WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today questioned CDC Director Rochelle Walensky at a hearing about the illicit fentanyl crisis that is wreaking havoc across Kansas. The questions come on the heels of law enforcement officers in Kansas City, Kansas seizing nearly 15,000 counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl during a two-day bust and Wichita officers seizing nearly 7,000 illegal fentanyl pi  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted in favor of H.R. 7606, the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, a package of bipartisan bills to combat inflation and reduce costs on Missouri families. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act would do this by strengthening the food and agriculture supply chain, creating greater competition in the meat and poultry industries, and expanding access   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee advanced her bipartisan bill, H.R. 5444 the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, through markup. "I would not be here today if not for the resilience of my ancestors and those who came before me--including my grandparents, who are survivors of federal Indian Boardin  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered a floor speech about Democrats' America last policies' effect on the inflation and rising prices during a special hour on fiscal responsibility and the state of our economy. "There's a lot of noise in this bubble we call Washington, D.C., but everyday Americans have the same top concerns about the economy and rising prices," said Rep. Estes. "After a year of   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) introduced the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2022, a bipartisan bill to fund critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Washington State. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), John Garamendi (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) are co-leading this bill with Rep. Sch  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement applauding Senate passage of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 84-14, with Blunt voting in favor of the legislation. "Toxic-exposed veterans may not develop an illness for months or even years after their service. That should not p  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement following passage of Senator Jerry Moran's historic toxic exposure legislation. "Our nation's heroes fought valiantly and risked their lives in countless battles throughout history. Unfortunately, many of those who returned home endured countless wounds from toxic exposures, which have put an immense toll on them and their families. 'As a   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued the following statement after Kansas City was chosen as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup "Today is a great day for Kansas City! Kansas is home to some of the most devoted, fanatic soccer fans in the world that are ready to cheer on Team USA - and what better place than America's heartland? "The Kansas City community, alongside Sporting KC an  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), about his agency's support for Chinese Communist Party research during today's Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee hearing. When Senator Marshall asked Dr. Fauci if he would stop using U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund projects in China - such   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release and letter on June 16, 2022: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today applauded the International Federation of Association Football's (FIFA) selection of Kansas City as a 2026 World Cup host city. "Over the past five years, the greater Kansas City area has pulled together in remarkable ways to demonstrate to those around the globe that 'We Want The World Cup.' And that hard work has paid off," said. Sen. Moran.   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022: The U.S. Senate passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) - the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. This legislation overwhelmingly passed the Senate with a vote of 84-14. It now heads to   more