| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday February 13, 2026 ( 9 items ) |
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Chairman Moran Leads Hearing to Review VA's Modernization Efforts in the Community Care Network
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Chairman Moran Leads Hearing to Review VA's Modernization Efforts in the Community Care Network
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - today led a committee hearing with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) to discuss proposed changes to VA's comm
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Davids Statement on Vote to End Trump's Canada Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Statement on Vote to End Trump's Canada Tariffs
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Last night, members from both parties in the U.S. House voted to end President Trump's reckless tariffs on Canada. For a year, Representative Sharice Davids has fought back against these extreme tariff policies that are raising costs for hardworking Kansans, eliminating markets for farmers, and forcing local small businesses to shut their doo
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Davids Welcomes Decision to Halt Proposed KC ICE Facility, Continues to Press for Transparency
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Welcomes Decision to Halt Proposed KC ICE Facility, Continues to Press for Transparency
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Today, following her calls, Representative Sharice Davids welcomed news (link is external) that a company seeking to use land in south Kansas City for a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility will no longer move forward with the sale, following strong community opposition.
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Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Platform Ventures' Decision Not to Sell South Kansas City Warehouse for Proposed ICE Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Platform Ventures' Decision Not to Sell South Kansas City Warehouse for Proposed ICE Detention Facility
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(Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after Platform Ventures announced they will not sell their south Kansas City warehouse for the purpose of a mega Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) de
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Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Delay Efficiency Adjustment; Benefiting Kansas Doctors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Estes Introduces Legislation to Delay Efficiency Adjustment; Benefiting Kansas Doctors
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Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced legislation, H.R. 7520, that addresses the efficiency adjustment in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by delaying the adjustment to ensure it is more targeted and thoughtful. Currently, the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule introduced a new "efficie
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues Calling for DOJ Investigation into Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues Calling for DOJ Investigation into Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidies
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Republican colleagues in a letter led by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and recover Obamacare subsidy payments made to insurance companies during the Biden administration that stem
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Senator Marshall Launches 4 Corners, 50 Counties Tour to Highlight Tax Relief for Kansans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Launches 4 Corners, 50 Counties Tour to Highlight Tax Relief for Kansans
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), today announced the launch of his "4 Corners, 50 Counties" Tour, a statewide effort highlighting his commitment to meet Kansans where they live and work, as well as the benefits of the newly enacted Working Families Tax Cuts -one of the largest tax r
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Senator Marshall: USMCA is the Most Important Trade Agreement of Our Lifetime
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: USMCA is the Most Important Trade Agreement of Our Lifetime
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Senator Marshall highlights the Importance of USMCA Agreement for Kansas Ag
Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned witnesses, including the Honorable Kevin Brady, former Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, and Ted Vander Schaaf, Owner of Vander Schaaf Farms, at the
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Senators Marshall & Gillibrand Reintroduce 21st Century WIC Act to Modernize Access, Protect Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Marshall & Gillibrand Reintroduce 21st Century WIC Act to Modernize Access, Protect Program Integrity
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Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the 21 st Century WIC Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) while strengthe
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