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Senator Moran supports legislation for increased border security and military investment

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has expressed his support for a Senate budget resolution aimed at enhancing protections along the southern border and strengthening national security.

By SE Kansas News | Feb 21, 2025

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Senator Moran discusses aviation priorities with transportation nominee

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation, engaged in a discussion with Steven Bradbury, President Trump's nominee for Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

By SE Kansas News | Feb 21, 2025

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Senators introduce bill expanding financing options for renewable energy projects

By SE Kansas News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Chris Coons have reintroduced the Financing Our Energy Future Act, a bill aimed at expanding financing options for energy projects.

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Legislation introduced to enhance PBM accountability and transparency

By SE Kansas News | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, Chuck Grassley, and Maria Cantwell have introduced a bill aimed at addressing the high cost of prescription drugs by increasing transparency among pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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Bipartisan bill seeks equal education benefits for Air National Guard

By SE Kansas News | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, John Hoeven, Jeanne Shaheen, and Michael Bennet have reintroduced legislation aimed at establishing a permanent federal tuition assistance program for members of the Air National Guard.

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Bipartisan bill seeks transparency in broadband supply chains

By SE Kansas News | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, John Hickenlooper, Shelley Moore Capito, and Gary Peters have reintroduced the bipartisan Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act.

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Senator Moran proposes moving Food for Peace program administration from USAID to USDA

By SE Kansas News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has proposed legislation to transfer the administration of the Food for Peace program from USAID to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Legislation proposed to extend deadline for beneficial ownership reporting

By SE Kansas News | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and Tim Scott of South Carolina, along with nine other Senate colleagues, have introduced legislation aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses.

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Senate committee approves bill targeting transparency in hotel fee disclosures

By SE Kansas News | Feb 7, 2025

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has given unanimous approval to the Hotel Fees Transparency Act.

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Senate honors victims of DCA plane crash with resolution

By SE Kansas News | Feb 6, 2025

Today, the U.S. Senate approved a resolution to honor and remember the victims of a tragic plane collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Senators urge FAA to maintain helicopter restrictions after mid-air collision

By SE Kansas News | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Tammy Duckworth have urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to maintain restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Legislation aims to update derogatory terms in D.C. Code

By SE Kansas News | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Congressional Down Syndrome Task Force, along with Senator Gary Peters and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, have reintroduced a bill aimed at updating the District of Columbia Code.

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Senate approves week honoring tribal colleges' contributions

By SE Kansas News | Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, Steve Daines, and Martin Heinrich have announced the Senate's approval of a resolution to designate the week starting February 3, 2025, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week."

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Kansas delegation responds to Wichita flight crash with condolences

By SE Kansas News | Jan 30, 2025

The Kansas delegation has issued a statement following the recent plane crash involving Flight 5342, which occurred in the nation's capital.

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Senator Moran confirms VA programs unaffected by funding pause

By SE Kansas News | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who serves as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has announced that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs will remain unaffected by the recent federal funding pause.

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Charitable act seeks to boost donations through expanded tax deductions

By SE Kansas News | Jan 29, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with ten other colleagues, to introduce the Charitable Act.

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Senators push for permanent tax relief for small businesses

By SE Kansas News | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has joined with fellow senators Steve Daines of Montana, Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, and 32 other Senate Republicans to introduce the Main Street Tax Certainty Act.

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Senator Moran questions agriculture secretary nominee on farming challenges

By SE Kansas News | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) questioned Brooke Rollins, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, during a Senate Committee on Agriculture hearing.

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Senators push for Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal ceremony

By SE Kansas News | Jan 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, representing Kansas, has led a group of 15 senators in urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to authorize a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.