Official account of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. Honored to represent Kansans in the U.S. Senate.
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I have long supported voter ID requirements for federal elections, which is why I cosponsored the SAVE Act to make certain only U.S. citizens are voting in federal elections.
I am monitoring the nationwide ground stop affecting air travel due to issues with the FAA’s Air Route Traffic Control Centers. I have been in contact with the FAA, and they are working quickly to solve the issue. This is a serious disruption to our national air travel, and I expect a thorough investigation into what led to this ground stop.
Great to visit with Aaron Grunden of Haysville, Legislative Director for Kansas VFW, this week about efforts to support and care for our nation’s veterans. I’m grateful for his desire to serve our veterans community and look forward to continuing to work with him to support our nation’s heroes, their families and their caregivers.
The @USDOL HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes employers dedicated to hiring veterans. This year, four Kansas businesses earned this distinction: Knowmadics Inc, Textron Aviation Inc, Affinis Corp and RESULTS Technology Inc. Congratulations,and thank you for your commitment to supporting veterans in Kansas!
GOOD NEWS: My legislation, the FORECAST Act, passed the Senate unanimously as part of the Weather Act of 2026. I introduced this bill to help make certain that NWS employees are exempt from hiring freezes - so NWS offices can continue providing timely, accurate weather data to communities in Kansas and across the country.
I look forward to seeing the bill pass the House and be signed into law.
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Kansan & aviation leader, Ed Bolen, after a battle against cancer. A native of Salina, Ed was a leading voice in the aviation industry for decades. I spoke on the Senate floor this week to honor Ed as he entered retirement. My prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Originally known as Armistice Day, a Kansan from Emporia suggested changing the name to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars and conflicts. It was made official by Kansas’ own President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Today is a special opportunity to remind the veterans in our lives of how grateful we are for them and to share our appreciation for all they have sacrificed for our nation.
May God bless our servicemembers, our veterans and the United States of America.
PASSED: On Veterans Day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation to expand health care & benefits to millions of veterans and their families, caregivers & survivors. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act & see it become law.
There is no group I hold in higher regard than our nation’s veterans. On Veterans Day and every day, we honor their service and sacrifice for our freedoms.
To the more than 150,000 veterans in Kansas and the millions more across the country who have worn the uniform, we respect you, we thank you and we love you.
As we near the two-year anniversary of the deadly DCA crash, I spoke on the Senate floor urging Congress to pass aviation safety legislation to address the series of failures that led to the accident.
There is bipartisan support for improving safety.
The time for delay is over.
Happy Birthday to the @USMC! We honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation’s freedom as Marines for 251 years. Thank you for your continued service and dedication to our country. Semper-Fi!
Congratulations to Jeff Colyer on his nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. He has a proven record of public service, principled leadership and steadfast commitment to improving the lives of Kansans and the American people. I am confident he will represent our country well on the world stage. I look forward to supporting his nomination before the United States Senate.
GOOD NEWS for Kansas: Kansas rural health care providers will receive $225 million in federal resources through the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. I worked with my colleagues to establish this federal program, and Kansas will again receive the sixth-highest award in the nation.
These resources will help address the unique needs of our rural communities, and I look forward to working with Kansas health care providers to strengthen access to quality, affordable care for rural patients.
Great to visit Southwestern College in Winfield on Friday. I enjoyed touring the campus and meeting with faculty, staff and students to learn more about the educational opportunities Southwestern offers, including its new Physician Associate degree program. I appreciate Southwestern College’s commitment to providing Kansas students with opportunitiesto pursue higher education and career training right here at home.
Thank you for having me.
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We are fast approaching the 2nd anniversary of the deadly aviation crash at DCA. Productive negotiations have taken place between the House & Senate. Congress should finish its work & pass an aviation safety bill.
More in my @KCStar piece.⬇️kansascity.com/opinion/artic…
Senator Jerry Moran retweeted
The election is over. The work of protecting the flying public is not.
Thank you, @JerryMoran , for keeping the urgency of aviation safety, and the people we lost, in front of Congress.
In the @KansasCityStar , he remembers Grace Maxwell, her future, and the empty seat her family will face this Thanksgiving. Our families know that empty seat. We live with it every day.
More than 600 days after 67 people were killed, we are still asking Congress to finish the legislation meant to prevent another collision.
There is bipartisan support. There is technology that can help prevent this. There are families who have spent nearly two years doing everything we can to make Congress act.
Congress: work together and pass the strongest possible aviation safety bill this year—with mandatory, integrated ADS-B In technology and real accountability.
Every person boarding a plane deserves your urgency. Every family waiting for them deserves it, too.
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kansascity.com/opinion/artic…
#FamiliesOfFlight5342 #SaferSkiesForAll
It was great to host @USDASDuffey in Wichita today to showcase Kansas’ capabilities in advanced defense engineering and manufacturing at the @WichitaState National Institute for Aviation Research. The critical work happening at NIAR is helping extend the capabilities of aging military aircraft like the B-1 bomber. Keeping our capabilities operational and mission-ready helps bolster America’s military preparedness and supports the men and women of our armed forces. As a senior defense appropriator, I remain committed to strengthening our national security, supporting NIAR's efforts and working with Under Secretary Duffey and the leadership at @DeptofWar to equip our military with the tools to protect our nation.
Thank you to Under Secretary Duffey for accepting my invitation to visit Kansas and for his commitment to strengthening our national security.
It was great to welcome the new Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division at @FortRiley, Brigadier General Kevin Williams, to Kansas during the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s military relations luncheon. Kansans understand the importance of supporting our military, and the partnership with the community is a source of strength for Fort Riley, our soldiers and their families. As a senior defense appropriator, I look forward to working closely with Brigadier General Williams to make certain the “Big Red One” has the resources needed to fulfill its mission and support the families of our soldiers.
Thank you to the Manhattan Chamber for hosting this event. Special thank you as well to Brigadier General Williams and his family for their willingness to serve Kansas and our nation through this role.
Wallace County was the final stop on my 2026 tour of all 105 Kansas counties, and I appreciated a warm welcome from the folks in Sharon Springs. While in western Kansas, I also met with residents in Syracuse, Tribune and Johnson City. From the Farmers Union Agency in Hamilton County to the Wholly Cow Café in Stanton County to the hospital in Greeley County, these conversations with Kansans – hearing their ideas, challenges, successes and concerns – help inform my work in Washington.
I am grateful for the hospitality extended to me by small businesses, rural hospitals and health centers, civic organizations, veterans’ groups, schools and farms all across Kansas’ 105 counties. I always came away from our discussions with a better understanding of the needs of our state.
