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Marshall and Barrasso propose reallocating COVID-19 funds for border wall completion

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and John Barrasso have reintroduced the Build the Wall Act, which proposes using unobligated COVID-19 funds to complete the construction of the border wall along the southern U.S. border.

By Joco Today | Jan 21, 2025

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Senator Marshall comments on Trump's inauguration as 47th president

Today, Senator Roger Marshall issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

By Joco Today | Jan 20, 2025

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Senators introduce bill to redesignate Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

By Joco Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jim Risch, along with several Republican colleagues, have introduced the Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act.

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GOP senators propose repeal of natural gas tax

By Joco Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Ted Cruz have introduced legislation aimed at repealing the Natural Gas Tax implemented by the Biden Administration as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Bipartisan senators urge Biden to stop secretive trade agreement negotiations

By Joco Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, along with U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo and Ranking Member Ron Wyden, has led a bipartisan group of senators urging the Biden Administration to halt secret trade negotiations.

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Senators introduce Sarah's Law targeting immigration-related crime loopholes

By Joco Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Joni Ernst are advocating for Sarah’s Law, a legislative effort named in memory of Sarah Root, a 21-year-old woman who was killed by an illegal immigrant driving under the influence.

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Senators introduce bill to block creation of federal firearms registry

By Joco Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jim Risch, along with Congressman Michael Cloud, have introduced the No Retaining Every Gun In a System that Restricts Your (REGISTRY) Rights Act.

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Kansas Forest Service receives $3.2M grant for wildfire risk management facility

By Joco Today | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has announced that the Kansas Forest Service will receive $3,263,176 in federal funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

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Senator Marshall supports Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary nominee

By Joco Today | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall expressed his support for Scott Bessent, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Treasury, during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

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FDA bans Red No. 3 following pressure from MAHA caucus

By Joco Today | Jan 16, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned Red No. 3 from foods, dietary supplements, and ingested medicines.

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Senators introduce bill against IRS 'Direct File' program

By Joco Today | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Marsha Blackburn, along with several colleagues, have introduced the Fostering Autonomy in Independent Returns by Prohibiting Redundant and Extralegal Programs (FAIR PREP) Act.

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Senator Marshall supports Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

By Joco Today | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has written an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, advocating for Scott Bessent as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Treasury.

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Senator Marshall discusses confirmation hearings and wildfire aid on Varney & Co

By Joco Today | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall recently appeared on Varney & Co. to discuss several pressing issues, including Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing and disaster aid for California wildfires.

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Senators propose bill to restrict ATF's authority on firearm import decisions

By Joco Today | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and James Risch have introduced the Sporting Firearms Access Act in Washington, D.C. This legislation aims to prevent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from denying imports of firearms and...

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Senators introduce resolutions aiming to safeguard women’s participation in sports

By Joco Today | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Marsha Blackburn, along with their Republican colleagues, have introduced two resolutions aimed at safeguarding the interests of women and girls in sports.

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Senator Marshall discusses cabinet nominations and national momentum

By Joco Today | Jan 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall recently appeared on Fox Business's "The Evening Edit" to discuss the Senate's committee hearings on President Trump's cabinet nominees.

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Belleville clinic gains approval for Medicare and Medicaid service

By Joco Today | Jan 14, 2025

After advocacy from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, the Belleville Medical Clinic in Kansas, operated by Republic County Hospital, has been approved to serve Medicare and Medicaid patients.

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Senators introduce concealed-carry reciprocity bill with GOP support

By Joco Today | Jan 13, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, John Cornyn, and their Republican colleagues have introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

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VETS Safe Travel Act offers TSA PreCheck benefits for disabled veterans

By Joco Today | Jan 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, Todd Young, Tammy Duckworth, and Maggie Hassan have announced the signing of the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act into law.

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Senator Marshall emphasizes quick confirmations for Trump's cabinet

By Joco Today | Jan 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall appeared on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the upcoming Senate confirmation hearings for President Trump's cabinet nominees.