Senate VA Republicans

On the last Monday in May, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to our country.   To those who are remembering a loved one this Memorial Day, we strive to carry your loved ones’ legacy forward and honor their memory.

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect and pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Today, and every day, we remember them and keep their survivors and loved ones in our hearts. See how you can give back to those who served: cem.va.gov/volunteer/Memo…

CM @JerryMoran had a productive conversation yesterday with @SecVetAffairs about supporting @DeptVetAffairs’ workforce and changes to VA's community care program that are reflected in their FY2027 budget request. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

TUNE IN: I am leading an @SVACGOP hearing to review @DeptVetAffairs FY2027 budget request and FY2028 advanced appropriations request with testimony from @SecVetAffairs. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

"Congress has a responsibility to deliver meaningful benefits for veterans and their families, and the annual cost-of-living adjustment helps make certain that VA benefits keep pace with inflation." - CM @JerryMoran Learn more about the legislation: wearethemighty.com/military-news/…

TOMORROW: CM @JerryMoran will hold a hearing with @SecVetAffairs to discuss the FY2027 budget request & the FY2028 advanced appropriations request from @DeptVetAffairs. Watch live HERE: veterans.senate.gov/2026/5/review-…

Good News for Veterans: Chairman @JerryMoran introduced bipartisan legislation to make certain that @DeptVetAffairs benefits for veterans, their families and military survivors keep pace with the rate of inflation.   ⬇️⬇️⬇️ stripes.com/veterans/2026-…

It was great to meet Chad & Beth Allan from Wichita yesterday. Chad is the Police Chief at the @RobertJDoleVAMC & testified before @SVACGOP about his team’s efforts to keep veterans, staff & visitors safe. I am grateful for his commitment to protecting Kansans & to all VA police officers for their service to our nation’s veterans.

TODAY: As we mark National Police Week, I’m holding a @SVACGOP hearing today to discuss VA police operations at VA facilities across the country. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses, including Dole VA Medical Center Police Chief Chad Allen. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

TODAY: CM @JerryMoran is leading a hearing to review @DeptVetAffairs police operations and learn more about how VA police are supporting veterans and their families. Watch live HERE: veterans.senate.gov/2026/5/protect…

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday as Chairman @JerryMoran will lead a hearing on @DeptVetAffairs police operations and the measures being taken to keep veterans and their families safe. veterans.senate.gov/2026/5/protect…

1 in 5 police officers in America are also veterans of the U.S. military. During National Police Week and every week, we thank those who continue to serve their communities as police officers once their military service has come to an end.

Veterans deserve a well-staffed VA workforce, particularly at healthcare facilities. During last week’s @SVACGOP hearing, I asked Dr. Mark Koeniger, VA Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services, about VA’s plans to address workforce challenges at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center and throughout the VA system. Watch here⬇️

NEWS: I introduced legislation with @SenAngusKing, that requires @DeptVetAffairs to develop a long-term workforce strategy & make certain that veterans in Kansas and across the country have a VA that is well staffed. Learn more: moran.senate.gov/public/index.c…

TUNE IN: I'm leading an @SVACGOP hearing to discuss 25 bills to improve care & benefits for veterans, including my legislation the National Veterans Strategy Act, the Disabled Veterans Dignity Act, the Veterans STAND Act, amongst others. Watch live here: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

TOMORROW: CM @JerryMoran will convene a hearing to discuss 25 pieces of legislation to support veterans with testimony from @DeptVetAffairs, @WWP, @AMVETSHQ & @MilitaryOfficer.

Transportation services through @DeptVetAffairs are a critical asset to veterans living in rural communities. This is a good step forward to make certain that veterans in Kansas and across the country can access the health care they have earned & deserve. news.va.gov/press-room/va-…

Kansan and U.S. Army Veteran, Corey Schramm, testified about the positive impact Veteran Treatment Courts can have on the lives of justice-involved veterans once their time in uniform comesto an end. Thank you, Corey, for your service to our nation and sharing your story with us.

Appreciated hearing from several Kansans at the @SVACGOP hearing on efforts to improve Veterans Treatment Courts. Thank you to the witnesses for your service to our nation and your commitment to bettering the justice system for veterans in Kansas and across the country.

TODAY: I'm leading a @SVACGOP oversight hearing on programs for justice-involved veterans to hear testimony from witnesses from the @UW School of Law, @CouncilonCJ Veterans Justice Commission, @_ALLRISE_, @DeptVetAffairs & @TheJusticeDept Among the witnesses are three Kansans, former Kansas Chief Justice Lawton Nuss, Major General (Ret.) Butch Tate and U.S. Army veteran Corey Schramm. Tune in now: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…