It is up to the VA workforce and leadership to faithfully execute the legislation passed by Congress, and deliver the care and benefits our veterans rely on.

Could you assure this Committee, assure me, that even if the VA acts to incorporate telehealth into access standards, a veteran who prefers an in-person appointment will not lose their opportunity to seek community care if the VA is unable…

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the bipartisan, bicameral agreement reached for a long-term Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. You would know, as a member of our committee, that we have worked hard to bring the FAA…

And those who work for you in VA Central, in the VISN, and in the hospital across Kansas, and other states, they understand what you just said is how the VA operates when giving a veteran the opportunity to choose where care occurs.

Would any element of this budget request restrict a veteran's ability to seek care in the community?

If the VA wants to recapture care, VA's focus should be on providing timely, high-quality care to veterans.

Madam President, today should be a day of celebration. National college decision day marks a pivotal moment in the lives of millions of students across the country, a day that many of us still remember ourselves. It is meant to be a day of…

Mr. President, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act that is before us shines as a beacon of safety, progress, and efficiency in the realm of aviation. It is not just any piece of legislation; it is a commitment to…

I'm concerned that the VA is only requesting $141 million for grants for construction of state home facilities, which represents a 14 percent decrease from FY '24.

Mr. President, my colleagues, we live in a dangerous world. Fellow Americans and Kansans, we live in dangerous times, and the world is a real challenge. The national security crises abroad and here at home are increasing. They are ever…

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1834 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kansas [Mr. Marshall] proposes an…

Mr. President, during the last administration, we saw career, unelected bureaucrats, many of whom were FBI agents, actively work against our Commander in Chief. Now, in this bill, we are giving unilateral control over section 702 to those…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 49…

Madam President, I have a motion, and it takes precedence. Before this body disrespects the Constitution any further, before we endanger our Republic any more, before we harm the reputation of this body any more, I move to adjourn until 7…

It certainly seems to me that, today, 51 of our friends across the aisle voted to not have a trial. Make note of this: that every person that voted to end that trial was a vote for an open border. It was a vote to tell Laken Riley's family…

What I understand is maybe a third of the mail is late, taking over three days.

What I understand is maybe a third of the mail is late, taking over three days.

We would sure appreciate your office taking a little closer look at it.