Moran, Jerry

Jerry Moran represents Kansas in the U.S. Senate and currently chairs three committees: Veterans' Affairs, Aviation, Space, and Innovation (within Commerce, Science, and Transportation), and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (within Appropriations). As committee chairs, Moran controls the agenda, schedules hearings and markups, and determines which bills advance—giving him significant power over federal spending and policy in these areas. His committees oversee veterans benefits and services, aerospace and telecommunications policy, and appropriations for federal law enforcement, courts, and scientific agencies.

Moran's background equips him for these roles. He earned degrees in economics and law from the University of Kansas and practiced law for 15 years before entering public service. He served as a state special assistant attorney general and county deputy attorney, then spent eight years in the Kansas state legislature, including two years as majority leader. He represented Kansas's 1st congressional district in the House for 14 years before winning election to the Senate in 2010. He has been reelected twice and became dean of the Kansas delegation in 2021.

As chair of these committees, Moran has focused on veterans' issues and federal spending. He has sponsored legislation including the Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act and the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025, reflecting his committee priorities. He also serves on the Agriculture, Appropriations, Commerce, and Intelligence committees, broadening his influence across multiple policy domains.

Moran is a senior Republican with deep roots in Kansas politics and a legislative record spanning three decades. His committee positions reflect both his seniority and the Republican Party's priorities in defense, veterans' services, and federal spending oversight.