February 4, 2021

McConnell Names Marshall to HELP Committee

(Washington, D.C., February 4, 2021) – Yesterday, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell named U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) 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 the Senate HELP Committee. As a physician for more than 25 years treating patients in rural Kansas, it is no secret that health care is the passion of my life’s work,” said Senator Marshall. “As a member of the Senate HELP Committee, I will continue to advance transparent, innovative, and consumer-driven solutions to lower costs, inject more choice into the system, deliver cures, and put people back in control of their health care decisions. I look forward to adding a Kansas physician perspective to this important committee.”

“I’m pleased Senator Marshall will be joining the Senate HELP Committee,” said HELP Committee Republican Leader Senator Richard Burr. “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.”

Chad Austin, President and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association said, “Senator Marshall getting a seat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is great news for Kansas’ hospitals, and we at the Kansas Hospital Association look forward to continuing our close working relationship to maintain and improve our state’s health care delivery system.”

Vicki Whitaker, Executive Director of the Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine said, “The Kansas Association of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased that Senator Roger Marshall has been appointed to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Having Senator Marshall’s health care background and experience on the Committee will benefit the citizens of Kansas and the United States.”

Dennis Kriesel, Executive Director of the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments said, “The Kansas Association of Local Health Departments is excited to learn that Senator Marshall will be serving on the Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. As we continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic and various other public health challenges we know that Senator Marshall will work to ensure the needs of Kansans are a top consideration in Federal response.”

Kevin Robertson, Executive Director of the Kansas Dental Association said, “Kansas dentists are pleased with Doc Marshall’s appointment to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. We look forward to working with him in that important position on programs to improve dental access across our state.”

Nate Rockers Pharm D, President of the Kansas Pharmacists Association said, “We are excited to have Senator Marshall assigned to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Senator Marshall has been a champion of the Kansas pharmacy community. We look forward to his continued support of pharmacy as a member of the HELP Committee, especially as it relates to the COVID-19 response and pharmacy benefits management reform.”

Denise Cyzman, CEO of Community Care Network of Kansas said, “Dr. Marshall has been very supportive of Community Health Centers during his tenure in Congress. His understanding of health care and health policy should prove valuable in his new assignment.”

Background:

Senator Marshall was also named to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for the 117^th Congress. For more information on each committee and to learn more about their jurisdictions, click on the links below:

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