We cannot overlook the impact of this epidemic on our economy, and especially the small businesses.

These precautions are incredibly important for public health and safety and have to remain our priority.

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and it is a good reminder to always be prepared for extreme weather events, which we too often face in Kansas. Ready.gov--that is, r-e-a-d-y.gov--which is run by FEMA, is a great place to find…

The spread of the coronavirus and its dominance in the news has been at the top of my mind as well as for many Kansans. While there is no reason to panic, it is prudent for all of us to be mindful of the ongoing challenging situation. As a…

Last week, Senate Democrats blocked a vote in the Senate on two pro-life bills: the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would require doctors to provide medical care to a child who survives an abortion, and the Pain-Capable…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending…

I encourage the committee to prioritize this important infrastructure project, ensuring that the products grown or manufactured in Kansas can make it quickly and efficiently to market.

It is imperative that the Army Corps make every effort to work with farmers and landowners on cleanup and future flood mitigation efforts.

I am honored for the opportunity to highlight some of the needs facing Kansas as you consider the upcoming water resources development package.

Policy that helps protect lives and property is a responsibility that should be at the top of every Member of Congress' priority list.

The Water Resource Development Act represents Congress' continued investment in vital infrastructure projects across the country.

The idea that a Federal program can satisfy multiple needs and be used in so many different ways is what every program should strive to achieve.

I was a bit disappointed to see that in the President's proposed budget there were cuts to entrepreneurial development programs.

I am pleased to have arrived on the Senate floor just a bit early to have heard the Senator from Arkansas, Mr. Boozman, pay tribute to the DAV, Disabled American Veterans, and I very much want to join in his comments. I will also take a…

Later today, a Kansan from my district will be honored at the Next Generation 911 Institute's Annual 911 Honor Award Showcase to recognize emergency response heroes and leaders from across the country for their excellence in emergency…

Growing up on our family farm in rural Kansas, one thing was for sure: Every day at about 12:20, over the lunch hour, and then again at about 10:20 at night, our family would be gathered around the television set to watch the latest…

If you or a loved one has ever experienced a medical emergency, you know how stressful these situations can be; but for far too many, the stress and heartache does not end when help arrives or treatment is delivered. Nearly one in four…

I rise to support the remarks of my colleague from Missouri, Senator Blunt. I thank him for his leadership. He is in an important position as the chairperson of the Health, Education, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, which is…