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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Wednesday March 05, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Chairman Moran Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing With Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. & Multiple VSOs
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Moran Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing with Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. & Multiple VSOs WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - alongside Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) - chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - led a hearing to receive the  more

Davids, Kansas Colleagues Honor Victims of Flight 5342 Collision with Resolution on House Floor
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Kansas Colleagues Honor Victims of Flight 5342 Collision with Resolution on House Floor Davids is a Member of the U.S. House Transportation Committee's Aviation Subcommittee Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) joined her Kansas colleagues on the House floor to support the passage of a resolution (link is external) honoring the victims of the tragic Flight 5342 collision. The res  more

Promises Made, Promises Kept: Schmidt Reacts to President's Joint Address
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Promises Made, Promises Kept: Schmidt Reacts to President's Joint Address WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "After four years of weakness, strength is back in the White House and President Trump is already delivering on his promise of a safe and prosperous nation for the  more

Rep. Cleaver: Recognizing Grimaldi, Former Staff Assistant to Sen. Eagleton, on His Retirement
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to recognize a great Missourian, Mr. Gerard Joseph Grimaldi, for his exemplary personal and professional accomplishments as he begins his next chapter of life, enjoying retirement. An experienced leader, dedicated professional, and tireless adv  more

Rep. Estes Releases Statement Following President Trump's Address
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes Releases Statement Following President Trump's Address Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. "In his first address to Congress in his second term, President Trump highlighted his America First policies that Americans overwhelmingly voted for in November and that congressional Republicans are working hard   more

Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding VA Workforce Changes
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding VA Workforce Changes WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - spoke on the Senate floor today to object to a resolution that would condemn recent workforce changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that are intended to root out w  more

Senator Marshall Pens Op-Ed in The Wichita Eagle: Chavez-DeRemer Will Ensure American Workers Are Put First
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Pens Op-Ed in The Wichita Eagle: Chavez-DeRemer Will Ensure American Workers Are Put First Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. penned an op-ed in the Wichita Eagle, calling for the swift confirmation of President Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a stalwart fighter for union and non-union workers alike. Click HERE. Highlights from Senator   more

Senators Marshall and Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Veterans Access VA Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Veterans Access VA Benefits Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) to introduce the Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement (PAPR) Act, bipartisan legislation that ensures our nation's veterans continue to have access to a paper-based system for reimbursement of their travel exp  more

WATCH: Davids Brings Kansas Farm Bureau President to Trump's Joint Address
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Davids Brings Kansas Farm Bureau President to Trump's Joint Address Joe Newland Warns of Negative Impact of New Tariffs on Kansas Agriculture WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that she will be joined by Joe Newland, President of the Kansas Farm Bureau, at President Trump's Joint Address. During a virtual press call earlier today, Davids and Newland discussed  more