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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Senator Marshall introduces bill requiring Labor Department's key performance indicators
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., introduced the Expedited Performance Indicator Act, a piece of legislation that mandates the Department of Labor (DOL) to implement its Primary Indicator of Performance in the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) within six months of enactment. This bill is part of a broader WIOA reform package from members of the HELP Committee.
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Lawmakers reintroduce bill aiming to streamline Medicare Advantage prior authorizations
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), John Thune (R-SD), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and Ami Bera (D-CA) have reintroduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to streamline the prior authorization process under Medicare Advantage, facilitating timely care for seniors and reducing administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden administration on border security and DOJ actions
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., appeared on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" to discuss his concerns about the Biden administration's handling of border security and the Department of Justice.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden policies on Newsmax interview
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined "American Agenda" on Newsmax to discuss several pressing issues, including the success of President Trump-endorsed candidates in GOP primary races, border security concerns, and inflation under the Biden administration.
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Senator Marshall supports new Republican Farm Bill focusing on agriculture
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has issued a statement regarding the newly released Republican Farm Bill framework, emphasizing its focus on agricultural priorities.
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Senator Marshall discusses GOP's farm bill framework on RFD-TV
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., appeared on Market Day Report on RFD-TV to discuss the Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill framework. The framework emphasizes crop insurance, increases reference prices, removes certain climate-related regulations introduced by the Biden administration, and invests in rural infrastructure.
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Senator Marshall discusses upcoming USPS audit addressing mail delays
Kansas City, KS – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall joined Fox 4 KC Live in the studio to discuss securing the upcoming USPS audit in the Kansas City metro area. This audit follows multiple letters sent by Senator Marshall and members of the delegation demanding answers on mail delays that have persisted for several months, causing a ripple effect across the state. The audit will investigate the efficiency of mail delivery at USPS sites in the Kansas-Missouri region.
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Senators press Amazon for clarity on delivery driver treatment
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and 32 other senators in seeking answers from Amazon regarding reports of mistreatment of its delivery drivers. This marks the second letter sent by the bipartisan group to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, following an initial inquiry on January 10, 2024. The first letter questioned Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program after employees reported that the company was attempting to avoid legal liability for the alleged mistreatment of DSP drivers.
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Senate approves resolution honoring D-Day's 80th anniversary
In advance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Coons (D-DE), commemorates this historic operation and expresses gratitude to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Allied troops responsible for executing this decisive maneuver in securing victory in Europe.
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FERC adjusts transmission costs benefiting Kansas consumers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., and Jerry Moran announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is adjusting its electricity transmission costs, which were previously forcing Kansas consumers to pay high amounts to transport wind energy produced in Kansas to other states. This decision is expected to save Kansas consumers money by reducing their subsidy of electricity transportation for other states.
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Kansas chosen for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid demonstration program
Senator Marshall announced that Kansas has been selected as one of the 10 states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. This development is seen as a significant step towards enhancing mental health and substance use services across the state.
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Senator Marshall calls for immediate halt on gain-of-function research
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has introduced a resolution urging an immediate vote on his legislation, the Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act. The bill seeks to halt gain-of-function (GOF) research, citing concerns that the Covid-19 virus likely resulted from such research funded by the U.S. government and conducted in Wuhan, China.
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Senator Marshall calls for halt on federal funding for gain-of-function research
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., called for immediate consideration of his legislation, the Viral Gain-of-Function Research Moratorium Act, which seeks to prohibit federal funding of viral gain-of-function research. His efforts were blocked by Democrats.
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Senator Marshall criticizes President Biden's border policies ahead of 2024 elections
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined his GOP colleagues to address President Joe Biden’s upcoming border announcement. This development comes five months before the 2024 presidential elections and amid what Senator Marshall describes as the "worst border crisis in CBP history."
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Senator Marshall criticizes President Biden's new asylum executive order
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., released a statement regarding President Biden’s recent executive order on asylum and border security.
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Senator Marshall demands answers from Dr. Fauci on unresolved Covid-19 questions
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has published an op-ed in The Epoch Times, demanding answers from Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding several unresolved questions related to Covid-19. The senator's piece addresses issues including the origins of Covid-19, alleged cover-ups, and claims that Dr. Fauci misled Congress while under oath.
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USPS announces audit following Senator Marshall's concerns over Kansas City mail delays
Kansas City, KS – In response to a delegation letter led by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. earlier this year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced an audit on mail services in the Kansas City area to evaluate the efficiency of operations at the Processing and Distribution Center. As part of this comprehensive audit, the USPS Office of Inspector General will conduct a thorough review of delivery operations and property conditions at several locations.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Trump conviction and vows resistance against Biden agenda
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., appeared on Fox Business's "Kudlow" to express his views on former President Donald Trump's conviction, calling it "the most egregious miscarriage of justice our nation has ever seen." Marshall emphasized that the true verdict will be determined at the ballot box in November.
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Senator Marshall hosts Kansas Gold Star families at First Division Monument ceremony
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall hosted Kansas Gold Star families this Memorial Day weekend to honor Fort Riley soldiers who lost their lives in service. The event took place at the First Division Infantry Monument in Washington, D.C., where the names of fallen soldiers were unveiled.
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Senator Marshall challenges HHS ruling on taxpayer-funded transgender surgeries
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to counter the Biden Administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) ruling that redefines “sex discrimination” in health programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. The ruling mandates faith-based organizations to provide transgender surgeries and potentially abortion procedures. Additionally, it requires insurance coverage for gender transition procedures, overriding state laws banning these services. States would also be compelled to fund transgender surgeries with taxpayer dollars.