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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday December 12, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Congressman Estes Publishes Op-Ed on Rural Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Estes Publishes Op-Ed on Rural Healthcare * Yesterday, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in The Washington Times discussing air ambulances and the lifesaving impacts it makes on rural health care. You may scroll below to see excerpts from the op-ed. You may click HERE or on the image above to read the full op-ed. "Living in rural America comes with great benefits - a si  more

Passed: Sens. Moran, Blumenthal, Banks, King, Warner, Rounds, Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions and Accountability for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * PASSED: Sens. Moran, Blumenthal, Banks, King, Warner, Rounds, Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions and Accountability for Veterans Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) - chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affai  more

Rep. Mann Celebrates Four Big First High School Championships in Football
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Celebrates Four Big First High School Championships in Football * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate four high schools in the Big First who won state championships in football for the 2025 season. Hanover High School, Manhattan High School, Salina Central High School, and Sterling High School   more

Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (link is external) (NDAA). The annual bill provides critical resources for national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation's service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement a  more

Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Announces Support for New Bipartisan Action to Protect Affordable Health Care, Prevent ACA Premium Spikes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Announces Support for New Bipartisan Action to Protect Affordable Health Care, Prevent ACA Premium Spikes * As Washington Pushes Partisan Plans, Davids Calls for Passable Bipartisan Compromise Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her support for the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act (link is external), a two-party solution to prevent a sharp jump   more

Reps. Mann, Flood, Davids, and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Flood, Davids, and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mike Flood (NE-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Securing America's Fuels (SAF) Act (link is external), bipartisan legislation that strengthens the sustainable aviation fuel (S  more

Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Bolster American Global Leadership in Digital Trade
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Bolster American Global Leadership in Digital Trade * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing the Digital Trade Promotion Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen American global leadership in digital trade. The Digital Trade Pro  more

Senator Marshall Pushes to Make the Presidential Fitness Test Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Pushes to Make the Presidential Fitness Test Law * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025, legislation to codify President Trump's Executive Order by formally establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President and advance national priorities related to   more

Senator Marshall: Democrats Walked Away From a One-Year Subsidy Extension & Real Solutions to Fix our Healthcare Crisis
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Walked Away From a One-Year Subsidy Extension & Real Solutions to Fix our Healthcare Crisis * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks & Asks for Unanimous Consent to Pass The Marshall Plan Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining his healthcare package, known as "The Marshall Plan." Senator Marsha  more

Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss America's Healthcare Crisis Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss the Republicans' healthcare plan and America's healthcare crisis. Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. On the Crapo-C  more

Senator Marshall: The Marshall Plan Will Save Families $1,000 a Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Marshall Plan Will Save Families $1,000 a Month * Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss His Healthcare Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Kaitlan Collins on CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins to detail his plan to bring down the cost of healthcare that is set to get a vote in the Senate. Click HERE or on the image above   more

Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side * Senator Marshall Joins CBS News to Discuss His Healthcare Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News to discuss his plan to make healthcare affordable by empowering patients rather than insurance companies. Click HERE or on the image above to listen to Senator Mar  more