WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced an amendment to H.R. 22, the vehicle for the highway bill, which would eliminate nearly $500 million of taxpayer funding each year to Planned Parenthood. "The continued disregard and disrespect for human life...
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to Extend Highway Trust Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today introduced an amendment to H.R. 22, the vehicle for the highway bill, which would extend the Highway Trust Fund. The amendment would boost economic growth and create jobs by providing an incentive for companies to bring...
Sen. Rand Paul Finds Federal Taxpayers Downwind of Small Town Sewer Debacle in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition uncovers millions of taxpayer dollars wasted on a costly...
Dr. Rand Paul Demands Vote to End Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul announced today his intention to demand a vote in the U.S. Senate to eliminate taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood. In the coming week, Sen. Paul will seek legislative action that will block taxpayer funding for Planned...
Dr. Rand Paul Votes Against Flawed Education Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul issued a statement today following the U.S. Senate's vote on S.1177, the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). "I believe education is the great equalizer, but Washington's intrusion in the...
Senators Paul and McConnell Introduce Legislation to Require Congressional Review over the Bureau of Prisons
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell introduced The Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2015 today. The legislation requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the...
Sen. Rand Paul Exposes NSF’s Illogical Research Project in Latest ‘The Waste Report’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the latest edition to 'The Waste Report,' which is an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. The latest edition exposes $175,950 spent by the U.S. National Science...
Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the PACT Act, Legislation to Stop “Sanctuary Cities” from Harboring Criminal Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul introduced legislation that would prevent "sanctuary cities" from harboring violent and dangerous criminal aliens, known as the Protecting American Citizens Together Act (PACT Act). The PACT Act would require state and...
Dr. Rand Paul Announces Legislation to Block “Sanctuary Cities” from Receiving Federal Law Enforcement Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul announced plans to introduce legislation that would prevent "sanctuary cities" from harboring violent and dangerous criminal aliens. The legislation would require state and local law enforcement to notify the U.S....
Sen. Rand Paul Issues Statement on Army’s Reduction and Realignment Impacting Kentucky’s Military Installations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today issued the following statement regarding the announcement of Army personnel reductions and the impact on military installations in Kentucky. "Kentucky has absorbed a disproportionate amount of troop cuts in the past...