2023 Archives - Page 13 of 19 - Senator Rand Paul

Dr. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Assault on Kentucky Values and School Programs

Sep 14, 2023 | 2023, Civil Rights and Liberties, Second Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the Biden Administration announced their plan to withhold funding from schools with hunting and archery programs, based on purposeful misinterpretation of a provision in last year’s gun control legislation. As a continuation of his efforts to fight back against this assault on Kentucky values and these important school programs, today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act. Last year, Dr. Paul fought to protect Kentuckians’ rights during the Senate’s consideration of gun control legislation. He proposed several amendments, including one to remove the provision preventing schools from using funds to be spent on arming and training personnel to protect students and teachers.

Dr. Paul Highlights Government Collusion with Social Media Platforms to Censor Americans

Sep 14, 2023 | 2023, Civil Rights and Liberties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, expressed concerns about the U.S. government using artificial intelligence for applications that would infringe on American civil liberties during a hearing titled “Governing Artificial Intelligence Through Acquisition and Procurement.” During the hearing, Dr. Paul highlighted multiple instances where federal agencies used tax dollars to collude with social media companies to violate the First Amendment rights of American citizens.

Dr. Rand Paul Leads Letter Requesting Information on CIA Whistleblower Allegations Concerning COVID-19 Origins Investigation

Sep 13, 2023 | 2023, COVID

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Rick Scott (R-FL), sent a letter to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William J. Burns, requesting information on the recent whistleblower allegations related to the CIA’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19.

Senate Democrats Reject Dr. Paul’s Resolution to Protect Senate Pages from COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Sep 12, 2023 | 2023, Civil Rights and Liberties, Congress, COVID

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as a continuation of his efforts to protect individual freedoms and put an end to unscientific mandates, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution that would have protected Senate Pages from the imposition of COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Multiple scientific studies have shown a heightened risk of myocarditis for children and teenagers after taking an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and that, for young and healthy people, the risks posed by the vaccine are greater than the risks posed by COVID-19. Furthermore, there is consensus that the vaccines do not stop the transmission of COVID-19.

Democrats Refuse to Follow the Science, Reject Dr. Rand Paul’s Resolution Protecting Senate Pages from COVID-19 Mandates

Sep 7, 2023 | 2023, Civil Rights and Liberties, COVID

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a resolution that would have protected Senate Pages from the imposition of vaccination, testing, and masking requirements related to COVID-19, especially given the myriad of studies showing that for young and healthy people the risks posed by the vaccine are greater than the risks posed by COVID-19. Multiple scientific studies have shown a heightened risk of myocarditis for children and teenagers after taking an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, there is consensus that the vaccines do not stop transmission of COVID-19.

Dr. Rand Paul to Ask Senate to Unanimously Pass Resolution Protecting Senate Pages from Unscientific COVID-19 Mandates

Sep 7, 2023 | 2023, Civil Rights and Liberties, Congress, COVID

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will ask the Senate to unanimously pass his resolution protecting Senate Pages from the imposition of vaccination, testing, and masking requirements related to COVID-19, especially given the myriad of studies showing that for young and healthy people the risks posed by the vaccine are greater than the risks posed by COVID-19. Multiple scientific studies have shown a heightened risk of myocarditis for children and teenagers after taking an mRNA COVID vaccine. Furthermore, there is consensus that the vaccines do not stop transmission of COVID-19.

Dr. Rand Paul Demands Answers Concerning U.S. Troops Deployed in Niger Amidst Military Coup

Sep 6, 2023 | 2023, Armed Forces and National Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers regarding U.S. troops deployed in Niger and the additional dangers the over 1,000 servicemembers stationed there face amidst a military coup.

Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation Urges Major Disaster Declaration for Recent Severe Storms

Sep 1, 2023 | 2023, Emergency Management

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following recent damage caused by severe storms, Kentucky’s federal delegation sent a joint letter to President Biden, urging his approval of Governor Andy Beshear’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which would release federal funding to assist with critical clean-up and repairs.

Dr. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Assault on Kentucky Values and School Programs

Aug 14, 2023 | 2023, Second Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a continuation of his efforts to defend Kentucky from the Biden Administration’s assault on Kentuckians and their values, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) recently sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to withdraw its plans to block funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs.

After Silence from DOJ Dr. Rand Paul Asks U.S. Attorney to Investigate Anthony Fauci

Aug 10, 2023 | 2023, COVID

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C., Matthew Graves, requesting his office open an investigation into testimony made to the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) on May 11, 2021, by Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).