Statements and posts
31 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
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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
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Sen. Moran Announces $1 Millon Investment for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Announced $1 million grant for Wichita airport to expand air service.
“This investment will expand access to reliable, efficient air service to a new major hub, strengthening Wichita’s connections to key economic centers.”
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PASSED: Committee Advances Sen. Moran’s Legislation to Bolster Airport Surface Safety
T Act now heads to the full Senate for consideration WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation – applauded this week’s committee passage of the Runway…
“Recent close calls and runway incursions underscore the importance of investing in the tools and training needed to keep our airports safe.”
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PASSED: Sen. Moran Secures Kansas Agriculture Priorities in the Senate Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry – today applauded the Senate Agriculture Committee’s passage of the Farm Bill, which includes a number of key priorities to support…
“This is a critical step to advance a Farm Bill that provides certainty for farmers and ranchers in Kansas and across the nation.”
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Sen. Moran Announces $780,000 in Federal Resources to Improve Rural Patient Transportation
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced $780,000 in federal resources for two Kansas rural health providers to improve patient transportation between health care facilities, reduce delays and provide access to timely care for…
“Access to quality health care makes a significant difference in the well-being of rural Kansas communities.”
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Sen. Moran Announces $16 Million Federal Investment for Kansas Rural Health Providers
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced $16 million in federal investments for Kansas rural health care providers through the third round of funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Rural Health…
“These federal resources will help strengthen care for Kansans in rural communities and improve access to high-quality, affordable services close to home.”
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Sen. Moran Announces Federal Investments for 11 Kansas Rural Hospitals
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education (LHHS) -– today announced 11 Kansas rural hospitals will receive federal investments through the new…
“Local hospitals are critical to the health and success of rural communities in Kansas and across the country.”
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Sen. Moran Applauds Exemption of Salt from U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports
When these tariffs were proposed, I urged the U.S. Trade Representative to consider the impact on Kansas taxpayers and local businesses, including Morton Salt and Compass Minerals, both headquartered in Overland Park, which own and operate…
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Sen. Moran's Statement on Bombardier
“I will continue working to see that Bombardier’s manufacturing operations not only remain in Kansas but continue to grow and create American jobs. Kansas is home to a hardworking, skilled workforce, and I will continue welcoming leaders in aircraft and defense manufacturing to do business here in the Air Capital of the…”
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Sen. Moran, Rep. Smith Lead Over 50 Colleagues in Urging Expanded Markets for U.S. Cattle Producers
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture – and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) – Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade – today led over 50 of their colleagues in urging…
“American ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply.”
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Sen. Moran Announces $2 Million Federal Investment for Kansas Forest Service
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee – today announced a $2 million federal investment for the Kansas Forest Service to strengthen the efforts of local firefighters and support…
“Kansans know firsthand the devastation that natural disasters and wildfires can cause, and we have seen that devastation across our state this year.”
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Sen. Moran’s Statement on OIG Report Regarding NBAF’s Operational Status
It is disappointing that NBAF was not fully operational when the facility was transferred from DHS to USDA in 2024.
“NBAF is important to the safety of Americans, and further delays cannot be tolerated. Deputy Secretary Vaden has visited the facility with me, and I have invited Secretary Rollins to do the same. I will continue working with USDA and department officials to make certain there is a clear timeline and that the resources…”
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Sen. Moran Statement on the Passing of Senator Nancy Kassebaum
Her pioneering role as the first woman to represent our state in the U.S. Senate perfectly reflects the Kansas spirit.
“Robba and I are keeping her children and the entire Kassebaum family in our thoughts as they mourn this loss. The legacy of the U.S. Senate, the well-being of our nation and, most significantly, the future of the state of Kansas are brighter because of the impact Senator Kassebaum had throughout her life. She will be…”
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ICYMI: Sen. Moran Hosts NASA’s Artemis II Crew at the Cosmosphere in Kansas
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science – last week hosted NASA’s Artemis II astronauts Command Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch, along with…
“I have this dream that people in our state – people who have an interest in science, mathematics, engineering and research – that they have a future not only at our universities and our schools, but they have a future in our state.”
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today urged U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to consider the consequences the administration’s proposed 50 percent tariffs on imported salt from Canada would have on Kansas businesses,…
“Salt is a commodity well-known to Kansas, with commercial manufacturing beginning as early as 1863 and mining still occurring in Hutchinson, Kanopolis, and Lyons.”
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Sen. Moran Announces Over $1 Million in Federal Resources for Kansas Providers
Moran worked to establish the Rural Health Transformation Program last year WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced more than $1 million in federal investments for seven Kansas rural health care providers through the…
“These resources are critical to make certain Kansans living in rural communities have access to high-quality care close to home.”
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The Hutchinson News: Artemis II crew visit Cosmosphere, the 'best space museum in world'
Artemis II crew visit the Cosmosphere, the 'best space museum in world' The Hutchinson News | August 12, 2026 Kansas is home to the best space museum in the world, at least that's what Commander Reid Wiseman of the Artemis II mission…
“Today, our astronauts represent that whole set of people that our country desperately need and provides, particularly so today.”
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Sen. Moran Hosts Artemis II Astronauts & NASA Administrator at the Cosmosphere
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science – yesterday hosted astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II crew, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch,…
“The presence of the Artemis II crew here, joined by the NASA Administrator, shows the next generation what is possible.”
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Sen. Moran Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Bank Exams
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) this week introduced the Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators’ (FAIR) Exams Act to help create a fair appeals process for banks and increase transparency for the bank…
“A fair and effective supervisory examination process for financial institutions is critical to maintaining a healthy and transparent financial system.”
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Calls on the House to Pass Russia Sanctions Legislation
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) yesterday spoke on the Senate floor urging the House to swiftly pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which he introduced with a bipartisan group of his colleagues to hold major…
“Over the past several weeks, the administration has increased economic pressure on Russia and Iran, making clear that the United States will not reward aggression.”
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PASSED: Sen. Moran’s Legislation to Authorize NIH Program for Down Syndrome Research
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on Down Syndrome – applauded the unanimous passage of his bipartisan DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act by the Senate this week.
“This legislation will strengthen the critical research that helps improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and supports their families.”
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Urges Passage of the Senate Farm Bill & Highlights Agriculture Priorities
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee – yesterday joined Eliza Petry on RFD-TV to discuss the importance of passing a Senate Farm Bill.
“This matters to us, and we’re going to do everything we can to get an end product so we can negotiate with the House and get a Farm Bill to the President.”
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Sen. Moran Urges Postmaster General to Resolve Mail Delivery Issues Affecting Colwich Residents
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today urged Postmaster General & CEO David Steiner to address current mail delivery issues that threaten the ability of Colwich residents to receive important U.S. Postal Service deliveries, including…
“My office has heard from constituents who are concerned with the delivery of absentee ballots, Medicare related correspondence, and other mail critical to their everyday life.”
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Sen. Moran & Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive 340B Reform Legislation
The SUSTAIN 340B Act makes comprehensive reforms to the program while preserving its critical benefits that support eligible health care providers and the patients they serve throughout the country.
“We have received invaluable input from stakeholders throughout our process, and the legislation we are introducing reflects that feedback by aiming to provide greater stability, clarity, and transparency in the 340B program. The SUSTAIN 340B Act makes comprehensive reforms to the program while preserving its critical…”
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Sens. Moran, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Airport Surface Safety
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) – chairman and member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation – today introduced the bipartisan Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective…
“Close calls are warning signs and serve as a reminder that our aviation system is fragile.”
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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently introduced the Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act to help survivors of human trafficking access air travel and resources they need to reach safety.
“Victims of human trafficking often lack a government-issued ID needed for air travel, hindering their ability to find safety or reunite with family.”