U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)
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Senate Republicans unite behind resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas
On the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined a resolution sponsored by Senator Joni Ernst, condemning the Iran-backed Hamas regime. The resolution supports Israel's survival and calls for the release of American hostages. All Republican senators have cosponsored this resolution.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden-Harris response and fund allocation after Hurricane Helene
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall appeared on Fox Business's "Mornings with Maria" to express his concerns about the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of emergency response funds and border security. Senator Marshall criticized the administration for reallocating FEMA resources, which he claims were diverted from hurricane relief efforts to support housing for migrants.
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Senator Marshall joins call for DOJ action on illegal voting registrations
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has joined a group of lawmakers, led by Senator Bill Hagerty and Representative Andy Biggs, in addressing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the Department of Justice's handling of cases involving illegal aliens registering to vote in American elections. The lawmakers expressed concern over reports of non-citizens participating in federal elections and criticized the DOJ for its lack of response to an inquiry sent on July 12, 2024.
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Marshall and Klobuchar propose bill to improve breast cancer screening coverage
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Amy Klobuchar have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving health insurance coverage for breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging. The Find It Early Act proposes that all health insurance plans cover various breast imaging technologies, such as mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, molecular imaging, and other advanced methods, without cost-sharing for individuals who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer.
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Senators introduce BE GONE Act targeting deportation of sex offenders
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Joni Ernst have introduced the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at deporting illegal immigrants convicted of sexual offenses and preventing their entry into the United States. This legislative move comes in response to a report indicating that 16,320 illegal immigrants with sexual assault convictions are currently residing in the country.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden-Harris policies amid Middle East tensions
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall recently appeared on Newsmax to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Iran's attack on Israel. He criticized the Biden-Harris Administration's foreign policies, suggesting they have emboldened adversaries like Iran. According to Marshall, former President Trump's approach resulted in "peace through strength," whereas he claims the current administration has allowed Iran to finance violent attacks.
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Senator Marshall comments on Farm Bill expiration
At midnight tonight, the Farm Bill, which provides crucial support for Kansas agriculture, will expire. On the day when a new package should have already been in place, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., released a statement on the Farm Bill’s imminent expiration.
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Senators criticize Biden-Harris Administration’s policy on Iran
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., along with U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and U.S. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), has sent a letter to President Joe Biden criticizing the administration's policies towards Iran. They argue that these policies have allowed Iran to advance its nuclear program significantly.
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Senator Marshall calls for overhaul following security failures
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall appeared on Fox Business's "The Evening Edit" to discuss the recent security failures of the Secret Service, particularly regarding the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, PA. This follows a report from the Senate Homeland Security Committee detailing significant operational breakdowns.
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Senators introduce bill supporting small oil producers with tax incentives
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and James Lankford have introduced a bill aimed at supporting small oil producers by offering tax incentives for well management. The legislation allows producers to deposit funds into a tax-free account, with the principal and any gains being non-taxable if used for capping and remediating wells.
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Marshall introduces bill with Risch aiming at banning state-enforced handgun rosters
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jim Risch have introduced the Modern Firearms Safety Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting states from enforcing handgun rosters. These lists of pre-approved handguns mandate manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms, which restricts citizens' ability to purchase their preferred firearms.
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Senator Marshall urges swift passage of SAVE Act for election integrity
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall called for the immediate passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on the Senate floor this afternoon. The SAVE Act aims to protect election integrity by requiring proof of American citizenship when registering to vote.
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Senator Marshall discusses security lapses in attempted assassination of President Trump
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall appeared on Fox's "America’s Newsroom" to discuss a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee report on the security lapses during an assassination attempt on President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. The report highlights significant issues within the Secret Service.
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Legislation introduced restricting biofuel tax credits to domestic sources
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has introduced the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that seeks to restrict the eligibility of the 45Z Tax Credit to renewable fuels made from domestically sourced feedstocks. The legislation also aims to extend this tax credit for a full ten years. Co-led by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), the bill has companion legislation in the House of Representatives introduced by Representatives Mann (R-KS-01) and Kaptur (D-OH-09). Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Tammy Baldwin...
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Senator Marshall criticizes pharmacy benefit managers over drug pricing
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., questioned the CEO of Novo Nordisk during a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on drug pricing. The focus was on the role that Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play in inflating the prices of essential drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide). Senator Marshall's questions highlighted how PBMs are profiting significantly at the expense of patients and pharmaceutical companies.
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Senators respond to DOJ lawsuit against Visa alleging antitrust violations
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Dick Durbin have issued a statement following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent lawsuit against Visa. The DOJ alleges that Visa maintains a monopoly over debit network markets through anticompetitive practices, which violate federal antitrust law.
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Senators urge Biden-Harris Administration to address migrant children program issues
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has joined Senator Chuck Grassley and other Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to address abuses in the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The lawmakers are calling for cooperation with Congress to eliminate these abuses and end what they describe as a cover-up by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Senator Marshall demands testimony from BLS commissioner over job report revision
Senator Marshall demands BLS commissioner testifies on 800,000 downward revision to 2023 jobs report
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Senator Marshall urges enhanced Secret Service protection for former President Trump
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., addressed the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) today, urging the Biden Administration to provide former President Trump with the same level of Secret Service protection as current President Biden and Vice President Harris.
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Senator Marshall calls for increased Secret Service protection for President Trump
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., appeared on Fox Business's "Varney & Co." to discuss the necessity of increasing Secret Service protection for President Trump following a second assassination attempt. Additionally, he addressed concerns about Google's alleged censorship of conservative viewpoints.