NW Kansas News

Senator Jerry Moran, a representative of Kansas, has been active on social media, sharing updates about significant legislative and community matters. His recent tweets focus on topics such as national security funding, military community support, and food security.

On July 7, 2025, Senator Moran highlighted the importance of the Senate Reconciliation bill for Kansans' safety. He stated that it is "critical for the safety of Kansans" and mentioned that it includes "robust funding for @CBP and long-term security of our nation’s borders" as well as "modernization and readiness support for @DeptofDefense and our Armed Forces protecting Americans at home and abroad." The tweet can be accessed here.

The following day, on July 8, 2025, Moran shared his visit to Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley. He expressed gratitude towards Hospital Commander Col. Castillo-Rojas and the staff for their dedication to supporting soldiers from Big Red One and their families. He noted learning more about "the essential services they provide." The details are available here.

Later on July 8, 2025, Senator Moran agreed with Secretary Rollins' stance that "food security is national security." He emphasized Kansas's role in this domain by mentioning the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility's contributions to combating biological threats and foreign animal diseases. More information can be found here.

Additional information: The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas is a state-of-the-art laboratory focused on research to protect the United States against transboundary animal diseases.