The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently made the decision to exempt the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan from the federal hiring freeze. Sen. Jerry Moran, (R-KS) shared the announcement in his latest newsletter.
“Last November, I called on USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to pursue an exemption and expedite the recruitment and hiring of staff at NBAF,” Moran stated. “I also recently hosted USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden in Manhattan for a tour of the facility. This decision will help make certain NBAF can hire the necessary staff in both science and operational roles to bolster NBAF’s function and mission, strengthening national food and agriculture security.”
Applications for internships in Sen. Jerry Moran’s Washington, D.C., and Kansas offices for the Summer 2026 session are due Sunday, March 8. Congressional internships are open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in public service and have achieved academic excellence.
“My own interest in public service was sparked by an internship for Kansas First District Congressman Keith Sebelius in 1974,” Moran stated. “As an intern, I had the chance to learn firsthand how a Congressional office operates and how the legislative process works. I am glad to be able to offer this same opportunity in my Senate office today, where I have interns year-round working closely with my staff to serve Kansans.:
For more information and to apply go to https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/connect?p=internships.
Applications are also open for the Summer 2026 Senate Page Program. High school students are afforded a unique opportunity to work in the Senate and learn about Congress and the legislative process. Summer Page eligibility is limited to students who have completed their sophomore year of high school and who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 22. You can learn more about the Senate Page program at https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/connect?p=senate-page-program.
Messages may be sent through the senator’s website,www.moran.senate.gov.
