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Senate approves new VA medical facility projects across multiple states

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill led by Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester to authorize new construction projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities across the United States.

By Wichita Standard | Nov 15, 2024

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Trump nominates Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas and the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has commented on President Donald Trump's recent nomination.

By Wichita Standard | Nov 14, 2024

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Senator Moran issues statement honoring veterans on Veterans Day

By Wichita Standard | Nov 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in recognition of Veterans Day.

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Senator Moran criticizes VA over fiscal year 2024 budgeting errors

By Wichita Standard | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has expressed concern over recent budgetary revelations from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Moran addresses missing VA files affecting Kansas veterans

By Wichita Standard | Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has been informed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about an issue with an electronic fax system.

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Reps. Estes and Magaziner push for action on unclaimed retirement savings

By Wichita Standard | Oct 17, 2024

Last week, Representatives Ron Estes from Kansas and Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island, both with backgrounds as state treasurers, addressed a letter to Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor Julie Su. The letter calls for collaboration between the Department and state unclaimed property programs to assist Americans in reclaiming their unclaimed retirement savings. This initiative has garnered support from 37 additional members of Congress.

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Rep. Estes comments on Iranian missile attacks on Israel

By Wichita Standard | Oct 1, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has issued a statement in response to recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

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Senator Moran calls for action after OIG report on Buffalo VA Medical Center

By Wichita Standard | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has expressed serious concerns following a report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report found that the Buffalo VA Medical Center failed to coordinate community care referrals, leading to increased risks for patient harm and a decreased quality of life.

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Senate passes VA extenders legislation with support from Sen. Jerry Moran

By Wichita Standard | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has expressed approval for the Senate's passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2024. This legislation was passed as part of the Continuing Resolution.

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House committee passes Rep. Ron Estes' Executive Action Cost Transparency Act

By Wichita Standard | Sep 25, 2024

The House Budget Committee has approved Representative Ron Estes' Executive Action Cost Transparency Act. This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability by requiring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to include a separate table in its baseline or baseline update, detailing the cost of judicial and executive actions that exceed $50 billion over ten years.

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Senate passes resolution recognizing September as National Student Parent Month

By Wichita Standard | Sep 24, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) to designate September 2024 as National Student Parent Month. The resolution aims to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of nearly 4 million Americans who are balancing postsecondary education with parenting responsibilities.

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Rep. Ron Estes introduces bill for enhanced transparency in administrative actions

By Wichita Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has introduced the Executive Action Cost Transparency Act, a bill aimed at enhancing the transparency of administrative actions by requiring the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to compile and centralize a comprehensive list of final administrative actions. The goal is to streamline information flow and provide lawmakers with detailed spending information.

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Senators introduce resolution recognizing National Service Dog Day

By Wichita Standard | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing September 20th as National Service Dog Day in honor of service dogs across the country.

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Senate passes emergency budget supplemental for VA benefits

By Wichita Standard | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement today following the U.S. Senate's passage of an emergency budget supplemental for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The measure aims to ensure that over 7 million veterans and their survivors receive their benefits on October 1.

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Senator Moran questions VA leaders on $15 billion budget shortfall

By Wichita Standard | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leaders regarding a nearly $15 billion shortfall for FY2024 and FY2025 during a committee hearing on September 18, 2024. The VA officials present were Under Secretary for Health Shareef Elnahal and Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs.

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Rep. Estes leads discussion on TCJA expirations with Silicon Valley innovators

By Wichita Standard | Sep 17, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), Chair of the U.S. Innovation Tax Team, led a delegation with House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Tax Team Vice Chair Michelle Steel (R-California) to Silicon Valley on September 12 and 13. The purpose of the visit was to engage with U.S. innovators and stakeholders regarding the upcoming expirations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Rep. Estes hosted two roundtables with small San Francisco Bay area startups and met with major companies including Genentech, Apple, Wisk Aero, Google, Intel, and the Silicon Valley Tax...

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Rep. Ron Estes tours Kingman and Harper counties

By Wichita Standard | Sep 16, 2024

On Sept. 5, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) visited several locations in Kingman and Harper Counties to engage with local residents and businesses. His tour included stops at Flat Ridge Wind Farm, Horizons Anthony Child Advocacy Center, and Harper Industries.

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Legislation aims to enhance VA's external provider scheduling program

By Wichita Standard | Sep 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) recently introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to schedule appointments with healthcare providers participating in the Veterans Community Care Program.

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Bill introduced by Reps. Estes and Mann aims to protect Kansas private property rights

By Wichita Standard | Sep 13, 2024

Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) introduced H.R.9527 this week, aiming to prevent a federal land acquisition from the Mid Western Plains NIETC. The bill seeks to explicitly prohibit the use of federal funds for exercising federal eminent domain powers for power transmission projects and would also block permitting such projects if a state objects.

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Rep. Ron Estes meets with Kansas Angels in Adoption honoree

By Wichita Standard | Sep 12, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) met with Julie Breshears of Wichita in Washington, D.C., yesterday. Breshears is a 2024 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption® Honoree and was nominated for the recognition by Rep. Estes.