Jerry Moran

we are poised once again with the opportunity to pass a piece of legislation of historic significance, something that demonstrates the U.S. Senate can come together and take care of Americans, particularly those who served our Nation…

in just a few minutes--in fact, maybe I should say finally in just a few minutes--the Senate will vote once again on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the…

I want to talk just a few minutes about the circumstances we now find ourselves in, in passing what I consider to be one of the most important pieces of legislation--perhaps the most important piece of legislation that is currently pending…

Do not depart from the words of the law.

It is pleasing to hear a bit of your life stories. It is a reminder that the American Dream is alive and well.

this week, the U.S. Capitol will welcome a bronze statue of a determined young woman with short-cut hair, a curious smile, and a bomber hat in hand. For almost everyone around the country, this young woman is easily recognizable as the…

It is disappointing to me the number of times it seems to me that the VA is doing legal gymnastics.

Our country must never forget the servicemembers who fought and protected democracy in Korea.

I am frustrated on many instances with the Department of Veterans Affairs's willingness to ignore the law.

The U.S. Constitution directs Congress to enact laws and charges the Executive Branch with faithfully implementing them.

thank you for the opportunity to address you and my colleagues here on the Senate floor this afternoon. While Kansans are dealing, Americans are dealing every day with skyrocketing gas prices, record-high inflation, and supply chain…

You stated in previous testimony, I will change a bit of the topic to Congress, and testimony to Congress that the FDA intends to pay special attention to formula distribution in rural areas.

I want to compliment those who worked through the pandemic, and the risks they took to make certain that their jobs, their responsibilities were fulfilled.

thank you for that emphatic recognition. In the next few minutes, the Senate will vote on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022. This is a significant--I would say…

thank you for the opportunity to address the U.S. Senate and the American people. In a few moments, the Senate will vote on the Tester-Moran Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act. For far too long--way far too long--our…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 5 minutes, followed by the Senator from Montana, Senator Tester, for up to 5 minutes, prior to the scheduled rollcall votes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to C. Clyde Jones

may I make an inquiry of the Senator from Montana through the Chair? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, you may.

if I answered the question, Mr. Chairman, would that be considered derogatory? Perhaps it is a parliamentary inquiry. The PRESIDING OFFICER. I think in Montana, it is considered a compliment.

as we know, the Senate is currently considering the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act. This bipartisan legislation is the most comprehensive toxic exposure bill ever considered for veterans. Passing toxic exposure…

I would conclude by encouraging the chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to use his substantial level of influence with the leaders that he described as necessary to approve the consideration of these amendments. He speaks…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 3967

this afternoon, I want to recognize a longtime Manhattan, KS--known as the Little Apple--a Manhattan, KS, public servant, C. Clyde Jones, on his 100th birthday. Before building his life in Manhattan, he grew up in West Virginia and then…

as you know, the Senate is currently considering the Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. This bipartisan legislation is the most comprehensive toxic exposure bill ever considered for veterans. My colleagues deserve a fair consideration…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 3967