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Jerry Moran
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| United States Senator from Kansas |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2011 Serving with Roger Marshall
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| Preceded by | Sam Brownback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 1st district |
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| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Pat Roberts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Tim Huelskamp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 37th district |
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| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Norvell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Larry D. Salmans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gerald Wesley Moran
May 29, 1954 Great Bend, Kansas, U.S. |
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| Political party | Republican | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse |
Robba Addison
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| Children | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Fort Hays State University University of Kansas (BS, JD) |
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Jerry Moran (born May 29, 1954) is an American politician and lawyer. He is a U.S. Senator for Kansas, a role he has held since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Before becoming a senator, Moran served in the United States House of Representatives from 1997 to 2011. He also worked as a lawyer and served in the Kansas Senate from 1989 to 1997.
Early Life and Education
Jerry Moran was born in Great Bend, Kansas. He grew up in Plainville, Kansas. He went to Fort Hays State University and then the University of Kansas. There, he earned a degree in economics in 1976.
While in college, he worked as an intern for a U.S. representative. Later, he earned a law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1982. He practiced law for many years. He also worked as a special assistant attorney general for the state.
Political Career
Moran has served in different government roles. He started in the Kansas Senate. Then he moved to the U.S. House of Representatives. Finally, he became a U.S. Senator.
Kansas State Senate
Moran served in the Kansas Senate for eight years, from 1989 to 1997. During his last two years, he was the majority leader. This meant he was in charge of the main political party in the Kansas Senate.
U.S. House of Representatives
Moran was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1996. He was reelected six times. He represented Kansas's 1st Congressional District. This district is often called the "Big First."
While in the House, Moran held town hall meetings in all 69 counties of his district every year. He was also a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee. He worked on laws to help farms and ranches in Kansas. He also served on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
U.S. Senate
Moran was elected to the United States Senate in 2010. He won against another representative in the Republican primary election. He was reelected in 2016 and 2022.
As a senator, Moran has held important leadership roles. From 2013 to 2015, he was the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. In this role, he helped Republicans win more Senate seats in the 2014 elections. This gave Republicans the majority in the Senate for the first time since 2006.
On January 5, 2021, Moran announced he would vote to confirm the 2020 election results. The next day, when the U.S. Capitol was attacked, he tweeted that he strongly condemned the violence.
Moran has also been the chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. This committee works on issues important to military veterans.
Committee Assignments
Currently, Senator Moran serves on several important committees:
- Select Committee on Intelligence: This committee oversees U.S. intelligence agencies.
- Committee on Appropriations: This committee decides how the government spends money.
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Chair): He leads this group.
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: This committee deals with transportation, science, and technology.
- Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation (Chair): He leads this group.
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Chair): He leads this committee, which focuses on veterans' issues.
- Committee on Indian Affairs: This committee works on issues related to Native American tribes.
Political Views
Moran is known for his conservative political views. However, he has also been recognized for working with members of other political parties.
Agriculture
Moran supports farmers and ranchers. He has worked on bills to help dairy farmers. He also supported a bill to make it easier to transport livestock safely across America.
Health Care
Moran has opposed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). He has also worked on bills to help rural health care and community pharmacies.
National Security and Military
Moran has visited American troops in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. He has also served on the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. He has voted on issues related to military actions and arms sales.
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Immigration
Moran has said he supports careful checks for people entering the U.S. However, he has also said that national security policies should be made with Congress. He voted against a national emergency declaration that would have used military funds for border barriers.
Economy
Moran has supported bills to help American manufacturing and technology. He also supported the JOBS Act, which helps new businesses get funding.
Education
Moran believes public schools should be held accountable. He also thinks federal education programs should give states flexibility. He voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Gun Policy
Moran supports gun rights. He has an "A" rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund. He has voted against stricter gun control measures. He believes that "gun-free zones" on military bases can make them more vulnerable.
Environment and Climate Change
Moran has a low score from environmental groups. He voted against a Senate amendment that said human activity contributes to climate change. He also supported building the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Entrepreneurship and Startups
Moran is very active in supporting new businesses and technology. He has been called "Mr. Innovation." He has worked on laws to help skilled immigrants and to expand ways for startups to get funding.
Internet Issues
Moran opposed the PIPA and SOPA bills, which aimed to fight online piracy. He believed these bills could harm freedom and innovation. He also voted to allow internet providers to share customer data without permission.
LGBT Rights
The Human Rights Campaign has given Moran a low rating on his voting record regarding LGBT rights.
SafeSport
Moran has expressed concerns about the United States Center for SafeSport. He believes more transparency is needed to protect young athletes.
Personal Life
Jerry Moran is married to Robba. They have two daughters, Kelsey and Alex. Kelsey is a lawyer, and Alex is a veterinarian.
Moran volunteers with several community groups. He is involved with the Boy Scouts of America and the Kansas Special Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Jerry Moran para niños
