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Sen. Moran Secures Federal Resources for KU Cancer Center in FY2026 Appropriations Package

This funding will be used to complete the construction of the cancer center

 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) – secured $36 million in funding for The University of Kansas Cancer Center to complete construction on the new cancer center. This funding was approved by Congress as part of a three-bill appropriations package and now goes to the President's desk to be signed into law.

 

"The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against cancer," said Sen. Moran. "With these federal resources, The University of Kansas Cancer Center will be able to complete construction on this new, state-of-the-art cancer center and bring us closer to opening its doors for groundbreaking cancer research. This facility will expand the cancer services and research provided in Kansas and across the Midwest, saving lives and bringing us closer to finding a cure for cancer."

"Today marks another milestone in our effort to strengthen the KU Cancer Center's status among the best cancer centers in the nation," said Douglas Girod, University of Kansas Chancellor. "Thanks to Senator Moran's advocacy and efforts to secure this latest round of federal support, KU and its partners now have all the funding needed for construction of our new KU Cancer Center facility, which will enable us to further integrate research and clinical care to benefit patients fighting cancer. We are beyond grateful to Senator Moran for his commitment to the KU Cancer Center over the past two decades, and we look forward to continuing to work with him on initiatives that benefit Kansas patients, families and communities."

 

As the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education (LHHS), Sen. Moran has helped secure $105 million in federal resources since 2022 to build and equip the new facility. In May 2025, Sen. Moran participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new cancer center, which will bring expanded cancer care and research together in one place. Patients will have access to more innovative clinical trials and groundbreaking therapies developed on site.

Sen. Moran has requested additional funding for The University of Kansas Health System in the LHHS FY2026 Appropriations bill to purchase equipment for the cancer center. This legislation is expected to be considered by the House as soon as next week and will then be considered by the Senate.

 

Items to note:

    Sen. Moran has brought federal government leaders to the KU Cancer Center with the goal of showcasing the capabilities of its state-of-the-art facility, advocating for the importance of the center's role in the region and helping to strengthen relationships with national cancer research partners.

        Nov. 2025: Sen. Moran hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a tour of The University of Kansas Medical Center, The University of Kansas Health System and cancer and Alzheimer's research labs. The tour also included a site visit of the progress on construction of the new cancer center building.

        July 2024: Sen. Moran hosted National Cancer Institute (NCI) then Director, Dr. Kimryn Rathmell, at the KU Cancer Center.

        June 2023: Sen. Moran brought National Institutes of Health (NIH) then Acting Director, Dr. Lawrence Tabak, to Kansas to see firsthand the progress of the construction of KU Cancer Center's new building.

    Sen. Moran has worked to bring federal recognition to the work being done at KU Cancer Center, including advocating for the facility to be awarded the NCI's most prestigious designation: Comprehensive Status.

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