February 4, 2021

McConnell Names Marshall to Agriculture, HELP, Small Business, and Energy Committees

(Washington, D.C., February 4, 2021) – Yesterday, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell named U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee; the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for the 117^th Congress. Following a phone call with Republican Leader McConnell, Senator Marshall issued this statement:

“I am honored to be named to these important committees as they give our state a seat at the table when it comes to protecting the Kansas way of life and tackling the many issues facing our nation,” said Senator Marshall. “As a fifth generation farm kid, someone who has spent many years leading businesses in a variety of fields, and as a physician, I look forward to adding the Kansas perspective to each of these committees.”

Senator John Boozman, Republican Leader of the Senate Ag Committee said, “We are pleased to welcome Senator Marshall to the Ag Committee. He brings a strong understanding of the committee’s portfolio, and his appointment ensures that Kansas continues to have a crucial vote in the direction of our nation’s agriculture policy. I know Senator Marshall is ready to get to work to help our nation’s farmers and ranchers, and we are eager to add his voice to the discussion.”

“I want to welcome Senator Marshall to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee,” said Senator John Barrasso, Republican Leader of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “His insights will strengthen our committee. I look forward to partnering with Roger as we work to promote America’s energy security, economic strength, and environmental stewardship.”

“I’m pleased Senator Marshall will be joining the Senate HELP Committee,” said Senator Richard Burr, Republican Leader of the HELP Committee. “Senator Marshall brings with him more than 25 years of experience practicing medicine. As we continue to face some of the greatest public health, education, and economic challenges of our lifetime, Senator Marshall will bring a valuable perspective to the Committee. I look forward to working with him as we tackle the most pressing issues confronting our nation.”

Background:

For more information on each committee and to learn more about their jurisdictions, click on the links below:

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