Biography
Roger Wayne Marshall, born on August 9, 1960, in El Dorado, Kansas, is a Republican politician and physician serving as the junior United States Senator from Kansas since January 3, 2021. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, he represented Kansas's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. Marshall is a fifth-generation farm kid who grew up in Butler County, Kansas. He practiced medicine as an obstetrician/gynecologist in Great Bend for over 25 years, delivering more than 5,000 babies. Marshall also served seven years in the U.S. Army Reserve, achieving the rank of captain.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Associate's degree from Butler Community College, 1980
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Kansas State University
- Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1987
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Political Experience:
- U.S. Representative for Kansas's 1st congressional district, 2017–2021
- U.S. Senator for Kansas, 2021–present
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- Chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
- Member of the Senate Finance Committee
- Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Chairman of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
- Member of the Senate Budget Committee
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Caucus Memberships:
- Member of the GOP Doctors Caucus
- Member of the Pro-Life Caucus
- Member of the Western Caucus
- Member of the Friends of Australia Caucus
- Member of the Congressional Rare Disease Caucus
- Member of the Senate Hunger Caucus
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Legislative Focus:
- Advocate for healthcare reform, leveraging his medical background to influence health policy
- Proponent of agricultural policies supporting Kansas farmers and ranchers
- Strong supporter of pro-life initiatives
- Defender of Second Amendment rights
- Promoter of U.S. trade interests globally
Marshall's extensive experience in medicine and agriculture informs his legislative priorities, emphasizing healthcare, rural development, and economic growth.
