NW Kansas News

Senator Jerry Moran, a U.S. Senator from Kansas and Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, posted several updates on August 1, 2025, covering topics ranging from law enforcement support to space exploration.

In a post at 13:31 UTC, Moran wrote, "Appreciated meeting with @DEAHQ Administrator Terry Cole to discuss support for our law enforcement who are combating criminal drug networks. My DEA congressional fellow, Josh, also joined us to share his insight. Thank you for meeting with me & for your efforts to keep Americans https://t.co/YmKVRvigFB".

Later that day at 15:26 UTC, he congratulated Cheryl Mason on her confirmation as Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs: "Congratulations to Cheryl Mason on her confirmation to be Inspector General at @DeptVetAffairs. The IG’s work is essential to identify areas where VA falls short. As Chairman of @SVACGOP, I look forward to working with her to improve oversight & accountability at VA."

At 16:41 UTC, Moran acknowledged NASA's Crew-11 mission launch: "Congratulations to @NASA #Crew11 on a successful launch! The four crew members will spend six months at the @Space_Station, advancing groundbreaking research to bolster U.S. capabilities in space exploration and science. Wishing them a safe trip! https://t.co/csj48yrMCi"

As Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Senator Moran has been involved in legislative efforts related to veterans' services and federal oversight responsibilities.