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 criticizes border bailout bill and previews monument dedication
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, appeared on Newsmax's "Wake Up America" to discuss his opposition to Senate Democrats’ border bailout legislation. Additionally, he previewed this weekend’s dedication ceremony where over 600 names of fallen soldiers will be added to the First Infantry Division Monument in Washington, D.C. Senator Marshall will host four Gold Star families for this ceremony.
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Senator Marshall introduces bill aimed at reducing regulatory burden on small businesses
On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., introduced the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden that federal regulations impose on small businesses. According to data from 2022, compliance with these regulations cost American small businesses an average of $14,700 per employee annually.
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Senator Marshall votes against proposed Democratic border bailout
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Homeland Security Committee, has issued a statement regarding his vote against President Joe Biden's proposed border bailout. "For over three years, our national security and our nation’s sovereignty have been an afterthought for this Administration. Democrats have welcomed over 11 million illegal migrants, many unvetted, including terrorists, gang members, and Chinese nationalists creating the worst border crisis in CBP history," Senator Marshall stated.
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Senator Marshall criticizes Democrats' border bailout bill ahead of elections
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., appeared on Fox Business's Evening Edit to discuss Senate Democrats' recent border bailout bill. The legislation comes six months before the election and has been criticized by Senator Marshall as an ineffective measure that exacerbates the existing crisis.
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Senator Marshall criticizes proposed Democratic border bailout bill
On May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Roger Marshall criticized Senate Democrats for their proposed border bailout bill, which Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bring to a vote this week. Senator Marshall described the bill as politically motivated and intended to support vulnerable Senate Democrats facing challenging campaigns in 2024.
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Senator Marshall calls for passage of border security and election integrity bills
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., called for unanimous consent to pass two significant bills on the Senate Floor this evening. Senator Marshall, alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), urged the immediate passage of H.R. 2, the Secure Our Borders Act. This legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives over a year ago, aims to secure the border by completing the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, ending catch and release policies, hiring more border patrol agents, and addressing asylum abuse. Senate Democrats blocked this bill from consideration.
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Senator Marshall hosts Kansas Gold Star families for Memorial Day events
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall will host Kansas Gold Star families in Washington, D.C., for Memorial Day Weekend to honor their loved ones who sacrificed their lives in service to the country. During the trip, Senator Marshall will join them in the First Division Monument rededication ceremony, which will add more than 631 names of First Infantry Division soldiers killed in action.
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Senator Marshall discusses Memorial Day plans and Farm Bill on KWCH
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently appeared on KWCH to discuss his plans for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The senator will be hosting Kansas Gold Star families in Washington, D.C. for the First Division Monument expansion rededication ceremony.
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Senator Marshall discusses Memorial Day plans and farm bill updates
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently appeared on KAKE live in studio to discuss his upcoming Memorial Day weekend events and the recent Farm Bill framework released by Senate Democrats.
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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.