Senator Marshall Releases Statement After Finance Committee Advances Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Nomination to be HHS Secretary

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued the following statement on President Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. after the Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to advance his nomination.

“It is an indisputable fact that there is a chronic disease epidemic across our country. At both of his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy laid out the facts on why he is the right person at the right time to lead the U.S. Health and Human Services Department,” said Senator Marshall. “He is laser-focused on addressing the chronic diseases crisis and improving nutrition and food policy to secure healthier outcomes for all Americans. As a physician, I stand firmly behind RFK Jr.’s nomination and am pleased to see the Finance Committee advance his nomination. I look forward to voting for him on the Senate floor and working with him on our shared goal to Make America Healthy Again.”