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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2023-01-12 ( 7 items )  
Davids Encourages Public Input To Improve Internet Access In Kansas (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Representative Sharice Davids joined the Kansas Office of Broadband Development and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to encourage participation in the FCC's National Broadband Map challenge process. The map of where broadband internet is--and is not--available will guide implementation of $42.4 billion of bipartisan infrastructure law funding to improve high-speed internet access more PR

Rep. Estes Introduces COVID-19 Accountability Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced H.R. 271 - the Restoring Normalcy in America Act. This multi-objective legislation holds President Biden and his administration accountable for perpetuating the COVID-19 pandemic and reverses restrictive policies. "President Biden and his administration continue to prolong the pandemic - promoting policies that destroy our economy, burden small businesses an more PR

Rep. LaTurner Named to Powerful House Appropriations Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) was named to the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress by members of the House Republican Steering Committee. He issued the following statement: "I am humbled and honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve on the House Appropriations Committee," said Rep. LaTurner. "Kansans deserve a seat at the table to ensure our hard-earned tax doll more PR

Rep. Mann Releases Commitment to the Big First Policy Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Tracey Mann released his Commitment to the Big First District on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, outlining policies to get America back on track. "Over the last two years, I did a lot of listening," said Rep. Mann. "I held listening sessions each month. I received tens of thousands of calls, emails, and letters from Kansans. I hosted leaders and other Members of Congress in more PR

Sen. Marshall Requests 90-Day Extension to Challenge Federal Communication Commission's Broadband Map (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall is requesting an extension to the deadline for Kansans to submit challenges to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed broadband map. In a new a letter to Alan Davidson, Administrator for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the U.S. Department of C more PR

Sen. Moran Statement on FAA Grounding of U.S. Flights (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus and member of the Senate Commerce Committee with jurisdiction over the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - today released the following statement after the FAA grounded all domestic flights due to a computer outage. "Our nation's travelling public deserves safety and continuity of service. Today's fai more PR

Sens. Moran, Klobuchar Statement on FAA System Outage (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Jan. 11, 2023: * * * U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) - co-chairs of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus and members of the Senate Commerce Committee - released the statement below after speaking with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Billy Nolen about the U.S. Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) system outage that grounded flights nationwide today. "Travele more PR