Work to pass the Major Richard Star Act to allow veterans with service-connected disabilities to receive both full military retirement pay and disability compensation pay. policy 5 occurrences 22 evidence unverified · same_term
Work to pass the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 to ensure VA disability compensation and other veterans’ benefits keep pace with inflation. policy 2 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term
Work to pass the Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a long-term workforce strategy aligned with current and future demand for veterans' health care and benefits. policy 2 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term
Work to pass the Love Lives On Act to let surviving spouses of fallen servicemembers keep certain DOD and VA benefits if they remarry before age 55. policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence pending · same_term
Work to pass the Guard/Reserve G.I. Bill Parity Act of 2026 to count additional qualifying Guard and Reserve active-duty service toward GI Bill eligibility. policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified
Work to pass the Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act to improve VA prosthetic and rehabilitative care and require a transparent evidence-based formulary. policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term
Work to pass the Fisher House Availability Act to expand access to temporary lodging at VA Fisher Houses for traveling servicemembers, reservists, and their families when space is available. policy 1 occurrences 10 evidence pending · same_term
Work to pass a modernized, long-term Farm Bill that will help farmers and ranchers whose livelihoods are affected by drought, tornadoes, and other factors outside their control. policy 1 occurrences 13 evidence unverified · same_term
Work to pass the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act to make it easier for veterans, especially those with mental health conditions or addiction, to receive life-saving care at VA facilities and in the community. policy 2 occurrences 14 evidence pending · same_term
Work to ensure the Senate Farm Bill permanently transfers administration of Food for Peace to the U.S. Department of Agriculture before the Senate Agriculture Committee advances the legislation. policy 1 occurrences 11 evidence unverified
Continue working with USDA and department officials to ensure there is a clear timeline and the necessary resources to bring the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to full operational capacity. oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term
Continue engaging with the administration on trade policies that affect workers and local businesses in Kansas. oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term