DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources, urged the leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee to improve the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. In  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have cosponsored bipartisan legislation to reduce institutional child abuse in residential treatment centers. The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act would provide greater oversight and data transparency for youth treatment programs, implement urgent recommendations to develop information-sharing systems among states, and promote best practices   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: "I am heartbroken at the horrific attacks perpetuated by Hamas terrorists in Israel. I unequivocally condemn this violence. I have always supported security assistance for Israel, our close ally in the Middle East. I remain committed to that support as Israel confronts this ongoing threat and will stand by efforts to protect Israelis and reaffirm Israel's right to self-defense. If you are a Kansas Third Dis  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement as Israel continues to defend itself against the terrorist attacks launched by Hamas. "Over the last few days, the world has watched in horror as Hamas terrorists launched an abhorrent attack on Israel, killing hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians and soldiers--including at least 14 Americans--  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: Today Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Tracey Mann (R-Kansas), along with Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) responded to the new agreement to resolve the water needs in the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced in a letter that it has agreed to conditionally pause its request to secure its senior water right in 2024 while calling on th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - will continue to offer assistance to Kansans in Israel and provides resources for Americans in harm's way. "I strongly condemn Hamas' actions and stand in support of Israel as it responds to this terrorism," said Sen. Moran. "If you or someone you know is a Kansan in Israel who needs assistance, I urge you to reach out  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate Floor regarding the urgent need to work together to address the challenges facing our country at home and abroad including securing our southern border and providing resources to assist Ukraine in their fight against Russia. "Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a fellow Kansan, warns of our government dysfunction at a moment in history in which our nati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall's office is working around the clock to provide evacuation assistance to Kansans in Israel. Over the weekend, Senator Marshall's office assisted a Kansans' family member in reaching safety after being stuck in Israel as the war broke out. All commercial flights were grounded, and the family was moved to a hotel bomb shelter in Jerusalem. Senator Marshall's office quickly filed i  more