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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced $8,992,455 in U.S. Department of Transportation grants for 23 Kansas airports to help with expenses related to COVID-19. The grants were made available by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act.

“Local airports, whether in small towns or big cities, help bring economic opportunities and critical resources to communities across Kansas,” said Sen. Moran. “Since the onset of this pandemic, our airports have worked hard to create safe flying opportunities for passengers and crew, and these grants will help Kansas airports with associated costs related to the pandemic, including sanitization services, to continue to ensure a safe experience as folks are passing through.”

  • $13,000 Abilene Municipal Airport
  • $13,000 Augusta Municipal Airport
  • $13,000 Chanute Martin Johnson Airport
  • $9,000 Cheyenne County Municipal Airport
  • $9,000 Clay Center Municipal Airport
  • $57,000 Colonel James Jabara Airport, Wichita
  • $23,000 Dodge City Regional Airport
  • $13,000 Emporia Municipal Airport
  • $23,000 Great Bend Municipal Airport
  • $1,005,013 Hays Regional Airport
  • $57,162 Hutchinson Regional Airport
  • $9,000 Independence Municipal Airport
  • $13,000 Kingman/Clyde Cessna Field Airport
  • $23,000 Lawrence Municipal Airport
  • $1,005,950 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
  • $9,000 Lt. William M, Milliken Airport, Eureka
  • $9,000 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
  • $1,150,629 Manhattan Regional Airport
  • $9,000 Marysville Municipal Airport
  • $57,162 New Century Aircenter Airport
  • $9,000 Rooks County Regional Airport, Stockton
  • $1,008,876 Salina Regional Airport
  • $13,000 Shalz Field, Colby
  • $13,000 Strother Field Airport, Winfield/Arkansas City
  • $13,000 Ulysses Airport
  • $4,401,663 Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport
  • $13,000 Wellington Municipal Airport

 

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the bipartisan Allergy Testing Access Act of 2021. By removing current barriers associated with coverage, this legislation would expand access to allergy testing and ensure proper diagnoses of allergies for patients, including the elderly, young children and individuals in rural communities.

“Regardless of your age or where you live, people ought to have equal access to allergy testing to ensure a proper diagnosis and treatment to avoid a potentially life-threatening situation,” said Sen. Moran. “Allergies can pose a significant threat to one’s health, and our sensible legislation creates fairness in coverage and improved accessibility of testing.”

“More than 50 million Americans are living with allergy symptoms, yet many of them face major financial obstacles that make it difficult to access safe, accurate, and potentially life-saving allergy blood testing,” said Sen. Murphy. “The Allergy Testing Access Act eliminates Medicaid and Medicare coverage barriers allowing people to get the diagnosis and treatment they need. Expanding access to allergy testing would reduce inequities and improve health outcomes for millions of Americans, and I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to get this done.”

“Getting allergy tested could be a lifesaving decision,” said Sen. Brown. “Everyone should be able to access this critical procedure before they experience a health scare, regardless of their coverage, income or where they live. This bipartisan legislation will help ensure Ohioans have equitable access to safe and accurate allergy tests that will save lives.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States and carry an annual cost of $18 billion. Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year, with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening.

Inconsistencies in Medicare and Medicaid coverage of allergy testing have led to barriers for allergy tests, which are safe and accurate. Peer-reviewed literature and guidelines from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have established the accuracy of both blood tests (in vitro specific IgE) and skin tests (percutaneous) as confirmatory tests for allergies. Despite these recommendations, many local Medicare and Medicaid coverage policies deny equal coverage and access to blood-based allergy tests. Currently, access is limited to areas in which a local coverage determination has been made by the Medicare Administrative Contractor to expand access to blood testing. Areas where equal coverage has been introduced have witnessed a reduction in overall costs per beneficiary without disruption of services, while retaining similar skin to blood test usage ratios.

Inequities in access to allergy tests that are safe and accurate only serve to proliferate negative health outcomes and alienate populations in rural settings where access to a specialist is limited. There is an unnecessary financial burden associated with healthcare disparities resultant from a lack of equal access to allergy testing coverage.

The Allergy Testing Access Act of 2021 addresses these inequalities by expanding access and ensuring proper diagnosis of allergies for patients – including the elderly and young children – in rural communities. This legislation will remove barriers which inhibit patient access to safe and accurate allergy tests, thereby empowering patients with personal healthcare information that can help them live healthy, productive lives.

To view the full text of the bill, click here.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) – ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee – along with Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) today introduced legislation to honor the groundbreaking service of the women who operated switchboards connecting communications for the American and French forces on the front lines of World War I (WWI).

The Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act would award the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, also known as the Hello Girls, with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service and subsequent 60-year fight to be recognized as veterans.

“Connecting more than 150,000 calls per day, and doing so six times faster than their male counterparts, female switchboard operators played a crucial role in WWI,” said Sen. Moran. “Despite their service, it took decades for them to receive veteran status and therefore be recognized as some of our nation’s first women veterans. This Congressional Gold Medal will serve as way to honor the trailblazing Hello Girls and recognize their important contributions to our history.”

“The Hello Girls were faster and more accurate than any enlisted man at connecting men on the battlefield with military leaders, and blazed a new path for women on the front lines in France during WWI,” said Sen. Tester. “They took the Army oath, helped our allied forces win the war, but were still denied the veteran status and benefits they earned. This Congressional Gold Medal will honor their service and provide them with long-overdue recognition.”

“Often under combat conditions, the Hello Girls enabled time-sensitive command and control, critical to operations on the front lines during WWI,” said Sen. Blackburn. “It is imperative that we honor the bold service and sacrifice of these female veterans who fought to protect our great country.”

“The Hello Girls were true patriots who answered America’s call to action by serving as crucial links between American and French forces on the front lines during World War I,” said Sen. Hassan. “These bilingual women are considered some of America’s first women soldiers, and I am proud to join efforts to award them with the Congressional Gold Medal to honor their brave and selfless service.”

The Hello Girls were recruited after male infantrymen struggled to connect calls quickly or communicate with their French counterparts. The bilingual Hello Girls were deployed to France to serve at military headquarters and command outposts in the field alongside the American Expeditionary Forces. Despite their outstanding service and the military oath they took, they were denied veteran status and benefits when they returned home.

“I am so proud of my grandmother, Grace Banker, and the women of the Signal Corp with whom she served in WWI,” said Carolyn Timbie, granddaughter of Grace Banker, who was the Chief Operator of the Hello Girls. “They fought for 60 years to get their recognition as veterans, and I only wish my grandmother had lived to see this day. I'm excited knowing the world will now hear their story, with the distinction of a Congressional Gold Medal, along with the children, grandchildren and other descendants of these heroic women whose recognition is long-overdue!”

“Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was formed in 1945 at the end of WWII, and our founding members were made up of those widowed both from WWII and WWI,” said Nancy Menagh, President of Gold Star Wives of America. “Some of these early members of our organization also served in important roles as ‘Rosy the Riveter’ or in the many position offered to women by our military—extraordinary women who stepped up when their nation needed them most. We are very proud to lend our support to the Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act, as our nation honors the women of the Army Signal Corps of WWI. Our great nation should never forget their service and sacrifices.”

“America's first women soldiers sailed home from the still battlefields of France in a week,” said Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, Ph.D., author of the Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers. “They fought seventy years for the Victory Medals granted every man at their side. Now is our chance to show appreciation for the first women to wear the nation's dog-tags.”

“The United States World War I Centennial Commission supports the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the Hello Girls for their conspicuous service, and acknowledges that they are American heroes who played a vital role in American military success during World War I,” said Terry Hamby, Chairman of the WWI Centennial Commission.     

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) recently introduced the Kelsey Smith Act, legislation to help law enforcement officers quickly access call location information to help locate victims at risk of death or serious physical harm. This legislation has received praise from law enforcement and telecommunication groups across the county. Please see the following statements in support of this legislation:

“On behalf of the Kansas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police we are grateful to Senator Moran for his support in sponsoring the Kelsey Smith Act,” said Mik Shanks, President of Kansas State Lodge FOP. “This act will allow for law enforcement officers to gain precious time in many cases where lives are in danger. We urge Congress to pass this important legislation.”

“The Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police are in support of S-273, the Kelsey Smith Act,” said Nelson Mosley, President of the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police. “We urge the United States Congress to approve this act that provides law enforcement officers the ability to locate individuals facing death or great bodily harm in emergency situations.”

“It is critical to public safety that law enforcement have the tools to swiftly access and collect digital evidence when a life is on the line," said Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police. "We're grateful to be working with Senator Moran on this legislation and look forward to getting it to the Senate floor."

“CTIA supports Senators Moran, Blunt and Fischer for their reintroduction of the Kelsey Smith Act,” said Kelly Cole, CTIA Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. “We commend their continued leadership on this important issue and look forward to continuing to work with Congress on wireless policies that keep Americans safe and connected.”

“The Kansas Sheriffs Association fully supports Senator Moran’s efforts in introducing the Kelsey Smith Act,” said Sheriff Sandy Horton, retired, Executive Director of Kansas Sheriffs Association. “The ability to immediately access cell phone information for law enforcement will make a huge difference with their immediate response to emergencies and greatly impact the safety of victims of crime. If this act was in place when Kelsey Smith was abducted there would have been no doubt a much improved opportunity for a happier outcome.” 

“Cell phone providers are free to withhold information absent a state requirement,” said Joby Harrison, President of the Kansas Peace Officers Association. “Kelsey Smith’s abduction and murder in 2007 is an example of what can and will ultimately happen in the future. Enacting such a law will provide the nation’s law enforcement with the information they need without delay to hopefully prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. We urge the U.S. Congress to approve this act to provide law enforcement officers the ability to locate individuals facing death or great bodily harm in emergency situations.”

“By cutting through all of the red tape, this law will allow law enforcement to locate those in danger more quickly and efficiently,” said John D. Merchant, Brown County Sheriff. “As you are aware, seconds can save lives and by amending this act, it will definitely aid victims and their families.”

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Sen. Moran Speaks in Opposition of the Partisan For the People Act

“H.R. 1 is an affront to the United States Constitution”

Mar 10 2021

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor in opposition of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, highlighting the impact this legislation would have in federalizing elections, restricting free speech and further dividing the country along party lines.  

“Americans did not vote to give one party free rein to implement an unprecedented power grab, to nationalize elections and strip power from states and localities from now into perpetuity,” said Sen. Moran. “I am interested in making sure that all people have the opportunity to vote – all people that are legally eligible to vote, I want them to vote – but H.R. 1 is an affront to the United States Constitution. The drastic impact this legislation would have in federalizing elections, restricting free speech, and accelerating the divide in this country – that divide between left and right, rural and urban, red states and blue states – would be terribly damaging to our nation.”

Click HERE to watch Sen. Moran’s full speech

 

Remarks as delivered:

“Madam President, I am here this afternoon to speak in opposition to H.R. 1, the so-called ‘For the People Act.’

“No American should be fooled by the wholesome title of H.R. 1.

“H.R. 1 is an affront to the United States Constitution, and the drastic impact this legislation would have in federalizing elections, restricting free speech, and accelerating the divide in this country – that divide between left and right, rural and urban, red states and blue states – would be terribly damaging to our nation.

“We often hear that elections have consequences. In November, Americans voted for a Congress that is nearly a 50/50 split between the parties in the House, and precisely 50-50 split in the Senate. If elections have consequences, then the consequence American voters may have had in mind was to encourage Congress to put aside partisan differences and work together to do its job on their behalf.

“Americans did not vote to give one party free rein to implement an unprecedented power grab, to nationalize elections and strip power from states and localities from now into perpetuity - forever.

“I’m a conservative and I believe in the primacy of individual liberties and in a federal government that exercises restraint. I believe that state and local units of government are inherently more responsive to the wishes of our citizens. Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution states that the ‘times, places, and manner’ of congressional elections ‘shall be prescribed by the states.’ My adherence to the Constitution thus instructs deference to state governments to oversee their own elections, as they always have and always should.

“There are so many problematic, and frankly unconstitutional, aspects of this legislation, particularly as it pertains to the micromanagement of local elections by the federal government.

“With regard to the bill’s intent to federalize state elections, I’d draw your attention to Page 44, Section 1004. Democrats in sponsoring and pursuing passage of this legislation seek to eliminate voter identification laws. Voter identification laws have a lot of merit; it is required that you be a United States citizen to cast a vote in the United Sates. American people have common sense and a Gallup poll indicates that 80 percent of Americans support voter ID laws. When you explain to Americans what voter ID really is, they do support it. And yet under this legislation, voters showing up to the polls without an ID could simply sign a statement claiming they are who they say they are. If you want to dispel the notion that voter fraud occurs in our elections, this is not the way to accomplish that.

“I don’t want our laws to discourage people from voting, but I want people to be legal who do vote.

“On page 166, this bill requires that ballots be counted outside of a voter’s precinct, removing a local government’s ability to verify voter rolls. That authority would instead go to a bureaucrat in Washington. The requirement to allow third-parties, including those politically affiliated, to pick up and deliver absentee ballots, known as ‘ballot harvesting,’ further erodes confidence in elections. Such a requirement is directly at odds with recommendations from a 2005 bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform, led by former President Jimmy Carter, which recommended that states prohibit this practice due to an increased likelihood of fraud. H.R. 1 doesn’t even keep the bipartisan nature of the Federal Election Commission in place – it alters its structure deliberately to make it work on behalf of the party in power.

“One last point on local elections. The bill allows for in-person voting 15 days before an election. This is the typical, the classic, unfunded mandate. I have talked with local election officials about this provision, specifically, and it would kill their budgets, maintaining rent and staff for weeks on end in rural counties across Kansas where, realistically, you might get fewer than a handful of people to show up a day that far before an election. There are plenty of other ways to vote in advance when necessary. This would create real world consequences in rural America and in rural Kansas. A one-size solution from Washington, D.C. does not solve all problems and, in fact, in many instances creates more problems. While this provision alone probably wouldn’t contribute to voter fraud, this bill does so by prohibiting officials from reviewing voter eligibility or barring local officials from removing ineligible voters from voter rolls.

“It is imperative that we restore America’s faith in our elections and that’s why I’m a supporter of S. 13, legislation led by our own Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, to establish a Bipartisan Advisory Committee to make recommendations that will improve the security, integrity and administration of federal elections. This is a measured approach that will help us regain the trust of American voters.

“H.R. 1 goes as far to the other end of the spectrum as is imaginable. It drastically changes the rules of our elections, implementing every left-wing policy idea pertaining to federal elections – ideas that are evidently so good that they must be made mandatory. If they were good, they might find their way into existence across the country because they’re good – not because the federal government requires them. This legislation would sow immense doubt among voters about the integrity and administration of our elections, something we further do not need. It would corrode our entire system of elections – and for what purpose? Because, simply put, I think Democrats believe passing H.R. 1 would render rural voters, and red states, impotent and therefore help them win elections. At a time when our country is so divided, when we should be working together for example to end the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, to get Americans vaccinated and get our economy back on track, this is a very damaging policy to our republic, contained in the 800 pages of H.R. 1.

“I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle take the time to read and understand this bill, and see, determine for themselves, what it truly is.

“Madam President, I am interested in making sure that all people have the opportunity to vote – all people that are legally eligible to vote, I want them to vote. But we ought to not skew our elections to see the ones we want to vote are the only ones eligible to do so, and those that are not eligible to vote are able to do so.

“I thank you, Madam President, and yield the floor.”

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – members of the Commerce Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the health and safety of amateur athletes – introduced legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

In 2001, Congress recognized USADA as the official anti-doping agency for the Olympics, Paralympics, Pan American and Parapan Games to help combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs and create a fair and level playing field for our athletes. USADA is a non-profit organization that is partially funded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy and is responsible for administering testing, processing results, providing drug reference resources, educating athletes on drug regulations and conducting research.

“Since its inception, USADA has modeled integrity and fair competition for the international athletic community and anti-doping agencies around the world,” said Sen. Moran.  “As the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles approaches, this legislation is important to make certain USADA has the tools and resources it needs to ensure all American athletes are competing in fair trials leading up to the Games.”

“Anti-doping efforts are essential in leveling the playing field for all athletes and helping preserve the integrity of competitive sports,” said Sen. Blumenthal. “As the United States prepares to host the world at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, this legislation ensures that our nation’s anti-doping agency has the resources it needs to promote fair and healthy competition among athletes. USADA’s efforts set an especially important foundation for our young athletes, teaching them about the dangers of using performance-enhancing drugs and encouraging clean sporting early on in their careers.”

"USADA applauds Senators Moran and Blumenthal for introducing legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency,” said CEO of USADA Travis Tygart. “For 20 years, we have made great strides on behalf of clean athletes not just in the US but around the world. With the resources provided in this legislation, and the strong support of Congress, we will continue to be a global leader in the fight for the integrity of sport and the protection of clean athletes.  By enacting the USADA Reauthorization Act, the U.S. sends a strong signal to athletes worldwide preparing for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo this summer of its commitment to clean sport. "

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) – members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – today introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring women in the aviation industry, committing to help increase aviation and STEM job opportunities for women and designating March 8 through March 14, 2021, as “Women of the Aviation Workforce Week.”

“The most famous woman in aviation—Amelia Earhart—grew up in Atchison, Kansas,” said Sen. Moran. “She set flight records, broke barriers and led the way for thousands of women to pursue careers in aviation as engineers, flight crew members, air traffic controllers and pilots. However, women still make up less than eight percent of our pilots and a small percentage of aeronautical engineers in the U.S. To address this disparity, we established an advisory board at the FAA that aims to support women in aviation and better meet the growing demand for workers in the industry. As more women pursue careers in aviation, I’m proud to join my colleagues in sponsoring this resolution to recognize Women of the Aviation Workforce Week.”

“Women make up half of the workforce in America, yet still only hold a small fraction of the jobs in aviation industries,” said Sen. Rosen. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution during Women’s History Month to encourage more women to enter the aviation workforce to meet the needs of this growing sector, while also working to increase diversity in these high-demand fields. I will continue working on forward-thinking legislation to encourage more women to take an interest in STEM careers to ensure that we have a workforce equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in the 21st century.”

This resolution (S.Res.96):

  • Designates March 8-14, 2021, as “Women of the Aviation Workforce Week”;
  • Raises awareness of the gender gap in this important industry;
  • Celebrates women and girls who have chosen aviation as their career path as well as female aviators who are trailblazers in the industry;
  • Honors women in aviation, highlights travel and tourism workforce needs and promotes women and girls in STEM careers;
  • Raises awareness about STEM jobs (civil engineers, air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance technicians and pilots), specifically for women and girls;
  • Encourages educational and training institutions to recruit women to join the aviation workforce;
  • Encourages employers in the aviation industry to hire a diverse workforce, including women, veterans and other underrepresented individuals;
  • Commits the Senate to taking action to address the gender gap in air and space jobs and in STEM fields more broadly.

Globally:

  • Less than 3 percent of commercial pilots are women;
  • Less than 2 percent of the world's aircraft maintenance technicians are women and;
  • Less than 10 percent of all working aeronautical engineers are women.

Nationally, the FAA reported that:

  • Less than 8 percent of existing commercial pilots are women;
  • Only 26 percent of air traffic controllers are women although women make up roughly 30 percent of the aviation workforce (203,725 individuals)—flight attendants comprise the majority of this group (183,519 individuals).

The aviation industry is anticipating a significant shortage of skilled professionals in the coming years. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported that by 2026, we will need 480,000 new technicians to maintain new aircraft and over 350,000 additional pilots.

This bipartisan resolution is endorsed by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Airline Pilot Association (ALPA), National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) and American Association of Airport Executives. 

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement after voting against the FY2021 Budget Reconciliation, which included a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package:

“Last month, I joined a group of 10 Republican senators in offering President Biden a targeted and far less expensive alternative to the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion budget plan. Unfortunately, Senator Schumer and Speaker Pelosi chose to ignore our work, which is supported by a majority of Americans, and ram through a costly bill that has little to do with COVID-19. This $1.9 trillion bill is filled with Democrat wish list items such as unnecessary infrastructure projects, state bailouts, climate change provisions and billions of dollars that won’t be spent for several years. Congress has already provided $4 trillion of COVID-19 relief through five bipartisan packages, and nearly $1 trillion have yet to be spent. That is why I introduced and supported efforts to stay focused on manufacturing and distributing the vaccines. It is the most important thing we can do to get healthy and our economy moving again.”

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representative Ron Estes’ (R-Kan.) Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act passed the Senate. This legislation will create a public-private partnership between the federal government and aviation manufacturers to protect the aviation manufacturing industry, workforce and supply chain impacted by COVID-19.

“Both in Wichita – the Air Capital of the World – and around the country, our aviation manufacturing plays a critical role in commercial and general aviation and within our defense community,” said Sen. Moran. “Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant financial losses leading to widespread layoffs and furloughs. This legislation will create a program to temporarily support aviation manufacturing in order to prevent workforce reductions, ensuring this invaluable sector remains intact when demand returns. I’m pleased our workforce retention bill was included in the relief package, however I could not support the final $1.9 trillion package because of the unnecessary spending unrelated to COVID-19.”

“Aviation manufacturing workers in Kansas and across the country have experienced furloughs and layoffs over the last year after two major crises – an FAA grounding and the coronavirus pandemic,” said Rep. Estes. “That's why we developed a bipartisan solution to keep these skilled workers in our region and support the Air Capital of the World. The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act is critical legislation for Kansas and makes sure that our workforce, manufacturers and suppliers stay connected and survive. I was grateful to introduce this legislation last fall with Republicans and Democrats in both chambers and am pleased that this targeted measure was included despite the many other failings of the $1.9 trillion spending bill.”

This legislation was passed as a provision included in the FY2021 Budget Reconciliation and would help prevent further layoffs and furloughs in aviation manufacturing by creating a public-private partnership, through which the federal government would provide 50 percent of the total compensation of an eligible employee group as long as the company commits to continuing their employment. Most importantly, under this arrangement employees remain on the job and fully compensated for their work. 

This program is structured as a temporary, emergency program as manufacturers deal with the unprecedented crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This program ensures that an experienced workforce will be safeguarded and available to contribute as the industry recovers.

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