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Senator Marshall: I am Fighting to Bring Down the Cost of Living for All Kansans.This week, I joined Newsmax, Fox Business, and KCMO to discuss the Credit Card Competition Act and how it will bring down costs for small businesses and consumers, my fertilizer legislative package aimed at reducing input costs for farmers, the ongoing Iran ceasefire negotiations, my assessment of Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing to serve as the next Federal Reserve Chairman, and more. 
Click HERE or on the image above for my full interview on Newsmax. 
Click HERE or on the image above for my full interview on Fox Business. 
Click HERE or on the image above for my full interview with Pete Mundo. Senator Marshall Joins Wichita Small Business Roundtable Highlighting Capital Access & Tax ReliefLate last week, I was able to participate in a Wichita Chamber roundtable with representatives from over 10 local businesses. We discussed local successes and challenges and I highlighted my ongoing work in Washington, D.C. to support Kansas small businesses, expand access to capital, supporting workforce development, and ensuring Main Street businesses have the tools they need to grow.
I specifically highlighted my Investing in All of America Act which is headed to the President’s desk and will bring more private investor dollars to Kansas small businesses. We also discussed the 20% small business deduction made permanent in the Working Family Tax Cuts Act. 
Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall Joins Major Anti-Fraud Package to Protect Kansans’ Taxpayer DollarsThis week I was proud to introduce the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislation package designed to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and crack down on fraudsters exploiting federal programs. The package is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion.
Included in the package is my WALZ Act to help prevent fraud by requiring payments to be made as reimbursements only after services have been provided—closing loopholes that have allowed billions in taxpayer dollars to be stolen. The WALZ Act was introduced after widespread fraud in Minnesota and beyond exposed the fact that $1.4 billion is stolen from taxpayers each day.
Fraud doesn’t stop at state lines and right now, federal loopholes are allowing it to run rampant across the country. The Protecting American Taxpayers Act closes those gaps before the next billion-dollar theft happens. Kansans work too hard to watch their money disappear into the pockets of criminal fraud rings. Click here to learn more. Senators Marshall Introduces Legislation to Bring Accuracy to CBO Budget BaselinesThis week I was proud to introduce the No Bias in the Baseline Act, legislation that would reform the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) annual baseline. When Kansas families make a budget in January, they don’t just assume that they get to spend more because it’s a new year — they still make choices based on their income even when costs have gone up. Congress should be held to that same standard. With our national debt exceeding $39 trillion, my bill will bring accountability and honest budgeting back to Washington. By ensuring that the information the CBO gives Congress does not include assumptions but instead provides a baseline that accurately reflects current law, budget negotiations will no longer start at an already-inflated starting point. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this commonsense step to getting the finances of our nation back in order. Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall: Trump Admin Has Done More for Rural Healthcare & Rural Economy Than Any AdminThis week, I had the opportunity to question Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) and Finance Committee Hearings focused on the Department’s fiscal year 2027 budget. My questions focused on the damaging impact the Affordable Care Acthad on rural providers and advancing the MAHA movement’s mission to restore common sense and prevention to our health care system. I praised President Trump’s commitment to rural America through the Rural Health Transformation Fund, which increases federal support for rural hospitals by 50 percent over five years. 
Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall: We Must Treat the Root Cause of Mental Health, Not Just Medicate ItThis week I had the privilege to join a roundtable hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) focused on mental health and substance abuse care around the state. I emphasized the need to address the mental health crisis in farmers, with more farmers dying of suicide each year than farm accidents. As an advocate for targeted solutions rather than just medication, I was excited to share the work of Kansas State Extension offices, Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Corn, and farm credit institutions for helping identify individuals in crisis and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health treatment in rural communities. While Kansas has made progress in helping bring mental healthcare to the places where it is needed through behavioral health clincs and other embedded mental health solutions, we still have work to do. I am excited to see the Trump Administration recognizing the unique challenges of rural America as they work to address mental health crises around the country. 
Click here to learn more. Senators Marshall Introduces Legislation to Expand Health Savings AccountsThis week, I introduced the Health Savings Account (HSA) Expansion Act, legislation that will expand access to HSAs and give Kansans more freedom and flexibility in how they pay for their healthcare. This bill will expand HSA eligibility to people on Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, allow a person to pay for their insurance premium or health care sharing ministry expenses with HSA funds, and more. As a physician for 25 years, I saw firsthand how confusing and expensive our health care system can be. This legislation will give Americans more flexibility, more choice, and more control over how they manage their medical expenses. Health care decisions belong to patients and families and not politicians. Click here to learn more. Senator Marshall Celebrates National Library WeekThis week was National Library Week, a time to recognize the libraries and librarians across Kansas who serve as true pillars of their communities. Kansas libraries are more than just a place to check out books. They provide programs for kids, resources for families, and in many rural communities, they're the only place a student can get reliable high-speed internet. That access matters — and it's making a real difference for the next generation of Kansans. As we approach America 250, Kansas libraries are also helping Kansans rediscover the history that makes this country great. I encourage you to take advantage of that over this next week, visit your local library, attend an America 250 event, or sit down with a good book. For more information on America 250 events or to find a library near you, visit the State Library of Kansas website. |
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