Jerry Moran
R136 years ago, Kansas’ favorite son was born. President Eisenhower exemplified the best of Kansas, and he never forgot his roots throughout his extraordinary life. On his birthday, we reflect on his journey from a small-town Kansas boy to the Supreme Allied Commander in WWII to our nation’s 34th President – a legacy that continues to inspire Kansans and Americans. If you visit Washington, D.C., I encourage you to stop by the Eisenhower Memorial, which features a tribute to his 1945 homecoming speech in Abilene.
Me: “Glad you agree with Kansans. Best, Jerry” @NASAAdmin: “We will right this wrong.” https://t.co/cEtcZFAzNY
Happy 251st Birthday to @USNavy! Thank you to all of the sailors who protected our nation’s freedom since 1775 and continue to today. Forged by the Sea! https://t.co/YiptFpS1j4
Sanctions on Russian fuel exports have, for the last several years, deprived funding for Putin’s unjust war in Ukraine and provided leverage to help end it. We should be tightening sanctions further, not undercutting them by allowing the import of Russian diesel and risking erasing our leverage, damaging our credibility with allies, and emboldening our adversaries.
Happy #NationalFarmersDay to the hardworking men and women in Kansas who work tirelessly to put food on our tables. Today and every day, I am grateful for the farmers in Kansas and across the country who are answering the noble call to feed our world. https://t.co/StJpjiblMY
This morning, shortly after the shift change, I visited Bombardier and met with employees as I walked the facility. Employees shared with me their experience at the company and how they are contributing to our aerospace industry. Nearly 1,500 Kansans are employed at Bombardier, contributing their expertise to our national defense and aerospace manufacturing. In 2022, Bombardier expanded its presence in Kansas by selecting Wichita as its U.S. headquarters. Their continued growth in the Air Capital of the World is driven by Kansas’ skilled workforce, cutting-edge research at our universities and the hundreds of smaller manufacturers who contribute to the local aerospace community. I will continue supporting Bombardier’s efforts to grow and create more American jobs as they contribute to the aerospace industry and our national defense. Thank you to everyone at Bombardier for the many conversations.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense – today released the following statement regarding the administration’s announcement on Friday that it would allow Russian diesel fuel imports into the United States: “Sanctions on Russian fuel exports have, for the last several years, deprived funding for Putin’s unjust war in Ukraine and provided leverage to help end it. We should be tightening sanctions further, not undercutting them by allowing the import of Russian diesel and risking erasing our leverage, damaging our credibility with allies, and emboldening our adversaries.” # # #
USDA has announced $13.8 billion in ARC/PLC payments for farmers for the 2025 crop year, providing important support at a critical time for Kansas producers. While these payments display the tangible benefits of provisions in last year’s reconciliation bill that modernized farm safety net programs, the significant increase in payments compared to last year reflects the tremendous challenges U.S. producers are facing due to high input costs and limited markets. I am committed to continue working both to expand markets for Kansas producers and make certain they have the support they need to withstand difficult times.
Happy #National4HWeek! I joined my colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution that passed unanimously, designating this week as National 4-H Week and recognizing the important role 4-H plays in preparing the next generation of leaders. Thank you to the students, staff and volunteers in Kansas and across the country who give their time and talents to 4-H and help prepare young people for the future.
The Army’s investigation demonstrates a series of failures – faulty equipment, a lack of adequate tracking technology and dangerous flight paths – that led to the tragic accident on January 29, 2025, which claimed the lives of 67 individuals, including seven Kansans. Just as the National Transportation Safety Board recommended last year, the Army’s report further demonstrates the urgent need for comprehensive aviation safety legislation requiring ADS-B In for all aircraft operating in busy airspace. I share the commitment of the Families of Flight 5342 to swiftly advancing aviation safety legislation. Over the summer, productive negotiations have taken place between the House and Senate, and we continue working with the administration to craft a bill that can pass both chambers and be signed into law. The tragic aviation collision changed the way we look at aviation safety, and I am committed to ensuring the Army and FAA act quickly to implement these recommendations to prevent future tragedies in our skies.
Great to be in western KS on Tuesday to meet with residents & community leaders at Logan County Hospital in Oakley to discuss the services the hospital provides the community. I also visited Leoti to announce a new investment I helped secure for the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office to purchase a new patrol car & AEDs. My final stop was in Lakin at Kearny County Airport to announce an $11 million federal investment I helped secure to support a new runway for the airport. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with me.
One life lost to suicide is too many. Grateful for the veterans, @DeptVetAffairs, VSOs, community providers & advocates working to provide veterans with life-saving care and benefits, but there is more work to do. https://t.co/E2cxprFayv
Great to be at @KUHospital for a tour of the emergency department at the hospital’s main campus. While there, I announced a $10 million investment I secured through my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee to support the hospital’s expansion of psychiatric-safe care for patients facing mental health challenges.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development – today announced $460,812 in federal resources for Kansas State University – Salina (KSU-Salina) through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Education and Workforce Training Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This federal investment will help support the establishment of KSU-Salina’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) PATHS Program to increase the number of qualified UAS professionals entering the industry and strengthen the future aviation workforce pipeline. “Kansas has a long history of leading the way in aviation, and K-State Salina is equipping the workforce that will keep our state at the forefront of the next generation of aerospace technology,” said Sen. Moran. “This investment will support K-State Salina’s ability to educate and train students in uncrewed aircraft systems and prepare students for good-paying jobs in a rapidly growing field. I look forward to how these resources will help create new opportunities for Kansans to play a critical role in strengthening our nation’s aerospace capabilities.” # # #
Our aviation system is fragile, and Congress must increase investments in ATC modernization to build on the $12.5B we provided last summer. I will work with @SecDuffy, @FAA_Bryan and the Senate Appropriations Committee to further strengthen ATC funding. https://t.co/DlUJQkCScU
Forbes Field being named one of four candidate locations for the KC-46A Pegasus is a testament to the tremendous Airmen and capabilities in Topeka. I will continue working to bring air refueling capability to our Guard in support of our national defense. https://t.co/spFnjDRZAn
The bipartisan legislation now goes to the President’s desk to be signed into law WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Science, and Justice – applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Criminal History Access Act, which he introduced with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I). The bipartisan legislation would allow Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) offices access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to improve vetting and hiring of local law enforcement officers. The bill passed the Senate yesterday and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Keeping Kansas and our nation safe starts with hiring law enforcement officers committed to fulfilling their missions with integrity,” said Sen. Moran. “This legislation will expand access to criminal history data to strengthen the vetting and hiring process for law enforcement officers entrusted with keeping our communities safe. I look forward to seeing it signed into law.” Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, where it passed in May. # # #
PASSED: My legislation to improve vetting for law enforcement hiring is headed to the President's desk! This bill will expand access to criminal history data to strengthen the vetting and hiring process for law enforcement officers entrusted with keeping our communities safe. https://t.co/eKswd0EYR1
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence – joined Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) in raising concerns to President Trump regarding the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit in Miami, Florida, in December. Specifically, the senators questioned the invitation of Vladimir Putin to participate in a G20 meeting on U.S. soil, citing Russia’s continued attacks against Ukrainian civilians and targeting of Americans in Ukraine and around the world. The senators also urged that Putin and other sanctioned Russian officials not be permitted to participate in G20 events or similar international forums held in the United States. “President Putin bears sole responsibility for launching Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine,” wrote the senators. “Allowing him to participate in a G20 Summit in the United States raises serious concerns about legitimizing and normalizing a government that continues to attack Ukrainian civilian targets every day.” “This invitation also comes at a time when Russia’s intentions are unambiguously clear,” continued the senators. “Numerous public reports have indicated that Russia is helping Iran’s military target American service members in the Middle East. Russia has also increased its hybrid warfare activities throughout Europe in recent months while simultaneously conducting deadly aerial attacks against Ukraine’s cities and critical infrastructure.” “The United States must put strong economic and political pressure on President Putin in order to force him to the negotiating table for serious peace talks,” concluded the senators. “We commend your signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which gives you additional tools to hold the Putin regime accountable. However, if President Putin and his government are not isolated on the international stage, what incentive does Russia have to agree to a ceasefire?” Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear President Trump, We write to express our serious concern regarding reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit on December 14 and 15 in Miami, Florida. We were already disappointed by the recent participation of Russian government delegations in a series of G20 meetings across the United States, including a delegation led by sanctioned Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the Finance Ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina; a Russian delegation at the Commerce Department Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and a Russian delegation at the Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas. We raise the same concerns noted in an April 3 bipartisan Senate letter, which outlined the national security implications of allowing a delegation of sanctioned members of the Russian Duma to visit the United States for official meetings. Given President Putin’s continued actions against the Ukrainian people and U.S. national security interests, we urge you to reconsider granting President Putin the stature and legitimacy to appear in the United States as a world leader at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. President Putin bears sole responsibility for launching Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. Allowing him to participate in a G20 Summit in the United States raises serious concerns about legitimizing and normalizing a government that continues to attack Ukrainian civilian targets every day. This invitation also comes at a time when Russia’s intentions are unambiguously clear. Numerous public reports have indicated that Russia is helping Iran’s military target American service members in the Middle East. Russia has also increased its hybrid warfare activities throughout Europe in recent months while simultaneously conducting deadly aerial attacks against Ukraine’s cities and critical infrastructure. President Putin and Anton Siluanov, in addition to others traveling as part of the respective delegations for G20 meetings, are sanctioned under Executive Order 14024 for engaging in conduct deemed to be harmful to U.S. national security. It is troubling that, despite being sanctioned, these individuals have been given access to participate in G20 forums hosted in the United States. The G20 is intended to foster international cooperation on critical issues including finance, trade and global economic stability. As Russia continues its war against Ukraine and refuses to agree to a just and lasting peace agreement, its government should not be afforded a business-as-usual treatment alongside other nations at G20 events. The United States must put strong economic and political pressure on President Putin in order to force him to the negotiating table for serious peace talks. We commend your signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which gives you additional tools to hold the Putin regime accountable. However, if President Putin and his government are not isolated on the international stage, what incentive does Russia have to agree to a ceasefire? As the United States holds the G20 presidency for the remainder of the calendar year, we urge you to reverse course and rescind the invitation to President Putin and ensure that other sanctioned Russian officials, who bear responsibility for Russia’s war against Ukraine, are not permitted to participate in upcoming G20 engagements, including the Trade Ministerial, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and Leaders’ Summit, until Russia agrees to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Thank you for your consideration. # # #
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development – today announced more than $53 million in federal resources for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to improve the K-96 Highway in Wichita through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA) Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. In June, Sen. Moran supported KDOT’s application for this grant to reconstruct and widen areas of K-96 between I-135 and I-35 in Wichita to improve traffic flow, reduce travel times and provide safer access for school buses and emergency vehicles. “Access to safe and reliable roadways is critical to connect Kansas communities, support local commerce and strengthen the infrastructure Kansans rely on every day,” said Sen. Moran. “This investment will help bolster the safety and reliability of K-96 Highway, supporting economic opportunities across our state and helping to keep Kansans moving safely and efficiently. I was pleased to advocate for these resources for Sedgwick County and look forward to the positive impact these improvements will have on the region’s significant freight corridor.” # # #
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The @USArmy Cheyenne II helicopter, which is currently manufactured at Bell Textron in Wichita, is advancing American defense modernization and bolstering military preparedness. @RepRonnyJackson and I led more than 80 of our colleagues in urging the administration to maintain support for the Cheyenne program and its critical importance to the advanced defensive capabilities of our military.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) secured unanimous consent by the U.S. Senate yesterday to pass the resolution he introduced with Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) honoring U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, who passed away on August 21st. She was the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, and she served from 1978 to 1997. “During her three terms serving in this chamber, Senator Kassebaum was a trailblazer who perfectly embodied the pioneering spirit of our state and the people who call it home,” said Sen. Moran. “She earned the admiration of Kansans not just because of her accomplishments – although they were many, and they were impressive – but because Kansans knew that they could trust her to represent them with integrity and mutual respect. The Senate, our nation and the state of Kansas have been changed for the better because of her service.” “Reflecting on the life and legacy of Senator Kassebaum, I am reminded of what a true Kansan she was. She dedicated years of her life to serving our state and made history as the first woman to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate,” said Sen. Marshall. “Her commitment to Kansas and her legacy of service will be remembered for generations to come. Laina and I continue to keep her family, friends, and loved ones in our prayers.” Full text of the Senate resolution can be found here. Click HERE to Watch Sen. Moran’s Full Remarks Sen. Moran’s full remarks as delivered: “Mr. President, I rise to request passage of my resolution honoring the life and legacy of United States Senator from Kansas, Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum. “During her three terms serving in this chamber, Senator Kassebaum was a trailblazer who perfectly embodied the pioneering spirit of our state and the people who call it home. She made history as the first woman to represent Kansas in the United States Senate, and she served from 1978 to 1997. “During that time, she earned the admiration of Kansans not just because of her accomplishments – although they were many, and they were impressive – but because Kansans knew that they could trust her to represent them with integrity and mutual respect. “She was native of Topeka and graduate of the University of Kansas. Senator Kassebaum cared deeply about our state. She understood our state, she understood its people and she knew that our people make this called home special. “She and her husband raised their four children in Maize, a little town outside of Wichita. There, she also served on the Maize Board of Education – the only elected office she would hold before Kansans chose her to represent them in the United States Senate in 1978. “I was fortunate enough to know Senator Kassebaum well over the years, and I campaigned for her before she was a United States Senator in my part of the state of Kansas, western Kansas, during her first election and the campaigns that followed. In each of those interactions, I appreciated her friendship, and throughout our time of knowing each other, I appreciated her counsel. “She was deeply respected across our state, and Kansans remain grateful for the way in which she represented us with such intelligence and dedication. “Her colleague for most of the time she was in the United States Senate was Bob Dole, and perhaps Bob Dole received more national attention – in fact, I know he did; he ran for president three times – but they were friends and colleagues. They worked well together, though they brought different perspectives to the United States Senate and to the people of our state. “Senator Bob Dole described that legacy of Nancy Kassebaum. He said in these remarks as they prepared to leave the Senate after serving together for nearly two decades. “Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Bob Dole said of Senator Kassebaum, this was June 10, 1996, he said: ‘Nancy Kassebaum does not speak in a loud voice. She does not clamor for media attention. But as all senators know, while her voice may be quiet, her will is strong.’ “Senator Dole continued: ‘For 18 years, she has simply represented the people of Kansas to the best of her abilities, and she has made a positive difference for Kansans and America in the process.’ “That was the Senator Kassebaum who was so deeply respected by the citizens of our state. She was committed to making certain that her service in the Senate reflected the trust Kansans placed in her – and as we reflect on her legacy today, it is evident that she succeeded. “Upon her death, Kansans mourned greatly. In much of my time in the United States Senate, I’ve listened to Kansans who say they wish that Senator Dole and Senator Kassebaum were their senators. And if you’re over the age of 50 in our state, those are the people you think of as the senators from our state. “And in both instances, Senator Dole and Senator Kassebaum, it’s our opportunity to try to replicate some of the things that they represented and some of the accomplishments they had here on the United States Senate floor. “Senator Kassebaum’s time in public service embodied the institution of the Senate when it was at its best. This body, our nation and the state of Kansas have been changed for the better because of her service. “Following her retirement from the Senate, she married another senator, Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee. She continued to invest in the state she loved, and she and Senator Baker continued to represent the United States of America in an ambassadorial position in Japan. “She remained a familiar face across our state after that retirement and could be seen at the State Fair, speaking with Kansans and hearing about issues that they were facing in those days. That, too, that listening to Kansans, that of being among Kansans, that was Senator Nancy Kassebaum. “She is deeply missed, but her legacy will never be forgotten. As we pay tribute to her life, we join the entire Kassebaum family in mourning a loss that will be felt deeply. I extend my condolences to her children, Bill and John, her stepchildren, Cissy and Darek, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “I ask the Senate to join me in honoring her life and legacy that she leaves behind from that service, from that commitment and from the respect that she gave and that she earned.” # # #
PASSED: The Senate unanimously approved my resolution with @RogerMarshallMD honoring the legacy of Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum, who served three terms in the Senate and was the first woman to represent Kansas in the Senate. Her service changed the Senate, our nation and the state of Kansas for the better. She will be deeply missed, and Robba and I extend our condolences to her family and loved ones.
Moran has long championed the MV-75 Cheyenne program, which is manufactured by Bell Textron in Wichita WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense – and U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) – a member of the House Armed Services Committee – today led more than 80 of their Senate and House colleagues in urging U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vought to maintain support for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne program. Specifically, the members called on the administration to continue prioritizing and advancing the MV-75 Cheyenne program, which is currently manufactured at Bell Textron’s plant in Wichita. The MV-75 is a critical part of the Army’s aviation modernization efforts and will bolster military preparedness to help meet the challenges of the future. “We write to express our support for the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne program and underscore its importance as a critical element of the Department of War's efforts to modernize the Joint Force,” wrote the members. “As the Department's sole active vertical lift development program and a top modernization priority, the MV-75 is essential to ensuring our warfighters maintain decisive overmatch in contested environments.” Sen. Moran and Rep. Jackson were joined by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), as well as more than 80 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Reps. Ron Estes (R-KS-04), Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02). Full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Secretary Hegseth and Director Vought, We write to express our support for the Army's MV-75 Cheyenne program and underscore its importance as a critical element of the Department of War's efforts to modernize the Joint Force. As the Department's sole active vertical lift development program and a top modernization priority, the MV-75 is essential to ensuring our warfighters maintain decisive overmatch in contested environments. While the Department has made significant progress advancing sixth-generation fighters and bombers, current rotary-wing fleets are based on designs from the 1970's and 1980's. These aircraft simply do not have the range or speed required to dominate and survive at the forward edge of an increasingly lethal and expanded battlefield. The modern threat landscape demands a transformative leap-ahead in vertical lift capability. The MV-75 Cheyenne delivers this advantage through advanced tiltrotor technology, providing the speed, range, and cross-continental reach required for global force projection coupled with runway independence. Operationally, the MV-75 fundamentally transforms Joint Force capabilities for force projection, maneuver, and logistics. The program's unmatched speed and range also significantly compresses medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) timelines, dramatically extending life-saving efforts in the "Golden Hour." By operating faster and farther, with a reduced logistical footprint, the MV-75 allows for unprecedented operational agility across multiple missions while drastically increasing survivability by reducing exposure in high-lethality zones. Furthermore, we strongly support the program's direct advancement of key Department and Congressional acquisition reform priorities, including: Open Systems Approach: The MV-75's Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and established "right to repair" protocols enable a plug-and-play environment. This breaks "vendor lock," enables rapid capability upgrades, and lowers lifecycle sustainment costs. Joint-Service Synergies: The technological foundations of the MV-75 will directly inform future requirements for the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, and Special Operations Command (SOCOM). These cross-service commonalities will guarantee substantial developmental cost-avoidance for the American taxpayer. Advanced Digital Manufacturing: The program's transition away from legacy, analog factory processes to state-of-the-art digital manufacturing centers sets a new benchmark for defense production efficiency and long-term cost containment. Industrial Base Resilience: With a $3.5 billion economic footprint across 39 states, the MV-75 program sustains more than 15,000 domestic engineering and advanced manufacturing jobs that are vital to our defense industrial base. Industry Investment: The MV-75 is transforming rotorcraft manufacturing, leveraging more than $1.5 billion in industry investment in digital engineering and modeling, critical flight technologies, advanced manufacturing, and production facilitization. The MV-75 Cheyenne is a foundational capability for both current and future generations of American warfighters. We respectfully urge the Administration to continue to prioritize and advance this critical leap-ahead in vertical lift for the Joint Force. Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to strengthening our national defense. # # #