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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday July 25, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Chairman Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Support Confirmation of Captain Richard Topping to Be Chief Financial Officer of VA
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Support Confirmation of Captain Richard Topping to be Chief Financial Officer of VA U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - today spoke on the Senate floor in support of the confirmation of U.S. Army Captain Richard Topping to be the next Chief Financia  more

Davids Helps Lead Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Lead Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), a member of the Ho Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. The bill would help improve hiring and retention for tribal law enforcement officers in Central Washington and acros  more

Davids Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Savings Options for Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Savings Options for Workers with Disabilities * Bill gives employers flexibility when recruiting, hiring, and retaining people with disabilities Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), alongside Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (link is external), a bill designed to help workers with disa  more

Estes Delivers Keynote Speech at International Tax Cooperation and Competition: A Reset
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Delivers Keynote Speech at International Tax Cooperation and Competition: A Reset * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered the keynote address at International Tax Cooperation and Competition: A Reset hosted by American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Congressman Estes discussed the latest developments in international tax policy. See below for highlights and watch here. On driving economic  more

Senator Marshall Applauds USDA Workforce Reorganization from DC to Kansas City
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds USDA Workforce Reorganization from DC to Kansas City * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins that, as part of its planned reorganization, Kansas City will become the second largest beneficiary of the restructuring. This r  more

Senator Marshall: The Obama White House Was the True Threat to Democracy
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Obama White House Was the True Threat to Democracy * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Live to Discuss The DNI Report and August Recess Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Marc Lotter and Emma Rechenberg on Newmax's National Report to discuss the revelations from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard's report that indic  more

Senator Schmitt Applauds Secretary Rollins' Decision to Name Kansas City a USDA Hub
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Applauds Secretary Rollins' Decision to Name Kansas City a USDA Hub * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) issued the following statement after Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Kansas City, Missouri, as one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) five relocation hubs. This is part of the USDA's plan to consolidate, unify, and optimize function  more

Senators Marshall & Bennet Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Existing Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Bennet Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Existing Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), led the re-introduction of the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act along with Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado). The No Surprises Act, originally passed in 2020, instills key patient protections and ensures an ef  more

Senators Marshall & Risch Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Local Partnerships with Federal Immigration Authorities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Risch Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Local Partnerships with Federal Immigration Authorities * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the 287(g) Program Protection Act to streamline partnerships between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Department of Homeland S  more

Sens. Moran, Ricketts, Shaheen, Gallego Introduce Legislation to Streamline Rural Housing Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Ricketts, Shaheen, Gallego Introduce Legislation to Streamline Rural Housing Regulations * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline rural housing regulations between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture  more