Roger Marshall

This bill would make it easier for women, infants, and children to get WIC benefits. It would let participants choose to have their WIC appointments by phone or video instead of in person. It would also allow states to send food benefits directly to participants, reducing the need for travel.

This bill would make sure programs that help pregnant people, new parents, and their babies continue to get funding. It would set aside $145 million each year for the Healthy Start Initiative from 2026 through 2030. This means families in need would keep getting important health services.

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This bill would double the money for a key agricultural research program, making it permanent. It would help farmers and researchers find new ways to deal with extreme weather, save water, and reduce greenhouse gases from farming.

This bill would require federal investigations into state health and human services programs if their payments to providers and suppliers increase by 10% or more within a six-month period. This bill establishes a new oversight mechanism for state programs.

This bill would give businesses more control over how credit card payments are processed. It would stop large credit card companies from limiting choices for payment routing, which could lower transaction costs for stores and restaurants. The Federal Reserve would create new rules to carry this out.

This bill would make it harder for immigrants to get visas or green cards. It changes how the government decides if someone might need public assistance. The bill would count more types of benefits against an applicant. It would also require some applicants to pay a bond of at least $10,000. These changes would start 180 days after the bill becomes law.

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Right now, there's confusion about when a main company (a franchisor) is considered a "joint employer" alongside its local business owners (franchisees). This bill would set clear limits on when a franchisor is responsible for employees of its local businesses. This aims to help franchise businesses continue operating as they do today, affecting millions of workers.

This bill would create a new President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. This Council would advise the President on ways to encourage physical activity and good eating habits for young Americans. It would also recommend bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test in schools.

This bill would create a new grant program to help community colleges offer better job training. It would give money to colleges that partner with local businesses to teach skills for high-demand jobs, helping students get good jobs and employers find skilled workers.

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