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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this morning joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss his support for returning to the full Appropriations process in order to prioritize spending, rather than relying on short-term continuing resolutions (CRs) to fund the government. He also discussed this morning’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing entitled, “Terrorism and Social Media: Is Big Tech Doing Enough?” and his return to the Senate Banking Committee, which today voted in support of Jay Powell to chair the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Joe Kernen (3:40): “Both sides use immigration as sort of a political football to highlight worries about terrorism, the people that want to end chain migration and lotteries, they say that, I don’t know, most of the incidents that have happened have been perpetrated by individuals that got here that way. Others say ‘not so.’ What’s the right middle ground there, how do we solve, where do you think we’re going to go? Will the government stay open?”

Sen. Moran (4:19): “We ought to have a continuing resolution, not shut down government, but we ought to do it for a very short period of time – a day or two – and stay here and resolve these differences. Because not only are we talking about DACA and immigration, the attempt to resolve those issues which are very important, but also disaster assistance, the list is long… CHIP, the program for healthcare, the Collins-Nelson bill. We ought not delay these things until March. I’m a member of the Appropriations Committee as well and I don’t want us to be back here in February with another continuing resolution. We need to get out of the CR business and get to doing 12 appropriations bills. This is where we can prioritize spending, we can reduce spending, and perhaps most importantly we can rein in agencies, departments and bureaucrats with directions about how the money can be spent.”

Sen. Moran (5:14): “Congress every once in a while, we get some credit these days and it’s perhaps one of our greater successes – reining in regulations. We’ve done that via CRA, a congressional process by which you can reject administration regulations, and we can only do that in a very narrow path. Where we can do that every year, every day is in appropriations by taking away money that comes from bad behavior or bad ideas. We need to get out of the CR and get into an appropriations process again.”

Click here to watch Sen. Moran’s interview on YouTube. 

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WASHINGTON – After speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. this weekend, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor in support of protecting trade and sending bipartisan disaster relief and farm bill legislation to the president’s desk.

“I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Farm Bureau members about what they hope to see in an upcoming farm bill, as well as to convey my priorities,” said Sen. Moran. “When we talk about a farm bill, we must highlight that there are important components of the legislation – in addition to farm policy and crop insurance – that we must not forget, including rural development, conservation and global food aid, all of which must be prioritized in any reauthorization measures. Farmers and ranchers from across the country expressed their desire for Congress to work together in a bipartisan fashion to get a disaster relief bill, followed by a farm bill, to the president’s desk for signature, and I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver on this request.”

“In addition to the farm bill, so much of what I heard about at the convention revolved around trade,” continued Sen. Moran. “The reality is many of our farmers and ranchers earn their living by feeding a hungry world. Exports matter to us, and farmers and ranchers conveyed their concerns to me about the potential of a NAFTA withdrawal. We must remember all of the jobs related and important to agriculture. In 2016, Kansas exported more than $4.5 billion worth of agricultural products, supporting more than 36,000 jobs and generating more than $5.7 billion in economic activity. These jobs are imperative to the economic success of our state. I will continue to insist that the administration keep trade a top priority and will continue to discuss the importance of trade to the ag economy with my colleagues.”

Sen. Moran’s floor remarks can be viewed here

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WASHINGTON – After speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. this weekend, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor regarding the convention and what’s next for the Farm Bill, trade and disaster relief.

“I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Farm Bureau members this weekend about what they hope to see in an upcoming farm bill, as well as to convey my priorities,” said Sen. Moran. “I especially want to thank American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, Kansan and Executive Director of Public Policy Dale Moore and Senior Director of Congressional Relations Mary Kay Thatcher for inviting me to attend and speak at the conference. I also want to commend President Trump for traveling to Nashville to spend time with farmers and ranchers, and I appreciate the agenda that he outlined in regard to regulatory relief, the importance of the farm bill and crop insurance and the need to expand access to rural broadband.”

“This conference reminded me that no matter where you go, farmers and ranchers have a lot in common,” continued Sen. Moran. “In addition to their economic importance to communities across Kansas and rural America, it is farmers and ranchers who provide a sense of what’s right in America, who understand the value of life, integrity and character. They set an important example not just for rural America, but for the entire United States of America. I will continue urging the administration to remain mindful of the role that agricultural trade plays in our economy to protect this way of life, and I urge AFBF attendees to convey to policymakers the importance of trade and ongoing trade agreements to jobs in rural America.”

Sen. Moran’s floor remarks can be viewed here

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WASHINGTON – After speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. this weekend, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor regarding the convention and what’s next for the Farm Bill, trade and disaster relief.

“I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Farm Bureau members this weekend about what they hope to see in an upcoming farm bill, as well as to convey my priorities,” said Sen. Moran. “I especially want to thank American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, Kansan and Executive Director of Public Policy Dale Moore and Senior Director of Congressional Relations Mary Kay Thatcher for inviting me to attend and speak at the conference. I also want to commend President Trump for traveling to Nashville to spend time with farmers and ranchers, and I appreciate the agenda that he outlined in regard to regulatory relief, the importance of the farm bill and crop insurance and the need to expand access to rural broadband.”

“This conference reminded me that no matter where you go, farmers and ranchers have a lot in common,” continued Sen. Moran. “In addition to their economic importance to communities across Kansas and rural America, it is farmers and ranchers who provide a sense of what’s right in America, who understand the value of life, integrity and character. They set an important example not just for rural America, but for the entire United States of America. I will continue urging the administration to remain mindful of the role that agricultural trade plays in our economy to protect this way of life, and I urge AFBF attendees to convey to policymakers the importance of trade and ongoing trade agreements to jobs in rural America.”

Sen. Moran’s floor remarks can be viewed here

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently welcomed U.S. Army Captain Mark Bedrin to serve as part of the United States Army Congressional Fellowship Program in his Washington, D.C. office.

“I am honored to have Captain Bedrin working with my staff to improve the lives of our servicemembers, both past and present,” said Sen. Moran. “Mark’s nearly nine years of service in the United States Army have developed his leadership capabilities and shaped his perspective on defense issues of national significance – making him a unique asset to my team as we work to serve the members of our armed forces and their families, as well as Kansas veterans.”

The United States Army Congressional Fellowship Program is a highly selective three-and-a-half year program open to just 25 U.S. Army officers or senior non-commissioned officers nationwide each year. The program includes a one-year fellowship in a congressional office to be completed while pursuing a master’s degree in legislative affairs at George Washington University (GWU). CPT Bedrin will complete his master’s in May 2018.

CPT Bedrin has served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army for eight years in positions from the platoon to brigade level. His assignments took him across the world to posts including Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Drum, New York; and Rose Barracks, Germany. He completed two combat deployments, encompassing more than 22 months in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan as both a rifle platoon leader during the Afghanistan surge, and as regimental battle captain overseeing most of Regional Command South. He also completed one peacekeeping deployment to the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, where he commanded a rifle company supporting the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) maintaining the Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel. Mark planned and completed multiple small missions supporting Operation Atlantic Resolve in central and eastern Europe.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Pennsylvania State University. His military education includes the Maneuver Captain’s Career Course and Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Additionally, Mark earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Ranger Tab, and the Parachutist Badge. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. 

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) was reappointed and confirmed by his colleagues today to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development.

“The Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee plays a critical role in setting policy that will continue to strengthen our economy and make certain small businesses can succeed, Americans can buy or sell a home, and U.S. producers can export our goods to foreign markets,” said Sen. Moran. “The appointment will also give me a greater opportunity to continue to be an advocate for access to community-based financial services and ensure Kansans can continue to call rural America home. I am proud to rejoin the committee and look forward to working with Chairman Crapo and my colleagues to oversee and strengthen our financial system that millions of American consumers rely on.”

“As a former Committee member, Senator Moran has a deep understanding of the issues under the Banking Committee’s jurisdiction, and I welcome his experience and expertise back to the Committee,” said Chairman Crapo. “He has a proven track record of advocating for policies that will strengthen the economy, create jobs and increase America’s global competitiveness.”

Sen. Moran serves on the following committees for the 115th Congress:

  • U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Development
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

Item to Note:

  • Sen. Moran previously served on the Banking Committee in the 112th, 113th and 114th Congresses. 

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this weekend headlined a discussion entitled, “What’s the Latest on the Upcoming Farm Bill?” and spoke during the Presidents’ Commodity Meeting at the 99th consecutive American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn.

“I appreciated the opportunity to speak at the AFBF convention regarding the upcoming farm bill, farm safety net and the importance of protecting our rural way of life across the country,” said Sen. Moran. “I’ve heard not only from producers in Kansas, but also growers across the country, how imperative it is that Congress work in a bipartisan fashion to get a farm bill and a disaster relief bill to the president’s desk. I look forward to working with my colleagues to make certain these priorities are met.”

“This conference also allowed for ample discussion regarding the importance of NAFTA and trade,” continued Sen. Moran. “Our nation’s farmers and ranchers earn their living through ag exports and trade, and I will continue to insist that the administration remain mindful of the role agricultural trade plays in our economy. I urge conference attendees and farm bureau leaders to convey this message to President Trump and Secretary Perdue. I am encouraged by the president’s attendance at the conference and his desire to hear from our farmers and ranchers across the country.” 

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; member of the Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee; and co-chair of the Senate Aerospace Caucus – today issued the following statement regarding the importance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reform in 2018:

"The FAA has a critical mission to keep our nation's air travelers safe, and around the holiday season it is especially clear how many families in Kansas and across the country rely on air travel. Last year, the Senate Commerce Committee passed, with widespread support, a proposal impacting a number of issues significant to the FAA. Our legislation would strengthen the Contract Tower Program, streamline aircraft certification to enhance safety and grow our manufacturing industry, and support the Essential Air Service Program critical to rural communities across the country that rely on air service to sustain their local economies.

"I am encouraged by conversations with my colleagues on the importance of focusing on FAA issues that will truly benefit air travelers nationwide, rather than getting distracted by controversial proposals to privatize air traffic control. I look forward to working toward seeing our committee's long-term bill signed into law – real progress and certainty for our aviation system instead of a short-term FAA extension."

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