WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) today introduced Amendment 1543 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), known as Bonuses for Cost-Cutters. Building on the current federal law, the amendment would allow a U.S....
Sen. Rand Paul Unveils the Bipartisan “Transparency for the Families of 9/11 Victims and Survivors Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), U.S. Representatives Walter Jones (R-NC), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA), and Thomas Massie (R-KY) and former U.S. Senator Bob Graham (D-FL) stood today with family members of victims of the September 11, 2001...
Sens. Paul, Wyden Release Joint Amendments, Call For Votes On Proposals to Expand Surveillance Reforms
Washington, D.C. - Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced nine amendments to reform U.S. surveillance programs, enhance protections for American's personal information and improve transparency regarding intelligence activities. Wyden and Paul...
Waste, Powered by the Sun – Sen. Rand Paul Releases ‘The Waste Report’ for June 1, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul today released the fourth edition to 'The Waste Report,' which is an ongoing project highlighting egregious examples of waste within the U.S. government. In this latest edition, 'The Waste Report' exposes $8 million of waste...
Sen. Rand Paul Remarks on Expiration of PATRIOT Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul made the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor tonight regarding the expiration of the PATRIOT Act. Below is the video and transcript of Sen. Paul's floor speech.CLICK HERE TO WATCH SEN. PAUL'S REMARKS ON THE EXPIRATION...
Sens. Paul, Markey Introduce Legislation to Expand Treatment for Heroin and Prescription Drug Addiction
TREAT Act would increase access to evidence-based medication-assisted treatmentWASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues introduced new legislation, S.1455, the Recovery Enhancement for...
Sen. Rand Paul Blocks Extension of the USA PATRIOT Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul blocked attempts to extend the USA PATRIOT Act without amendments or debate on important reforms. Below is a copy of Sen. Paul's video of his floor speech.CLICK HERE TO WATCH SEN. PAUL'S OPPOSITION TO THE USA PATRIOT...
Sen. Rand Paul to Offer Amendments to USA PATRIOT Act Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul yesterday successfully filibustered attempts to move to an extension of the USA PATRIOT Act. During the filibuster, Sen. Paul highlighted the need for an open and robust debate and amendment process in order to achieve...
Sens. Rand Paul and Brian Schatz Introduce the Stop Militarizing Our Law Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) today introduced the Stop Militarizing Our Law Enforcement Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation will establish limitations and create greater transparency on the transfer of surplus...
Sens. Rand Paul & Mark Warner Introduce the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) today introduced the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation will empower those on the front lines of federal spending to find efficiencies and improve productivity to...