Press Releases
March 4, 2020
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Today, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., voted YES, and the House passed, H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Appropriations Act, to continue to address the virus at home and abroad, including expediting vaccine development, purchasing essential equipment and supplies, and assisting state and local health departments. Congressman Marshall issued a statement following the vote:
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March 2, 2020
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus continues to increase in the United States, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. encourages all residents and community leaders to be aware of precautionary steps they can begin taking to prepare their homes, schools, workplaces and health care settings for the possibility of a Coronavirus outbreak.
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February 29, 2020
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On Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the distribution of additional payments for farmers impacted by 2018 and 2019 disasters, including drought and flooding through the Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+).
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February 25, 2020
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Today, Democrats blocked a vote in the Senate on two pro-life bills: The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would require doctors to provide medical care to a child who survives an abortion, and the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would ban abortions beginning at 20 weeks. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., issued the following statement:
“The Democratic Party’s pro-abortion extremism knows no bounds,” said Rep. Marshall.
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February 25, 2020
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U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s request for additional funding for the CDC to continue its fight against the Coronavirus outbreak and keep the American population safe.
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February 20, 2020
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Thursday a new department-wide initiative aimed at reducing the agriculture industry’s environmental impact while continuing to use innovation to increase production and output to meet growing global demand.
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda aligns USDA’s resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands while cutting the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture in half by 2050. The strategy will set benchmarks for food loss and waste, carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and renewable energy.
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February 13, 2020
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., introduced H.R. 5882, the GENE Therapy Payment Act with Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Jason Crow (D-CO), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and David Schweikert (R-AZ).
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February 13, 2020
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More Americans than ever before are pet owners. About 67 percent of U.S. households own at least one pet and of course, highly value the wellbeing of their companion animals. Americans young and old have embraced pet ownership and recognize the positive impact of the human-animal bond.
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Pet Caucus, alongside his colleague Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN), which will focus on health and nutritional wellbeing of companion animals, commonsense legislation supporting pet ownership, and science-based and transparent regulations.
February 12, 2020
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Yesterday, Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins awarded Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., the organization’s “True Blue” award, for his 100% voting record on conservative, pro-life, and pro-family legislation.
“I came to Congress to represent traditional Kansas values and I will forever remain rock solid in the fight to protect life and uphold faith, family, and freedom. As a Christian father of four children and two grandchildren, who’s delivered over 5,000 babies, these issues are deeply personal to me,” said Rep. Marshall. “It is an honor to receive the True Blue Award from Family Research Council in recognition of my advocacy for conservative family values.”
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February 11, 2020
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At the invitation of President Donald J. Trump, Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., on Tuesday attended an official White House ceremony for the signing of S. 153, the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act. As a member of the Science, Space and Technology Committee and former Army officer, Rep. Marshall was a proud supporter and cosponsor of the House companion bill, which passed in February 2019.
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