Mr. President, just 2 years ago, we were a land of open borders, crime was surging across the country, and fraud was rampant. But today, the borders are secure; crime, murder rates--a 100-year low; and fraudsters are going to jail. That is why today I am rising to support the Protecting American Taxpayers Act. For years, Washington accepted fraud as the cost of doing business. The government wrote the checks, the fraudsters cashed them, and hard- working Americans were left to foot the bill. Those same hard-working Americans knew intuitively that was driving up their cost of living.
2026 MidtermsSolid SeatR+18$2.6M raised
Roger Marshall
Senator · Kansas · Republican
Roger Marshall
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise today to ask the Senate body to join me in the stopping of the funding of viral gain-of-function research. Viral gain-of-function research is what led, of course, to the COVID virus being developed and, of course, the COVID epidemic. I think it is important to pause and stop and think why this is still important--what is it now--5 or 6 years later. We all know we lost 1 million Americans to this COVID virus. Twenty million Americans still suffer from long COVID. Many, many Americans died alone--maybe at a nursing home, maybe in their own home.
Mr. President, moms.gov, M-O-M-S.gov--moms.gov--I want to congratulate the White House on giving folks out there a one-stop shop. It is for folks that are expecting. It is for couples that are pregnant. And it is especially, I think, for people that want to become pregnant. It is to talk about what to expect when expecting, to talk about folic acid and the importance of prenatal vitamins before you conceive. But a very special area, of my concern, from the moms.gov is to talk about infertility.
Biography
Roger Marshall, a physician with decades of experience in rural healthcare, was elected as U.S. Senator for Kansas in 2020. He has prioritized improving access to quality medical care, supporting agriculture, and strengthening border security. Marshall has introduced legislation to expand rural telehealth services and serves on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, shaping policy for Kansas’s farming communities. He approaches his role with a focus on practical problem-solving and advocates for the needs of Kansans in Washington.
Education
- M.D., University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS1987
- A.S., Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS1980
- B.S. in Biochemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2021–PresentSenator from Kansas. 1 term.
U.S. Representative
2017–2021Represented Kansas's 1st congressional district for 2 terms.
Doctor, Ob/gyn
Board Chairman, Great Bend Regional Hospital
Board Vice Chairman, Farmers Bank and Trust
Rotary District Governor
Policy Focus
Health10%
Agriculture and Food5%
Crime and Law Enforcement3%
Taxation3%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Roger Marshall's record in Congress.
Rural Hospital Funding
Secured increased federal funding to support rural hospitals and healthcare access in Kansas.
COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Supported and helped pass COVID-19 relief packages benefiting Kansas families, farmers, and small businesses.
Agricultural Research Act
Co-sponsored legislation to expand agricultural research funding and innovation for Kansas farmers.
Water Infrastructure Improvements
Advocated for and obtained federal investment in Kansas water infrastructure and flood control projects.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Finance
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