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Press Releases WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today questioned Dr. Stephen Hahn, nominee for Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, about standards for animal health, biotechnology and CBD during Dr. Hahn's confirmation hearing. Sen. Roberts and Dr. Hahn discussed the potential risks for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) from agriculture production. Roberts urged Dr. Hahn to continue using a risk-based approach to achieve the best outcomes for animal and human health. Roberts also questioned Dr. Hahn on biotechnology and updating the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. Roberts concluded his questioning by asking Dr. Hahn about hemp, which was legalized in the 2018 Farm Bill. There are currently many questions about the safety of using these products, including interactions with other drugs, dosing and even manufacturing standards to confirm that what is in a bottle is the same as what it says and is not contaminated with other substances, said Roberts. For video of their discussion, click here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-votes-against-growing-national-debt Marshall votes against growing national debt 2019-11-19 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C- Today, the House of Representatives passed a 4-week continuing resolution, H.R. 3055, which, among other shortcomings, fails to adequately provide for America's armed forces and continues to increase the national debt by kicking the can down the road. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., votedNO, and issued the following statement: Congress has a constitutional duty to provide for the common defense, but the Pentagon has been operating under a CR 13 of the last 18 years, which is inhibiting military readiness. Our troopsneed consistency as they face adversaries around the world, which this CR does not provide. Additionally, this bill continues us down a path of unsustainable debt, the burden of which will fall to our children and grandchildren. Democratic leadership has neglected to send the necessary appropriations bills to the President's desk. Democrats have been too busy trying to remove President Trump from office and are now cornering Members of Congress into a 'take it or shut it down vote'. Democrats seem to haveplenty of time for this impeachment charade, but not enough time to actually govern or uphold their constitutional duties. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/advancing-legislation-to-protect-athletes Advancing Legislation to Protect Athletes 2019-11-18 2019 2019-11 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. Advancing My Legislation to Protect Olympic Athletes On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee approved the Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act that U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and I introduced in July to dramatically reform the governance and accountability structures of the U.S. Olympic movement. As the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the health and safety of U.S Olympic and amateur athletes, our legislation was crafted following an eighteen-month investigation into systemic abuse within the U.S. Olympic movement. The joint inquiry includedfour subcommittee hearings, interviews with Olympic athletes and survivors, and the retrieval of over 70,000 pages of documents.The development this week moved us one step closer to the passage of our sweeping reform legislation, and I look forward to moving ahead on the Senate floor. I also gave remarks on the Senate floor following the successful markup that described the investigative and legislative efforts of this necessary legislation. Particularly, the thoughtful amendment contributions of U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) to the legislation further bolstered the accountability and oversight of the U.S. Olympic movement. The robust and bipartisan support of my Senate colleagues has proven to be invaluable to this process. My remarks can be viewed by clicking here. Keynote Remarks at the Wichita Chamber's Federal Forum On Veteran's Day, I was honored to be in the Air Capital of the World for a Federal Forum hosted by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Friends of McConnell, the Greater Wichita Partnership, Wichita Independent Business Association and Wichita State University. During my remarks, I discussed the dangers of socialism and emphasized that we must wo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/letter-editor-vowing-fight-all-gun-control-laws Letter to the editor: Vowing to fight all gun control laws 2019-11-16 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Published in the Wellington Daily News on November 16, 2019. As a lifelong sportsman and gun owner, throughout my time in Washington I have fought tooth and nail to stop the creation of red flag laws, assault weapon bans and buy-back programs intended to chip away at our rights. I believe all Americans have a right to keep and bear arms and I refuse to support legislation that would strip that right away from law-abiding citizens. H.R. 838 The Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety (TAPS) Act referenced in your letter to the editor has nothing to do with red flag laws of which I am firmly opposed. The bill simply sets up a Task Force designed to help local and state law enforcement establish their own threat assessment techniques, incorporating techniques that are already being used successfully by the U.S. Secret Service. This legislation was supported by the NRA, an organization with which I have a lifetime A+ Rating. When I entered Congress, I took an oath to defend and uphold the U.S. Constitution. Since then nothing has changed, and I will continue fighting against unconstitutional gun grabs by those who wish to abolish the Second Amendment. Congressman Roger Marshall, R-KS 1st District 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://estes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2151 Rep. Estes Supports Transparency for Health Care Costs 2019-11-15 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Ron Estes E000298 estes.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONCongressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas)issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced two rules to improve transparency in costs for health care:The rules announced today by President Trump provide needed transparency in health care costs, empowering patients and allowing families to plan for the future, said Rep. Estes. By requiring hospitals to publish their charges and insurers to disclose their rates upfront, patients can have the tools they need to make decisions about their health care and find the best option for them, before getting blindsided at the checkout counter after receiving care. I applaud this important step toward making our health care system more transparent and look forward to ensuring implementation of the finalized rule supports patients and hospitals, especially in rural areas. The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) & Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Price Transparency Requirements for Hospitals to Make Standard Charges Public Rule will require hospitals to publish online their gross charges, payer-specific negotiated charges, the amount of cash payment discount that a hospital is willing to accept, and their maximum and minimum negotiated rates. Additionally, hospitals will be expected to display online in plain consumer-friendly language the negotiated charges for 300 common shoppable services annually. The Transparency in Coverage Rule would require health insurance plans to provide consumers with real-time, personalized access to cost-sharing information, including their cost-share for all covered health care items and services, allowing consumers to compare costs between specific providers before receiving care. 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 Ways and Means. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-remarks-usda-event-kansas-city Rep. Marshall's remarks at USDA event in Kansas City 2019-11-15 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy On Friday, November 15, 2019, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., joined USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and others in Kansas City for a tour and press conference at the new home of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Economic Research Service (ERS). Congressman Marshall delivered the following remarks at the event: Thank you, and good morning Mayor Lucas, Secretary Perdue, Governor Parson, and Senator Blunt. Mr. Secretary, welcome to Kansas City and to the region soon to be known as the Agriculture Research Corridor of the world. Thank you Kansas City for turning out for this event. From Columbia, Missouri to Kansas City, to Manhattan to Lincoln, this area is already known as the animal health corridor, which accounts for over 50 percent of the total worldwide animal health, diagnostics, and pet food sales. This animal health corridor is made up of more than 300 companies. This move places USDA's ag research and NIFA and ERS in Kansas City, and with NBAF's construction in Manhattan, this will truly be the world's leading corridor in ag research. It places USDA research where it belongs, in the heart of the world's animal industry and close to our land grant colleges which fuel and modernize the ag industry. Mr. Secretary, the leadership you and the Trump Administration showed in taking these agencies from the swamp to the people, getting government out to the people it serves, is an example of the innovative and service-minded thinking this Administration stands for. The secretary knows I often brag, I represent the largest ag producing congressional district in America, a brag I'll keep saying until someone knocks me off that hill. But today I want to emphasize how important agriculture is to the Kansas City Metro area. In the Kansas City Metro Area, agriculture, food, and food processing supports over 100,000 jobs, or 7.7 percent of the entire workforce in the area. These industries provide a total economic contribution of approximately $ 29 billion, roughly 22 percent of the local… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-joins-sec-perdue-kansas-city Rep. Marshall joins Sec. Perdue in Kansas City 2019-11-15 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Kansas City- Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., joined USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, and U.S. Senator Roy Blunt in Kansas City for a tour and press conference at the new home of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Economic Research Service (ERS). Congressman Marshall issued a statement following the event: There is no better place in America for the USDA's new agriculture research headquarters to be located than in the Kansas City region. Known as the Animal Health Corridor, the innovation hub stretching from Manhattan to Columbia already has the highest concentration of animal health and nutrition companies on the planet. With the NBAF facility located in nearby Manhattan and all of the other agriculture focused industries and experts nearby, the region will be soon come to be known as the Agriculture Research Corridorsaid Dr. Marshall.The relocation of ERS and NIFA will build on the region's competitive advantage in agriculture and will make hundreds of good-paying jobs available to Kansans, which will in turn grow the Kansas economy. This relocation is only possible thanks to the efforts of President Trump and Secretary Perdue, who continue to deliver on their promise to prioritize American agriculture and revitalize the heartland. There is already a ground swell of interest in jobs which will be relocated to the region, with 300 people recently attending a career fair at Kansas State University's Olathe campus, hosted by ERS and NIFA. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/brazil-implements-tariff-rate-quota-us-wheat Brazil implements tariff rate quota for U.S. wheat 2019-11-14 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.- This morning, Brazil announced the implementation of an annual duty-free tariff rate quota of 750,000 metric tons of wheat imports.In March of this year, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., wrote to U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Ambassador Gregg Doud, encouraging him to work to remove this trade barrier with Brazil. This news from Brazil today is a big win for Kansas winter wheat producers, as this has been a trade problem for decades,"Dr. Marshall said."Brazil has a growing population with a growing economy and winter wheat producers need access to that market. Secretary Perdue, Ambassador Lighthizer, and Ambassador Doud did a fantastic job delivering for American agriculture, as President Trump promised. I have advocated for this action from Brazil since March, and as we continue to work with our trade partners around the world on establishing new agreements, I will continue to support the Trump Administration in their efforts. Brazil is the 4th largest wheat importer in the world but has imposed a 10 percent tariff on non-Mercosur wheat for over 20 years, while ignoring a World Trade Organization commitment to open the duty-free tariff rate quote on wheat.Kansas remains the U.S.'s top winter wheat-producing state and applauds today's announcement as another opportunity to develop new international markets and customers. The opening of the Brazilian TRQ represents a big win in challenging economic times for Kansas wheat farmers,"said Taylor Williamson ofKansas Wheat."Due to the efforts of U.S. Wheat Associates and USTR representatives workingdirectly with Brazil on this issue, our farmers will now have the opportunity to compete on an even playing field, giving Brazilian millers and bakers high quality wheat that's an ideal fit for their market." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/marshall-focuses-improved-maternal-health-care Marshall Focuses on Improved Maternal Health Care 2019-11-14 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON D.C.Relying on his 25 years as an OB-GYN serving rural communities, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., has used his time in office to serve as an advocate for strong maternal health care. Rep. Marshall's work has been supportedby President Trump, Congress and the leadership at Health and Human Services (HHS) who came together to pass the Preventing Maternal Deaths Actof 2018last December to help states establish and expand Maternal Mortality Review Committees to better understand the causes of maternal deaths, including disparities in maternal care, health risk and patient outcomes. In September 2018, Kansas launched its Maternal Mortality Review to better understand the trends associated with maternal and pregnancy-related deaths.It is astep toward collecting better data and determining more specific causes of death. Rep. Marshall worked withRep.Ami Bera(D-CA), a fellow physician to author an op-ed on their hopes and visions of improving maternal health. In their article, Reps. Marshall and Bera discuss the potential impact of meaningful data combined with proper health care incentives, from conception through postpartum. States and local communities have begun the hard work of learning where and how our society is failing moms..Congress and the Trump administration focused on helping states do this by passing the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act last December.Reps. Marshall and Bera wrote.This law is currently helping states establish and expand Maternal Mortality Review Committees to better understand the causes of maternal deaths, including disparities in maternal care, health risks and patient outcomes. Drs. Marshall and Beracontinue toexplain that current payment models can result in fragmented care,recommending that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation consider payment models that incentivize health care providers to work together to protect the full scope of maternal care. Armed with the right data, we can begin to make smarter policy recommendations and clinical decisions … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/sens-moran-baldwin-introduce-bill-to-support-women-in-trucking Sens. Moran, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Support Women in Trucking 2019-11-14 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today introduced the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act. This legislation would support women in the trucking industry and would establish a Women of Trucking Advisory Board. As the trucking industry continues to face a driver shortage, we need to examine new ways to recruit and retain drivers that are delivering Kansas goods across the country, said Sen. Moran. Because women are substantially underrepresented in the trucking industry, Congress should explore every opportunity to encourage and support the pursuit of careers in trucking by women. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan and sensible bill with Sen. Baldwin that will lead to new job opportunities for women and increase equality for women already in the trucking industry. In Wisconsin, we make things, and we need to ensure we have a strong workforce to transport our goods to market, said Sen. Baldwin. Women currently make up less than 10 percent of the truck driving workforce, and removing the barriers that get in the way of women pursuing and retaining careers in trucking is key. I'm proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Senator Moran because more job opportunities for Wisconsin women will lead to more economic security for working families. By creating an advisory board to utilize the expertise and resources of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and the members of the board, we can increase the opportunities for women as drivers, technicians, owners, trainers and in other relevant career roles, said Women in Truck Association President and CEO Ellen Voie. I look forward to working with you and your office (Sens. Moran and Baldwin) in advancing this bill. On behalf of the American Trucking Association, I write to express thanks and support for the introduction of the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act, said American Trucking Association President and CEO Chris Spear. Yo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/republicans-have-plan-patient-centered-health-care Republicans have a plan for patient-centered health care: 2019-11-13 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Published in Roll Call on November 13, 2019 OPINION The Republican Party will soon be known as the party of health care. You watch. President Donald J. Trump, March 26, 2019 There's one thing everyone in D.C. can agree on: Our current health care system is not working, and it's high time we modernize it. But with health care such a deeply personal issue, it's no simple task. That's why we, the Republican Party, want you and your doctor to be in charge, not the federal government. This stands in stark contrast to the Democrats' plan, which calls for the federal government to completely take over your health care. Whether you're a young couple deciding where to have your first baby, or you're a son or daughter helping your parents decide where to go for Alzheimer's care or cancer treatment, you want to make these choices. We both came to Washington to find a fix to these long-standing issues plaguing our health care system. To that end, we, along with our colleagues on the Republican Study Committee, have proposed a bold and innovative plan to help Americans obtain quality, personalized, patient-centered health care. The product of a year of research and stakeholder discussions, the RSC's Framework for Personalized, Affordable Care offers the American people thoughtful solutions that will increase choice, protect those with preexisting conditions, promote innovation and transparency, lower costs, and empower patients to be informed decision-makers. First and foremost, our plan will protect those with preexisting conditions in a smarter way than has ever been done. We do this through a belt-and-suspenders approach. The RSC plan protects those with preexisting conditions and levels the playing field regarding taxes by allowing those who wish to purchase insurance on the individual market to do so tax-free the same as we do for those who get their insurance from a large employer. To be very clear, we expand HIPAA's employer market protections to individual and small-group markets. This is the belt. As for the suspe… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/moran-blumenthal-olympic-reform-legislation-approved-by-senate-commerce-committee Moran-Blumenthal Olympic Reform Legislation Approved by Senate Commerce Committee 2019-11-13 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation authored by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Chairman and Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the health and safety of U.S. Olympic and amateur athletes that would dramatically reform the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The legislation will now be considered by the full Senate. Moran and Blumenthal introduced their sweeping reform bill in July following an eighteen-month investigation into systemic abuse within the U.S. Olympic movement. The joint inquiry included four subcommittee hearings, interviews with Olympic athletes and survivors, and the retrieval of over 70,000 pages of documents. Click here to read the senators' full investigative report, findings, and recommendations, and here for a one-page summary of the bill. Today, the Commerce Committee moved us one step closer to passage of our sweeping reform legislation. We are grateful to our colleagues who provided support and input in the lead-up to today's vote, helping us create an even stronger version of this legislation, Moran and Blumenthal said. We could not have reached this moment without the community of survivors athletes who traveled to Washington countless times, shared their stories, and demanded change. We told these survivors that while powerful institutions had failed them in the past, we weren't going to. We intend to keep that promise, and look forward to moving ahead with this legislation on the Senate Floor. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/editorials/improving-maternal-health-data-and-care-coordination Improving maternal health with data and care coordination 2019-11-12 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy Published in The Hill on November 12, 2019 As physicians, we rely on data to improve our clinical decision-making in the patient's room, and as lawmakers, we rely on data to shape public policy. When it comes to maternal and infant health, however, health care providers and lawmakers have been flying blind with many lives at stake. Maternal deaths in the U.S. fell during the 20th century, but over the last two decades, health organizations warned we reversed course. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed these warnings, reporting that maternal deaths increased from 7.2 deaths per 100,000 births in 1987 to 17.8 deaths per 100,000 in 2011. The CDC also found that from 2007 to 2016, black women ages 30 and older were four to five times more likely to die from a pregnancy complication than their white counterparts. The Building U.S. Capacity to Review and Prevent Maternal Deaths project team also shed light on this critical problem, estimating that 63 percent of maternal deaths were preventable, ranging from deaths caused by cardiovascular and coronary conditions to hemorrhaging. States and local communities have begun the hard work of learning where and how our society is failing moms, both those who die from a pregnancy complication but also the 50,000 women who experience severe maternal morbidity each year. Congress and the Trump administration focused on helping states do this by passing the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act last December. This law is currently helping states establish and expand Maternal Mortality Review Committees to better understand the causes of maternal deaths, including disparities in maternal care, health risks and patient outcomes. Although it takes time for the CDC to receive new information, real-time data from the private sector is helping to fill in the gaps. Premier Inc., a health care improvement company in partnership with over 4,000 hospitals, recently reported that deaths occurring in the hospital have declined by 24 percent over the last decade. In add… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/honoring-our-nation-s-veterans Honoring our Nations Veterans 2019-11-12 2019 2019-11 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. Honoring Our Nation's Veterans Recognizing Veteran's Day As 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 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. To watch a video message to our nation's veterans, click here. Discussing our Work to Support Veterans at the Washington Post I joined my colleague, Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), this week for a Washington Post Live event, Veterans in America. During this event, Sen. Tester and I discussed issues facing our nation's veterans as we recognize their service this Veteran's Day. We primarily discussed mental health, suicide prevention and the importance of providing access to timely and quality health care to our heroes who deserve the best our nation has to offer. As Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Senator Tester and I introduced the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act to address the increasing demand for access to mental health care and various resources that can saves lives. Senator Tester and I also discussed the merits of this legislation on the live panel, which is named after a decorated Navy SEAL who lost his battle to PTSD in 2018. Our legislation would expand access to care for rural … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/usda-announces-next-round-mfp-payments USDA Announces Next Round of MFP Payments 2019-11-11 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. - USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced last week the latest round of Market Facilitation Payments (MFP) to help farmers and ranchers deal with the continued impacts of ongoing trade disruptions and non-tariff barriers to exports. I applaud President Trump and Secretary Perdue for their continued commitment to supporting our farmers and ranchers, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. said. This and all previous MFP payments are only band-aids for a deeper wound. I know our farmers and ranchers continue to struggle, but President Trump has already shown his commitment to opening new markets, and I am optimistic additional markets will continue to be opened for Kansas products. Kansas farmers have benefited from previous trade aid payments and producers have until Dec. 6 to sign up for the program. Last month, China and the U.S. announced a tentative agreement on phase one of a bilateral trade agreement that will directly benefit Kansas producers. Work continues on the agreement with additional details expected soon. Additionally, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed a trade deal in September, resulting in an additional $7.2 billion in agriculture goods sold to Japan. Congressman Marshall continues to advocate for the signing of additional trade deals, including agreements with Canada and Mexico under the USMCA, the EU and other Southeast Asian markets. While a definitive timeline for payments has not been set, Secretary Perdue was hopeful to have checks to producers by the end of November or early December. This is the second year of MFP payments. Since the program was started in 2018, it has issued about $8.59 billion in payments to producers. Learn more about the program at:https://www.farmers.gov/manage/mfp. Contact Congressman Marshall's office in Salina or Garden City for assistance with applications. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://watkins.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-watkins-introduces-two-pieces-legislation-aimed-addressing-our-nation-s Rep. Watkins Introduces Two Pieces of Legislation Aimed at Addressing Our Nation’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic 2019-11-11 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Steven Watkins W000824 watkins.house.gov     legacy Press Contact:Dylan.Jones@mail.house.gov For Immediate Release: November 11, 2019 Rep. Watkins IntroducesTwo Pieces ofLegislationAimed atAddressing Our Nation's Veteran Suicide Epidemic Washington, D.C. Rep. Steve Watkins (KS-02) introducedH.R.5029TheVA Suicide Prevention Services ActandH.R. 5030TheVA Suicide Prevention Services Accountability Actto address our nation's veteran suicide epidemic.H.R.5029 would require theDepartment of Veterans' Affairs (VA)to ensure that each VA medical center is staffed with at least one full-time suicide prevention coordinator.H.R.5030 would ensure accountabilityinthe VA's mental health and suicide prevention services by requiring the Comptroller General to: reporton the handlingofveteransconsideredhigh risk, review mental health and suicide prevention servicesprovided bythe VA, and report on effortsmade by theVA to integrate mental healthcare into primary care clinics.Rep. Steve Watkins issued the following statement: On this Veterans Day and every day, it is important to not just honor our heroes, but provide them with the services and care they deserve. The ugly truth many of our heroes face upon returning to civilian life is that the battle is not over; depression, anxiety, PTSD, our veterans are facing a mental health crisis leading to a suicide epidemic.One veteran suicide is enough to warrant action, twenty a day deserves our utmost attention. Our veterans deserve better,said Rep. Watkins.I am proud to be introducing these two pieces of legislation aimed at addressing our nation's veteran suicide epidemic and helping my brothers and sisters who have served this great country.As a combat veteranmyself,and a Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs,Iam committed to standing up for my fellow veterans and fighting to ensure our nation's finest get the care they so desperately deserve. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://marshall.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-marshall-office-hold-medicare-tele-town-hall Rep. Marshall Office to Hold Medicare Tele-Town Hall 2019-11-10 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Roger Marshall M001198 marshall.house.gov     legacy SALINA - The Office of U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall will be holding its second of three Medicare tele-town halls this Wednesday, Nov. 13, during the 2019 Open Enrollment Season to provide Medicare recipients an opportunity to speak directly with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officials about their Medicare plans and questions. As both a doctor and from helping my parents navigate the complexities of Medicare, I know it can get overwhelming. Whether you're a new enrollee or perhaps you're looking to select a health plan that best fits your needs, we want to help provide the information you need,Dr. Marshall said. All calls are free of charge and open to all current Medicare recipients. CMS officials from the Kansas City office will answer calls and provide additional information about plans, costs, and changes in coverage opportunities. The next Medicare tele-town hall calls will be held: Wednesday, Nov. 13:10 a.m. 11 a.m. CST The call-in phone number for all three calls will be: Dial-in Number:877-229-8493 PIN:116489 Congressman Marshall encourages all Medicare recipients to take part in one of the upcoming calls and learn more about Medicare and their options during Open Enrollment season. ClickHEREfor a video of Congressman Marshall speaking about the upcoming tele-town halls. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/roberts-thune-peters-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-representation-for-agriculture-forestry-and-rural-sectors-on-faa-s-drone-board Roberts, Thune, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Sectors on FAAs Drone Board 2019-11-08 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS), John Thune (R-SD) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s chief drone policy committee includes representation for agriculture, forestry and rural America. TheDrone Advisory Committee for the 21stCentury Actwould also ensure that the FAA provides representation for local government officials, including those from county and tribal governments, on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). Drones are becoming a part of everyday life for farmers and ranchers in not only Kansas, but throughout the entire country,said Sen. Roberts.This legislation would ensure rural Americans are included in the decision making process when it comes to drone policies that will impact their businesses. As technology becomes more sophisticated, farmers will increasingly rely on drones to assess, monitor, and manage their farm activities, said Thune.Rural areas like South Dakota where agriculture is the state's top industry deserve to have a seat at the table when it comes to making decisions on drone policies and best practices. I'm glad to support this bill that would ensure representation from rural areas on the Drone Advisory Committee. As drones continue to become a part of everyday commerce, it is increasingly important that our federal policies do not leave out the voices of rural Americasaid Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.Our bipartisan effort will elevate the voices of agriculture, forestry and other drone users so that our policies foster economic growth and continue to spur innovation. I am proud to partner with Senators Thune and Roberts on this commonsense legislation that will encourage broader participation in the development of federal drone policy. As the drone industry grows at a rapid rate, it is clear intergovernmental collaboration and solutions are needed to protect the safety and privacy of our residents,said Matthew Chase, Executive Director … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/11/senator-pat-roberts-introduces-lifetime-learning-credit-enhancement-act Senator Pat Roberts Introduces Lifetime Learning Credit Enhancement Act 2019-11-07 2019 2019-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today introduced the Lifetime Learning Credit Enhancement Act, which would help make education more affordable. Senator Roberts introduced this legislation after leading the temporary tax policy taskforce which examined Individual, Excise and Other temporary policies earlier this year. Through the taskforce, we discovered so many people are not taking advantage of the best educational tax incentives and are missing out on hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars of tax incentives, said Sen. Roberts. This legislation would simplify the tax code and make it easier for everyone, especially lower income families, to afford their education. Currently, post-secondary (after high school) students are eligible to receive permanent tax credits including the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. A separate incentive, the tuition and fees tax deduction, expired in 2017 along with a handful of other tax extenders. The Lifetime Learning Credit Enhancement Act would simplify the tax code to eliminate the deduction for tuition and fees in conjunction with an increase in income eligibility thresholds for the Lifetime Learning Credit, which would not only make taxes easier, but ensure taxpayers are taking advantage of the best tax credits available to them. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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