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WEEKLY UPDATE September 24th, 2023

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PACT Act Deadline Extension

The deadline for PACT Act applications has been extended to September 30th! While there is no deadline to apply for new PACT Act benefits, all veterans who submit claims by September 30th can receive benefits backdated to August 2022. Learn more: va.gov/pact Watch HERE

Thank you to the men and women at the DPAA

Wesley “Bub” Leon Jones was killed in action during Operation TIDAL WAVE when his B-24 bomber was shot down by enemy forces over Romania in 1943. His remains have been unidentified for more than 80 years. Thanks to the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency, Staff Sgt. Jones has finally returned home to Wichita and was laid to rest on Saturday. Watch HERE

POW/MIA Recognition Day

This week was National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I’m grateful for the men and women at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency who work tirelessly to provide the fullest possible accounting for the more than 81,000 servicemembers who remain missing from past conflicts. We will never forget the American heroes who never returned home. Watch HERE

House Oversight Investigations

The Oversight Committee has uncovered overwhelming evidence about Joe Biden's involvement in his family's foreign business dealings and influence-peddling schemes.  If the President has nothing to hide, then he should welcome these investigations: Watch HERE

Accountability for Biden's Foreign Policy Agenda

Under President Biden, we've witnessed the unraveling of the Iran Nuclear Deal, the failure to enforce economic sanctions designed to protect America's national security, and just last week, on the anniversary of 9/11, a $6 billion ransom payment to the Iranian regime—the largest per-hostage payout in American history.  The American people deserve transparency, leadership on the world stage, and a comprehensive strategy to combat Iran's aggression.

Honoring the Chase County Sesquicentennial Celebration

Congratulations to the Chase County Courthouse, the oldest operational courthouse in Kansas, on 150 years of service! The courthouse remains a living tribute to the Flint Hills pioneers who envisioned a courthouse that would stand — and be of service to its residents — for well over a century. Read more HERE

President Biden's Failed Border Policies

Mexican cartels continue to use President Biden's failed border policies to advance their smuggling operations. Now they are purposely overloading our Border Patrol agents. Enough is enough. It's time to call the cartels what they truly are—terrorist organizations.

35,000+ migrants have crossed the southern border in the past 96 hours. President Biden's failed policies continue to incentivize illegal immigration and fuel the worst border crisis in American history.  It's time for the Senate to pass HR 2—the Secure the Border Act.

Happy Constitution Day

Happy Constitution Day! For over 230 years, the Constitution of the United States has guided our great nation and ensured the fundamental rights of all Americans.  I will always fight to protect Kansans' Constitutional rights and freedoms in Washington!

Meeting with Kansans

Held a productive meeting with Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed in DC this week. We discussed ongoing and future projects in KS-02 as well as the long-term vision for transportation in Kansas. Thanks for stopping by!

Next Week's Staff Mobile Office Hours

Thursday, September 28 Osage City 10:00 AM Burlington 1:00 PM Baldwin 3:30 PM

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