From the office of Sen. Roger Marshall

Sen. Roger Marshall addressed what he called "extraordinarily hard moments for our nation," focusing on somber remembrances of violence. He commemorated the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, honoring both first responders and ordinary people who lost their lives, while also acknowledging new tragedy with the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Marshall emphasized Kirk's role as a thought leader who reached millions of young people and college students about faith, America's foundational principles, and cross-political dialogue.

Marshall participated in several media interviews to discuss Kirk's death and its broader implications. He joined NewsNation to discuss Kirk's tragic death, his early beginnings, the legacy he leaves behind, and how his campus activism broke traditional molds. Marshall described Kirk as someone who filled people with hope and served as inspiration for political engagement. He also spoke with Fox Business about the assassination, Sen. Chuck Schumer's efforts to shut down the government, and constituent concerns he hears when back home in Kansas.

The senator joined Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning Kirk's assassination and honoring his life and legacy. The resolution detailed Kirk's background as a devoted husband, father and Christian, noting that he founded Turning Point USA in 2012, which became one of the fastest-growing conservative campus advocacy organizations in the country. The resolution formally condemns the assassination, extends condolences to Kirk's family including his wife Erika and two young children, and honors his commitment to constitutional principles and civil discourse regardless of political affiliation.

Marshall addressed health policy issues through multiple media appearances, speaking with Fox News, CBS, TBD and Newsmax about "Making America Healthy Again" and restoring trust at the Centers for Disease Control. He discussed the Democrats' "one-size-fits-all vaccine agenda" and last week's Senate hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. These discussions centered on his efforts to bring what he calls "common sense back to medicine."

The senator applauded the release of the Make America Healthy Again Strategy Report by HHS Secretary Kennedy, which focuses on children's health. Marshall praised the administration's willingness to address the chronic disease epidemic affecting American children and understand root causes. As founding member and Chairman of the MAHA Caucus, he has introduced legislation promoting holistic health approaches, treating food as medicine, improving soil health, and looking beyond pharmaceutical solutions to address America's chronic health issues.

Marshall highlighted several specific legislative initiatives within the MAHA framework, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would allow schools to serve whole and reduced milk as part of the National School Lunch Program. He also mentioned the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025, which would increase dairy product access for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, and the Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025, aimed at modernizing federal dietary guidelines with evidence-based nutritional information.

The senator announced $5.7 million in emergency relief funds from the Trump Administration for Kansas communities affected by severe weather. This funding follows a letter submitted by Marshall and fellow Kansas delegation members requesting federal assistance. The emergency aid addresses damage from storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred June 3-7, 2025, affecting multiple Kansas communities including Barber, Butler, Chase, Coffey, Cowley, Franklin, Greenwood, Harper, Hodgeman, Kingman, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Stanton, Sumner and Wallace counties. Marshall noted that President Trump personally called to deliver the news and expressed gratitude for the administration's support in helping Kansas communities rebuild after the natural disasters.