U.S. Senator from Kansas · Class III
Jerry Moran
Position · +0.41
- In office
- Senate 2011–now
House 1997–2011
29 years in CongressMore senior than 88% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 11% · Immigration 9%
- Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Appropriations · Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · Transportation and Public Works · Taxation
- Age
- 72
Bottom line
Where Moran has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Veterans' Affairs
- Chairman · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Chairman · Aviation, Space, and Innovation (Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · 12th in seniority on the majority side
- Appropriations · 4th in seniority on the majority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Indian Affairs · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 5224 Runway SAFE-T Act · Out of committee
- S. 4744 Take Care of America’s Veterans Act · Out of committee
- S. 2393 Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act · Became law
- S. 2378 SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Moran’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Moran breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Moran voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Finance and Financial Sector 11% · 2 of 18 party 0%
- Immigration 9% · 3 of 34 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 4% · 7 of 179 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Moran broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/26 | Digital Asset Market Clarity ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 or the CLARITY Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 08/08/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Moran is saying
All 31 statements and posts-
PASSED: Senate Approves Sen. Moran’s Legislation to Improve Vetting for Law Enforcement Hiring
Senate passed bipartisan bill to improve law enforcement hiring vetting through criminal history access.
“Keeping Kansas and our nation safe starts with hiring law enforcement officers committed to fulfilling their missions with integrity.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Raising Concerns About Putin’s Invitation to the G20 Summit
Joined colleagues in raising concerns about Putin's invitation to G20 Summit.
“President Putin bears sole responsibility for launching Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Sen. Moran Announces Over $53 Million Federal Investment for K-96 Highway in Wichita
Announced $53 million federal grant for K-96 Highway reconstruction and widening in Wichita.
“Access to safe and reliable roadways is critical to connect Kansas communities, support local commerce and strengthen the infrastructure Kansans rely on every day.”
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PASSED: Sens. Moran, Marshall Lead Resolution to Honor Sen. Nancy Kassebaum
Secured Senate passage of resolution honoring former Senator Nancy Kassebaum of Kansas.
“During her three terms serving in this chamber, Senator Kassebaum was a trailblazer who perfectly embodied the pioneering spirit of our state and the people who call it home.”
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Sen. Moran Leads Colleagues in Urging Support for Cheyenne II Army Helicopter Program
Led colleagues urging support for MV-75 Cheyenne Army helicopter program.
“As the Department's sole active vertical lift development program and a top modernization priority, the MV-75 is essential to ensuring our warfighters maintain decisive overmatch in contested environments.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Announced $2 million federal investment for community health center dental services.
“Access to quality health care services, including dental care, is essential to families in rural areas across Kansas.”
HealthAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Moran voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 6 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Moran’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
70 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 68 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (2)
1 Missouri-specific · 1 national policy
- S. 2393 Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization ActAuthorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a new medical facility in St. Louis, Missouri. AI-readBecame law Jun 9, 2026 · Armed Forces and National SecurityLocal or single-entity · Missouri
- S. 2392 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025Became law Nov 25, 2025 · Armed Forces and National SecurityNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 86 sponsored billsSponsored 86 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 210 (median 307.5), 29 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Transportation and Public Works, Taxation.
- S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.Congress · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 4349 Parents Over Platforms ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- S. 5335 Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 834 A resolution honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5244 SUSTAIN 340B ActHealth · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 5224 Runway SAFE-T ActEstablishes safety requirements for airport runways. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 5218 Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- S. 5164 Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement ActHealth · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 208 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 202 | 37% | Pro |
| Other | 104 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 38% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 34 | 18% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 31 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 67% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 18 | 67% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 17 | 53% | Pro |
| Congress | 16 | 94% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 12 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 64% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RJohn BoozmanAR Senate99%agreement
- RShelley Moore CapitoWV Senate99%agreement
- RDeb FischerNE Senate99%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Moran most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Moran’s campaign raised $1.3M: $191K (15%) from individuals and $326K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $5.8M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Moran
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 129.
- National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
- Garmin International Corporate PAC
- National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Moran this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inMoran’s own leadership PAC: Free State PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Moran’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, KansasRepublican2011–present
- U.S. House, KS-1Republican1997–2011
Seat
- State
- Kansas
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 72
Committees and roles
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman
- Department of Defense
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Indian Affairs
- Veterans' Affairs Chairman
- Select Committee on Intelligence
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6521
521 Dirksen Senate Office Building - District offices
- Hays, Olathe, Pittsburg, Wichita, Manhattan, Garden City
- Website
- moran.senate.gov
- jerrymoran
- senjerrymoran
- YouTube
- senatorjerrymoran
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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