US Senator Roger Marshall (KS)
Recent News About US Senator Roger Marshall (KS)
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Senators introduce CRAs to reverse Biden's ESA rules changes
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., along with Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Senate Western Caucus Vice Chair Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions. These resolutions aim to overturn the Biden administration's reversal of key reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Trump administration had previously increased stakeholder engagement, defined critical habitat, and ensured species recovery plans were effective.
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Senator Marshall requests expansion of DoD investigation into funding for Chinese labs
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has penned a letter to Inspector General Robert Storch of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), commending him for initiating an investigation into the funding directed towards China's research labs as mandated by the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The senator also requested that the scope of this investigation be expanded to include other DoD funding allocated to potentially risky virology research.
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Senators introduce bill to streamline prescription drug access
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at streamlining access to prescription drugs that require a health plan’s approval. The process, known as prior authorization, currently necessitates physicians and other clinicians to navigate through extensive administrative procedures to provide their patients with the necessary prescription medicine, including life-saving treatment.
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Senators introduce resolution recognizing National Police Week
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., alongside Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), has introduced a resolution to designate the week of May 12 through 18, 2024 as National Police Week. The resolution has also been cosponsored by an additional 75 Senate colleagues.
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Senator Marshall discusses crime crisis and legislative solutions on Fox Business
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently appeared on Varney & Co on Fox Business to discuss the ongoing crime crisis in Washington, D.C. and his legislative efforts aimed at addressing this issue.
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Senators introduce bipartisan CRA to overturn Biden's DOL rule
Today, Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Ted Budd (R-NC), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn a rule from the Department of Labor (DOL). The senators argue that this rule endangers financial choice and access.
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Senator Marshall discusses End Aerial Invasion Act on National Report
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently joined the National Report on Newsmax to discuss his legislation, the End Aerial Invasion Act, and his recent op-ed addressing migrants using the CBP One app as valid forms of identification at airports.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden's continued Covid pandemic spending
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall recently participated in a press conference alongside Senators Schmitt (R-MO), Ricketts (R-NE), and Johnson (R-WI). The objective of the conference was to shed light on the alleged misuse of Covid pandemic funds by the current administration, which is reportedly costing taxpayers $13 billion.
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Senator Marshall discusses leadership change and new legislation on Fox Business
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall recently appeared on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss a range of topics, including President Trump's recent polling lead in battleground states and the urgency to replace Joe Biden in the upcoming November elections.
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Senator Marshall responds to DEA's National Drug Threat Assessment
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment. The report identifies fentanyl as the deadliest drug threat ever faced by the United States, attributing nearly 38,000 American deaths to it in just the first half of 2023. The assessment also highlights states with significant Mexican cartel presence, including Kansas.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to restore due process rights in health care
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with colleagues Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) have introduced the Physician and Patient Safety Act to restore due process rights for physicians.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden administration's stance on aid to Israel
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined his Senate GOP colleagues in a press conference to discuss the Biden Administration's stance on aid to Israel. During his remarks, Senator Marshall expressed his concern over what he referred to as President Biden's "schizophrenic national security policy."
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Senators introduce MOMS Act to support women and strengthen families
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has joined forces with Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) to introduce the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act ahead of Mother's Day. The legislation aims to provide essential support to women during typically challenging phases of motherhood, including prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development periods. It also seeks to enhance access to resources and assistance that can help mothers and their children thrive.
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Senator Marshall advocates for inclusion of rendering in waste reduction strategy
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has led a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the omission of 'rendering' from the Administration’s Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics (“Draft Strategy”). Rendering is a process that recycles leftover animal scraps from various sources, converting food waste into products such as soap, candles, biofuels, among others.
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Senator Marshall advocates for healthcare reform at Senate Budget Committee hearing
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently participated in the Senate Budget Committee hearing on Reducing Paperwork, Cutting Costs: Alleviating Administrative Burdens in Health Care. During the hearing, he stressed the need to reform prior authorization for hospitals and physicians nationwide. He shared his personal experiences as a practicing physician and highlighted how prior authorization can compromise patient care.
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Senator Marshall advocates for Credit Card Competition Act on Senate Floor
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has taken to the Senate Floor to request unanimous consent for a vote on adding the Credit Card Competition Act to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization. This bipartisan bill has been blocked from receiving a vote by Senate Leadership for two years.
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Senator Marshall Discusses No Flights for Terrorists Act and Criticizes Biden Administration
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Evening Edit on Fox Business to discuss his legislation introduced on May 7, 2024, the No Flights for Terrorists Act. Senator Marshall’s legislation would put protestors who have pledged their allegiance to terrorist organizations like Hamas on the TSA No Fly List.
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Senator Marshall and Blackburn Introduce Measure to Put Pro-Hamas Terrorist Agitators on FAA No Fly List
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have introduced an amendment and legislation, The No Flights For Terrorists Act, aiming to put individuals on the no-fly list if they have shown support for violence against Jewish people or terrorist groups. This legislative response addresses the antisemitic and pro-Hamas movements on college campuses. Senator Marshall stated, "Hamas terrorist sympathizers don’t just hate Israel, they hate America and everything we stand for." Senator Blackburn added, "It is unacceptable for terrorist sympathizers to...
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Sens. Marshall and Moran Bill to Name Kansas VA Clinic After Captain Elwin “Al” Shopteese
The U.S. Senate passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to name the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, after Captain Elwin “Al” Shopteese. The legislation formally designates the clinic as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” or the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.”
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Senator Marshall Questions Biden Administration's Actions on Aid to Israel
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., led a letter to President Joe Biden questioning recent reports of aid blocked to Israel. Senator Marshall expressed concern about the lack of transparency and potential rerouting of aid to Ukraine. The letter highlighted the need for clarity on the administration's actions and its stance towards Israel.