U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)
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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.
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Marshall Joins Blackburn in Leading Resolution To Recognize ‘American Girls In Sports Day’
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and Senator Marsha Blackburn have introduced a resolution to recognize October 10 as ‘American Girls in Sports Day.’ Senator Marshall expressed his support, stating, “I am honored to stand alongside Senator Blackburn and defend Title IX from the Biden Administration’s wrath that jeopardizes every woman student athlete’s safety.” Senator Blackburn highlighted the significance of Title IX, saying, “For nearly 50 years, Title IX has represented an American commitment to provide women with equal opportunities in educational...
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Kansas Delegation Sends Letter Urging USDA to Restore NASS Surveys
Topeka, KS – Today, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) stood alongside the Kansas Delegation and 67 congressional colleagues in a unified effort by penning a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack. The letter urges the USDA to reconsider its decision to cancel or discontinue several National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports."The reports slated for discontinuation are highly valuable to the entire U.S. agricultural sector, and particularly for cattle, cotton, and grain. For example, the July Cattle report offers producers and market analysts key...
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Senator Roger Marshall’s Statement on Senate Democrats Farm Bill Framework Release
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, expressed his thoughts on the recently released Democrats' Farm Bill framework. Senator Marshall highlighted his concerns and priorities regarding the bill."Putting pen to paper on the Farm Bill is long overdue and is welcomed by our farmers and ranchers as the next step in negotiations. As you might expect, the proposal, in its current form, largely reflects the Democrat priorities of more spending in the nutrition title and the addition of many new climate change...
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Senator Marshall’s Statement on Joe Biden’s Ill-Advised Veto of the Bipartisan Joint Employer Rule
May 3, 2024Manhattan, KS- Today, President Joe Biden vetoed a bipartisan measure that would have overturned the administration’s expansion of burdensome and unnecessary joint employer standards. The double down by this administration on this misguided decision is an assault on our small businesses and the franchise business model responsible for nearly 9 million jobs across the United States.The Joint Employer status is established when two businesses are found to be controlling the working conditions of employees. Having broader joint employer standards would put undue...
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Senator Marshall Outlines Solutions for Maternal Health Crisis in Senate Committee Hearing
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a former Obstetrician-Gynecologist, addressed witnesses during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on maternal mortality in the US. Senator Marshall shared his insights and experiences, emphasizing the need for improvements in maternal health outcomes.During the hearing, Senator Marshall highlighted the importance of addressing maternal deaths, stating, "I want to make sure everybody knows that one maternal death is too many." He also stressed the significance of community...
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Senator Marshall Goes to Senate Floor on National College Decision Day As Millions of Students’ Futures Remain in Limbo
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. addressed the Senate Floor on National College Decision Day, expressing deep concern over the uncertain futures of millions of students affected by the Department of Education's FAFSA application process. The Senator highlighted that the current situation has left many students and schools in a state of limbo, with no clear path forward for the upcoming school year.In his remarks, Senator Marshall emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "Today should be a day of celebration... But instead, I rise today...
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Senator Marshall Leads Republican Conference Budget Reform Meeting
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., led a Republican conference meeting on May 1, 2024, to address the broken budget process in the United States. In a statement released ahead of the meeting, Senator Marshall emphasized the importance of tackling the nation's historic national debt crisis."Today, we will sit down as a conference and discuss solutions to fixing our broken budget process. Our nation is facing a historic national debt crisis that we must address- no more hollow talking points and budget gimmicks to keep the lights on in the federal...
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Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation Fighting Back Against Illegal Aliens Voting in D.C. Elections
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has introduced the Demanding Citizenship in D.C. Elections Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring that only U.S. citizens can vote in municipal elections in the District of Columbia. The bill, cosponsored by Senator Rick Scott and led in the House by Rep. Timmons, comes in response to the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 allowing noncitizens to vote in D.C.Senator Marshall expressed his concerns about the current situation, stating, “Joe Biden has erased our borders- undermined our national security, and threatened our...
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Senator Marshall Leads Letter and Introduces Legislation For Agricultural Disaster Relief
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has taken proactive steps to address agricultural losses in 2023 by leading a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration. Senator Marshall urged leadership to include funding for a disaster program in the Fiscal Year 2025 funding bill. Alongside this effort, Senator Marshall introduced legislation aimed at ensuring proper guardrails on the funding to address concerns with the USDA’s emergency relief payment program.The American Farm Bureau Federation...
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Senator Marshall Joins Mornings with Maria: Biden's Words "as Cheap as the Fentanyl Tablets Flooding our Borders"
Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to address President Biden's discussions with the Mexican president regarding the border crisis and anti-Israel protests on college campuses. During the interview, Senator Marshall criticized Biden's approach to the border crisis, stating, "Joe Biden's words are as cheap as the fentanyl tablets that will kill 300 people, 300 young Americans today."Marshall highlighted the potential solutions to the border crisis, emphasizing the importance of policy changes such as the Remain in Mexico...
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Senator Marshall Releases Statement on Foreign Aid Bill
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has taken a firm stance against the foreign aid bill that proposes an additional $60 billion to Ukraine. In a recent statement, Senator Marshall expressed his concerns regarding the allocation of funds, emphasizing the priorities of the American people.Senator Marshall highlighted the challenges faced by the United States under the current administration, stating, “Under the Biden Administration, Venezuelan drug cartels have been given more operational control of our southern border than U.S. Border Patrol agents.” He...