U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
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Bipartisan bill aims to help veterans transition military skills into civilian jobs
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have introduced legislation aimed at assisting servicemembers transitioning from military to civilian jobs. The Translating Military Skills into Civilian Jobs Act proposes the creation of a military training and competency record, which would document the training, certifications, and qualifications acquired during military service.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill aiming at easing rural housing shortages
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to address the national housing shortage and make it easier for rural workers to live in the communities they serve. The Farmhouse-to-Workforce Housing Act would expand the existing Housing Preservation Grants (HPG) program to allow rural homeowners to construct additional housing on their property, such as an attached apartment unit or a small home nearby, to be available for rent. Currently, HPGs are underused and receive limited funding that can only cover small costs and repairs. This...
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OSHA reconsiders regulations affecting volunteer firefighters after pressure from lawmakers
This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate and exempt volunteer fire departments from parts of a proposed rule that would impose burdensome regulations on volunteer fire departments across the country.
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Lawmakers introduce bill against use of taxpayer funds for seizing private property
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), along with U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), have introduced legislation aimed at preventing the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to seize private property for electric transmission lines.
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Bipartisan bill aims to improve access to federal water conservation funds
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), along with U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), have introduced the Water Project Navigators Act. This bill aims to establish a new program at the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to fund navigator positions within states, Tribes, and rural communities. The objective is to enhance capacity for developing, funding, and implementing water management and conservation projects.
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Legislative updates shared at Kansas Hospital Association convention
The Kansas State Fair is currently open until September 15, with staff available daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pride of Kansas building to answer questions and provide information.
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Senators urge exemption for volunteer fire departments from new OSHA regulations
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have called on Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor, Julie Su, to exempt volunteer fire departments from parts of a proposed rule by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The new rule would require fire departments to furnish additional reports, training, equipment, and health services.
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Boeing CEO tours Wichita operations amid company acquisition talks
On Monday, the new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Boeing’s Chairman of the Board Steven Mollenkopf visited Wichita. They toured Spirit AeroSystems to review current operations, including defense programs contracted out to Spirit and the final integration process of the 737 MAX. Discussions were held regarding Boeing's agreement to acquire Spirit and its implications for Wichita's workforce.
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Kansas residents oppose federal plans for electric transmission corridor
Many Kansans have expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposal for a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) across much of Kansas. The plan would grant increased authority to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), potentially affecting thousands of residents.
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Senate Commerce Committee passes bipartisan bill on hotel fee transparency
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), members of the Senate Commerce Committee and co-chairs of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Hotel Fees Transparency Act, which has passed the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously.
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Senators introduce bill targeting illicit fentanyl-laced pill production
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act on August 2, 2024. The bill aims to combat the production of counterfeit and fentanyl-laced pills by making it easier for federal law enforcement to take action against cartels' illegal use of pill presses. It requires these machines to be engraved with serial numbers.