VIDEO: Sen. Moran Urges the Senate to Confirm Tony Mattivi as U.S. District Judge for Kansas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday in support of the nomination of Tony Mattivi to serve as a United States District Judge for the District of Kansas. The Senate is scheduled to hold a final confirmation vote later today. “During the White House’s selection process to fill vacancies in Kansas’ U.S. District Courts, I met again with Mr. Mattivi and had a serious conversation about this position,” said Sen. Moran. “As he has throughout his career, he continued to impress me with his qualifications, experience and commitment. For these reasons, I urged the White House to nominate him, and I’m confident Mr. Mattivi will serve Kansans well performing this role.” Sen. Moran supported Mr. Mattivi’s nomination by the White House in February, and he introduced Mr. Mattivi before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his nomination hearing in April. Mr. Jeffrey Kuhlman and Judge Anthony Powell were also nominated to serve on the federal bench in Kansas. Mr. Kuhlman was confirmed last week, and Judge Powell awaits full Senate confirmation. Click HERE to Watch Sen. Moran’s Full Remarks Sen. Moran’s full remarks as delivered: “Madam President, thank you. The Senate will here this evening soon vote – or at least begin the nomination process – to vote for Tony Mattivi to serve as the United States District Judge for the District of Kansas. “I have often said that one of the most important responsibilities given to the United States Senate is that of providing advice and consent on judicial nominations. “Over many years, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Mattivi, and I have seen firsthand his dedication to public service, to our justice system and to our country. “He’s a graduate of Metropolitan State College of Denver and Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. During law school orientation, he met his wife, Mary, who now serves as a Shawnee County District Judge, a state judge, and they have three children. “Mr. Mattivi served as a federal prosecutor for more than 20 years, handling complex cases on behalf of the Department of Justice involving drug trafficking, violent crime and terrorism. “Following his time in federal service, Mr. Mattivi was confirmed as Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, providing him with additional capabilities and utilizing his capabilities in additional law enforcement responsibilities. He’s provided strong leadership at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the KBI, and he has made the public safer, as is his priority. “I’m the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice, and in that regard, I’ve worked with Mr. Mattivi throughout his time as the director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. “He’s demonstrated his devotion to serving Kansans, improving the judicial system, and I’m confident his experience in the courtroom and in law enforcement will aid him well on the federal bench. “During the White House’s selection process to fill vacancies in Kansas’ U.S. District Courts, I met again with Mr. Mattivi and had a serious conversation about this position, this being his becoming a district judge for the federal district in Kansas. “As he has throughout his career, he continued to impress me with his qualifications, experience and commitment. For these reasons, I urged the White House to nominate him, and I’m confident Mr. Mattivi will serve Kansans well performing this role, and I now urge my colleagues to join me in supporting his nomination to serve as a U.S. District Judge for Kansas.” # # #