Dr. Paul, Sen. Budd Send Letter to Sec. Austin Demanding that DoD Rescind Abortion Travel Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ted Budd (R-NC), along with 25 other GOP Senators, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin denouncing the department’s policy of paying the travel expenses of those servicemembers and dependents seeking abortions.
Dr. Rand Paul Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the U.S. to End Prosecution of Julian Assange
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and 15 other bipartisan Members of Congress sent a letter encouraging President Biden to end the extradition request currently pending against Australian publisher Julian Assange and halt all prosecutorial proceedings against him in an effort to preserve free speech and freedom of the press.
Dr. Rand Paul and Senator Richard Blumenthal Reintroduce the Temporary Family Visitation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA) that would establish a new B-3 nonimmigrant category allowing U.S. citizens and permanent residents to petition for their family members for temporary visas.
Dr. Rand Paul Forces Senate Vote on “Audit the Fed”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted on U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) “Audit the Fed” legislation, which was introduced as an amendment to the pending spending bill in the Senate (Paul 1217). This legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, would have prevented the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.
Senate to Vote on Dr. Rand Paul’s “Audit the Fed”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate will vote on U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) “Audit the Fed” legislation, which has been introduced as an amendment to the pending spending bill in the Senate (Paul 1217). This legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, would prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.
Dr. Rand Paul Forces Senate Vote on Niger War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as a continuation of his efforts to restore Congress’s Constitutional war powers and to address the deteriorating political situation that poses increased risk to U.S. troops in Niger, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) forced the U.S. Senate to vote on his resolution (S.J.Res.44) directing the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment.
Dr. Rand Paul to Force Senate Vote on War Powers Resolution Concerning U.S. Troops Stationed in Niger Amidst Military Coup
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as a continuation of his efforts to return war powers to Congress, and to address the deteriorating political situation and increased risk to U.S. troops in Niger, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will force the U.S. Senate to vote on his War Powers Resolution (S.J.Res.44). His resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days of its enactment.
Dr. Rand Paul Joins Republican Effort in Opposing Biden FCC’s Internet Takeover
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), John Thune (R-SD), and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with more than 30 other senators, sent a letter urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the failed, heavy-handed Obama-era regulations on the internet. In their letter, the senators note that following the repeal of the Obama-era rules in 2017, all of the Democrats’ fearmongering claims – most notably that Americans would get the internet one word at a time – were debunked and proven to be completely false.
Dr. Paul, Sen. Scott Lead Letter Demanding Mayorkas Rescind Appointments of Known Disinformation Spreaders to Intelligence Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Roger Marshall (R-KS), all members of the of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging him to immediately rescind the appointments of James Clapper, John Brennan and Paul Kolbe to the newly formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group. The senators are also demanding answers on how these appointment decisions were made. These individuals are known purveyors of disinformation who asserted, without evidence, that the abandoned laptop of Joe Biden’s son and the voluminous records of incriminating information it contained were “Russian disinformation.”
ICYMI: Dr. Paul Condemns Plans to Take Care of Ukrainians Before Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, last night U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News to discuss his opposition to the inclusion of Ukraine funding in the upcoming spending bill.
Dr. Paul, Sen. Vance and Rep. Roy Reject Indefinite War in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and JD Vance (R-OH), along with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led dozens of their colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to the White House rejecting further U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine.
ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Continues to Fight Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Senate Pages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, 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.
Dr. Rand Paul Puts Congress on Notice, Opposes Ukraine Spending at the Expense of American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor making it abundantly clear that he will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine.
Dr. Paul: The Federal Government Should Not Be Held Hostage for Ukraine Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) penned an op-ed for The American Conservative in which he makes abundantly clear that he will not consent to the expedited passage of any spending measure providing more American aid to Ukraine.
WTAS: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the Biden Administration announced its 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 American values and these important school programs, last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act. Last year, Dr. Paul fought to protect Americans’ 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. Rand Paul Continues Fight Against Biden Administration’s Assault on Kentucky Values and School Programs
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
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
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
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
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.