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Jerry Moran

Senator for Kansas · Republican · United States

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“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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“And I committed myself to finding a way in which passage of the legislation could occur, not just remarks on the Senate floor or in committee or in gatherings of veterans or speaking to our constituents at home of our support. In most instances, this would be the Major Richard Star Act, which has nearly every Member of the Senate as a cosponsor and many Members of the House of Representatives as cosponsors. But that has been the case for 6 years. I was looking for a path that would result in a result. At the heart of the debate today are those tens of millions of servicemembers, veterans and caregivers, survivors and family members, and VA employees who would benefit by the legislation that I have introduced--the legislation that the Senator from Connecticut is offering to accept with some amendments.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, reserving the right to object, it saddens me that we are here because I wish we were here with a vote on the Senate floor to pass the Major Richard Star Act and other pieces of legislation that are so important to veterans, their families, and their caregivers across the country. The Senator from Connecticut outlined all the things that he says his amendment to this legislation would do and be supported by, but the reality is, the Senator from Connecticut has tried time and time again to pass legislation similar to that, never to succeed. Earlier this year, I was on the Senate floor at my seat here, standing here telling folks that maybe for once we will quit sponsoring pieces of legislation that benefit veterans but never get to the point in which they are actually passed.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Senate to the citizens of Burdett--past, present, and future--I congratulate the community of Burdett on its 150th anniversary and express my gratitude for the way in which its residents have honored and preserved the memory of one of our most notable Kansans and how kind they have always been to me. I yield the floor.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“As Burdett celebrates its 150th anniversary--and I say congratulations to them--it is a history that is embodied by the story of Clyde Tombaugh, someone with determination, hard work, and curiosity, whose discoveries helped to shape how future generations understand our universe. For decades, this tight-knit community of Burdett has preserved his legacy and made certain the world remembers his contributions to science, research, and discovery. I hope everyone passing through southwestern Kansas will take the time to visit Burdett to learn the history and the legacy of this little town on the plains of Kansas. On behalf of the U.S.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“On February 18, 1930, at the age of just 24, Clyde discovered the existence of Pluto, the only major planet discovered here in the United States. Following this achievement, Clyde earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in astronomy from the University of Kansas, and he went on to make many more contributions to advancing the fields of scientific research and space exploration. In 2015, NASA honored him by carrying a portion of his ashes aboard the New Horizons spacecraft on its mission to Pluto. The heart-shaped region of Pluto's surface was officially named Tombaugh Regio in his honor, paying tribute to his accomplishments and cementing the legacy of a Kansas farm kid in one of the most remote parts of our solar system.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“This summer, as local residents commemorate Burdett's history, they will also pay tribute to one of their own: Clyde Tombaugh, whose significant contributions advanced the fields of scientific discovery and space exploration. It is impossible to visit Burdett without seeing the pride the community has in his accomplishments. Born February 4, 1906, Clyde was raised on a farm just outside Burdett, and he quickly developed a love of astronomy and learning. As a teenager, he taught himself how to build his own telescopes out of spare parts that he found around the family farm. Later, his commitment to research and exploration would lead him to make a remarkable discovery that made history and helped to unlock a new understanding of our solar system.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“Burdett is a small community of fewer than 250 residents, and it is particularly meaningful to me as a place that I have represented since I was first elected to public office as a State senator. The community is special to me because, on election night of that State senate race, Browns Grove Township was the very first township to report its voting totals, and the tally showed that I just might win my uphill race for the Kansas State Senate. Some of my best remembrances are the Monday community potluck lunches and the annual Tri-County picnic in the city park. I have knocked on every door in Burdett and talked with members of the community about their hopes, their concerns, and how we can preserve our special way of life for another generation of Kansans.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“Our continued involvement and leadership are critical to deterring Putin should he believe that he can take action against NATO and succeed either by taking territory or by fracturing the alliance. Last month's G7 statement is unequivocally clear in recognizing the threat Putin poses to European security. Through continued American leadership, Putin will fail in his goals to conquer Ukraine and split the West, and not just Europe but the entire world will be safer because of it. 150th Anniversary of Burdett, Kansas Mr. President, this summer, from July 17 to 19--not too far away-- residents of Burdett, KS, will come together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town's founding.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“He will not succeed, but his failure in Ukraine may make him more dangerous elsewhere. In the fall of 2022, as Russia's war effort faltered, Russian officials repeatedly threatened to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Given Russian drone activity in NATO territory recently, our European allies who border Russia have legitimate fears that Putin could escalate the war to include them. President Trump is absolutely right to expect our allies to assume responsibility for their own security. Today and for the next several years to come, however, the undeniable fact is that American forces have capabilities which cannot be replicated by the rest of NATO.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“I welcome Leader Thune's intention to bring this legislation to a vote soon, to send it to the President's desk for his signature, and to its becoming law. Similarly, I call on our European allies to find new supplies of liquefied natural gas more quickly ahead of next year's deadline to phase out Russian purchases. The EU's imports of Russian LNG increased--they increased--in the month of May, reportedly providing Moscow with over $1 billion in revenue. It is imperative for European countries to treat the war in Ukraine with the urgency it deserves and choke off Russia's revenue streams. Despite over 1 million casualties and a badly damaged national economy, Vladimir Putin's objectives have not changed. From the outset of the full invasion he ordered in February of 2022, he has sought to subjugate Kyiv's sovereign authority to Moscow.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“This statement coincides with the expiration of the most recent Treasury waiver on Russian oil sanctions, which was announced by President Trump last October. Those sanctions were having a significant impact by depriving Moscow of revenue. Secretary Bessent has not issued another waiver, nor should he. The White House has taken an important step in endorsing longstanding legislation introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. I have cosponsored this legislation, which would punish countries that continue to buy Russian oil with crippling tariffs. This is a clear, clear message to friends and foes alike: You can do business with Russia or you can do business with the United States, but you can't do both.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“To the extent practicable, these weapons and Patriot interceptors should be expedited for Kyiv's use. Given the backlogs in our own defense industrial base and that of the Europeans', investing in and supporting Ukraine's domestic war production is not something to be considered but something to be done. I am encouraged by President Trump's announcement at last week's NATO Summit of his intention to issue licenses for Ukraine to build Patriot interceptors domestically. While details remain to be worked out and while there are obstacles to overcome to make this announcement a reality, it signals to Vladimir Putin that his war is on borrowed time. The same holds true in pressuring Russia's economy through oil and gas sanctions. The G7 said: We will strengthen our sanctions, including those on the oil and gas sectors.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, sadness entered the Senate over the weekend, and as we reflect upon the life of our colleague, our friend, our fellow citizen, our patriot toward the United States of America-- and a friend, really, of the world--Senator Lindsey Graham, we honor his commitment to promoting liberty and fighting tyranny throughout the world. Yesterday, I joined a bipartisan group of Senators by reintroducing legislation that he championed--the Sanctioning Russia Act. This legislation would meaningfully alter the course of Russia's unjust war in Ukraine, and it serves as a fitting tribute to the cause Senator Graham championed throughout his life and service in the U.S. Senate.”
Senate15 July 2026Source ↗
“As we celebrate National Donate Life Month, I would like to thank those who are registered as organ donors or have made the sacrifice to be a living donor. Your generosity is an inspiration. I look forward to continuing the work to create a future in which waiting for a transplant is no longer a crisis and where everyone has the chance to live a full and healthy life. ____________________”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“National Donate Life Month is a time to raise awareness about organ donation, which is an act of kindness and compassion, offering life and hope to those in need. Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked to reduce these barriers and make certain Kansans have greater access to the organ donation process, most recently in facilitating the passage of the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement Transplantation Network Act. This month, we honor organ donors and their families, but there is more to do. I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue to highlight the barriers to receiving these lifesaving procedures and support fair policies to make certain all Americans have the opportunity of a second chance through organ donation.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“Sam Allen, a native Kansan and currently an intern in my Washington, DC, office, was a recipient of an organ transplant. Sam's story as a beneficiary of this lifesaving procedure is one of many stories about how the generosity of organ donors can transform lives. The need for this critical healthcare is ever-growing. Another person is added to the transplant waiting list every 10 minutes. Unfortunately, the need for organs is much greater than the supply. The waiting list grows daily, and many people face barriers to accessing organ donation. Sadly, 20 people die each day in the U.S. waiting for an organ transplant. These are not just numbers; they are fathers, mothers, children, and friends whose lives tragically ended too soon.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, today, I want to recognize National Donate Life Month. Throughout the month of April, our Nation observes National Donate Life Month to highlight the lifesaving impact organ donations continue to have in Kansas and around the world. Each year, more than 100,000 potential recipients wait for news that they will be receiving an organ transplant and thousands more are waiting for tissue or cornea transplants.”
Senate30 April 2025Source ↗
“I would now say, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of my resolution, which is at the desk. I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, that 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.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“The Secretary should faithfully follow the MISSION Act in allowing for care in the community. The Secretary should conduct a comprehensive review of policies governing official time to ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized efficiently and that the primary mission of the Department of supporting veterans is fully prioritized and that the Department's leadership and management should have the ability to act swiftly to ensure we remove employees who have engaged in misconduct or whose actions and performances fall short in providing high-quality care and benefits. The Secretary should enhance the efficiency, accountability, and cost management in the acquisition programs in the Department. We need to make changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and this resolution would indicate our support for doing so.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I intend to ask for a unanimous consent agreement in regard to this issue of our care and the well-being of our veterans. I would indicate that, to my knowledge, the Department of Veterans Affairs has 1,500 fewer employees today than it did at the beginning of the year. While there is conversation and talk and, in fact, a stated goal about the sizing of the Department, those steps, either because they are not yet ready at the Department of Veterans Affairs to take those steps, the evaluations and understanding of what is necessary for the right-sizing of the workforce, haven't been completed or courts have put in place a stay against any reductions in the workforce. Today, we are 1,550 fewer employees at the Department than we were at the beginning of the year.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“So we are actively engaged in trying to make certain and hopefully making progress in making certain that more veterans receive better care at every opportunity. But the VA still needs a serious and thorough evaluation, and a component of that is workforce. My goal is to make certain that the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates how many people it needs to meet its mission and then adjusts accordingly, whether that is more or less, but to right-size the VA to make certain that those veterans who are in need of care, who deserve their benefits, are well cared for and receive the care and compassion they deserve. So I am going to offer a resolution myself, and in order to get to that point, I need to object to the Senator from Connecticut's resolution--his unanimous consent request.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“We have provided the tools to the Department, new opportunities for veterans to be better served and served in more ways--combating suicide; making sure that mental health services are more readily available; providing services through telemedicine; and most recently--well, almost most recently--the PACT Act, which provided new and additional benefits, both healthcare and financial, to those who served in Southeast Asia and served in Iraq and Afghanistan in regard to toxic exposure; and even more recently than that, care for and support for caregivers, those who serve their loved ones, family members who help veterans throughout the day in their circumstances--the Elizabeth Dole Act.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Yet we know the system is still far from being able to accomplish that goal. In fact, the Department of Veterans Affairs--so many times, we have reports from the inspector general, who outlined dramatic changes that need to be made and outlined instances in which the Department of Veterans Affairs has failed in significant ways in meeting the needs of those who served our Nation. We have about 150-, 200,000 veterans in Kansas. They are a significant component of the nature of our State. They are respected and admired by their fellow Kansans. It is important for us to make sure that the Department of Veterans Affairs is living up to its commitment. It is our job as Senators and it is our job as members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to do those things. The Senator from Connecticut is right.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“We know things aren't as they should be at the Department of Veterans Affairs. All of us in this Senate have staff members who work on cases--what we call casework--to try to solve the challenges that a veteran meets in dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We all walk the streets of our home States. We have meetings and have conversations with those. And, often, it is a veteran who comes to tell us the story of what help they still need. While I continue to believe that nearly everyone--most who work at the Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom are veterans themselves, are working diligently to make sure their colleagues-- veterans they shared that service with--are treated in a fashion that provides them with the best quality care and provides them with the benefits they have earned.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, reserving the right to object, clearly, this is an important issue and one that has received attention by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and will continue to make certain that the decisions that are made by Department officials and by the administration are compatible with the well-being and best interests of those who served our Nation and are now veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs does need reform. The status quo is not acceptable. We need to make certain that every veteran, every member of our military who is now a veteran and seeks services in the Department of Veterans Affairs, that their needs are met. It has been a longtime goal of mine to make certain that the promises that were made to those who served are promises that are kept.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“If you are a young family and you are looking for a place to live or you are a young family who has grown up in a community in the absence of access to healthcare--and it is broader than just hospitals. It is the hospital; it is the nursing home; it is the community pharmacist; it is the physician; it is the nurse practitioner; it is the chiropractor; it is the optometrist. All of those individuals and their professions matter as to whether or not communities across my State will be around for time to come. I want to highlight this issue today because the process is beginning that will set the stage for whether or not the future is bright for individuals and the communities in which they live in Kansas and across the country. I yield the floor.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“The instructions to the Senate Finance Committee are to cut $1 billion. Now, in both of these circumstances, these are minimum amounts. But I wanted my constituents to know that, in my view, before this product is concluded, before this legislative endeavor is concluded and we have sent the instructions to the committees and the bills come back from the committees, I want to make sure that we take into account the importance--the importance--of people who are low-income and have disabilities and the importance of Medicaid to them but also the broader issue of what it means to a community to lose its hospital. Often, that hospital is the largest employer in communities across Kansas. That is a component. The reality is that our citizens move away.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“That revenue doesn't exist. Eight hospitals have closed in our State since 2015. I have visited every hospital in Kansas--most of them numerous times. I have talked to hospital administrators and patients and board members and the CFO. I know one of my standard questions is often: So, are you in the red or the black? The most common answer to that question is: Well, it depends on what day you ask. My point in making these statements is that as we debate reconciliation and as we debate the instructions--in the case of the House, instructions to the Energy and Commerce Committee, and in the Senate, instructions to the Finance Committee--those instructions in the bill that we are considering right now are significantly different. The instructions to the House Energy and Commerce Committee are to cut $888 billion from Medicaid.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“So a significant portion of that effort of mine to preserve, protect, and defend rural Kansas--and our State generally is rural--is to make sure the hospitals have the capability and the revenues necessary to provide the services the community needs. Medicaid is a component of that. Nine percent of hospital revenues come from Medicaid. It is also true that Medicaid only covers 65 percent of the costs of the healthcare provided to someone who receives Medicaid benefits. The average operating margin for a Kansas hospital is a negative 7 percent, meaning that the revenues don't cover the costs, and there is $1.1 billion in uncompensated care. In other words, the hospitals of Kansas, our healthcare providers, have a shortfall. They take in a certain amount of revenue, but that revenue is $1.1 billion for uncompensated care.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“During COVID, we took extraordinary steps to make sure we didn't lose a healthcare provider and that the citizens of Kansas and the country could access healthcare. One of the components that pays for that healthcare is Medicaid. It is not the hugest component. Medicare, private insurance, other sources, and private pay are utilized for the hospitals to generate the revenue to be able to keep their doors open. This keeping of hospital doors open matters. As I stated, my goal is making sure that rural communities have a future, but that future disappears in the absence of having access to healthcare.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Senator and before that as a Member of the House of Representatives is trying to make certain that rural America--rural Kansas in particular--has a future and that the community that I grew up in--now with a population of less than 2,000-- has a future and an opportunity for people to come there, live there, raise their families there, educate their children there, and to retire there. Rural America is hugely important to me and, in my view, is hugely important to the country. One of the challenges we face in rural Kansas and in Kansas generally is having access to healthcare. Our community hospitals are hugely important. Our ability to maintain those hospitals and keep their doors open is a major priority for me.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, we are in the process of reaching a conclusion in debating at least the first step--maybe now the second step--of reconciliation. It is an opportunity for us to make the Tax Code more permanent, an opportunity for us to reduce spending and to hopefully get the budget better in balance to bring our debt under control. But, today, I just want to highlight a small portion of what this debate ultimately will consider, and that is the issue of Medicaid. As does the Presiding Officer, I come from a very rural State. Medicaid is a component of how we provide healthcare to low-income individuals and how we care for and provide medical treatment for those with disabilities.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, today I want to recognize the first responders who responded to a tragic multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate- 70 on March 14 and remember the victims of this accident. Kansas is well-known for its windy plains and expansive prairies, but these features of our State can, on occasion, create dangerous weather conditions. Leading up to March 14, high sustained winds coupled with dry conditions on the plains had created the right conditions for a dust storm.”
Senate27 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, today, I want to recognize a U.S. marshal who has served his country and the great State of Kansas for 34 years. Craig Beam grew up on his family's farm in Esbon, KS, and graduated from White Rock High School in Burr Oak. He continued his academic career at Great Bend Community College, where he earned an associate's degree in criminal justice. Craig later continued his education at Washburn University, where he played football and received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.”
Senate27 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate12 March 2025Source ↗
“We need more information, and we need to be working together to achieve that. Therefore, I object.”
Senate4 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, this amendment is unnecessary. Full funding to carry out the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson PACT Act is not in jeopardy. The PACT Act received widespread bipartisan support, bicameral commitment, because we care about toxic-exposed veterans and their families, and this is not a partisan issue. Republicans have always fought to fully fund the VA. When the VA comes back to Congress asking for more money, like they did last September, because of unexpected shortfalls, we said yes. The administration and this Congress will continue to prioritize full and uninterrupted funding of the VA, including funding necessary to fulfill the laws, like the PACT Act, that Congress enacted. I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. Vote on Amendment No. 659”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“I yield the floor.”
Senate13 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“President, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 64, which is at the desk.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“I thank the gentleman from Virginia. Mr. President, with your permission, I would like to yield to my colleague from Kansas, Senator Marshall.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“This resolution commemorates the victims and acknowledges their loved ones' deep loss. And we will promise, in this resolution, to continue to help carry those burdens for them. This resolution also expresses gratitude to law enforcement and to emergency medical personnel, to all the first responders who arrived to try to make a difference. And they did. I yield the floor.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“I ask for the yeas and nays.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“I am thankful for Congressman Collins' interest in serving in this capacity. I ask my colleagues to support his nomination, and I look forward to working with him to improve the lives of veterans, caregivers, survivors, and military families. I yield the floor, but before I do, I ask that the vote scheduled at 12:15 occur immediately.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and I look forward to hearing of your continued service to our State and its people. I yield the floor.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“I yield the floor.”
Senate16 January 2025Source ↗

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