Jerry Moran
Senator for Kansas · Republican · United States
“As both a member and later an adult volunteer serving Jefferson County, Shawnee County, and the State organization, she dedicated her time to help develop future generations of food and nutritional leaders. Charlene's legacy extends far beyond the recipes she shared or the programs she championed.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“As we mourn her passing, my thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and the many Kansans whose lives she touched. For more than 50 years, Charlene dedicated her career to advancing nutrition education and promoting the critical role of agriculture.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, today, I want to recognize Clay Lacy, a Kansan whose distinguished career of dedication, innovation and service has made him one of the most accomplished and influential aviators in the history of American flight.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to honor Kansan Charlene Patton, a tireless advocate for American agriculture who passed away on September 20, 2026. As a U.S.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Senate and to the people of our State. Senator Bob Dole described that legacy of Nancy Kassebaum in remarks as they prepared to leave the Senate after serving together for nearly two decades. Speaking on the Senate floor on June 10, 1996, Senator Dole said of Senator Kassebaum: Nancy Kassebaum does not speak in a loud voice.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“I was fortunate enough to know Senator Kassebaum well over the years, and I campaigned for her before she was a U.S. Senator in my part of the State of Kansas--Western Kansas--during her first election and the campaigns that followed.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
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“I thank Clay for his steadfast service to the aviation industry, our Nation, and the State of Kansas. His extraordinary contributions will continue to inspire generations of aviators and Kansans for years to come. ____________________”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, today, I want to recognize Clay Lacy, a Kansan whose distinguished career of dedication, innovation and service has made him one of the most accomplished and influential aviators in the history of American flight. Clay Lacy grew up on a farm near Wichita--the Air Capital of the World--and from an early age, he knew he wanted to fly. Inspired by his grandmother and early aviation mentors, Clay pursued his passion with dedication. He learned to fly by the age of 12 and went on to earn his flight instructor certificate.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“As both a member and later an adult volunteer serving Jefferson County, Shawnee County, and the State organization, she dedicated her time to help develop future generations of food and nutritional leaders. Charlene's legacy extends far beyond the recipes she shared or the programs she championed. She helped generations of Kansans better understand the value of Agriculture, encouraged healthy family meals, and helped increase appreciation for the hard-working producers who feed our Nation. On behalf of the U.S. Senate, I am grateful for Ms. Patton's lifetime of service, advocacy, and dedication to Kansas agriculture. Her contributions will continue to be felt through the communities she strengthened, the lives she touched, and the lasting impact she leaves on the State of Kansas. ____________________”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“As we mourn her passing, my thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and the many Kansans whose lives she touched. For more than 50 years, Charlene dedicated her career to advancing nutrition education and promoting the critical role of agriculture. From her service with the Kansas Department of Agriculture to her work with the Kansas Soybean Commission and the Kansas Wheat Commission, she became one of Kansas agriculture's most recognizable and trusted voices. She shared her expertise through media appearances, educational programs, cookbooks, and her contribution in developing the ``From the Land of Kansas'' trademark program. Her morning segment, ``Cooking with Charlene,'' was viewed by many Kansans over the years.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to honor Kansan Charlene Patton, a tireless advocate for American agriculture who passed away on September 20, 2026. As a U.S. Senator representing a farm State, I often find myself educating my colleagues and other officials in Washington, DC, about the vital role agriculture plays in our economy, our communities, and our tables. Agricultural advocacy is an important responsibility, and few Kansans fulfilled that mission more fully than Charlene Patton.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“I extend my condolences to her children Bill and John; to her stepchildren Cissy and Darek; and to her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. I ask the Senate to join me in honoring her life and legacy that she leaves behind from that service, from that commitment, and from the respect that she gave and that she earned. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 913, submitted earlier today.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“And as we reflect on her legacy today, it is evident that she succeeded. Upon her death, Kansans mourned greatly. In much of my time in the U.S. Senate, I have listened to Kansans who say they wish that Senator Dole and Senator Kassebaum were their Senators, and if you are over the age of 50 in our State, those are the people you think of as the Senators from our State. In both instances with Senator Dole and Senator Kassebaum, it is our opportunity to try to replicate some of the things that they represented and some of the accomplishments they had here on the U.S. Senate floor. Senator Kassebaum's time in public service embodied the institution of the Senate when it was at its best. This body, our Nation, and the State of Kansas have been changed for the better because of her service.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“Senate and to the people of our State. Senator Bob Dole described that legacy of Nancy Kassebaum in remarks as they prepared to leave the Senate after serving together for nearly two decades. Speaking on the Senate floor on June 10, 1996, Senator Dole said of Senator Kassebaum: Nancy Kassebaum does not speak in a loud voice. She does not clamor for media attention. But as all Senators know, while her voice may be quiet, her will is strong. Senator Dole continued: For 18 years, she has simply represented the people of Kansas to the best of her abilities, and she has made a positive difference for Kansas and America in the process. That was the Senator Kassebaum who was so deeply respected by the citizens of our State. She was committed to making certain that her service in the Senate reflected the trust Kansans placed in her.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“I was fortunate enough to know Senator Kassebaum well over the years, and I campaigned for her before she was a U.S. Senator in my part of the State of Kansas--Western Kansas--during her first election and the campaigns that followed. In each of those interactions, I appreciated her friendship, and throughout our time of knowing each other, I appreciated her counsel. She was deeply respected across our State, and Kansans remain grateful for the way in which she represented us with such intelligence and dedication. Her colleague for most of the time she was in the U.S. Senate was Bob Dole. Perhaps Bob Dole received more national attention--in fact, I know he did; he ran for President three times--but they were friends and colleagues, and they worked well together, though they brought different perspectives to the U.S.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“During that time, she earned the admiration of Kansans not just because of her accomplishments--although they were many and they were impressive--but because Kansans knew that they could trust her to represent them with integrity and mutual respect. A native of Topeka and a graduate of the University of Kansas, Senator Kassebaum cared deeply about her State. She understood our State; she understood its people; and she knew that our people made the best place called home special. She and her husband raised their four children in Maize, which is a little town outside of Wichita. There, she also served on the Maize Board of Education--the only elected office she would hold before Kansans chose her to represent them in the U.S. Senate in 1978.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, tonight, I rise to request the passage of my resolution honoring the life and legacy of the U.S. Senator from Kansas Senator Nancy Kassebaum. 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. She made history as the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, and she served from 1978 to 1997.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I am pleased to be here on the floor tonight to see this legislation pass. I appreciate the remarks of the Senator from Washington Senator Cantwell. I appreciate her and Senator Cruz, the ranking member and the chairman of the Commerce Committee, of which I am a member. At one point in time, I chaired the subcommittee that engaged in amateur athletics. A long time ago, we started down this path, and it is nice to see a resolution of this issue, and I thank all of those involved. ____________________”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.”
Senate28 September 2026Source ↗
“I encourage universities and conferences to work with local and national broadcasters to make certain college sports are accessible to all. ____________________”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, as the Senate considers the Protect College Sports Act, I believe we must clarify its proposed application of the Sports Broadcasting Act to a new collegiate collective entity. It is important to make clear that the Protect College Sports Act would expand the Sports Broadcasting Act only with respect to the entities which may be covered by the antitrust exemption in selling telecast rights--in this case, the new covered intercollegiate entity.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we start the vote scheduled for 1:45 now.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“The passage of this legislation will not, by itself, end the war in Ukraine or change Iran's behavior, but it will make both regimes pay a far higher price for choosing aggression over peace. The Senate has now done its part. I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this legislation and send it to the President's desk. This bill must be swiftly signed into law and implemented in order to hold Russia and those supporting its unjust and unjustifiable war accountable. I yield the floor.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Following years of work between Congress, the administration, and our allies, this proposal would finally strike at the financial engine driving Russia's war machine without increasing the global price of oil. This proposal also recognizes an important reality: Sanctioning Russia alone is no longer enough. Importantly, the bill would extend and strengthen sanctions authorities related to Iran, recognizing the growing partnership between Moscow and Tehran. Russia and Iran are no longer acting independently. Iranian drones have terrorized Ukrainian cities. Russia has deepened its military cooperation with Tehran while providing political and strategic support to the Iranian regime. Both governments seek to undermine American interests, threaten our allies, and weaken international order that has helped preserve peace for generations.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Through enforcing sanctions on the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil, this proposal aims to address a vital component of the war many have overlooked: Russia's vulnerability lies not only on the battlefield but also on its dependence on energy revenue. If we allow the Kremlin to continue selling billions of dollars of oil and natural gas around the world, we allow Putin to continue unhindered in building advanced weaponry, paying Russian soldiers, and prolonging the conflict. Russia's ability to continue this war depends upon its ability to generate revenue. By increasing economic pressures now, we make it more difficult for Russia to sustain its war efforts. This legislation represents a significant attempt to do just that.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, today--this afternoon--the Senate took a really important step to strengthen our national security and pay a final tribute to our colleague Lindsey Graham, the Senator from South Carolina. This step has been a long time coming. But by an overwhelming passage of the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, the Senate sent a clear message to our adversaries: There will be consequences for those who finance terrorism and those who wage an unprovoked war. Over the past several weeks, the administration has increased economic pressures on Russia and on Iran, making clear that the United States will not reward aggression. This legislation builds upon those efforts by giving the President stronger tools to ensure these sanctions remain effective and much more difficult to evade.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:46 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10 a.m.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 6500 postcloture; further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 422, S. 2666.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“I now ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 347, S. 3977.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“I ask that the bill be considered read a third time.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 132, S. 289.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.”
Senate3 August 2026Source ↗
“We can tell our veterans we are supporting them, we are working for them--I want a path forward that actually demonstrates that we are able to accomplish the elimination of this injustice and the support for veterans who desperately need our attention. Our veterans should not have to--they know the cost of war. They should not have to wait for us any longer. And, again, the offer that the Senator from Connecticut indicated, it is the same kind of UC request with something as was--that doesn't result in a result because it is not an offset that satisfies the law.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, the rulemaking process that was initiated in the Biden administration in 2022 has continued on the VA's list of work and has never been withdrawn and continues to be considered. And as I indicated now for the third time--indicated by the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs--the Department--that it will be implemented. I just know that repeating the same political talking points without a realistic alternative has prevented these bills--and particularly the Richard Star Act--from passing for years. It has been too easy for us to put our name on the legislation and never see it accomplished.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I look forward to continuing to work to make sure the veterans receive the benefits they are entitled to and to make certain that the VA does its job in a medical- and science-based manner and would await for the VA to accomplish that, which they indicated as recently as 2 weeks ago they were going to do.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“I ask unanimous consent that the Moran substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I object. I indicated my objection. Mr. President, I have described the Take Care of America's Veterans Act in my remarks following the unanimous consent request by the Senator from Connecticut. But, again, I would highlight that these are changes that are going to be made under normal statutory law by rules at the Department of Veterans Affairs. And the end result is that the money, when saved, will be--the reductions and the savings that occur will accrue to the General Treasury, as compared to the benefits that we want to provide to the veterans in this country. Notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to immediate consideration of Calendar No. 433, S. 4744.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“We could get this legislation done in the miracle of a month. I didn't anticipate the opposition that has arisen. I have indicated to the Senator--the ranking member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs--an interest in working together to resolve differences, and we will work to do that. But doing what we have done--what has been done time and time again-- of a UC request that has no result is unsatisfactory to me and unsatisfactory to the veterans and the veterans organizations I just listed. I am tired of waiting. Don't wait until our veterans are no longer living before you do something to protect their benefits and resolve an injustice that has gone on far too long. The cycle of delaying veterans, caregivers, and survivors from receiving their earned benefits must end and must end now. And with that, I object.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“It is not a perfect analogy, but I remember my own mother lobbying me because she was a ``Notch Baby'' in the Social Security system. If you were born in a certain set of years, your benefits were less than the people before you and the people after you. My mom accused me of--Congress--maybe she wasn't accusing me personally--but accused Congress of just waiting until she died before making the change. I want to make sure that we do not lose another veteran, another servicemember. I want to make sure we get a result and we get a result fast. When I introduced this legislation, my assumption was that we could accomplish this--even in the Senate and the House in this difficult world we work in--that this legislation could be passed by Congress and signed by the President, this legislation that is supported by the White House.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“We are not taking anything away; we are using money that the VA says is no longer going to be spent and spending that money in a different way for veterans, often including the same veterans that receive those disability payments. This legislation is strongly supported by many military and veterans organizations, including the Wounded Warrior Project, the Military Officers Association of America, Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, the Tragedy Assistance Program--or TAPS--for Survivors, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, the Veterans Justice Alliance, the National Defense Committee, the Military Coalition, and Mission Roll Call.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“The cost of war also includes caring for spouses and children and caregivers and survivors. The Take Care of America's Veterans Act would do that and more. So we had the opportunity to use something that is going to happen. We had the opportunity--we have the opportunity to make sure it is used to benefit veterans. The idea that we are taking a benefit away from someone is also false. This is prospective. After the rule changes, that is when we have the opportunity to make certain that we are still caring for our veterans. We are not taking anything away from any veteran that receives benefits today. In fact, there is a grace period in which veterans can continue to apply for these benefits after this legislation becomes law.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“It is not like we are taking something away. The VA is going to alter the formula in their normal course of business, and we are capturing the savings in part--we are capturing part of the savings to actually use it to help other veterans, their families, and their caregivers. Once the Department finalizes the rule, the savings associated from that change in the rule will be lost. It will no longer serve as an offset for anything; it will just go into the General Treasury. It will be a lost opportunity for us to reinvest those funds in the long overdue improvements included in the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. My colleague has stated that ``the costs of war include caring for our veterans.'' I share that sentiment. Military service is a family service.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“The VA in the Biden administration--and apparently agreed to in the Trump administration--found there were ways to improve--they are required by law to evaluate the benefits they provide veterans, and if changes are appropriate because of medicine or science or changes in treatment, the VA can modify those benefits to reflect current science and medicine. The VA is going to do that. The offset is the fact that when the VA does that, it saves money. When the VA does that, however, it will be considered paying down the debt. I don't know how it can be a radical idea or an unfair idea that if we are going to take the money out of the VA for those two circumstances--the VA is going to do that--why don't we capture a significant portion of that and actually use that money to provide benefits to veterans?”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“It also includes the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act to increase compensation benefits for veterans with severe service-connected disabilities and their families. There are dozens of other bills--bipartisan bills sponsored and led by Republicans and led by Democratic Members of the Senate--that are included in the Take Care of America's Veterans Act to make certain the VA is equipped with the right resources, staff, facilities, and authorities to provide the support servicemembers, veterans, and their families need. The question we generally are arguing about is the pay-for. Again, the law requires that. To pay for these improvements, this bill would codify elements of a rule that the VA proposed 4 years ago in the Biden administration, in 2022.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“That includes the Major Richard Star Act, of which the Senator from Connecticut has been a longtime advocate. That is to address a longstanding injustice--something that is totally wrong--by allowing medically retired, combat-disabled veterans--they are not allowed to receive both benefits. This would allow medically retired, combat- disabled veterans to receive both disability compensation from the VA and their earned retirement pay from the DOD. The Senator from Connecticut talks about our committee and the committee that he serves on as well, the Armed Services Committee. The Armed Services Committee has jurisdiction, but there are so many veterans that have consequences from the current law that we decided--I decided it was time for us to step forward and find a path forward.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“The Take Care of America's Veterans Act would expand benefits and healthcare to millions of veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors across our Nation. It combines 60--I think our committee, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, deservedly has the reputation of working in a bipartisan way to get results. We combined, in our efforts to get the Richard Star Act, other pieces of legislation that are hugely important to the veteran community--60 pieces of bipartisan legislation chosen in this process of putting this package together for their sponsorship and support by Democrats and Republicans. This is not a partisan effort; this is a desire, an effort to accomplish something that would benefit all of us who have made efforts to support our veterans and to make certain that we do it in a way that gets 60 votes in the U.S. Senate.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“This plan does not meet the needs of the moment, and it will result in the failure by Congress once again to deliver to America's heroes. There is a simple choice before us: We can either keep repeating failed efforts that result in no progress delivering for veterans and military families or we can step up and provide leadership needed to finally get them the help they need and deserve--action and results. We want action that has results. This is why shortly after this conversation, this discussion between the Senator from Connecticut and I, I will be asking for a unanimous consent agreement myself to pass the legislation with an offset that the Congressional Budget Office has determined to be a viable offset.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“I appreciate compliments at any stage of what we are doing here, but what we really ought to be interested in is getting results--not results for a compliment but results because it makes such a difference in so many veterans' lives. Today, the Senator from Connecticut--it is another example of his attempt to pass legislation--usually without an offset but today using an alternative offset. I respect his goal, but once again, as of July 22, the Congressional Budget Office has again confirmed to the committee that a rescission of unobligated funds to the Department of Defense in H.R. 1 does not offset mandatory spending and therefore does not qualify under the requirements of law to the Senate--excuse me--the requirements of law as the Senate does its work but as the House and Congress are obligated to abide by.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“I think the legislation we are talking about--perhaps debating about--is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation that will affect veterans, their family members, caregivers, and others certainly in my time as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs and perhaps my time in the U.S. Senate. I have been a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee 14 years in the House and now 15 years in the Senate. I have devoted effort, time, and attention to making sure we do right by those who serve our country. I appreciate my colleague Senator Blumenthal--in fact, our shared determination, our dedication to the Richard Star Act. He has tried, as I understand by his words, eight times offering a unanimous consent, and each time, that effort has been unsuccessful. Occasionally, I get complimented for effort.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“These men and women have been waiting years--years--for the lifesaving benefits this bill would provide. What we will decide today will determine whether they can access the mental health treatments they desperately need, whether they can put food on the table and pay their bills on time, whether they are able to remarry after the loss of their servicemember or veteran spouse without sacrificing benefits they need to support their families, and much more. The point of that sentence or few sentences is that this is a comprehensive piece of legislation that begins with the Richard Star Act--the one that I said was sponsored by most Members of Congress but never sees the outcome those veterans and military retirees deserve. The stakes in this debate are high.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗