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http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=51f81a13-fcaf-4020-a8a0-e2d8e92e242e Kansas Common Sense - Kansas Listening Tour Continues 2014-12-28 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello,   Welcome to “Kansas Common Sense.” I hope you and your family are enjoying this holiday season. Robba and I enjoyed a peaceful Christmas with our family and we wish you and yours a very Happy New Year. In January, Capitol Hill begins to forge a new path and I am hopeful 2015 will bring a Congress better capable of working together for the well-being of our nation. I look forward to advocating for pro-growth policies that create jobs and more economic opportunity for every American. On Friday, I spoke with Kelly Lenz on the Kansas Ag Network to discuss trade with Cuba, my new committee assignments for the 114th Congress and the Farm Bill. Click here to listen. Thank you 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.   Kansas Listening Tour Continues This week, I continued my Kansas Listening Tour with four stops in Harper, Barber, Edwards, and Stafford Counties. The issues I focus on and work I do in Washington, D.C., are largely based on the conversations I have with Kansans so making certain I am home to visit with folks is my top priority. I was proud to learn this week that I led my Senate colleagues in hosting the most town hall meetings in 2014 with 80 Listening Tour Stops throughout Kansas. You can visit my website for upcoming Kansas Listening Tour stops in your community. On Monday, about 15 residents in Harper County joined me at Chaparral High School in Anthony to share feedback on a number of issues facing our country. Topics of discussion included rural access to health care, getting veterans the health care they need, the farm bill and regulatory issues related to agriculture and the oil & gas industry. Thanks again to all those who took the time to share their thoughts and concerns with me, and thank you to Dana Craig for helping to organize my visit. From Harper County, I headed to Medicine Lodge in Barber County where I visited with folks at People's Bank, including Dennis… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=49f90101-1e07-43f6-97dc-777207e70b48 Sen. Moran Statement on Removing Trade Barriers with Cuba 2014-12-22 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement regarding his support for modifying U.S.-Cuba trade policy: “I have long fought to change the unilateral U.S. sanctions and regulations that restrict the ability of our farmers and ranchers to sell their products to Cuba.    “Cuba is only 90 miles from our border, making it a natural market for U.S. agricultural commodities, including Kansas wheat. Cuba imports approximately 80 percent of the food they consume. Wheat is Cuba’s largest food commodity import and second-largest import overall, only behind oil. While the United States has unilaterally erected trade barriers that harm our own farmers, other countries are more than happy to fill this market. For example, this year Cuba has purchased $150 million worth of wheat from the European Union alone.  “It simply does not make sense to continue policies and regulations blocking U.S. farmers from this market only for it to be filled by our competitors. Industry experts believe that U.S. wheat could grow to 80-90 percent of the market share in Cuba if the trade restrictions are eased, similar to our market share in other Caribbean nations. Considering it costs an average of $20-25 per ton to ship grain from Europe to Cuba versus about $6-7 per ton from the United States, it makes economic sense for U.S. commodities to make up the lion’s share of the Cuban market. “Wheat is especially important to me since Kansas leads the nation in wheat milling and production. However, many other U.S. and Kansas commodities would benefit from opening the Cuban market. A 2010 Texas A&M study estimates that easing restrictions and lifting the travel ban could result in $365 million in additional sales of U.S. agricultural commodities, boost the U.S. economy by $1.1 billion, and create 6000 new jobs.  “Beyond providing a new market for U.S. farmers, easing restrictions on trade and travel with Cuba may bring about reforms in the repressive Cuban government – reforms that more than 50 … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=38b2ece2-f387-44fb-a933-9048c0f1a9df Kansas Common Sense - Proposal to Modify U.S.-Cuba Trade Policy 2014-12-22 2014 2014-12 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.  I hope you and your family enjoy this holiday season. I send you my best wishes for the year ahead and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This week, Jewish families in Kansas and around the world are observing the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. I wish my Jewish friends and neighbors a very happy Hanukkah. I hope the new year brings a Congress better capable of working together for the well-being of our nation. Proposal to Modify U.S.-Cuba Trade Policy On Wednesday, American Alan Gross was released by the Cuban government and allowed to return to the United States. For five years, Alan and his family have endured pain and profound injustice amid his detainment in Cuba. News of Alan's release brings great relief to his loved ones and to every American who has called for his freedom. I admire Alan’s strength and that of his wife Judy, who has worked tirelessly for years to free Alan and reunite her family. During my time in the Senate, I had the opportunity to meet Judy Gross and authored legislation calling on both the American and Cuban governments to expedite his release. I am glad that Alan is finally home and that the Gross family can celebrate this holiday season together. Following Alan’s release, the Administration proposed to alter America’s policy concerning Cuba in a positive step toward improved economic ties that could benefit citizens of both nations. I have long fought to change the unilateral U.S. sanctions and regulations that restrict the ability of our farmers and ranchers to sell their products to Cuba.   Cuba is only 90 miles from our border, making it a natural market for U.S. agricultural commodities, including Kansas wheat. Cuba imports approximately 80 percent of the food they consume. Wheat is Cuba’s largest food commodity import and second-largest import overall, be… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=News&ContentRecord_id=7c9a1604-97cb-4355-8c70-600f76240e86 Senator Roberts Visits Troops in Iraq and Kuwait 2014-12-22 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts has just returned from a five day trip to Iraq and Kuwait where he observed firsthand the morale and readiness of U.S. forces, including the Kansas based First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army which is engaged in the ongoing effort to combat ISIL and other challenges in the region. Photos below and audio here.  “First let me assure you,” Roberts said, “our soldiers, airmen and Marines are in fine form. I was privileged to express my gratitude for their service and their sacrifice, especially at the holidays. Second, I made it clear to our men and women in uniform that I will ensure they have everything they need to accomplish their mission, and, most important, to return home safely to their families.” “I witnessed firsthand the excellent work our troops are doing, especially those members of the Big Red One from Ft. Riley. My confidence has grown in this mission. “I was privileged to witness the biggest victory to date in this campaign, as the First Infantry Division stationed in Erbil provided intelligence and air power to the Kurds fighting on the ground. We are starting to see ISIL fall in some of its strongest areas. They are falling back.  “The path we are currently on gives me confidence. What the new Prime Minister in Iraq has achieved in his first 100 days has been good. However, continued progress is absolutely crucial.” Roberts’ trip included the following meetings and briefings: ·         US Embassy in Kuwait where he met with U.S. Ambassador Douglas Sillman ·         Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, where he visited with Kansas airmen ·         Met with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force ·         Camp Buehring, Kuwait, where he observed the First Infantry Division in a troop training exercise. ·         Baghdad, where he was briefed by 1st Infantry Division Commander M.G. Paul E. Funk II ·         Meeting with Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ·         Meeting with Iraq Minister of Defense: General Babakir Zebari ·         Meeting w… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=e23ea02d-463a-44f6-8b31-6cd239d454a2 USDA Listens to Producers, Will Not Create New Beef Checkoff Program 2014-12-19 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee – today welcomed the news that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will not move forward with the creation of a new beef checkoff program under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996. Last month, Sen. Moran sent a letter to Sec. Vilsack expressing his deep concern with USDA creating a new checkoff under the 1996 Act against the wishes of cattle producers.    “I am pleased that USDA will not move forward with the creation of a new beef checkoff,” Sen. Moran said. “Changes to the beef checkoff should be supported by producers, not forced upon them administratively by the federal government. I appreciate that Secretary Vilsack listened to the voices of cattle producers from across the country who clearly objected to a new checkoff.”    Last month, Sen. Moran called on Sec. Vilsack to listen to feedback from producers in Kansas and across the country who have real concerns about the creation of a new beef checkoff under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996.   “Cattlemen have been loud and clear in their objections to a new beef checkoff,” Sen. Moran said when he sent his November letter to Sec. Vilsack. “I am deeply concerned that USDA is ignoring the voices of producers.”   See below the full text of the letter to Sec. Vilsack: November 20, 2014 The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack Secretary of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 200-A Washington DC 20250 Dear Mr. Secretary: Recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture requested public input on the development of a checkoff program that would operate parallel to the current Beef Checkoff Program. As you are aware, there are serious concerns within the beef industry with a checkoff established under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996. I share those concerns and do not support this administr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=76edd8ef-70f3-4e73-b79f-bb4804401fa4 Sen. Moran Introduces Bill Directing VA to Help Veterans Still Struggling with Healthcare Access Under Choice Act 2014-12-18 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced legislation (S.3006) directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize its authority to offer community care to veterans who currently are unable to receive the healthcare services they need from a VA medical facility within 40 miles of where they live. "The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 was passed with the intention of providing veterans with the choice to access health care outside the VA when timeliness and distance put their well-being at risk," Sen. Moran said. "Unfortunately, many rural Kansas veterans are still unable to access the care they need because common sense is not prevailing. It has become clear that the VA is implementing the Choice Act in a way that only takes into account distance to a VA medical facility, and not whether that facility can provide the medical services a veteran requires." "For example, while the services offered at Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are invaluable, they cannot meet the health care needs of all veterans. Living near a CBOC should not prevent a veteran from accessing care which the CBOC cannot provide. The VA has the authority to fix this problem and have been calling on the VA Secretary to take action for several months," Sen. Moran continued. "Enough is enough. In the absence of VA action, I have introduced legislation that would make certain rural veterans are not forgotten just because of where they live." In July, the House and Senate came together to pass the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA), comprehensive legislation to respond to VA wait-time manipulation and failure to provide timely, quality health care to veterans. This legislation permitted veterans across the country to access non-VA community care if they live more than 40 miles from a VA medical facility, including Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), or their wait time for an appointment is mo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=ceaeeef2-bbeb-42e7-9a69-816deb5fff49 Senator Roberts Announces Service Academy Nominations 2014-12-18 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today released the names of the young Kansans who will receive his nomination for appointments to U.S. Service Academies.               “I am very pleased to announce this year’s nominees,” Senator Roberts said. “These men and women are outstanding representatives of Kansas in every way, and I wish them all the best as they pursue their education and service to our nation.”               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 decision 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 this spring will announce appointments for the class entering in July 2015. Senator Roberts’ nominees are as follows:   United States Air Force Academy Nominees Nicholas Clark, Manhattan Kaitlyn Emerson, Topeka Stephanie Farney, McPherson Mattie Germann, Leawood Sofia Gilkeson, Wichita Abbie Lavin, Lenexa Zach Marcolesco, Andale Caleb Mathes, Bartlett Kelly Nguyen, Wichita Matthew Scherer, Wamego   United States Naval Academy Nominees Kynedi Allison, Delphos Charles Beck, Wichita Eli Cosner, Overland Park Frank Dwornicki, Wichita Kenneth Englert, Shawnee Kyle Garton, Overland Park Grace Gomez, Topeka Chenxi He, Olathe Michael Healy, Leawood Elizabeth Jarvis, Wichita John Kelly, Minneapolis Austin Koch, Topeka Elyjah Lyons, Parsons Michael Marsh, Topeka … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=405a862a-c37f-4191-8453-703813cbadc6 Sen. Moran Statement on Release of Alan Gross 2014-12-17 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement in response to Alan Gross being released from a Cuban prison: “For five years, Alan Gross and his family have endured pain and profound injustice amid his detainment in Cuba. Today, news of Alan’s release brings great relief to his loved ones and to every American who has called for his freedom. I admire Alan’s strength and that of his wife Judy, who has worked tirelessly for years to free Alan and reunite her family.” Sen. Moran is the author of a December 2012 unanimously passed Senate resolution (S. Res. 609), which called on Cuba to immediately and unconditionally release Alan Gross. Alan Gross was arrested on December 3, 2009, and after a two-day trial, was given a 15-year prison sentence by Cuban authorities for facilitating communications between Cuba’s Jewish community and the rest of the world. Mr. Gross was in Cuba working as a sub-contractor for the United States Agency for International Development, helping a small, peaceful, non-dissident community. He was doing the type of work he had done his whole career in international development – helping others in need. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/editorials?ContentRecord_id=984db2fc-195a-4649-a13d-964661339312 Securing the Future of Aerospace in Kansas 2014-12-15 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Safeguarding our nation means both a strong national defense and a strong economy. The aerospace industry is where these two priorities combine. In today’s global economy, aerospace provides vital opportunities for America at home and abroad, and Kansas is fortunate to be at the crossroads of the aerospace industry.  In Kansas, we build world-class airplanes and build them well. According to the Kansas Aviation Museum, Kansas aviation workers have supplied 74 percent of all general aviation aircraft since the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk. Today, roughly 32,000 Kansans support hundreds of aerospace companies – from large companies like Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, Bombardier and Textron, to many smaller suppliers – and their work contributes more than $7 billion annually to our state’s economy.  The economic future of our state and nation depends on securing a vibrant aerospace industry, and it is important that Congress do all it can to support a robust future for aerospace. That is why I am honored to serve as co-chair of the Senate Aerospace Caucus. The Senate Aerospace Caucus, founded in 2010, provides an important forum for U.S. Senators and aerospace representatives to discuss issues of importance to the nation’s defense, civil aviation and space sectors. This caucus strives to: provide critical oversight of the U.S. government’s aerospace defense industry program; promote increased government investment in U.S. aviation infrastructure and development; ensure a competitive industrial base; and promote education and workforce development programs that prepare Americans for careers in the aerospace industry. The focus of the Senate Aerospace Caucus on the future of aerospace and aviation is especially important to the Wichita community. Known as the “Air Capital of the World,” Wichita is internationally recognized as one of the best cities for aerospace innovation and talent. In fact, more than half of all Kansans in the Wichita metro area are employed by aerospace companies, and the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=c1e92ab8-3db1-422c-9ac2-03a555f7e2d8 Sen. Moran Appointed to Key Committees in 114th Congress 2014-12-15 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has been appointed to several key U.S. Senate committees whose jurisdictions have a direct impact on our nation’s economy and the lives of Kansans. Sen. Moran will serve on the following committees in the 114th Congress: • U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation • U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee • U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations • U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs • U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs “It is clear that the economic policies put into place by the Democrat-led Senate and the Obama Administration have not worked,” Sen. Moran said. “In January, we begin to forge a new path. As a member of the Commerce, Banking and Appropriations Committees I look forward to advocating for pro-growth policies that create jobs and more economic opportunity for every American.”   Chair of the Committee on Committees Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) lauded Sen. Moran’s work to earn these appointments, saying, “Jerry’s efforts on and off the Hill are highly regarded by me and my Republican colleagues. The GOP conference is deeply grateful for his hard work and strong leadership as NRSC Chairman, which is reflected in these important committee assignments.” In his new role on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Sen. Moran will work to provide valuable oversight on a wide range of issues including communications, highways, aviation, rail, shipping, transportation security, fisheries, science, space, interstate commerce and numerous others.  “Jerry Moran is not only a hard-working, well-respected member of our Conference, he is a good friend and I look forward to working with him on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee during the 114th Congress,” said Sen. John Thune (R- S.D.), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Through his appointment to the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Sen. Moran will continue his long-… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=7724968c-c1dd-4ed9-ae27-6a9558c7da6d Kansas Common Sense - An Unusual Saturday in the Senate 2014-12-15 2014 2014-12 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. Late Thursday night, the House of Representatives narrowly passed H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, two hours before funding for the federal government was set to expire. Following a two-day, level-funding extension of government funding, the Senate passed the $1.1 trillion spending bill on Saturday by a vote of 56-40. I voted against the measure. The spending package will finance the day-to-day operations of every Cabinet department, with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through September 30, 2015. With DHS funding running out on February 27, 2015, the new Republican majorities in Congress will have an opportunity early next year to act on President Obama’s executive action suspending the deportation of millions of illegal immigrants. On Saturday, I voted in favor of a point of order indicating President Obama’s executive action on immigration is unconstitutional. Honoring Junction City’s LTG SeitzLast Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation I led and offered in the U.S. Senate to honor the life and legacy of a dedicated soldier, an American hero, and Kansan Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz. This legislation, S. 1434, will designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic as the “Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.” Lieutenant General Richard “Dick” Seitz was a mentor and someone I hold in extremely high regard. He spent his life serving others, and as a WWII veteran in the United States Army he successfully led his battalion through the Battle of the Bulge. His Army career included nearly 37 years of active duty service and he received numerous awards including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Following his military… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=321d4bab-cc6d-4e4f-83c2-b4cbb336009a Sen. Moran Announces Cancellation of Kansas National Guardsmen Deployment to West Africa 2014-12-12 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) received word that Kansas National Guardsmen will no longer be deployed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support Ebola response operations in West Africa. During a meeting Thursday with General Frank Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in Sen. Moran’s Capitol Hill office, the senator raised questions about the deployment of the 891st Engineer Battalion and General Grass indicated that the deployment had been cancelled.  “As a result of the decline in Ebola cases in West Africa, the Department of Defense has cancelled the deployment of the Iola-based 891st Engineer Battalion in the Kansas National Guard,” Sen. Moran said. “It is a pretty nice Christmas present for the families of the 891st Engineer Battalion to know that their loved ones will no longer be deployed to West Africa in March. Guardsmen live by the motto ‘Always Ready, Always There’ and the National Guard celebrated 378 years of service to our country this week – Kansans stand ready for their next call of service.” The decision to cancel the deployment of the Kansas National Guard was made because the total Army and National Guard requirements have dropped and there is enough capacity to support the current operations on the ground. Following the DoD’s selection of the 891st Engineer Battalion for deployment authority to West Africa in November 2014, Sen. Moran expressed concerns about diminished customary benefits because of the non-combat nature of the deployment. Sen. Moran immediately called on DoD Secretary Chuck Hagel to direct an exception to make certain National Guardsmen and their families are receiving the same benefits as Active Duty service men and women. The DoD immediately resolved the matter and utilized a different deployment authority that would provide customary benefits to soldiers and their families prior to deployment.  ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=3da5a10a-eae5-48e3-97b9-20b3609e783f Moran, Tester Introduce Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act 2014-12-12 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to make sure wounded veterans who work for the federal government can get the medical care they need.   Tester and Moran’s bill, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, would provide first-year federal workers who have service-related disabilities 104 hours of sick leave to use for medical visits.     Currently, first-year government workers accrue four hours of sick leave each pay period, forcing many veterans with disabilities to take unpaid leave because they have not built up the necessary leave time.    “Service-disabled veterans who have served our nation with duty and honor deserve peace of mind when transitioning into the federal workforce and civilian life,” Moran said.  “The Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act will help make sure certain veterans can pursue a career in the federal government and support their families while also addressing their medical treatment needs.” “Men and women who serve our country in battle and again for a federal agency shouldn’t be reaching into their own pockets to treat service-related injuries,” Tester said.  “Many of these injuries require time-consuming care, and this common-sense bill makes sure veterans can get the care they need while better honoring our commitment to those who wear the uniform.”    The bill supports first-year federal employees with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.  It would cover first-year employees whether their disability occurred in combat or not.   Tester and Moran’s bill is supported by The American Legion, the American Federation of Government Employees, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the National Treasury Employees Union, among others.   “Newly hired disabled veterans should not be left to choose between taking unpaid leave to care for their injuries, or forgoing that care altogether. The VFW would like to thank Senators Tester and Moran for introducing the Wounded Warriors F… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-votes-to-cut-funding-to-epa-irs-pledges-to-challenge-presidents-unilateral-action-on-immigration/ Jenkins Votes To Cut Funding To EPA & IRS, Pledges To Challenge President's Unilateral Action On Immigration 2014-12-11 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the House of Representatives passed the FY2015 Appropriations Omnibus Bill with a bipartisan vote of 219-206. This bill will fund the government through September 2015 with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, which will only be funded until February 27, 2015. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after supporting the legislation: “This bill was far from perfect, and I will continue to disagree with the way it was presented before Congress. Ultimately, I oppose the President’s use of executive orders on immigration and this vote will allow us to set up a direct challenge when there is a Republican majority in both the Senate and House. We will have this important debate on our terms, not the President’s. “Furthermore, this legislation had a number of conservative solutions I support and have been working towards since I was first elected. It continues to curb wasteful spending, rein in regulatory overreach, and will be particularly helpful for Kansas farmers. I was also pleased that it specifically directs the Department of Homeland Security to continue preparations to award the construction contract for NBAF.”  Conservative Solutions in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill: Kansas farmers will get much needed relief from the EPA regulating their irrigation ditches and farm ponds.  The EPA staff will be reduced to a 25 year low after having their budget cut by 21 percent over the past 4 years.   o   Prevents the EPA from regulating farm ponds and irrigation ditches under the Clean Water Act. Cuts the IRS budget by $345.6 millionand bans the agency from targeting organizations seeking tax-exempt status based on ideological beliefs.        A significant aspect of the ruinous financial bill Dodd-Frank will be repealed which will allow our local banks to have a chance to survive and overcome this damaging regulatory burden that failed to fix a problem. Provides no new funding for ObamaCare, and hold the line for funding the IRS … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=2454c451-96fd-4655-95eb-8fb64346c3da Senate Passes Moran-Brown Bill to Enhance Economic Mobility Via Prize-Linked Savings 2014-12-10 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the U.S. Senate passed the American Savings Promotion Act (S. 1597/H.R. 3374) by unanimous consent. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), members of the Senate Economic Mobility Caucus, introduced the American Savings Promotion Act in October 2013 to allow the creation of prize-linked savings accounts (PLS). PLS accounts would incentivize personal savings by offering participants chances to win prizes based on savings account deposit activity while never putting their savings at risk. The legislation passed the House in September 2014 and now heads to the President. “With broad support, Congress has sent to President Obama the American Savings Promotion Act, bipartisan legislation that clears the way for banks and other financial institutions to promote personal savings,” Sen. Moran said. “This policy will help American families become more financially secure and upwardly mobile. In passing the American Savings Promotion Act, the House and Senate have shown that good ideas may still have a chance in Washington.” “Too many families in Ohio – and across the nation – are living paycheck to paycheck,” Sen. Brown said. “Between stagnant wages and an insufficient minimum wage, it’s hard for families to prioritize savings. That’s why this legislation is so important. Families should be encouraged and excited to save. This bill accomplishes that and I am proud to have worked with Sen. Moran to get this bill passed.” The American Savings Promotion Act would promote savings by creating a narrow exemption for prize-linked-savings (PLS) products. By removing federal barriers to banks and thrifts offering PLS products, the legislation clears the way for states to enable all interested financial institutions under their jurisdiction to offer these valuable financial tools. Forty-four percent of American households lack the savings needed to cover basic expenses for three months, leaving families vulnerable to financial uncertainty. In 2013, the personal savings rate dip… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-americas-new-congress-is-eager-to-get-to-work-on-solutions-that-empower-all-americans/ Jenkins: America's New Congress is eager to get to work on solutions that empower all Americans 2014-12-10 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today at the weekly press conference with Republican leaders, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) highlighted that despite the struggle many families are facing this Holiday season there is reason for hope. In January, America’s New Congress is ready to get to work on solutions to help hardworking Americans and get our economy moving again. CLICK HERETo Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks: “A recent article from CNBC stated this, ‘Santa Claus is going to bring lots of presents in a couple weeks, but lower health-insurance costs for most Americans won't be one of them.’ “There is no doubt that families continue to struggle with healthcare costs in this economy and in fact, healthcare costs now outpace the growth of household wages. Clearly our healthcare system is broken and is in need of repair. “But there is no reason to be down during the Holiday season, there is great hope.  America’s new Congress in 2015 is eager to get to work on solutions that empower all Americans and help everyone get ahead and achieve a better life.  “I am confident in our efforts to pass legislation with bipartisan support and find solutions to get our economy moving again and put more money in people’s pockets. “We will work to put solutions on the President’s desk for his signature.  We intend to lead, and we hope the President’s New Year’s resolution will finally be to work with us.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1b1f386a-7643-47d6-87a9-886ad762e47d Roberts to CFTC Chair: Regulatory Improvements Still Needed at Commission 2014-12-10 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today said the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had work to do to address regulatory overreach and will need to do more in the future to recognize the concerns of all market participants including farmers and ranchers. At a hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Roberts, a senior member and the former ranking member of the Committee, thanked CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad on his willingness to correct the mistakes of the previous Commission, especially on issues Roberts had concerns with including residual interest rules and proposals for reporting requirements. Senator Roberts and Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced legislation, S. 2601, to enhance customer protections for farmers and ranchers by preventing regulations from the CFTC from being overly laborious and making it significantly more difficult for farmers and ranchers to make economical trades on commodities. “The Commission’s actions over the last several months have demonstrated that the previous commission and Chairman often took Dodd-Frank regulations much further than required by the law…and wouldn’t stop to listen to feedback from stakeholders including market participants and Congress,” Roberts said. “While I value the work you have undertaken to correct several regulatory missteps and over-reaches, several of the tweaks the commission has proposed, but not yet finalized, were simply low hanging fruit that many of us around this table have raised for years,” Roberts said. “I know that most of us are anxious to see the easiest fixes put into place, particularly for agriculture and end users, including the proposals for reporting requirements and residual interest.” Roberts also noted that the CFTC is set to receive nearly 50 percent more in funds since 2010, including the "cromnibus" proposed by the House. Roberts said that despite the challenges facing the agency, its spending should not be allowed to continue to grow unchecked. Roberts r… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=b2d1bcb2-8df9-4497-9d1e-9bc01de0c2a3 House, Senate Send Bill to Name Junction City's CBOC After Lieutenant General Richard Seitz to President's Desk 2014-12-08 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation offered by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), S. 1434, to honor WWII Veteran and Kansan Lieutenant General Richard “Dick” Seitz. The legislation, which passed the U.S. Senate in January 2014, designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Junction City Community-Based Outpatient Clinic as the “Lieutenant General Richard J. Seitz Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.” The bill will now be sent to the President’s desk for his signature. “Our country lost a great man, a dedicated soldier, and an American hero when Lieutenant General Dick Seitz passed away,” Sen. Moran said. “Dick was a mentor, a friend, and someone I hold in extremely high regard. As a native Kansan who settled in Junction City following his military retirement, he never retired from serving. I’m grateful for Lieutenant General Seitz’s commitment to serving Junction City and am delighted that his country is naming this clinic in his honor.” The VA facility provides primary care, behavioral health, personal care, laboratory, prescriptions and psychiatry services for veterans. Lt. Gen. Seitz is a WWII Veteran who successfully led his battalion through the Battle of the Bulge. During his Army career, which included nearly 37 years of active duty, Lt. Gen. Seitz received numerous awards including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Following his military retirement, Lt. Gen. Seitz settled in Junction City, where he frequently visited Ft. Riley to greet deploying and returning units from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as mentor young and noncommissioned officers. He was also involved with the Coronado Council of the Boy Scouts, served on the Board of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, and was named an Outstanding Citizen of Kansas. In 2012, the General Richard J. Seitz Elementary School at Ft. Riley was named in his honor. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=dd0b95f1-011e-48fd-ab38-2ba796a3dd24 Kansas Common Sense - Serving as Senate Aerospace Caucus Co-Chair 2014-12-08 2014 2014-12 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. Serving as Senate Aerospace Caucus Co-ChairOn Tuesday, I was honored to be selected to co-chair the Senate Aerospace Caucus. I will be replacing Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia who is retiring from Congress. The Senate Aerospace Caucus, founded in 2010, provides a forum for Senators and aerospace industry representatives to discuss issues of importance to the nation's defense, civil aviation and space sectors. This caucus strives to: provide critical oversight of the U.S. government’s aerospace defense industry program; promote increased government investment in U.S. aviation infrastructure and development; ensure a competitive industrial base; and promote education and workforce development programs that prepare Americans for careers in the aerospace industry. Safeguarding our nation for future generations means both a strong national defense and a strong economy. The aerospace industry is where these two priorities converge, and has a direct impact on the livelihood of many Kansans and particularly the Wichita community. Wichita is known as the “Air Capital of the World” with roughly 32,000 Kansans who support hundreds of aerospace companies – from large companies like Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, Bombardier and Textron, to smaller suppliers – and their work contributes more than $7 billion annually Kansas’ economy. Wichita ranks third in the United States for the highest concentration of engineers with more than 7,000 engineers and engineering technicians, and students continue to be attracted to Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). Promoting education, workforce and research development, as well as increasing manufacturing within the aerospace industry is vital to our Kansas and national economies. Kansas’ impressive record of accomplishment in aerospace did not happen … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1ef578d0-87f4-4f8e-a905-d026b4745ee8 Sen. Moran Introduces the Physician Ambassadors Helping Veterans Act 2014-12-05 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently introduced the Physician Ambassadors Helping Veterans Act. The legislation would enable volunteer physicians to serve in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities that are struggling with appointment wait times or staffing shortages.     “The Physician Volunteer Ambassadors Helping Veterans Act will allow qualified physicians across the country to give of their time and expertise to help veterans struggling to access quality health care – whether a veteran has waited far too long for an appointment or medical services are not available close to where they call home,” Sen. Moran said. “At a time when veterans struggle to access quality health care, my hope is this legislation will offer physicians the opportunity to answer their own call of duty in service to veterans who deserve the best health care our nation has to offer.”   Though VA possesses the authority to allow physician volunteers to work in its VA medical facilities, bureaucratic red tape often prevents many physicians from volunteering their services. This legislation will make certain the VA uses its existing authority to support qualified physician volunteers from local communities who would like to dedicate a minimum of 40 volunteer hours per year. It would allow medical communities to help veterans, ease some of the pressure on permanent VA staff, and enable VA staff to regain their focus on providing quality health care to our veterans. The legislation is supported by the Kansas Medical Society. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=05282f66-ef0b-4efe-88ef-6ff8f9889346 President Signs Jenkins, Moran Rural Health Legislation Into Law 2014-12-04 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, President Barack Obama signed Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) legislation, H.R. 4067, into law. This law will delay Medicare’s enforcement of unreasonable and inflexible direct supervision rules for outpatient therapy services at Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other small, rural hospitals in 2014.   “This law has been a long time in the making and it would not have been possible without the hard work and leadership of Senator Moran and the number of folks who helped advocate for access to rural healthcare,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “I am pleased Republicans and Democrats put their differences aside and put people in rural communities before political wrangling. There is still more work to be done, and access to quality healthcare in rural communities will continue to be one of my top priorities. Next Congress, I will work to ensure this law is made permanent so folks living in rural areas continue to have timely access to care and the certainty needed that they can receive these basic health services close to home.”   “Making certain Kansans have access to quality health care remains one of my top priorities in Congress,” Sen. Moran said. “Today, a commonsense bill was signed into law that helps preserve patients’ access to important therapy services in Kansas communities and across the country. Passage of this law is a positive development, and I plan to reintroduce legislation in the new Congress to address this issue on a permanent basis. Thanks to Congresswoman Jenkins for her extraordinary efforts on this legislation in the House of Representatives.”   Examples of direct supervision rules for outpatient therapy services:   - Application of cast to a finger  - Blood transfusions  - Application of a splint to a finger  - Demonstration and/or evaluation of a patient utilizing a nebulizer or metered dose inhaler - Alcohol and/or substance abuse (other than tobacco) structured assessment and brief intervention (… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://yoder.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/rep-yoder-votes-yes-on-able-act Rep. Yoder Votes Yes on ABLE Act 2014-12-04 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy Breaking: ABLE Act Passes House of Representatives Removes barriers to success for Americans with developmental disabilities   Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by a vote of 404-17. Congressman Yoder is a cosponsor of the ABLE Act, which amends Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. After voting in favor of the bill, Yoder released the following statement: “Today, I was proud to preside over the House debate on passing the ABLE Act. Overwhelmingly, my colleagues from both sides of the aisle voted to pass this bill, one eight years in the making. “Rather than forcing families raising children with autism or Down syndrome into bankruptcy, the ABLE Act provides them flexible savings tools to maintain greater financial security and prepare their children for a future of independent living. It does not put more burdens on bureaucratic programs. Instead, it encourages families to save, invest, and become less reliant on support from the federal government. “In our nation, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to realize their dreams and that every American should be equipped with the tools and capabilities to do so. The ABLE Act is a critical step towards allowing some of the most vulnerable Americans among us to have that capability. “Not only did I vote for this bill because it is the right thing to do, but also because of the amazing advocacy of folks like my friends Jawanda and Jonathan Mast, and their daughter Rachel, from Olathe. They fought long and hard to bring this issue to my attention immediately upon my election to Congress, and strongly advocated for its passage ever since. Today, their efforts were rewarded, and I was proud to vote yes with them and so many others on my mind.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/president-signs-jenkins-moran-rural-health-legislation-into-law/ President Signs Jenkins, Moran Rural Health Legislation Into Law 2014-12-04 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– This afternoon, President Barack Obama signed Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) legislation, H.R. 4067, into law. This law will delay Medicare’s enforcement of unreasonable and inflexible direct supervision rules for outpatient therapy services at Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other small, rural hospitals in 2014. “This law has been a long time in the making and it would not have been possible without the hard work and leadership of Senator Moran and the number of folks who helped advocate for access to rural healthcare,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “I am pleased Republicans and Democrats put their differences aside and put people in rural communities before political wrangling. There is still more work to be done, and access to quality healthcare in rural communities will continue to be one of my top priorities. Next Congress, I will work to ensure this law is made permanent so folks living in rural areas continue to have timely access to care and the certainty needed that they can receive these basic health services close to home.” “Making certain Kansans have access to quality health care remains one of my top priorities in Congress,” Sen. Moran said. “Today, a commonsense bill was signed into law that helps preserve patients’ access to important therapy services in Kansas communities and across the country. Passage of this law is a positive development, and I plan to reintroduce legislation in the new Congress to address this issue on a permanent basis. Thanks to Congresswoman Jenkins for her extraordinary efforts on this legislation in the House of Representatives.” Examples of direct supervision rules for outpatient therapy services: -  Application of cast to a finger -  Blood transfusions -  Application of a splint to a finger -  Demonstration and/or evaluation of a patient utilizing a nebulizer or metered dose inhaler -  Alcohol and/or substance abuse (other than tobacco) structured assessment and brief intervention (such as advisi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/reps-royce-jenkins-to-shore-up-security-of-government-used-software/ Reps. Royce, Jenkins to Shore Up Security of Government Used Software 2014-12-04 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA) and Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) introduced H.R. 5793, the "Cyber Supply Chain Management and Transparency Act of 2014." The legislation will ensure all contractors of software, firmware or products to the federal government provide the procuring agency with a bill of materials of all third party and open source components used, and demonstrate that those component versions have no known vulnerabilities. "As a house is only as strong as its foundation, it's no wonder cyber attacks are on the rise with reports showing 71 percent of software contains components with critical vulnerabilities," said Rep. Royce. "This bill protects our nation's cyber infrastructure by ensuring the building blocks that make it up are secure and uncompromised.” "I have voiced concerns to the government agencies in charge of healthcare.gov that our nation’s cyber infrastructure was vulnerable and not secure,” said Rep. Jenkins. “But the problem is not limited to one website; the entire federal government lacks guidelines for website security. This vital legislation will put the appropriate checks and balances in place to ensure that the government has the tools it needs to create a more sound and secure system for taxpayers.” Additionally, the Cyber Supply Chain Management and Transparency Act of 2014 also takes into account future discoveries of open source components with vulnerabilities, like the Heartbleed vulnerability, and mandates that software applications be patchable, or updatable, when the need arises. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=864863b2-2bbb-409a-a9cf-eb9135b437e0 Real People Harmed by Presidents Short-Sighted Politics on Tax Extenders 2014-12-04 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today said President Obama’s actions in sabotaging a long term tax extenders package have harmed Kansans, including small business owners, teachers, farmers and ranchers who rely on the key, bipartisan tax provisions that were being negotiated by House and Senate leaders. “The leaders of the House and Senate tax writing committees negotiated a bi-partisan deal that would have provided certainty for businesses and taxpayers to plan for the next two years,” Roberts said. “President Obama’s immigration grenade doomed the tax extenders deal. Negotiations unraveled, a veto threat was issued and bi-partisan compromises were killed. Because of President Obama’s ‘my way or the highway’ approach to leadership, Congress is forced, once again, to cobble together a one year tax policy patch that no one wants. This hurts families, job creators, farmers and ranchers, teachers and everyone who needs to plan ahead to succeed.” Senator Roberts, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Finance, which has jurisdiction on taxes, had fought to secure the following provisions for Kansas families and businesses in the deal being negotiated: deductions for teachers who purchase school supplies with their own money; help for homeowners who have defaulted on a mortgage or face financial hardship; deductions for college tuition and expenses; special depreciation and expensing rules that are important to the agricultural and small business sectors; bipartisan language Roberts developed to modify the research and development tax credit so that it could be more easily used by smaller businesses – where the bulk of technological innovation occurs; and, long term extension of legislation Roberts pushed to make sure smaller businesses are able to access the capital they need to grow and hire new employees. Click here to watch Senator Roberts’ remarks on the Senate floor. Click here for the full text of Senator Roberts’ floor speech on the tax extenders proposal as prepared fo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=068ab4a6-0534-43c6-8534-93ba53b90b4b Sen. Moran Sponsors Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act 2014-12-03 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today sponsored the bipartisan Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act. The legislation would provide critical measures to improve mental health care and suicide prevention resources for American service members. “The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act would be instrumental in developing a VA system capable of offering first-rate mental health care services, as well as utilizing the expertise of outside organizations to provide support for those struggling with the invisible wounds of war,” Sen. Moran said. “It is critical that the VA follow through on its commitment to our nation’s veterans – especially so families who have lost loved ones may take comfort in knowing the VA is committed to suicide prevention. I will keep working to find solutions and to hold the VA accountable when it comes to providing our nation’s veterans with the timely, high-quality and specialized care they earned.” The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act would require third-party evaluation of existing suicide prevention programs at the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to gauge their effectiveness and make recommendations for consolidation, elimination or improvement. It would also provide for a new website that offers veterans information regarding available mental healthcare services; create a pilot loan repayment program for VA psychiatrists; and improve the exchange of training, best practices, and other resources among the VA, Veteran Service Organizations (VSO), and nonprofit mental health organizations to enhance collaboration of suicide prevention efforts. The bill was named for Clay Hunt, a Marine veteran who committed suicide in March 2011 at the age of 28. Clay enlisted in the Marine Corps in May 2005 and deployed to Anbar Province, near Fallujah, in January 2007. He was shot in the wrist by a sniper’s bullet that barely missed… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=3ea20080-e16e-4a1d-937a-8c5d07f2e846 Sen. Moran to Serve as Next Co-Chair of Senate Aerospace Caucus 2014-12-03 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will serve as the next co-chair of the U.S. Senate Aerospace Caucus. The future of aerospace and aviation is especially important to the state of Kansas and the community of Wichita, known as the “Air Capital of the World.” Roughly 32,000 Kansans support more than 450 aerospace companies – from large companies like Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, Bombardier and Textron, to hundreds of smaller suppliers – and their work contributes more than $7 billion annually to Kansas’ economy. Sen. Moran joins U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) as co-chair and replaces U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) who has served as co-chair since 2011 and is retiring at the end of this Congress. "Safeguarding our nation for future generations means both a strong national defense and a strong economy,” Sen. Moran said. “The aerospace industry is where these two priorities converge. That is why I am proud to be co-chairing the Senate Aerospace Caucus. Promoting education, workforce and research development, as well as increasing manufacturing within the aerospace industry is vital to our Kansas and national economies. I look forward to continuing my work to make certain this historical and innovative American industry remains strong, secure and competitive globally." "When a Navy P8 pilot takes off from Whidbey Island, Washington, he is flying not only one of the most advanced maritime surveillance aircraft in the world, but also a product of both Wichita, Kansas, and Renton, Washington,” Sen. Murray said. “When an Air Force KC-46 pilot launches from McConnell Airbase in Wichita, she’s seated in a cockpit made in Kansas and assembled into a modern air to air refueling platform in Washington. I have always respected Senator Moran for his integrity and energy and I look forward to working with him to ensure that these kinds of productive collaborations can continue as we fight to ensure a strong and competitive American aerospace sector." "I can think of no one more appropriate to take … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-applauds-passage-of-able-act/ Congresswoman Jenkins Applauds Passage Of ABLE Act 2014-12-03 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the House of Representatives passed the Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 404 to 17. This legislation will empower individuals and families to save funds to support individuals with disabilities and help them maintain their health, independence, and a better quality of life. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) was a cosponsor of this legislation and delivered the following remarks on the House Floor: CLICK HERETo Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks: “I rise today in support of the ABLE Act. I am a cosponsor of this bill because I believe that we need to make it easier for families with individuals with disabilities to save money for their care and not be penalized for doing so.   “This legislation also makes an important improvement to 529 plans that will give parents more control over their children's savings. “It is rare for a bill to gain as much bipartisan support in both the House and Senate as the ABLE Act has.   “This is because advocates for the ABLE Act have worked tirelessly over the past several years to ensure that it crosses the finish line.   “I am pleased that many of them are here today and I congratulate them on their hard work.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=VideoClips&ContentRecord_id=ddd8d0c4-749a-468e-b3b0-a8a4e136511a Sen. Roberts at Sen. Ag Hearing on Water and Conservation 2014-12-03 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Senator Roberts questions USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller about the Lesser Prairie Chicken and WOTUS rules at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on Water and Voluntary Conservation. Chief Weller committed to providing Congress with a report of the effectiveness of USDA’s conservation programs for the lesser prairie chicken. And Roberts was told USDA is open to withdrawing the interpretive rule with EPA and USACE regarding WOTUS and agriculture exemptions. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-discusses-president-obamas-veto-threat-of-bipartisan-tax-extenders-plan/ Congresswoman Jenkins Discusses President Obama's Veto Threat Of Bi-Partisan "Tax Extenders" Plan 2014-12-02 2014 2014-12 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today at the weekly press conference with Republican leaders, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) discussed President Obama’s veto threat of the bi-partisan plan – the House and Senate have been working on for months – to make important tax provisions permanent. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks: “One of the most important things we can do to encourage economic growth and job creation is to provide certainty and a stable business environment. The tax code is a natural place to start, so businesses and families can plan for their future. And that is what we have been working on for months, a bi-partisan plan to make more important tax provisions permanent including everything from research expenditures, developmental programs, and teacher reimbursements. “House Republicans and Senate Democrats working together to get things done and to deliver real results for the challenges we face. In this environment, in divided government, we nearly had a plan to give some stability to our tax code. “Then the president spoke, saying it’s my way or the highway issuing a veto threat to our agreement. “So, unfortunately, this week, we will pass a band aid so folks at home won’t be hit with unexpected taxes come April. As a CPA who practiced in the tax area I know that this is the bare minimum we can do. This  is certainly not the way that federal tax law should be written. “The American people spoke and elected America’s new Congress because they are sick of gridlock in Washington. The President clearly didn't get this message. “In the next Congress, let’s hope the American people get what they deserve – a government that is efficient and effective. A government that works. I know that we stand ready to lead, and we hope the President will work with us.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=c2ab0793-ccee-4985-a9d2-826b7d2ebe8d Kansas Common Sense - Kansas Listening Tour Continues 2014-12-01 2014 2014-12 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. This week, Robba and I joined all Kansans in celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, and giving thanks for our blessings. I am especially grateful for the service and charitable organizations that support our communities and those in need. I hope you and your families also enjoy time together and have the chance to reflect on all we have to be thankful for – both as Kansans and Americans. Kansas Listening Tour ContinuesThis week, I continued my Kansas Listening Tour with five stops in Osage, Shawnee, Wyandotte, Cloud and Republic Counties. The issues I focus on and work I do in Washington, D.C., are largely based on the conversations I have with Kansans. You can check my website for upcoming Kansas Listening Tour stops in your community. On Monday, about 40 Osage County residents joined me at the Overbrook Public Library to share feedback on a number of issues facing our country, including reform at the Department of Veterans Affairs, education and investment in infrastructure. Residents also shared their concerns about the President’s use of Executive Orders to push his agenda around Congress, and the need for accountability at the EPA and other federal agencies. Thanks to Osage County commissioners, Gaylord Anderson and Kenneth Kuykendall for sharing concerns about the pilot program and its effect in Osage County. Thanks also, to former state Representative Willie Prescott, who continues to serve our state as a liaison for Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Finally, thank you to library director Gaylen Worthington for helping arrange my town hall meeting.   On Monday afternoon, Rep. Lynn Jenkins and I held a joint town hall meeting in Topeka. Nearly 100 Shawnee County residents came out to discuss a number of issues including the Department of Veterans Affairs and mental health, the Affordable Care Act a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/editorials?ContentRecord_id=e971d860-12e2-43cd-8d49-5f16bcda8a5a Giving Thanks for Blessings as Kansans, Americans 2014-11-24 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this week, families and friends come together to reflect, give thanks and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast. However, millions – in fact, one in six Americans – struggle each day to even get enough food to eat. The unfortunate reality is that food insecurity exists in every community in our nation. Living in the breadbasket of America, it can sometimes be difficult to comprehend the prevalence of hunger at home and around the world. Yet, hunger is real – it threatens the future of millions every day. Hunger creates political instability, stunts economic growth, and robs individuals of their dignity and self-potential. When I travel throughout our state, I recognize the impact of hunger in our communities. I also appreciate how Kansans react to this problem with compassion and a genuine desire to help our friends and neighbors prosper. I recently visited the Flint Hills Breadbasket to learn more about their mission of minimizing hunger and poverty in the Manhattan area. For 32 years, they have been collecting and distributing food with the help of many volunteers and churches. Last year, volunteers created and distributed more than 200 Thanksgiving baskets to food-insecure families. I was also encouraged to learn that many of the individuals receiving food are actively trying to find employment and working to improve their lives. To help food banks and the Americans they serve, last year I introduced bipartisan legislation that encourages businesses and farms to donate surplus food to local food banks. The Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Act permanently extends a tax credit for donating food and expands the credit to all businesses including small businesses, farmers, ranchers and restaurant owners. Permanently extending the hunger relief tax incentive will increase food bank contributions and help ensure that less food goes to waste. I hopeful commonsense legislation like this is soon considered with a new Senate Majority in the 114th Congress. Many Kansans … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1cb57850-09c2-4fac-bc10-30e3a00b3ac5 Sen. Jerry Moran Calls on USDA to Listen to Producers, Not Create New Beef Checkoff Program 2014-11-24 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee – today called on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to listen to feedback from producers in Kansas and across the country who have real concerns about the creation of a new beef checkoff under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996.   “Cattlemen have been loud and clear in their objections to a new beef checkoff,” Sen. Moran said. “I am deeply concerned that USDA is ignoring the voices of producers. I believe changes to the checkoff should be supported by producers, and not forced upon them by the federal government.”   See below the full text of the letter to Sec. Vilsack:   November 20, 2014   The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack Secretary of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 200-A Washington DC 20250   Dear Mr. Secretary:   Recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture requested public input on the development of a checkoff program that would operate parallel to the current Beef Checkoff Program. As you are aware, there are serious concerns within the beef industry with a checkoff established under the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996. I share those concerns and do not support this administrative, top-down approach from the federal government to develop a new, separate checkoff under the 1996 Act.   The current Beef Checkoff Program, created under the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, has proven to be successful in both the research and promotion of U.S. beef. A recent Cornell University study concluded between 2006 and 2013 there was an $11.20 return to the beef industry for each $1 invested in the checkoff. Given the high rate of return, it is not surprising a Beef Producer Attitude Survey conducted earlier this year found that a vast majority of beef producers across the country express overall support for the current checkoff and believe it is well ma… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ab97c6df-bbbe-4f0f-ad80-b47ed0a9a849 Sen. Moran Statement on Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks 2014-11-24 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement following news of an extension of P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran: “Given the President’s worrisome admission that a year of diplomatic dialogue failed to bridge the ‘significant’ gaps between P5+1 negotiators and Iran, I am skeptical of what this extension can accomplish,” Sen. Moran said. “As negotiations carry on, Congress must continue to demand terms that secure lasting and verifiable dismantlement of Iran’s illicit nuclear program. Any sanctions relief must be dependent on evident compliance by Iran. The world has too much at stake to accept a dangerous deal that disregards the concerns of Congress and the American people.” On Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2014, Sen. Moran and 42 Senate Republicans sent a letter to President Obama to explain the costs of striking a weak nuclear deal with Iran. The letter also urges the Obama administration to be steadfast on negotiating conditions previously outlined by Congress and the administration. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=774bade4-2624-4d46-b4d1-1b62378278dc Kansas Common Sense - Giving Thanks for Blessings as Kansans, Americans 2014-11-24 2014 2014-11 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. Giving Thanks for Blessings as Kansans, Americans As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this week, families and friends come together to reflect, give thanks and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast. However, millions – in fact, one in six Americans – struggle each day to even get enough food to eat. The unfortunate reality is that food insecurity exists in every community in our nation. Living in the breadbasket of America, it can sometimes be difficult to comprehend the prevalence of hunger at home and around the world. Yet, hunger is real – it threatens the future of millions every day. Hunger creates political instability, stunts economic growth, and robs individuals of their dignity and self-potential. This Thanksgiving, I hope you will consider supporting or volunteering at an organization in your community. Just a few hours of your time giving back can help make this holiday a memorable one for you, your family and for those in need. Robba and I join all Kansans in celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, and giving thanks for our blessings. I am especially grateful for the service and charitable organizations that support our communities and those in need. I hope you and your families also enjoy time together and have the chance to reflect on all we have to be thankful for – both as Kansans and Americans. Opposing President Obama’s Irresponsible Amnesty PlanOn Thursday night, President Obama announced his plan to issue an executive order on immigration.  I oppose the President offering amnesty to millions of individuals who have entered the country illegally. The President is aware that he is overstepping his bounds – and has explained at least 22 times that he does not have the authority to unilaterally alter immigration laws. President Obama should not act alone on an issue of such importan… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=0599c44a-3746-4b79-9430-7f275f127b69 U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Moran's Resolution on Importance of Rural Health Care 2014-11-21 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed S. Res. 588 – a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – to recognize the importance of hospitals and other health care providers to the survival and success of communities in Kansas and throughout the country.  Sen. Moran introduced the original version of this bipartisan Senate resolution (S. Res. 26) in February 2013, and he introduced the updated version earlier this week to pass the Senate in commemoration of National Rural Health Day, which was celebrated yesterday. “When visiting towns across Kansas, I am reminded of what I loved about growing up in rural America – the strong sense of community,” Sen. Moran said. “Our special way of life in these towns would not be possible without the quality health care that our rural doctors, nurses, support staff, and administrators provide. Additionally, rural health care providers are a vital part of the local economy of a community. I am pleased that last night the Senate formally recognized the importance of rural health care.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=54bec8f9-05f5-4a5e-85c0-e0dc406c7ddb Congress Passes Moran-Jenkins Rural Health Legislation 2014-11-21 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed H.R. 4067 to delay Medicare’s enforcement of unreasonable and inflexible direct supervision rules for outpatient therapy services at all hospitals including Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the original version of this bill, S. 1954, and it passed the Senate on Feb. 10, 2014. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) introduced an identical version of the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives and it passed the House on Sept. 9, 2014. “Imposing an unrealistic and clinically unnecessary supervision policy jeopardizes patients’ access to important services in communities in Kansas and across the country,” Sen. Moran said. “This one-year delay is needed because many Kansas hospitals are considering cutting services for their patients or limiting hours of operation in order to comply with this inflexible regulation. I urge the President to sign this bill, and I will continue to advance legislation requiring the federal government to implement a reasonable policy that more reflects the realities of providing care in rural areas. Thanks to Congresswoman Jenkins for her extraordinary efforts on this legislation in the House of Representatives.” “This is a testament to Congress for recognizing that these supervision requirements are unnecessary and could jeopardize access to healthcare in our rural communities where medical service shortages are already severe,” Congresswoman Jenkins said. “Critical Access Hospitals are the lifeblood of our rural communities and it is my hope the President quickly signs this bill into law to give our communities more certainty and ensure patients receive timely and quality healthcare. I thank my colleagues for supporting this legislation and I want to especially thank Senator Moran for his hard work and leadership on the companion legislation in the Senate.” This legislation is supported by the American Hospital Association, the Kansas Hospital Association and the National Rural Health Assoc… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://yoder.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/congressman-yoder-on-president-obamas-unconstitutional-amnesty-plan Congressman Yoder on President Obama's Unconstitutional Amnesty Plan 2014-11-21 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy "The President’s plan to grant amnesty to those who have entered this country illegally is unconstitutional. I strongly oppose his unilateral efforts to ignore federal law and will support any legislative means possible to stop these actions including using the power of the purse to defund these unprecedented measures.   "If there was any question about the unlawful nature of this plan, we need only to look back to President Obama’s own words: 'there are enough laws on the books by Congress that are very clear in terms of how we have to enforce our immigration system. That for me to simply, through executive order, ignore those congressional mandates would not conform with my appropriate role as President.'   "As many as 25 times, the President has said that the maneuvers which he is taking today are not allowable under our system of democracy. These actions ignore the will of the people who elected and sent their representation to Washington and Congress should use all of the tools at their disposal to prohibit these unconstitutional acts." Contact: Dave Natonski Phone: (202) 225-2865 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://yoder.house.gov//media-center/press-releases/yoder-announces-us-service-academy-nominations Yoder Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations 2014-11-21 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Kevin Yoder Y000063 yoder.house.gov     legacy For Immediate Release November 21, 2014 Contact: Dave Natonski Phone: (202) 225-2865 Yoder Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations Overland Park, KS – Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-3) announced today that he has nominated the following students to a military academy for the class entering the fall of 2015. The 3rd Congressional District’s Academy Nomination Board, appointed by Congressman Yoder, conducted interviews with the applicants and reviewed their applications and test scores.  Twenty-two students were recommended for nomination.  Now nominated by Congressman Yoder, the applicants must meet the requirements of each U.S. Service Academy.  The Academies make the final decision on who receives an appointment of admission.   “It is an honor to announce the nominations of the following outstanding Kansans from the 3rd Congressional District to a United States Service Academy,” Rep. Yoder said. “The caliber of these nominees is very impressive; our district will be very well represented. These young men and women are our future and I wish them well as they seek an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy.” United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO Braydon Huschka – Overland Park Conner Galbraith – Shawnee Elizabeth Barnickel – Leawood Nicholas “Cole” Pollock – Overland Park Nicholas Williams – Overland Park Thomas Williams – Overland Park William “Drew” Stolz – Olathe Zane Moxley – Olathe   United States Military Academy – West Point, NY Abbie Lavin – Lenexa Kenneth Englert – Shawnee Sean Bowen – Shawnee       United States Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, NY Zebadiah “Zeb” Willey – Olathe   United States Naval Academy – Annapolis, MD Alex Quinn – Lenexa Cameron Hamm – Overland Park Chenxi He – Olathe Eli Cosner – Overland Park Kyle Garton – Overland Park Mattie Germann – Leawood Michael Healy – Leawood Michael Hund – Olathe Patrick Doyle – Prairie Village Robert “Robbie” Caldwell – Overland Park Congressman Yoder will begin accepting applications, for the U.S. Service Academy class… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-reaffirms-unwavering-support-for-kansas-rural-health-care-providers/ Congresswoman Jenkins Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Kansas' Rural Health Care Providers 2014-11-20 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – Today is  National Rural Health Day to honor the great work rural health care providers do in their communities. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the extraordinary efforts of rural health care providers. CLICK HERE To Watch Congresswoman Jenkins’ Remarks Following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks: “I rise today to recognize November 20 as National Rural Health Day. I was born and raised in small town Kansas, and I understand firsthand that folks in rural communities deserve access to quality health care options. “A growing challenge facing folks in many rural communities across the country is access to health care.  For many rural communities, the presence of a Critical Access Hospital could be the deciding factor in whether or not the next generation decides to raise their family in their hometown. “These communities are the backbone of America.  Congress’ commitment to ensuring rural communities have access to care has been strong over the years, but it must continue and I take to the floor today to reaffirm my personal, unwavering support.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-statement-on-president-obamas-plan-to-issue-executive-orders-on-immigration/ Jenkins Statement On President Obama's Plan To Issue Executive Orders On Immigration 2014-11-20 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– In light of the President's planned executive action on immigration, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) issued the following statement: “This election the American people sent a clear message to Washington that they do not want repeats of failed past policies, they want President Obama to work with Congress to solve problems. The President’s unilateral action blatantly disregards this message and the separation of powers set forth by the Constitution. Even President Obama himself has admitted over 20 times that this executive action exceeds constitutional authority. Furthermore, as the White House has rightly pointed out, executive amnesty has been tried in the past and that it is even being discussed again is proof positive that it is a failed policy.  Repeating a past mistake will only make things worse and will destroy any progress Congress has made toward real immigration reform.   “However, despite the president’s unilateral actions, Congress will continue working and utilizing the many tools in the Constitution to attempt to stop the President from acting alone. We will continue funding the government, but we will not let the President get away with this unconstitutional action. “The President knows he is not authorized to take action and it is my hope he will execute our laws faithfully and have an honest forward-thinking debate about this important issue. It is time for the President to stop repeating past mistakes, listen to the American people, and join Congress in solving problems.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=3fcd902b-c764-45ab-8bcc-9b64d5d0b76f Senator Roberts Helps Introduce Bill to Block Travel from Ebola Infected Nations 2014-11-20 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing legislation to protect the United States from further spread of the deadly Ebola disease by restricting travel to the U.S. from nations where the disease is emerging. “It is commonsense to limit travelers entering the United States who may be exposed to deadly diseases like Ebola,” Roberts said. “As global travel becomes more commonplace, our policies on disease management and national security need to be re-assessed especially given the recent spread of Ebola within our shores.” Senator Roberts cosponsored Senator Rubio’s “Keeping America Safe from Ebola Act of 2014.” The following is a summary of the bill: Suspends new visas and revokes current visas of an individual who is: A permanent resident or national of a country that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has certified is a country for “widespread transmission of Ebola” and; Whose last habitual residence was a country that the CDC has certified is a country for “widespread transmission of Ebola Recognizing the importance of American health workers’ role in fighting disease outbreaks, the bill grants an exception for aid workers who need to travel the U.S. and are approved by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and; foreign military who need to travel to the U.S. and are approved by the Department of Defense. To keep the American people and the Congress better informed, the bill also requires the President to report to Congress the status of Ebola outbreaks in each designated country and the progress made in fighting the disease. This will also include a description of the U.S. assistance to each designated country and any reasons that a complete travel ban is not in the interest of U.S. national security. On Wednesday, Senator Roberts voted for a bill in the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee that would add Ebola to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Priority Review Voucher Program. This… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=5a424a39-96c7-41d2-8471-ef88958b6f6c Senator Roberts Responds to President Obamas Irresponsible and Unconstitutional Executive Order 2014-11-20 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R–Kan.) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive order granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants: Click Here to Watch “President Obama’s executive order directly defies the clear message the American people sent with their vote on election night. The president has no interest in a constructive working relationship with Congress.  He has no intention of listening to the will American people, and he has no respect for the Constitutional boundaries of his office. “We are a nation of laws. The President swore an oath to uphold those laws, and this action flies in the face of that promise.  “The President himself said time and again that an executive order of this magnitude was unconstitutional.  He said, “That’s not how our system works. That’s not how our democracy functions. That's not how our Constitution is written.” He was right then, but he is wrong today.  We now face the very real threat of a surge at our borders. “I also swore an oath to uphold the laws of this nation, and, while the President may have forgotten his promise, I assure you I have not.  I will fight to roll back this executive order and stop amnesty, and I will endeavor to responsibly reform our immigration system by first securing our borders. “Most of all, however, I will work tirelessly in the new Senate Majority to protect our Constitution from irresponsible power grabs like the President’s executive order.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1004ebbb-50be-464c-b96f-5a5e9b279329 Sen. Moran Statement on President Obama's Plan to Issue an Executive Order on Immigration 2014-11-19 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s plan to issue an executive order on immigration: “I am deeply concerned about the President offering amnesty to millions of individuals who have entered the country illegally. The President is aware that he is overstepping his bounds – and has explained at least 22 times that he does not have the authority to unilaterally alter immigration laws. I oppose President Obama’s plan to act alone on an issue of such importance. The President is choosing to allow 5 million people to jump the line in front of those who have followed the rules and are waiting to come to our country legally. This irresponsible decision encourages and incentivizes illegal activity – it will increase the number of people illegally entering the United States, while making it more difficult for Congress to address the problems of our immigration system. “President Obama declared his policies were under referendum on Election Day. He was correct, and on November 4, the American people voted to take our country in a different direction.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=cd3199fc-682a-48cf-a1b6-e755f182e887 Sen. Jerry Moran Calls on VA Secretary to Implement New VA Health Care Law in Best Interest of Veterans 2014-11-19 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and a group of senators also on the committee called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald to meet in-person to discuss the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA) and make certain it is implemented and upheld the way it was intended and in the best interest of veterans. This includes offering non-VA care to veterans who are unable to receive healthcare services from a VA medical facility within 40 miles of where a veteran resides. “We understood that it is your desire to carry out VACAA as it was intended and in the best interest of the veteran,” the senators wrote to Sec. McDonald. “Regrettably, the VA’s interpretation of the 40-mile eligibility criteria is inconsistent with your message and guidance.  Due to numerous discussions on this issue, the VA has agreed to a review utilizing existing authorities to identify the types of non-VA healthcare services that may be offered to a veteran when the same services are not available at a VA facility within 40 miles.  We are concerned that this narrow review will fail to guard against subjective determinations by bureaucrats of which medical services warrant an exception to the 40-mile rule and which do not.” On Sept. 9, 2014, during a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing, Sen. Moran asked VA Sec. McDonald to clarify how the VA was going to handle care for rural veterans. Sen. Moran received a commitment from Sec. McDonald that the VA will make certain veterans receive the care they need through VACAA and will not experience the burden of travel to access that care, particularly if a VA facility within 40 miles of where a veteran resides does not offer the care and treatment the veteran is seeking. Click here to view the exchange. See below the full text of the letter to Sec. McDonald: November 14, 2014 The Honorable Robert A. McDonald Secretary of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Avenue, N… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=6b3e5a2f-bba9-4bee-b1cc-da2a38fff781 Sen. Moran Statement on Senate Keystone XL Vote 2014-11-18 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate vote on construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “This vote to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline should have happened years ago, and while I am disappointed it failed by a single vote in the Democrat-led Senate, it is only a matter of time before it is passed in the next Congress by the new Republican majority and sent to President Obama’s desk. At that time, the President will finally be forced to decide whether increases in energy security and American jobs trump special interest politics. “There is overwhelming support for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline across the country because Americans understand the importance of this shovel-ready project to job creation and increasing the supply of North American energy. That is why the House has overwhelmingly approved legislation to authorize construction nine times. I look forward to the Senate joining the House in approving the Keystone XL Pipeline in the very near future. This is merely the first of many issues to finally receive the Senate’s attention after years of being denied votes.”  The Keystone XL Pipeline is an additional phase to the original Keystone Pipeline that currently moves crude oil from Steele City, Nebraska, through Kansas to the processing facility in Cushing, Oklahoma. Portions of the Keystone XL Pipeline have already been built and are in operation, including a pipeline linking Cushing, Oklahoma, to Port Arthur, Texas. The newest addition voted on today would link the existing Keystone infrastructure to the oil-rich Bakken granting greater accessibility to domestic natural resources. Unfortunately, the White House has refused to approve the permit application for the remaining 1,200 miles of pipeline to be built despite President Obama’s own State Department’s view that this project can move forward. The Administration’s delays have prevented the creation of new well-paying jobs and economic growth for Americans. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ed56e96c-5455-460a-8ad6-4d4cc96128a3 Sens. Moran, Booker Introduce Resolution to Celebrate American Entrepreneurs 2014-11-18 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced a Senate resolution to celebrate the contributions of American entrepreneurs and officially establish National Entrepreneurs’ Day as a federally recognized observance day. National Entrepreneurs’ Day celebrates the entrepreneurs who are the foundation of our country and strength of our economy. The Moran-Booker Senate resolution aims to have Congress recognize the third Tuesday of every November as National Entrepreneurs’ Day. This year, National Entrepreneurs’ Day is celebrated today, November 18. “The health of the American economy relies on policymakers, community leaders, academics and individuals recognizing that innovative new businesses are critical components of economic growth,” Sen. Moran said. “Devoting one day a year to celebrating startups is a small step toward securing future economic success and a better tomorrow.” “Entrepreneurs are the heart and soul of this great nation and essential to the expansion of economic opportunity in New Jersey and communities across the country,” Sen. Booker said. “Today and every day of the year, they deserve to be honored and celebrated for their contributions. Recognizing National Entrepreneurs’ Day as a national holiday will stimulate our nation’s entrepreneurial energy and inspire business leaders and future business leaders to succeed.” National Entrepreneurs’ Day was established in 2010 by David Hauser and Siamak Taghaddos, co-founders of Grasshopper, an organization that helps entrepreneurs to establish a phone system for their businesses, and Amir Tehrani, entrepreneur and co-founder of The Legacy Foundation, a non-partisan educational organization that promotes free enterprise. The group successfully petitioned President Obama to proclaim National Entrepreneurs’ Day as a holiday in 2010 and each year since. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/jenkins-the-house-has-been-focused-like-a-laser-on-helping-people-back-to-work/ Jenkins: The House has been focused like a laser on helping people back to work 2014-11-18 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today at the weekly press conference with Republican leaders, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) discussed the House’s relentless legislative efforts to get people back to work, including passing the Hire More Heroes Act to encourage employers to hire more of our nation’s veterans. CLICK HERE To Watch the Congresswoman’s Remarks The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks: “Last week many of us spent time at home in our districts honoring and paying tribute to our veterans. “Unfortunately, the Bureau of Labor statistics has reported showing that are young veterans, especially those of the 9/11 era are struggling more with unemployment than the majority of our workforce. “That is why the House has been focused like a laser on helping people back to work and helping this economy get back on firm financial footing and we passed the Hire More Heroes Act over to the Senate. “We are calling upon the Senate to take up that piece of legislation. America’s veterans should not have to wait for a new Senate to be seated in January to receive some help. “These veterans deserve an opportunity. So whether it’s increasing their opportunities for better healthcare, better mental health, holding the VA accountable, or getting a good job, we are going to help them with that.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=25367b29-93f0-43e2-8092-9dfe99b2143c Senator Roberts Urges Senate Democrats to Support Keystone Pipeline 2014-11-18 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R –Kan.) issued the following statement in advance of this evening’s vote on construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “On Election Day, Americans voted overwhelmingly to end the gridlock in Washington. Unfortunately, it appears many Senate Democrats didn’t get the message. The liberal obstructionists in the Senate are still standing in the way of the Keystone Pipeline. The Keystone Pipeline can deliver over 40,000 American jobs. It is the single largest shovel-ready project in America, and construction of this critical project is long past due. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to end the obstructionism, stand with the American people, and vote to create jobs and build the Keystone Pipeline.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=8954cc4e-458b-4b70-b893-2998e9c1c09b Senator Roberts Condemns Democrat Obstruction on Keystone Pipeline 2014-11-18 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R –Kan.) issued the following statement in response to the Senate's failure to pass legislation approving construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “On Election Day, Americans voted overwhelmingly to end the gridlock in Washington. Unfortunately, it appears Senate Democrats didn’t get the message.  Today, Harry Reid and his fellow liberal obstructionists in the Senate put ideology above 42,000 American jobs.  It is clear Senate Democrats care more about the will of the liberal environmental lobby than the will of the American people.”  “However, this mistake will be quickly corrected.  One of the first acts of the new Republican Senate Majority will be to pass the Keystone Pipeline. The Keystone Pipeline can deliver 42,000 American jobs, and inject billions into our economy. Keystone is the single largest shovel-ready project in America, and construction of this critical project is long past due.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=05c3f650-f261-4386-911f-39828bf6e89d Sen. Moran Receives Legislator of the Year Award from the Kansas Home Care Association 2014-11-17 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has received the Kansas Home Care Association’s (KHCA’s) 2014 Legislator of the Year Award for his long record of leadership on initiatives that support and improve Kansans’ access to home care and hospice services. Sen. Moran is the sole recipient of KHCA’s Legislator of the Year for 2014. “Access to quality, affordable health care determines whether Kansans can remain in their homes and communities as they grow older,” Sen. Moran said. “The special way of life we live in Kansas would not be possible without home care and hospice services in our communities. I am honored to receive this award and proud to support home care and hospice services in Kansas. I will continue working to see that federal policies reflect the value of this care in Kansas communities, and I am grateful to have KHCA as a partner in this effort.” “It was our privilege this year to honor Senator Jerry Moran as our Legislator of the Year, at our annual meeting,” Kansas Home Care Association Executive Director Jane Kelly said. “Senator Moran has consistently supported home care and hospice in Kansas. He has been on visits where he has witnessed first-hand the care our providers give and the time it takes them just to fulfill the requirements CMS makes in order for them to provide the care and be reimbursed for it. We are proud that he showcased Kansas Home Care when he hosted CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner in Kansas to tour healthcare facilities and providers. We believe the Senator understands that home care is an economical way to care for vulnerable and elderly patients, and understands it is where people want to be when receiving that care. We appreciate his support and look forward to our continuing relationship with Senator Moran and his staff in working for the home care and hospice community.” Sen. Moran’s efforts to preserve access to home care and hospice services in Kansas include sponsorship of legislation to improve federal regulations to better reflect the realitie… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=077cf11d-06e3-4115-bde5-a284a0f91e73 Kansas Common Sense - Senate to Vote on Keystone XL Pipeline 2014-11-17 2014 2014-11 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. Senate to Vote on Keystone XL PipelineAfter more than six years since the initial permit application for the Keystone XL Pipeline, the Senate is expecting to have its first binding vote to approve this project this week. On Friday, the House approved legislation, 252-161, for the ninth time to authorize construction. I suspect this is merely the first of many issues to finally receive the Senate’s attention after years of being denied votes. This vote should have happened years ago, and while I am pleased it will finally be brought to the Senate floor, President Obama will likely veto the measure once it reaches his desk. The Keystone XL Pipeline is an additional phase to the original Keystone Pipeline that currently moves crude oil from Steele City, Nebraska, through Kansas to the processing facility in Cushing, Oklahoma. Portions of the Keystone XL Pipeline have already been built and are in operation, including a pipeline linking Cushing, Oklahoma, to Port Arthur, Texas. The newest addition to be voted on would link the existing Keystone infrastructure to the oil-rich Bakken granting greater accessibility to domestic natural resources. Unfortunately, the White House has refused to approve the permit application for the remaining 1,200 miles of pipeline to be built despite President Obama’s own State Department’s view that this project can move forward. The Administration’s delays have prevented the creation of new well-paying jobs and economic growth for Americans. Approving the Keystone XL pipeline will help ensure a stable energy supply for our nation, and will also reduce U.S. reliance on oil from the Middle East. I look forward to supporting this legislation. Monitoring the Ebola ResponseOn Wednesday, I participated in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the government’s response to the Ebola out… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=90614424-76f7-4846-a5b2-67a43c08f4e5 Senator Roberts: Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Care for Families in Need Passes Senate 2014-11-17 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today voted for bipartisan child care legislation that gives low-income working parents greater access to quality child care. The Senate approved the bill, S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act, with a vote of 88-1. The bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “The Child Care and Development grant program helps low income parents pay for child care while they work or receive employment training,” Roberts said.  “We improved the program by giving greater power to the states to ensure federal dollars are being spent wisely, while at the same time making sure children are in safe environments that free their parents to become productive members of the workforce.” The bill requires states to spend a bulk of federal funds, no less than 70 percent, directly on child care for low-income families. It also protects the health and safety of children by requiring states to ensure child care providers receiving funds are qualified, trained, regularly inspected, and undergo criminal background checks. States are also encouraged to make information on various providers available to parents to encourage parental choice. The bill also prohibits the federal government from interfering, mandating or placing any conditions on state decisions concerning early learning and development guidelines. In 2012, this combined funding helped an average of nearly 20,000 Kansas children per month receive child care because of the vouchers awarded through CCDBG. Senator Roberts supported the bill in the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of which he is a member.   -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=6fcdfdf8-763a-4930-9111-0ecadf19b44b Sen. Moran Appoints New Team for Agriculture, Trade Policy 2014-11-13 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently appointed a new team to handle agriculture and trade policy in Washington, D.C., and Kansas. Legislative Assistant Judd Gardner, Legislative Correspondent Trey Joy and State Agriculture Representative John Sachse will serve Kansans as part of Sen. Moran’s agriculture team.  “Judd, Trey and John are important additions to my legislative staff,” Sen. Moran said. “Their backgrounds allow them to understand first-hand the challenges Kansas farmers and ranchers face. Ensuring a bright future for agriculture in our state is one of my top priorities in the Senate, and I am confident they will serve Kansans well on my behalf.” Gardner and Joy—based in Washington, D.C.—will focus their efforts on agriculture and trade policy, as well as meet and work with Kansans and agriculture organizations to address policy concerns. Sachse—based in Manhattan, Kan.—will meet and work with constituents from across the state, including county leadership and agriculture organizations, to address policy concerns. Gardner has advocated on behalf of agriculture interests for a number of years, including a stint with the House Committee on Agriculture. He received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in agricultural sciences from West Texas A&M University. Gardner was raised on a cow-calf operation in central New Mexico. Joy achieved a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Business from Fort Hays State University. While at Fort Hays State, he was elected mayor of Smith Center, Kan., where he served for more than five years focusing his efforts on rural economic development. Additionally, Joy and his twin brother are fifth generation farmers in Smith County. Sachse achieved a bachelor’s degree in animal science, with a minor in agricultural economics at Kansas State University. At K-State, he held numerous leadership positions in agriculture-related organizations including co-founding the K-State Collegiate Cattle… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=6fcdfdf8-763a-4930-9111-0ecadf19b44b Sen. Moran Appoints New Team for Agriculture, Trade Policy 2014-11-13 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently appointed a new team to handle agriculture and trade policy in Washington, D.C., and Kansas. Legislative Assistant Judd Gardner, Legislative Correspondent Trey Joy and State Agriculture Representative John Sachse will serve Kansans as part of Sen. Moran’s agriculture team.  “Judd, Trey and John are important additions to my legislative staff,” Sen. Moran said. “Their backgrounds allow them to understand first-hand the challenges Kansas farmers and ranchers face. Ensuring a bright future for agriculture in our state is one of my top priorities in the Senate, and I am confident they will serve Kansans well on my behalf.” Gardner and Joy—based in Washington, D.C.—will focus their efforts on agriculture and trade policy, as well as meet and work with Kansans and agriculture organizations to address policy concerns. Sachse—based in Manhattan, Kan.—will meet and work with constituents from across the state, including county leadership and agriculture organizations, to address policy concerns. Gardner has advocated on behalf of agriculture interests for a number of years, including a stint with the House Committee on Agriculture. He received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in agricultural sciences from West Texas A&M University. Gardner was raised on a cow-calf operation in central New Mexico. Joy achieved a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Business from Fort Hays State University. While at Fort Hays State, he was elected mayor of Smith Center, Kan., where he served for more than five years focusing his efforts on rural economic development. Additionally, Joy and his twin brother are fifth generation farmers in Smith County. Sachse achieved a bachelor’s degree in animal science, with a minor in agricultural economics at Kansas State University. At K-State, he held numerous leadership positions in agriculture-related organizations including co-founding the K-State Collegiate Cattle… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-reelected-house-republican-conference-vice-chair/ Congresswoman Jenkins Re-Elected House Republican Conference Vice Chair 2014-11-13 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) was re-elected to Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference by her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives. After re-election to House Leadership, Congresswoman Jenkins issued the following statement: “I am honored to continue to serve as Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference. The next two years are pivotal if we hope to turn this country around. With our experienced House leadership team finally able to work in partnership with a new Senate majority, I am confident Congress will be able to pass critical legislation and place those policies on the President’s desk. Our solutions will seek to empower all Americans and help everyone get ahead and achieve a better life.  Instead of operating alone, via executive fiat and vetoes, we are hopeful President Obama will partner with us in our efforts to move our nation forward. “From the very first time I ran for office I have believed you learn more by listening than talking. My first priority remains listening to Kansans each and every day to ensure their voices are heard at the leadership table in Congress.” Vice Chair Jenkins joins Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Conference Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, NRCC Chair Greg Walden, Republican Policy Committee Chair Luke Messer, and Conference Secretary Virginia Foxx as members of the House Republican leadership team. Vice Chair is the fifth-highest ranking position in House Republican Leadership. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=1e7198e7-5b93-4674-b4a5-1724e9b212a2 The President's Attempts to Grant Executive Amnesty Must Be Stopped 2014-11-13 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today released the following statement in response to news reports that President Obama may announce plans to grant millions of illegal immigrants amnesty by executive order as early as next Friday. “The American people have just elected a new Senate majority to stop the misguided and liberal policies of the Obama Administration,” Senator Roberts said. “The President’s attempt to grant amnesty through executive order will be the first battleground where this new Majority can stand up to the President and block his irresponsible and unconstitutional actions. “I stand ready to do whatever it takes to stop amnesty by executive action or by any other means. I support Senator Sessions’ efforts to defund the President’s executive amnesty efforts, and I will fight tirelessly to protect the rule of law in America.” Last night Fox News reported, “President Obama is planning to unveil a 10-part plan for overhauling U.S. immigration policy via executive action -- including suspending deportations for millions -- as early as next Friday...” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=52b185b0-eee9-43f7-bbcf-cb0ca6563441 Senator Roberts Meets with Republican Senators-Elect; Renews Commitment to Repealing Obamacare 2014-11-12 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC – As Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today met with the newly elected members of the United States Senate.  After the orientation meeting, Senator Roberts released the following statement renewing his commitment to full repeal of Obamacare. “This is an inspiring group of newly elected Senators, and I’m looking forward to working alongside my new Republican colleagues to break the gridlock and deliver commonsense, conservative solutions for our country,” Senator Roberts said after the meeting. “My first priority in the new Republican Senate is to repeal and replace Obamacare, a priority I know is shared by many of my newly elected colleagues,” Roberts continued. “Obamacare is crushing our employers and driving up costs for patients.  Just this week, many Americans are learning that the second year of Obamacare coverage will bring premium increases of nearly ten percent.  “Facts are stubborn things, and the fact is Obamacare has failed to live up to its paramount promise of reducing costs for patients. We must repeal Obamacare and start over, and I look forward to doing just that in the new Republican Senate Majority.” Background The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) says health care premiums will jump by nearly 7 percent this year. (cms.gov)   PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates premiums in exchange plans will increase by an average of 8 percent next year.  PWC estimates Kansas premiums will increase by more than 15 percent. (pwc.com)   This week reports broke that an Obama Administration official credited the lack of transparency and the “‘stupidity of the American voter” for the passage of Obamacare. (Washington Post, November 11, 2014) Senator Roberts is the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and is a senior member of the two committees with jurisdiction on health care – the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. -30- 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/audio?ContentRecord_id=27232524-6f7d-4a83-ae94-fed4022e7d1e Sen. Moran: As Kansas Veterans Receive Choice Cards, Concerns About VA Bureaucracy Remain 2014-11-10 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recorded a radio actuality to help inform Kansas veterans about the Choice Cards many will receive in their mailboxes from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Choice Card was created to aid a veteran in accessing healthcare services as a result of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, legislation passed by Congress to give veterans access to non-VA care if they wait more than 30 days for an appointment or they live more than 40 miles from a VA medical facility. Sen. Moran was a sponsor of the legislation. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=7d4eb244-79af-4275-9fd2-42c3a3e96524 VA Secretary Poised to Have Full Authority to Fire or Demote VA Employees 2014-11-10 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate is poised to pass appropriations bills in the coming months, including the Fiscal Year 2015 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The MilCon-VA appropriations bill includes an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of both the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee – that gives the VA Secretary complete authority to fire or demote VA Senior Executive Service (SES) or equivalent employees based on performance. In May, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted unanimously in favor of Sen. Moran’s VA Management Accountability Act of 2014 amendment included in the FY2015 MilCon-VA appropriations bill. On CNN’s Wolf on Monday, VA Secretary Bob McDonald stated that he still does not have the authority to expedite the disciplining of VA employees suspected of wrongdoing. “I am following the law,” Sec. McDonald said. “If Congress wants me to follow a different procedure, they have to pass a new law. The only thing the new law did was take the appeal time and cut it in half.”  “I want Sec. McDonald to know that the Senate Appropriations Committee has already voted unanimously to give the VA Secretary the flexibility he needs to make certain VA personnel are held accountable,” Sen. Moran responded. “VA personnel should be accountable for their actions; otherwise the current bureaucratic system of mediocrity and failure will remain. Unlike the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA) provisions regarding the removal of employees who are liable for misconduct, this amendment will help make certain those who violate VA policy and affect the quality of life for veterans are held responsible and can be removed from the VA system. I fully support empowering Sec. McDonald to remove employees who do not follow VA’s values and expect that he will use this authority as he has unequivocally requested.” The VA Management Accountability Act of 2014, which Sen.… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=7d4eb244-79af-4275-9fd2-42c3a3e96524 VA Secretary Poised to Have Full Authority to Fire or Demote VA Employees 2014-11-10 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate is poised to pass appropriations bills in the coming months, including the Fiscal Year 2015 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The MilCon-VA appropriations bill includes an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of both the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee – that gives the VA Secretary complete authority to fire or demote VA Senior Executive Service (SES) or equivalent employees based on performance. In May, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted unanimously in favor of Sen. Moran’s VA Management Accountability Act of 2014 amendment included in the FY2015 MilCon-VA appropriations bill. On CNN’s Wolf on Monday, VA Secretary Bob McDonald stated that he still does not have the authority to expedite the disciplining of VA employees suspected of wrongdoing. “I am following the law,” Sec. McDonald said. “If Congress wants me to follow a different procedure, they have to pass a new law. The only thing the new law did was take the appeal time and cut it in half.”  “I want Sec. McDonald to know that the Senate Appropriations Committee has already voted unanimously to give the VA Secretary the flexibility he needs to make certain VA personnel are held accountable,” Sen. Moran responded. “VA personnel should be accountable for their actions; otherwise the current bureaucratic system of mediocrity and failure will remain. Unlike the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA) provisions regarding the removal of employees who are liable for misconduct, this amendment will help make certain those who violate VA policy and affect the quality of life for veterans are held responsible and can be removed from the VA system. I fully support empowering Sec. McDonald to remove employees who do not follow VA’s values and expect that he will use this authority as he has unequivocally requested.” The VA Management Accountability Act of 2014, which Sen.… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=4b861425-c203-48ab-96f9-4334d368009c Kansas Common Sense - Words Are Right, We Will See About Actions 2014-11-10 2014 2014-11 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.  Honoring All Those Who ServedEach year on November 11, Americans celebrate and honor our nation’s veterans – the generations of men and women who have served our country with valor. I hope this Veterans Day, you take the time to honor and celebrate the veterans in your life. Whether it’s your sister, dad, grandpa or neighbor, take a moment to thank them for their courage and sacrifice, which has preserved the freedoms we all enjoy today. I am visiting Gardner on Veterans Day where I will have the opportunity to say thank you to veterans and their families as part of the Gardner Veterans Day ceremony. This is the 28th Annual Johnson County Veterans Day Observance and I am honored to be included. This is just one of the many events and parades across Kansas that will bring families and communities together to honor all those who served. On Saturday, I rode in the Topeka Veterans Parade. Thanks to former Kansas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting for joining me in the WWII Jeep as together we honored the generations of men and women who have served our country with valor. God bless you, and God bless America. While our society has such great respect for those who have served, the organization charged with providing their care has fallen short, failing to uphold its commitments to our veterans. Like many Americans, I was disturbed by the dysfunction and disservice to veterans under the care of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), an agency created to serve them. For years, the VA has struggled to provide quality health care for millions of veterans, particularly rural veterans in Kansas. In August, Congress passed the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to give veterans access to non-VA care if they wait more than 30 days for an appointment or they live more than 40 miles from a VA medical facility… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/time-to-get-solutions-to-the-presidents-desk/ Time To Get Solutions to the President's Desk 2014-11-05 2014 2014-11 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy On Tuesday, I was honored to be reelected to represent the Second Congressional District of Kansas in the upcoming 114th Congress. This year, Kansans sent a clear message to Washington that they are tired of the political games and gridlock in Washington. With new Senate leadership, I am confident they will join the House in our efforts to get things done and get our country back on the right track. I also hope this new session will present an opportunity to finally convince the President he must work with Congress to reduce the deficit, fix our broken tax code, and bring fiscal responsibility back to our budget. I will continue my work to foster solutions that lead to better jobs and get our economy healthy again. But most importantly, my priority is to ensure Eastern Kansans voices are heard each and every day in Washington.   #  #  # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=92186222-1252-49cf-a884-b99b3ffcb497 Kansas Listening Tour and Visiting Kansas Community Hospitals 2014-11-03 2014 2014-11 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. Also, do not forget to exercise your right to vote on Election Day this week. Stops on My Kansas Listening TourMcPherson CountyOn Monday morning, I hosted a Kansas Listening Tour Stop in McPherson. More than 60 area residents were at the Cedars Conference Center to discuss a number of issues, including: the need to preserve Medicare and Social Security, the Affordable Care Act, our nation’s unsustainable federal debt, the importance of a strong military and the need for a functional United State Senate. I appreciated the thoughtful questions and individual conversations. Thank you to Cedars administrator, Leigh Peck, for organizing my visit. Special thanks to Congressman Dick Nichols, Mayor Tom Brown and County Commissioner Duane Patrick for joining me. For a full listing of my upcoming Kansas Listening Tour stops, visit my website. IolaOn Thursday afternoon I had good company and conversation at my town hall meeting in Iola. Discussion included VA and Veterans issues, rural health care, costs of over-regulating community banks, ISIS and need for military readiness, increasing cost of national debt when interest rates begin to increase. Thanks to all who attended for making their opinions heard. EurekaOn Friday afternoon my listening tour took me to Eureka, in Greenwood County, where I met with about 20 area residents and had the chance to hear their comments and concerns. It was an informative discussion focused on the economy, overregulation by the federal government, ag policy and frustration with Obamacare. Thanks to the Eureka Public Library for allowing us to meet at the library and to Representative Larry Hibbard for joining us. For a full listing of my upcoming Kansas Listening Tour stops, visit my website. Visiting Community Hospitals in KansasThis week, I met with hospital administrators and health c… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=0b9fd318-948d-45f1-bf53-2e3ee6318076 Kansas Common Sense - Ebola Conference Call with CDC Director, Kansas Health Care Providers and State Officials 2014-10-27 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello,  Welcome to “Kansas Common Sense.” Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Ebola Conference Call with CDC Director, Kansas Health Care Providers and State OfficialsOn Thursday afternoon, I hosted a conference call on Ebola with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Tom Frieden and Kansas health care providers and state officials to discuss Ebola response efforts. This call was also a good opportunity for me to learn how I may be of assistance to providers across our state to prepare for Ebola and other infectious disease responses. I appreciate the questions and insight from Kansas health care providers who participated in the call, and their commitment to making sure our public health infrastructure is prepared to handle Ebola. Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Dr. Robert Moser and Adjutant General of Kansas Major General Lee Tafanelli were among the many health care and emergency response officials from across the state who called in to hear from Dr. Frieden and other key CDC officials on this important issue. Thanks to all who participated. As we fight Ebola in Africa, we need to make certain we are protected at home as well. I urge the Administration to implement travel restrictions on commercial airline passengers traveling from nations afflicted by Ebola. While Americans were assured that our public health infrastructure was ready to handle Ebola, unfortunately reality has shown we still have a lot of work to do. Travel restrictions will also give us time to make certain our hospitals are procedurally ready to handle Ebola patients. Agent Orange Awareness Month Many veterans and their families are still struggling with side effects from their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Agent Orange, as well as other toxins, force veterans to endure a wide range of symptoms and medical ailments – many of which are misdia… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=32b1a6af-ea4f-44e3-823b-b7bfe7091a4d Sen. Jerry Moran Urges Treasury Department to Preserve "Last-In, First-Out" Accounting 2014-10-21 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with a bipartisan group of 13 Senators, expressed concern to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about recent proposals that would repeal the accounting method of “last-in, first-out” (LIFO), which is used by many American businesses.   In the letter, the Senators argue that a repeal of LIFO could create undue burdens for American businesses and would run counter to the goal of a simple and efficient tax code that allows businesses to compete.   The Senators wrote, “LIFO is a widely accepted inventory accounting method, and has been recognized in the U.S. tax code for more than 70 years. By allowing businesses to qualify their inventory under the LIFO standards, businesses report a fair tax liability that is both realistic and unoppressive to growth.   “…If this reform is passed, the penalty to the businesses that used LIFO could extend decades into the past, forcing companies to pay off the “reserve” to which they had legally been entitled. This retroactive tax would place undue burden on companies that abided by an accepted standard… At worst, repeal could force cuts to employment or drive companies out of business altogether.”   Many American manufacturers, retailers, distributors and small businesses rely on LIFO. A LIFO repeal could result in retroactive tax increases for many of these companies – costs that could ultimately be passed on to employees and consumers, hindering future growth and job creation.   A full copy of the letter is below.   October 21, 2014   The Honorable Jacob J. Lew Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220   We write to express our concerns with recent proposals to repeal the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) accounting method. As Congress considers ways to reform our tax code, some have suggested eliminating this important provision. Although we share the goal of creating a simple and efficient tax code that allows American businesses to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=32b1a6af-ea4f-44e3-823b-b7bfe7091a4d Sen. Jerry Moran Urges Treasury Department to Preserve "Last-In, First-Out" Accounting 2014-10-21 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with a bipartisan group of 13 Senators, expressed concern to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about recent proposals that would repeal the accounting method of “last-in, first-out” (LIFO), which is used by many American businesses.   In the letter, the Senators argue that a repeal of LIFO could create undue burdens for American businesses and would run counter to the goal of a simple and efficient tax code that allows businesses to compete.   The Senators wrote, “LIFO is a widely accepted inventory accounting method, and has been recognized in the U.S. tax code for more than 70 years. By allowing businesses to qualify their inventory under the LIFO standards, businesses report a fair tax liability that is both realistic and unoppressive to growth.   “…If this reform is passed, the penalty to the businesses that used LIFO could extend decades into the past, forcing companies to pay off the “reserve” to which they had legally been entitled. This retroactive tax would place undue burden on companies that abided by an accepted standard… At worst, repeal could force cuts to employment or drive companies out of business altogether.”   Many American manufacturers, retailers, distributors and small businesses rely on LIFO. A LIFO repeal could result in retroactive tax increases for many of these companies – costs that could ultimately be passed on to employees and consumers, hindering future growth and job creation.   A full copy of the letter is below.   October 21, 2014   The Honorable Jacob J. Lew Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220   We write to express our concerns with recent proposals to repeal the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) accounting method. As Congress considers ways to reform our tax code, some have suggested eliminating this important provision. Although we share the goal of creating a simple and efficient tax code that allows American businesses to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=d1d115db-0a8a-49f6-8af2-b3610f43889f Kansas Common Sense - Addressing the Ebola Crisis 2014-10-20 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to “Kansas Common Sense.” Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them.  Addressing the Ebola CrisisDiscussing Ebola Response and Preparedness at KU HospitalThis week, an individual called The University of Kansas Hospital reporting symptoms of Ebola. Because the patient had recently worked on a medical boat off the west coast of Africa, he was immediately isolated on a special infectious disease unit and underwent tests. Hospital staff met the patient wearing personal protection equipment and followed the hospital’s plan for this kind of illness. While there were many other diseases that fit the patient’s symptoms, the hospital followed all appropriate precautions for infectious disease. On Tuesday, KU Hospital reported that lab results showed the isolated patient does not have Ebola and that the patient is showing improvement. I contacted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to request that the agency expedite the confirmatory test that definitively ruled out any possibility of Ebola Virus Disease in this patient.  On Thursday, I traveled to Kansas City to visit KU Hospital to learn more about these developments and how to properly evaluate, isolate and care for patients who present at a hospital with concerns of Ebola. During this visit, I received a demonstration on how nurses and physicians properly utilized personal protective equipment and safety protocols, as well as the hospital’s process for caring for patients who may present with Ebola symptoms. It was great to see that these providers and other KU Hospital staff performed so well under difficult circumstances. I was glad I was able to thank them for doing their job so well. I also wanted to learn how I may be of assistance to providers across our state to prepare for Ebola and other infectious disease responses. As Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=091d1036-d4d5-40ec-b08e-7d64bbb75f19 Sen. Moran Statement on Appointment of Ebola Response Coordinator 2014-10-17 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the Administration’s appointment of an Ebola Response Coordinator: “Without the right person in charge, I am concerned the President’s appointment of a political ally will only add to the bureaucratic inefficiencies that have plagued Ebola response efforts thus far. He must be able to cut through red tape and make unbiased decisions across multiple agencies – the buck has to stop with him. Unfortunately, the White House is treating this critical role like an appointment to be the ‘Green-Jobs Czar’ or a ‘Great Lakes Czar’ – political operatives with titles – not handling it with the seriousness it deserves. “This is a real crisis and worthy of an individual with extensive background in international diplomacy, experience coordinating large-scale interagency missions, as well as a proven ability to work with Congress and across the aisle. The stakes are high and Americans need confidence that their government is working in their best interest.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=7d3fae05-9899-4977-9058-1f6a42558d0f Sen. Moran Calls for Travel Restrictions in Response to Ebola Crisis 2014-10-17 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement on his support of travel restrictions: “While the Administration assured Americans that our public health infrastructure was ready to handle Ebola, unfortunately reality has shown we still have a lot of work to do. All options should be on the table to keep Americans safe from disease, which is why I support travel restrictions on commercial airline passengers traveling from nations afflicted by Ebola. Travel restrictions will also give us time to make certain our hospitals are procedurally ready to handle Ebola patients. Coordination with the proper agencies to make certain that medical personnel and supplies can still come in and out of West Africa is critical.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=091d1036-d4d5-40ec-b08e-7d64bbb75f19 Sen. Moran Statement on Appointment of Ebola Response Coordinator 2014-10-17 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the Administration’s appointment of an Ebola Response Coordinator: “Without the right person in charge, I am concerned the President’s appointment of a political ally will only add to the bureaucratic inefficiencies that have plagued Ebola response efforts thus far. He must be able to cut through red tape and make unbiased decisions across multiple agencies – the buck has to stop with him. Unfortunately, the White House is treating this critical role like an appointment to be the ‘Green-Jobs Czar’ or a ‘Great Lakes Czar’ – political operatives with titles – not handling it with the seriousness it deserves. “This is a real crisis and worthy of an individual with extensive background in international diplomacy, experience coordinating large-scale interagency missions, as well as a proven ability to work with Congress and across the aisle. The stakes are high and Americans need confidence that their government is working in their best interest.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=7d3fae05-9899-4977-9058-1f6a42558d0f Sen. Moran Calls for Travel Restrictions in Response to Ebola Crisis 2014-10-17 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement on his support of travel restrictions: “While the Administration assured Americans that our public health infrastructure was ready to handle Ebola, unfortunately reality has shown we still have a lot of work to do. All options should be on the table to keep Americans safe from disease, which is why I support travel restrictions on commercial airline passengers traveling from nations afflicted by Ebola. Travel restrictions will also give us time to make certain our hospitals are procedurally ready to handle Ebola patients. Coordination with the proper agencies to make certain that medical personnel and supplies can still come in and out of West Africa is critical.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-visits-ku-hospital-regarding-ebola-precautions1/ Congresswoman Jenkins Visits KU Hospital Regarding Ebola Precautions 2014-10-17 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy TOPEKA, KS – Today, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) visited the University of Kansas Hospital to speak with the nursing and medical staff who treated the potential Ebola patient and discuss the ways Kansas hospitals are preparing for patients with potential Ebola symptoms. After the visit, Congresswoman Jenkins issued the following statement: “I would like to thank KU Hospital for showing me the precautionary measures they have taken in order to both properly care for the patient and prevent the spread of Ebola.  This past week, KU was presented with the unprecedented challenge of treating a possible Ebola patient.  Medical staff relied on all available CDC guidelines for treatment, and then went above and beyond to ensure that other patients and medical staff were not exposed to Ebola. CDC should consider KU Hospital as a model for the excellence we expect when reacting to the Ebola threat, and I expect them to work with other hospitals across Kansas to ensure that they stand ready to effectively face down this deadly virus.” Congresswoman Jenkins recently requested that the CDC and FAA consider flight restrictions to reduce the risk of the spread of the virus here in the United States. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=4fca297d-7646-4ade-b0ef-8fbf7dccfa5e Sen. Moran Visits KU Hospital to Discuss Ebola 2014-10-16 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, visited The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., and continued his tour of Kansas’ 128 community hospitals to learn more about how Kansas hospitals plan to care for and isolate patients who may present themselves with Ebola symptoms.  Last week, The University of Kansas Hospital had isolated and treated a patient who had presented himself with Ebola symptoms. The patient has since gone through two confirmatory tests to rule out Ebola.  At the KU Hospital, Sen. Moran was given a demonstration on how nurses and physicians properly utilized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as how the hospital will care for future patients who may present with Ebola symptoms. During a press conference with The University of Kansas Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lee Norman, Sen. Moran discussed his appreciation for the care and abundance of caution used by the staff, nurses and physicians; support of a travel ban on commercial airline passengers traveling from nations afflicted by Ebola; and his efforts to hold a Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee Hearing on the domestic implications of Ebola. Please see below excerpts from the press conference: On The University of Kansas Hospital “It’s great to see that they did so well under difficult circumstances. It’s very comforting for me as a Kansan to know that the KU Hospital is here and the ability of facility, personnel and staff… who are willing to care for people who have illnesses. One of the reasons I’m here today is to meet those who staff members and thank them for doing their job so well. The other reason is related to my job as a United States Senator.  “I wanted to be here today to know what’s going on front and center here as we try to care for patients who may present themselves with symptoms that would suggest Ebola. And then as equally important, to make certain that the rest of the public has a … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=4fca297d-7646-4ade-b0ef-8fbf7dccfa5e Sen. Moran Visits KU Hospital to Discuss Ebola 2014-10-16 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, visited The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., and continued his tour of Kansas’ 128 community hospitals to learn more about how Kansas hospitals plan to care for and isolate patients who may present themselves with Ebola symptoms.  Last week, The University of Kansas Hospital had isolated and treated a patient who had presented himself with Ebola symptoms. The patient has since gone through two confirmatory tests to rule out Ebola.  At the KU Hospital, Sen. Moran was given a demonstration on how nurses and physicians properly utilized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as how the hospital will care for future patients who may present with Ebola symptoms. During a press conference with The University of Kansas Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lee Norman, Sen. Moran discussed his appreciation for the care and abundance of caution used by the staff, nurses and physicians; support of a travel ban on commercial airline passengers traveling from nations afflicted by Ebola; and his efforts to hold a Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee Hearing on the domestic implications of Ebola. Please see below excerpts from the press conference: On The University of Kansas Hospital “It’s great to see that they did so well under difficult circumstances. It’s very comforting for me as a Kansan to know that the KU Hospital is here and the ability of facility, personnel and staff… who are willing to care for people who have illnesses. One of the reasons I’m here today is to meet those who staff members and thank them for doing their job so well. The other reason is related to my job as a United States Senator.  “I wanted to be here today to know what’s going on front and center here as we try to care for patients who may present themselves with symptoms that would suggest Ebola. And then as equally important, to make certain that the rest of the public has a … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=c1a63d11-a099-4f82-81b8-6578d3b0c22d Sen. Moran Statement on Isolated Patient at KU Hospital 2014-10-14 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the isolated patient at The University of Kansas Hospital: “While it is good news that the preliminary test results are negative, a possible patient with Ebola in Kansas is a serious development and reiterates the need for us to heighten coordination and vigilance. I have spoken with hospital administrators who will continue to treat the isolated patient with an abundance of caution. I have also asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expedite the confirmatory test to definitively rule out any possibility of Ebola. I will continue to be in touch with The University of Kansas Hospital and the CDC to monitor the situation.” On Oct. 6, 2014, Sen. Moran called on the CDC to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. On Oct. 1, 2014, Sen. Moran issued a statement on the United States’ response to the nation’s first Ebola case. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=c1a63d11-a099-4f82-81b8-6578d3b0c22d Sen. Moran Statement on Isolated Patient at KU Hospital 2014-10-14 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the isolated patient at The University of Kansas Hospital: “While it is good news that the preliminary test results are negative, a possible patient with Ebola in Kansas is a serious development and reiterates the need for us to heighten coordination and vigilance. I have spoken with hospital administrators who will continue to treat the isolated patient with an abundance of caution. I have also asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expedite the confirmatory test to definitively rule out any possibility of Ebola. I will continue to be in touch with The University of Kansas Hospital and the CDC to monitor the situation.” On Oct. 6, 2014, Sen. Moran called on the CDC to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. On Oct. 1, 2014, Sen. Moran issued a statement on the United States’ response to the nation’s first Ebola case. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-urges-cdc-faa-to-heighten-airport-screening-procedures-including-travel-restrictions-in-response-to-ebola/ Congresswoman Jenkins Urges CDC & FAA To Heighten Airport Screening Procedures – Including Travel Restrictions – In Response To Ebola 2014-10-14 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy TOPEKA, KS – Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement after signing a letter to the Director of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in regards to the serious threat of Ebola in the United States: “The current Ebola outbreak is the most extensive epidemic of the virus the world has ever seen. With the rapid transmission of Ebola, and the hazard it poses to public health, I believe it is essential that travel restrictions and heightened airport screening guidelines be implemented immediately.  “I recently sent a letter to the Director of the CDC and the Administrator of the FAA encouraging their agencies to consider all possible scenarios of containment and prevention, including but not limited to travel restrictions and heightened screening procedures. The health of American citizens remains my top priority, and we must increase our precautionary measures and prevent the disease from further entering our country.”  # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.roberts.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=d347e19c-7240-4445-b293-67f089acdf5d Senator Roberts Calls for Flight Restrictions from Ebola Infected West Africa 2014-10-14 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Pat Roberts R000307 www.roberts.senate.gov     legacy TOPEKA, KS – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan) today called for the President to finally take a proactive leadership role in battling the Ebola crisis and for an immediate travel ban from the countries in West Africa currently ravaged by the deadly virus. “I have no confidence in how the Obama Administration is managing the Ebola crisis, and neither do the people of Kansas,” Senator Roberts said. “We are facing a potential national health emergency that could overwhelm our health care system, threaten the economy, and place national security at risk if not handled properly. “I call on the President to actually lead on this issue, take emergency action and protect American lives before we have an epidemic here at home.  We cannot afford to be reactive or ‘lead from behind’ with a deadly and easily spread threat like Ebola.” Infectious disease experts have said stopping the spread of Ebola is the only way to control an outbreak.  Therefore, Senator Roberts has called for a complete and immediate travel ban from the infected West African nations. All individuals attempting to enter the United States who have traveled to the affected area within the last 30 days must quarantine outside the country, and the effort to protect American lives from this deadly disease should be swift, transparent, and fully coordinated within our national security apparatus Senator Roberts continued, “There are now more than 8,000 cases of Ebola spreading through West Africa and 4,000 deaths. The cases of Ebola in the United States came to our shores on a plane from Liberia. West Africa is the source of this potential pandemic, and we should fight this virus there, at its source, not on our borders or in our airports. The President has failed to secure our borders, and he is now failing to lead during this crisis. “From the crisis in the Middle East with ISIS, to the standoff in Ukraine with Russia, and now to the spread of Ebola from West Africa to our own shores, this Administration has consistently been two steps behind and asleep … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=261cff55-1280-46c8-a9d6-57c6f18e6707 Kansas Common Sense - Ebola Screening Boosted 2014-10-13 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello,  Welcome to “Kansas Common Sense.” Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Ebola Screening BoostedThe Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a health crisis of massive proportions. With no proven vaccine or treatment currently available and with the outbreak continuing to escalate, fear and concern have risen across the globe. The death Wednesday of the patient who was the first diagnosed case of Ebola in the United States reiterates the need to heighten coordination and vigilance to address this health crisis. While Ebola is not easily transmitted, it is important that we fully utilize our public health infrastructure to detect possible infections, as well as safely screen, isolate and treat any patients who may need care. Our health care providers have the training and equipment needed to control infections and protect themselves and others when caring for Ebola patients. The West African Ebola outbreak is devastating and unprecedented, but it can be stopped now by helping Africans before it seriously threatens our country. The single most important thing that can be done to protect Americans is to stop Ebola at its source. But, as we fight Ebola abroad, we need to make certain our homeland is protected as well. On Monday, I called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Tom Frieden to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. I was pleased that the Administration announced on Wednesday that enhanced screening measures will be implemented at high-traffic U.S. airports. Given Ebola’s long incubation period, entry screenings are not the full solution, but this is a step in the right direction. Additionally, this week I urged President Obama to designate a single, senior administrator to be responsible for coordinating all U.S. agencies and policies involving the international and domestic response to Ebola. My letter to the President included several q… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-statement-on-president-obamas-threat-to-override-the-law-import-gitmo-terrorists-to-united-states/ Congresswoman Jenkins Statement On President Obama's Threat To Override The Law & Import Gitmo Terrorists To United States 2014-10-10 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy TOPEKA, KS – Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) released the following statement in response to reports that President Obama is considering to override the law and import terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay to the United States: “I have visited Guantanamo Bay and introduced legislation to prohibit funds to transfer terrorists from there to Fort Leavenworth. I know firsthand that Guantanamo Bay is the best facility in the world capable of holding these deadly detainees.  At a time when we already face a relentless Islamic State and have yet to hear any comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIL, it is absurd that this would even be a consideration or a priority for the President.   “There is no doubt an overwhelming majority of Kansans and Americans oppose importing terrorists imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay into the United States. It is irresponsible and reckless and to overstep the law to do so is a dangerous precedent. However, if President Obama decides to ignore the Congressional ban that passed with bipartisan support, rest assured I will continue my fight to keep these terrorists from being transferred to Fort Leavenworth or anywhere in the United States.”   # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=d52e0500-223c-480c-993c-19923d013068 Sen. Moran to HHS: Consider Rural Impact before Finalizing Health Care Policies 2014-10-09 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today expressed concern to the Obama Administration that federal regulations for health care facilities do not adequately consider their impact on rural communities. A bipartisan group of 33 other senators joined Sen. Moran in this letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Director Marilyn Tavenner. In the letter, senators pressed CMS for details about how the agency is incorporating rural health care experts in the regulatory rule-making process. Noting that federal health regulations frequently do not adequately reflect the reality of health delivery in rural areas, the senators called on CMS to explain its process for accounting for the rural impact of such regulations as well as its engagement with rural health stakeholders during rulemaking.    “We remain concerned these policy decisions do not reflect the reality of providing care in rural communities, and we request additional details on these consultation efforts in advance of future rulemaking,” the letter reads. “The proportion of elderly rural Americans continues to grow, and even small policy changes or incremental payment adjustments have a significant impact on access to care in rural areas. Medicare beneficiaries should be able to obtain care within their own communities when possible, and we are committed to ensuring federal policies recognize and incorporate the unique challenges rural providers face.” Click here to view the letter sent on Oct. 9, 2014 to CMS Administrator Tavenner. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) both support the letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=d52e0500-223c-480c-993c-19923d013068 Sen. Moran to HHS: Consider Rural Impact before Finalizing Health Care Policies 2014-10-09 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today expressed concern to the Obama Administration that federal regulations for health care facilities do not adequately consider their impact on rural communities. A bipartisan group of 33 other senators joined Sen. Moran in this letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Director Marilyn Tavenner. In the letter, senators pressed CMS for details about how the agency is incorporating rural health care experts in the regulatory rule-making process. Noting that federal health regulations frequently do not adequately reflect the reality of health delivery in rural areas, the senators called on CMS to explain its process for accounting for the rural impact of such regulations as well as its engagement with rural health stakeholders during rulemaking.    “We remain concerned these policy decisions do not reflect the reality of providing care in rural communities, and we request additional details on these consultation efforts in advance of future rulemaking,” the letter reads. “The proportion of elderly rural Americans continues to grow, and even small policy changes or incremental payment adjustments have a significant impact on access to care in rural areas. Medicare beneficiaries should be able to obtain care within their own communities when possible, and we are committed to ensuring federal policies recognize and incorporate the unique challenges rural providers face.” Click here to view the letter sent on Oct. 9, 2014 to CMS Administrator Tavenner. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) both support the letter. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/no-labels-awards-problem-solver-seal-of-approval-to-congresswoman-lynn-jenkins/ No Labels Awards Problem Solver Seal Of Approval To Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins 2014-10-09 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy TOPEKA, KS – Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) received the Problem Solver Seal of Approval from No Labels, a national organization dedicated to a new politics of problem solving. Congresswoman Jenkins was recognized for her efforts to promote bipartisanship in Congress and her support of the year-long effort to create a National Strategic Agenda. “In her three terms in Congress, Representative Lynn Jenkins has shown a firm commitment to problem solving,” said Bill Galston, a Co-Founder of No Labels. “It is this kind of leadership, coupled with the creation of a National Strategic Agenda, that is going to help us solve some of the most challenging issues we’re facing as a country.” “As one of the first Members to join the No Labels Problem Solvers group, I have watched Republicans and Democrats come together over the past year to find a set of shared goals to kick-start our economy and create jobs,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “The American people deserve a Washington that works, and I am proud to be part of a group that is dedicated to reaching across the aisle to find real solutions. We understand that neither Democrats nor Republicans have the power to unilaterally push through their agenda. In order to strengthen America, we must put people before politics and work together if we hope to fix some of our nation’s biggest problems.” Please Note:The National Strategic Agenda centers on four goals. The goals are: to create 25 million jobs in the next 10 years; balance the federal budget by 2030; secure Medicare and Social Security for another 75 years; and, make America energy-secure by 2024.   # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=02321391-9efe-4f76-ba66-84a280ab9254 Sen. Moran Statement on CDC Decision to Implement Ebola Screenings at U.S. Airports 2014-10-08 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement after learning the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to implement Ebola-specific screenings at high-traffic U.S. airports: “On Monday, I called on the CDC to implement new Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. I am pleased to learn today that enhanced screening measures will be implemented at high-traffic U.S. airports. Given Ebola’s long incubation period, entry screenings are not the full solution, but this is a step in the right direction. As we work to fight Ebola abroad, we also must make certain our homeland is protected.” On Oct. 6, 2014, Sen. Moran called on the CDC to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=02321391-9efe-4f76-ba66-84a280ab9254 Sen. Moran Statement on CDC Decision to Implement Ebola Screenings at U.S. Airports 2014-10-08 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy MANHATTAN, KAN. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement after learning the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to implement Ebola-specific screenings at high-traffic U.S. airports: “On Monday, I called on the CDC to implement new Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. I am pleased to learn today that enhanced screening measures will be implemented at high-traffic U.S. airports. Given Ebola’s long incubation period, entry screenings are not the full solution, but this is a step in the right direction. As we work to fight Ebola abroad, we also must make certain our homeland is protected.” On Oct. 6, 2014, Sen. Moran called on the CDC to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=310701ee-c751-4a88-8a34-cf79a4ba8989 Sen. Moran Calls on Sec. Hagel to Define Roles, Objectives in Fight Against ISIS 2014-10-07 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) called on Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Chuck Hagel to define the campaign and authorization of military force in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) as 500 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division headquarters – The Big Red One – of Fort Riley, Kan., prepare to deploy to Iraq. Sen. Moran expressed concern about DoD’s plan to ensure the safety and security of Big Red One soldiers and other U.S. military forces when the roles, missions and objectives of the United States in Iraq are still being determined. In the absence of a defined operational campaign, U.S. military forces may not be appropriately recognized for their participation and service in these ongoing operations.    “When sending soldiers into harm’s way, a clear path and plan should be defined,” Sen. Moran said in the letter. “Their desire to serve should be matched by the Administration’s desire to define their roles and missions against a legal framework that authorizes their service in defense of our country.”  On Sept. 25, 2014, DoD announced that 500 Big Red One soldiers will deploy to Iraq in late October. According to the division, the soldiers will increase the United States’ capacity to target the Islamic State and coordinate activities of the U.S. military across Iraq as part of a one-year mission. Full text of the letter is below. To view a signed copy of the letter, click here.  October 7, 2014 The Honorable Chuck HagelSecretary of Defense1400 Defense PentagonWashington, DC 20301  Dear Secretary Hagel, Although the Department of Defense has yet to define the ongoing operations in Iraq and Syria that you recently described as still in their infancy, the Department is sending 500 soldiers from the “Big Red One,” 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley, Kansas, to establish a division headquarters in Iraq for the first time since the 2011 withdrawal of U.S. forces. I am deeply concerned about the Department’s plan to ensure the safety and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=fc3672c7-cf4e-421f-85a5-0a5cee71bd8a Sen. Jerry Moran Seeks Answers on "Operation Choke Point" 2014-10-07 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Banking Committee, called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week in a letter demanding answers regarding a DOJ-led effort that is negatively impacting law-abiding and legitimate businesses by choking them off from the banking sector, known as “Operation Choke Point.” The letter, signed by several Senate Banking Committee Republicans including Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), raises concerns that the DOJ operation is inappropriately targeting certain business models and is politicizing the payment system and access to credit markets. “The Obama Administration’s use of financial regulators to harass industries it dislikes sets a troubling precedent,” Sen. Moran said. “Rather than discussing the underlying concerns that led the Department of Justice to launch Operation Choke Point, this Administration has chosen to circumvent the process, using its tremendous power to pursue what looks to be a political agenda. It’s time for our questions to be answered so that lawful American businesses can get back to working without fear of an unaccountable federal bureaucrat.” Late last summer, news reports surfaced regarding Operation Choke Point and how it has been targeting certain industries’ ability to access banking services and the payments system without first demonstrating that a company is breaking the law. The effort is causing banks to deny or terminate credit lines, close bank accounts, and prevent payment processing due to fear of DOJ subpoenas or unjustified regulatory action by federal banking regulators. The senators request the Department to provide information regarding the legality of Operation Choke Point, how the Department is working with the financial regulators to carry out its objectives, and what steps it plans to take in order to provide market clarity in light of the operation. Full text of the letter is below. To view a signed copy of the letter, click here.     October 6, 2014   The Honorable Eric Holder … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=310701ee-c751-4a88-8a34-cf79a4ba8989 Sen. Moran Calls on Sec. Hagel to Define Roles, Objectives in Fight Against ISIS 2014-10-07 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) called on Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Chuck Hagel to define the campaign and authorization of military force in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) as 500 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division headquarters – The Big Red One – of Fort Riley, Kan., prepare to deploy to Iraq. Sen. Moran expressed concern about DoD’s plan to ensure the safety and security of Big Red One soldiers and other U.S. military forces when the roles, missions and objectives of the United States in Iraq are still being determined. In the absence of a defined operational campaign, U.S. military forces may not be appropriately recognized for their participation and service in these ongoing operations.    “When sending soldiers into harm’s way, a clear path and plan should be defined,” Sen. Moran said in the letter. “Their desire to serve should be matched by the Administration’s desire to define their roles and missions against a legal framework that authorizes their service in defense of our country.”  On Sept. 25, 2014, DoD announced that 500 Big Red One soldiers will deploy to Iraq in late October. According to the division, the soldiers will increase the United States’ capacity to target the Islamic State and coordinate activities of the U.S. military across Iraq as part of a one-year mission. Full text of the letter is below. To view a signed copy of the letter, click here.  October 7, 2014 The Honorable Chuck HagelSecretary of Defense1400 Defense PentagonWashington, DC 20301  Dear Secretary Hagel, Although the Department of Defense has yet to define the ongoing operations in Iraq and Syria that you recently described as still in their infancy, the Department is sending 500 soldiers from the “Big Red One,” 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley, Kansas, to establish a division headquarters in Iraq for the first time since the 2011 withdrawal of U.S. forces. I am deeply concerned about the Department’s plan to ensure the safety and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=fc3672c7-cf4e-421f-85a5-0a5cee71bd8a Sen. Jerry Moran Seeks Answers on "Operation Choke Point" 2014-10-07 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Banking Committee, called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week in a letter demanding answers regarding a DOJ-led effort that is negatively impacting law-abiding and legitimate businesses by choking them off from the banking sector, known as “Operation Choke Point.” The letter, signed by several Senate Banking Committee Republicans including Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), raises concerns that the DOJ operation is inappropriately targeting certain business models and is politicizing the payment system and access to credit markets. “The Obama Administration’s use of financial regulators to harass industries it dislikes sets a troubling precedent,” Sen. Moran said. “Rather than discussing the underlying concerns that led the Department of Justice to launch Operation Choke Point, this Administration has chosen to circumvent the process, using its tremendous power to pursue what looks to be a political agenda. It’s time for our questions to be answered so that lawful American businesses can get back to working without fear of an unaccountable federal bureaucrat.” Late last summer, news reports surfaced regarding Operation Choke Point and how it has been targeting certain industries’ ability to access banking services and the payments system without first demonstrating that a company is breaking the law. The effort is causing banks to deny or terminate credit lines, close bank accounts, and prevent payment processing due to fear of DOJ subpoenas or unjustified regulatory action by federal banking regulators. The senators request the Department to provide information regarding the legality of Operation Choke Point, how the Department is working with the financial regulators to carry out its objectives, and what steps it plans to take in order to provide market clarity in light of the operation. Full text of the letter is below. To view a signed copy of the letter, click here.     October 6, 2014   The Honorable Eric Holder … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=2c28320e-0fcf-4cbb-b7ff-f4c19bc0e859 Sen. Jerry Moran and Rep. Frank Wolf Call on President Obama to Designate Primary Point of Contact to Coordinate U.S. Ebola Response 2014-10-06 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Care Subcommittee, and Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), House Appropriations Subcommittee Member, called on President Obama to designate a single, senior advisor responsible for coordinating all U.S. agencies and policies involving the international and domestic response to Ebola. They have concerns that a clear organizational structure and chain of command for this interagency mission has not been established and explained by the Administration. As members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, Sen. Moran and Rep. Wolf want to make certain resources are allocated as efficiently as possible across the agencies responsible for the Ebola response in West Africa and disease control activities at home. Click here or see below for the full text of the letter: October 6, 2014 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC  20500   Dear Mr. President, The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a health crisis of massive proportions.  You have announced a government-wide response to address this crisis and help Africans before it becomes a threat to the United States.  This requires a global response and the U.S. needs to provide the necessary leadership to control and eliminate this outbreak.  We believe it is imperative that you designate a single, senior advisor who will be responsible for coordinating all U.S. agencies and policies involving the international and domestic response to Ebola.    As members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, we want to make sure resources are allocated most efficiently across the agencies responsible for the Ebola response in West Africa and disease control activities at home.  Therefore, we respectfully request responses to the following questions regarding interagency coordination involved in the international and domestic response efforts. Please describe, in detail, the organizational structure and chain of co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=34a86dd4-765f-4e26-8429-3bc98e939955 Sen. Jerry Moran Calls on CDC to Implement Ebola Screenings at U.S. Ports of Entry 2014-10-06 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, called on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Tom Frieden to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports. “It is critical to implement Ebola-specific screenings at U.S. airports,” Sen. Moran said. “As we fight Ebola abroad, we need to make certain the homeland is protected as well. While there is no way to completely eliminate the threat, screenings at U.S. ports of entry will add a layer of much-needed protection.” On Oct. 1, 2014, Sen. Moran issued a statement on the United States’ response to the nation’s first Ebola case. On Sept. 16, 2014, CNN published an op-ed written by Sen. Moran about the importance of U.S. involvement in the Ebola response. Click here or see below for the full text of the letter: October 6, 2014 Dr. Tom Frieden Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd NE Mailstop D-14 Atlanta, GA 30333   Dear Dr. Frieden,               With the first case of Ebola on United States soil, I am writing to call on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to recommend enhanced entry screenings at American ports of entry.  Currently, no one entering the U.S. is subject to specific Ebola screening measures.  Therefore, it is important for the safety of all Americans that airport screening mechanisms are strengthened.   Given Ebola’s long incubation period, I understand that entry screenings are not the proverbial silver bullet to protecting the U.S. homeland.  However, enhanced screenings for those entering from West Africa or under a passport from Liberia, Sierra Leone, or Guinea are a critical step in the process of protecting Americans from this deadly disease.  These enhanced screening techniques could include temperature checks, asking passengers if they have come in contact with Ebola patients, and a secondary round of screenings from Customs and Border Protection at every U.S. airport stop a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=7052c52b-0137-493c-b3ed-76ceb1a8b04b Kansas Common Sense - First U.S. Ebola Case 2014-10-06 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy Hello, Welcome to “Kansas Common Sense.” Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. First U.S. Ebola Case On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first Ebola case in the United States. The individual traveled to the U.S. from Liberia in West Africa and is currently under isolation and receiving care at a hospital in Dallas. Health officials are also screening around 100 individuals in Texas for potential exposure to Ebola. These individuals have not yet developed any symptoms, but the screening is done as a precaution to assess any potential infection risks to anyone who may have interacted with the patient. This is a serious development and reiterates the need for us to heighten coordination and vigilance to address this health crisis. While Ebola is not easily transmitted, it is important that we fully utilize our public health infrastructure to detect possible infections, as well as safely screen, isolate and treat any patients who may need care. I will continue to be in touch with the CDC and its Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, to monitor the national and international responses to this outbreak These responses are a massive multi-agency effort, and the federal government must effectively coordinate to attack this threat. A few weeks ago, CNN published an op-ed I wrote about the importance of U.S. leadership in responding to the West African Ebola outbreak. Ebola needs to be stopped now before it becomes a threat to the United States. The single most important thing that can be done to protect Americans is to stop Ebola at its source. Women Veteran’s VA Health Center On Tuesday, I spoke at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Women’s Health Center at the Leavenworth VA. The new, 5,000-square-foot facility provides primary care for women veterans, as well as mental health services. It is also piloting a Women’s Only Wellness program for the VA th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lynnjenkins.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-jenkins-tours-16-local-businesses-in-grantville-perry-garnett-burlington-osage-city-atchison/ Congresswoman Jenkins Tours 16 Local Businesses In Grantville, Perry, Garnett, Burlington, Osage City & Atchison 2014-10-03 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Lynn Jenkins J000290 lynnjenkins.house.gov     legacy TOPEKA, KAN -  This week marked National Manufacturing Day to honor the workers and the industry at the heart of America. As part of Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ (KS-02) continued efforts to tour local businesses, meet with employees, and to mark National Manufacturing Day this week, Jenkins toured 16 local businesses in Grantville, Perry, Garnett, Burlington, Osage City, and Atchison. “My commitment is and always has been to listen to Kansans and bring Kansas values to Washington,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “That is why it is extremely beneficial to hear from our local businesses and talk with employees and their customers about their impact on our communities and their concerns on a federal level. I’ve always believed that the genius of America does not come from Washington D.C.  Instead, the solutions to our biggest problems can be found in our local communities.” Congresswoman Jenkins and employees at Rickerson Pipe Lining in Garnett. Touring local businesses in Perry with State Representative Gonzalez. For more pictures of the local business tour please visit Congresswoman Jenkins Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RepLynnJenkins. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=1903ea4d-eeeb-4736-8172-a6dc4277d2f6 Sen. Jerry Moran Statement on the United States' Response to First Ebola Case 2014-10-01 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Health Subcommittee, today released the following statement regarding the first confirmed case of Ebola in the United States:  “This is a serious development and reiterates the need for us to heighten coordination and vigilance to address this health crisis. While Ebola is not easily transmitted, it is important that we fully utilize our public health infrastructure to detect possible infections, as well as safely screen, isolate and treat any patients who may need care. I will continue to be in touch with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its Director, Dr. Tom Frieden, to monitor the national and international responses to this outbreak.” On Sept. 16, 2014, CNN published an op-ed written Sen. Moran about the importance of the U.S. involvement in the Ebola response.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=41a224f1-9d76-4448-acf2-3f56c803675a KU Professor to Moderate U.S. Senate Economic Mobility Caucus Event 2014-10-01 2014 2014-10 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), cofounder of the Senate Economic Mobility Caucus, issued the following statement regarding today’s panel discussion on Capitol Hill about the relationship between student debt and financial security moderated by University of Kansas (KU) Professor Melinda Lewis: “Our country has historically been a place where, regardless of one’s background, anyone can achieve success through hard work. The ability to move up the economic ladder helps create a dynamic society where individuals are free to reach their full potential. The Economic Mobility Caucus was created to provide Members of Congress with a forum to discuss the policies Washington needs to pursue to make certain all Americans, today and in the future, have the opportunity to dream big and pursue those dreams. This event will serve as a valuable opportunity to exchange and assess ideas about financing the costs higher education, student loans and financial security.” The panel is hosted by The Pew Charitable Trusts in partnership with the Senate Economic Mobility Caucus. Panelists include Brookings Institution’s Beth Akers, Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Meta Brown, Urban Institute’s Sandy Baum, and American Enterprise Institute’s Andrew Kelly. They will provide an overview of the current state of student loan-related research and policy, discuss available data, and analyze the impact of student loans on family balance sheets. Panelists will also consider different paths forward for researchers, policymakers, and the media. The event takes place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 from 9:30-11 a.m. ET in Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G11. The Senate Economic Mobility Caucus was created in 2012 and exists to provide a fact-based framework and serve as a clearinghouse for ideas and information with which to assess government policies and identify areas of agreement among the Members of Congress. Sen. Moran serves as co-chairman of the caucus along with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=12ee8e15-0467-48a7-894e-d583d682d493 Kansas Common Sense - Remove VA Employees Responsible for Misconduct 2014-09-29 2014 2014-09 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. Remove VA Employees Responsible for Misconduct This week, I requested that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald call for immediate action to remove the VA employees who were found to have abused their positions, mistreated their coworkers, and disrespected veterans and their families. With the passage of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act this summer, Congress empowered the VA Secretary with the ability to more readily terminate employees for poor performance and misconduct. Yet, more than a month since the President signed the bill into law on August 7, the Department has yet to use its authority to fire senior officials and administrators for poor performance and unethical conduct. I believe Americans expect and deserve immediate action from the VA to demonstrate the culture and expectations at the Department are changing. Click here to read my full latter to VA Sec. McDonald calling for action. A call for accountability at the VA also came last week from the National Commander of the American Legion, Michael D. Helm of Norcatur, in a separate letter to President Obama on September 18, which called for corrupt managers within the agency to be “fired immediately.” Commander Helm writes, “The only way those culpable will get their just desserts, and credibility will be restored to the thousands of VA employees who really deserve it, is for you to demand that those who caused this scandal, and those who oversaw it and did nothing, be fired and removed from government.” Newly-elected National Commander Helm is a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran was elected to represent the legion as national commander on August 28. Commander Helm is touring American Legion posts throughout Kansas and across the nation. He recently completed more than 15 visits in Kansas and visited with veteran… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=00c31920-2012-48c9-84cc-f11e6b72020e Sens. Inhofe and Moran Voice Frustration on First Anniversary of Sec. Kerry Signing U.N. Arms Trade Treaty 2014-09-25 2014 2014-09 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the first anniversary of Secretary of State John Kerry’s signature of the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) again expressed frustration with the administration’s decision to sign U.N. ATT. Additionally, they are concerned with how the U.N. is handling the treaty’s implementation. “It is deeply disturbing that the Government of Mexico, of all the nations in the U.N., has been selected to take the lead,” the senators said in a letter. “Our concern is increased by the fact that the Mexican Government is working closely, and behind closed doors, with advocacy organizations that share its desire to expand the treaty’s scope…If the Arms Trade Treaty were amended as Mexico desires, our worst fears about the Treaty’s impact on our Second Amendment rights would be realized.” To read Sen. Inhofe’s op-ed on this topic, click here. Click here to view the letter to the president, or find the full text below: September 25, 2014 President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama: On the first anniversary of Secretary of State John Kerry’s signature of the Arms Trade Treaty, we write to express our concern and regret at the closed nature of the preparatory process for the First Conference of States Parties (CSP) to this treaty, and to register our conviction that the events of the past year offer further evidence that it is not in the national interest of the United States for the Senate to give its advice and consent to this treaty. As you know, the treaty requires fifty national ratifications to come into force for those nations that have ratified it. To date, it has received forty-five. The initial Informal Consultations on the First CSP were held in Mexico on September 8-9, 2014. Our offices have learned that the Government of Mexico asked Control Arms, an advocacy organization that has led the campaign for the treaty, to be the focal point for civil society participation in … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=770fdd90-884c-4feb-a9ac-bfde94394cfb Sen. Moran and American Legion Call on VA to Remove Employees Responsible for Misconduct 2014-09-24 2014 2014-09 Republican House KS Jerry Moran M000934 www.moran.senate.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has sent a letter to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Bob McDonald calling for immediate action to remove the VA employees who were found to have abused their positions, mistreated their coworkers, and disrespected veterans and their families. With the passage of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act this summer, Congress empowered the VA Secretary with the ability to more readily terminate employees for poor performance and misconduct – yet no action has been taken. “There has been no shortage on news stories and investigations exposing employees – particularly managers – at the VA who engages in objectionable and outrageous behaviors that must never be tolerated for anyone in public service,” Sen. Moran wrote in a letter to Secretary McDonald along with nine of his Senate colleagues. “…Yet, more than a month since the President signed the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act into law on August 7, the Department has yet to use its authority to fire senior officials and administrators for poor performance and unethical conduct… Americans expect and deserve immediate action from the VA to demonstrate the culture and expectations at the Department are changing.” Click here to read Sen. Moran’s entire latter to VA Sec. McDonald calling for the removal of those who endangered the health and lives of veterans. A call for accountability at the VA also came this week from the National Commander of the American Legion Michael D. Helm, of Norcatur, Kansas, in a separate letter to President Obama on Sept. 18, 2014, which called for corrupt managers within the agency to be “fired immediately.” “The only way those culpable will get their just desserts, and credibility will be restored to the thousands of VA employees who really deserve it, is for you to demand that those who caused this scandal, and those who oversaw it and did nothing, be fired and removed from government,” said … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/newsletter?ContentRecord_id=e705f0eb-b90d-4119-9a92-bdc0eb53ce59 Kansas Common Sense - Response to ISIS Deserves Full Debate in Congress 2014-09-22 2014 2014-09 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. Response to ISIS Deserves Full Debate in CongressThis week, Congress voted on a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through December 11. Continuing resolutions have become the norm on Capitol Hill over the last few years as Washington consistently fails to fulfill its basic duty of passing annual appropriations bills. The CR included an amendment to provide $500 million in funding authority for arming and training Syrian rebels in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria. (ISIS). I voted against passage of the CR because I believe ISIS is a real threat to the safety and security of Americans. The U.S. response and policy toward ISIS deserves more than a few sentences in a $1 trillion stopgap spending bill passed moments before adjournment for the mid-term elections. The Administration has portrayed that we are taking action to reduce the viability of ISIS, while it is more likely we are arming and training rebels that will ultimately use the weapons against our allies. There must be a discussion about the safeguards needed to ensure we aren’t arming the next Taliban or Al Qaeda 10 years down the road. These weapons could also quickly fall into the arms of ISIS – one must only look to the terrorists’ success overrunning Iraqi troops to gauge the likelihood of these weapons being used against us. While I believe forceful and effective action must be taken to successfully confront ISIS, our course of action deserves a full and open debate by Congress for the benefit of the American people. Too many Presidents have begun a battle trying to convince Americans that not much will be required for victory and that we can have success without sacrifice. The fight against ISIS must be well planned and thought out in order to earn the support of the American people. Highlighting the V… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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