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Dr. Rand Paul Fights to Protect Constitution, Opposes Senate Bill to Ban TikTok

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to protect Americans’ First Amendment rights and oppose a Senate bill that would ban TikTok. Dr. Paul’s objection comes from a commitment to defend our Constitutional rights and prevent government censorship.

Dr. Rand Paul Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Challenging Biden WOTUS Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in challenging the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval. The resolution passed 53-43.

Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Senate Repeal of 1991 and 2002 AUMFs, Calls for Repeal of 2001 AUMF

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded the Senate for voting to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). Dr. Paul additionally called for the Senate to repeal the 2001 AUMF which would fully return war making powers to Congress.

Dr. Rand Paul, Rep. Chip Roy Introduce NIH Reform Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator and physician Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Representative Chip Roy. (R-TX-21) introduced the NIH Reform Act to eliminate Dr. Anthony Fauci’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and replace it with three separate national research institutes that would be led by directors subject to Senate confirmation and limited to no more than two 5-year terms.

Dr. Rand Paul Continues Efforts to Return War Powers to Congress, Forces Senate Vote on Amendment to Repeal 2001 AUMF

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, continued his longtime efforts to return war making powers to Congress by forcing the Senate to vote on his amendment to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). The final vote tally was 9-86.

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Dr. Rand Paul Applauds Senate Confirmation of Kentuckian John Nalbandian as U.S. Judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

May 15, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 15, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement congratulating Kentuckian John Nalbandian on his confirmation as a United States Judge for the Sixth...

Dr. Rand Paul Holds Hearing Exposing Wasteful Spending in Afghanistan

May 10, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 10, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, chairman of the Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management (FSO) Subcommittee for the Homeland Security and Governmental...

HELP Committee Passes Paul Amendment to Permanently Increase Opioid Treatment Access Cap

Apr 24, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 24, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed U.S. Senator Rand Paul's amendment to S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of...

Dr. Rand Paul Secures Promise from Pompeo

Apr 23, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 23, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement concerning CIA Director Mike Pompeo's nomination to be Secretary of State:"I just finished...

Dr. Rand Paul Introduces ‘Penny Plan Balanced Budget’

Apr 18, 2018 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced his own "Penny Plan" federal budget that will balance within five years by assuming the repeal of the Bipartisan...

BREAKING: FBI Confirms Biased Agents Continue to Have Access to Sensitive Information

Apr 11, 2018 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) announced that he has received a response from the FBI on his January letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray demanding answers...

Dr. Rand Paul: ‘Congress Must Do Better for the American People’

Mar 23, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 23, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Early Friday morning, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement after voting against congressional leaders' $1.3 trillion omnibus spending...

Dr. Rand Paul Announces Opposition to Pompeo, Haspel Nominations

Mar 14, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 14, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement announcing his opposition to the nominations of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be the next Secretary...

Senate HSGAC Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul’s Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Amendment

Mar 7, 2018 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) passed U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Bonuses for Cost-Cutters" amendment to H.R. 2825,...

Dr. Rand Paul to Introduce ‘Audit the Fed’ as Amendment to Senate Banking Bill

Mar 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 Dr. Rand Paul to Introduce 'Audit the Fed' as Amendment to Senate Banking Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the U.S. Senate expected to vote on S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory...

Senate HELP Committee Passes Dr. Rand Paul’s Amendment to Improve the FDA’s Approval Process

Feb 28, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 28, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed U.S. Senator Rand Paul's amendment to S. 2434, the Animal Drug and Animal...

Dr. Rand Paul Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations

Feb 16, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 16, 2018Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 BOWLING GREEN, KY - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul issued the following statement after announcing his nominations to the U.S. service academies, consisting of 38 individuals from...

Dr. Rand Paul Holds Both Parties Accountable for Deserting Fiscal Responsibility

Feb 9, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 9, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Early Friday morning, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to pass Senate leadership's budget-busting spending...

Dr. Rand Paul Blasts Hypocrisy and Out-of-Control Spending

Feb 8, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 8, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a speech on the U.S. Senate floor tonight, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) condemned government's spending addiction and the hypocrisy it fuels in both parties,...

U.S. Census Adopts Dr. Paul’s Proposal to Correctly Count Deployed Service Members

Feb 7, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 7, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) applauded the U.S. Census Bureau for finalizing a rule change he proposed for the 2020 census. The updated policy would require...

Chairman Rand Paul Holds Hearing on Impact of Government Shutdowns

Feb 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), chairman of the Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Subcommittee for the Homeland Security and Governmental...

Dr. Rand Paul Calls for Congress to Rein In Surveillance State

Feb 2, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 2, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) issued the following statement after the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released its memo on alleged...

Dr. Rand Paul Demands Answers from FBI Director

Feb 1, 2018 | Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) announced that he has sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray demanding answers about FBI Agent Peter Strzok...

Dr. Rand Paul Applauds President Trump’s Achievements in First Year

Jan 30, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 30, 2018Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress: "During...

Dr. Rand Paul Votes to Protect Life

Jan 29, 2018 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 29, 2018 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) issued the following statement after voting to support cloture on S. 2311, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,...